ECUADOR has an important , hostelries with a very good infrastructure that offer SPA services with great quality for this world-wide tendency where many people have retaken the different ancestral and naturalistic techniques from corporal and spiritual health to generate new concepts and forms of use of these centers of relaxation, offering in addition to the hydrotherapy, techniques which combine massages, exercises, aromatherapy, and nutrition; in order to relax, to detoxify, to hydrate and to purify the body to prevent diseases. Nothing better than to enjoy all these techniques in a natural atmosphere and hostelries that offers the facilities to make use of them.

Many details such as: hot tub baths in the middle of petals of roses, medicinal plants, milk, oils, and fragrances combining with relaxing sessions of massages are waiting for YOU.



Swissôtel * * * * * (luxe) Av. 12 de Octubre y Fco. Salazar

Swissôtel Quito is a luxury hotel conveniently located in the commercial and residential area of Quito. The hotel is within easy access of Quito Old Town and is just a 15-minute drive from Quito Airport. All 241 rooms and suites are well equipped and have a nice luxury design. The hotel has 4 restaurants for all tastes: Asia, Europe and South American are very well represented in each of these options. The hotel's Amrita Spa is the perfect place for relaxation or a lively workout. The spa's facilities include an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, steam bath, Fitness Centre, and a squash racquet court.

La Mirage *****( Deluxe)
A luxury Hostelry built in an old house but keeping an elegant French style in all of the suites that have finest decoration. 23 large exquisitely furnished rooms and suites with private bathroom with fire place and impeccable service , exquisite local and International cuisine will be de delighted at a high standard restaurant. Covered pool and luxurious Spa Area, decorated in Roman style, should not be missed. La Mirage SPA offers 17 different types of Massages and Treatments, including Reflexology and, Aromatherapy.

Luna Runtun * * * * ( First Class)
Is a world class hotel-spa set above Baños ( the gate of the Amazonia), it is nestled in the Sangay National park. It has 30 rooms with private bathroom, fire place and balcony; conference rooms, sauna, Jacuzzi, restaurant and bar. . You can have rooms with a spectacular view of the Valley of Baños, and the LLanganates national park or a great view of the garden or volcano.
Relax your body and soul in our beautiful garden and SPA, hand painted with colorful mineral pigments representing orchids of the area and the 4 elements of life: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water.

Combining adventure and relaxation with one of our many Spa Adventures programs. Luna Runtun uses fresh and natural medicinal plants, fruits, and vegetables produced in our 63-acre garden for their natural healing properties as well as using ASHES AND VOLCANIC STONES from the volcano Tungurahua.

After the treatments, relax and oxygenate your brain and lungs in our gorgeous gardens full of fresh air coming from the Amazon Rainforest, the world's respiratory system, and delight in the sights and sounds of the plethora of birds and butterflies that inhabit Luna Runtun.

We use for our treatments, pure, crystal clear mineral water from Tungurahua. The treatment rooms are decorated with handmade candles elaborated with natural colors and aromas of Luna Runtun's gardens. Extract yourself mud and clay from Luna Runtun's mine. Walk on a "carpet" of volcanic stones.

Arashá Resort **** ( First class)
ARASHÁ is much more than Ecuador's Tropical Forest Resort & Spa and more than the exotic and delicious fruit of this unique region, which was the inspiration for our name. It is located less than two hours from Quito, Ecuador in the middle of the richest, most biodiversity "hotspot" on the globe. With its ecologically sensitive bungalows, ARASHÁ offers its guests a glimpse at the richness and tranquility of this most fragile region combined with the finest in tropical comfort.
From having a stress-relieving aromatic massage, to participating in any one of our many educational ECO-tours, ARASHÁ is an experience that appeals to all senses. Recognized several times by prestigious international tourism organizations as the finest resort in Ecuador, ARASHÁ has now been honored internationally for its impeccable personalized service, exquisite cuisine, and exceptional accommodations. Once here, guests are sure to find life's poetry in every corner of this unique paradise.
ARASHÁ is located in the richest “Hotspot” on the globe, with more than 35.000 species of plants (which constitute roughly 10% of the planet). Of these 35.000 species of plants, more than 50% are endemic to this area. This area also contains the largest variety of amphibians in the world, with over 664 distinct species.

Termas de Papallacta *** ( Tourist Superior)
Termas de Papallacta SPA, Resort and Convention Center is located 40 miles east of Quito . Perched on a high Andean valley, on the entrance route to the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle, this resort with its specialist emphasis on being a spa, offers its visitors onsite health, recreation, adventure and rest. This includes taking the waters at the thermal springs, diverse treatments at the health spa, accommodation in hotel rooms or cabins, and adventure at the Rancho del Cañón (Canyon Ranch) or at the Cayambe-Coca Ecological Reserve. Several restaurants complement the range of services on offer. The thermal pools are ideal for short visits. Each pool varies in size, temperature and depth. The thermal waters feeding the Papallacta fountains emerge from deep geological layers through fissures up to the surface with all its healthy properties. Enjoy therapies, massages, and treatments tailored to your needs at your Thermoludic Spa entrance.

 

• Photo credits: CAPTUR - Ken Scarbrough - Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador