Black Sheep Inn welcomes EWE!
an internationally acclaimed award-winning eco-lodge.
Black Sheep Inn is an inexpensive ecologically friendly hotel high in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador.
At over 10,400 feet in elevation (3200 meters above sea level) the views will take your breath away!
The rural lodge is a perfect place to discover centuries-old culture and diverse ecosystems.
COVID-19 Anouncement
Black Sheep Inn is prepared to receive guests starting July 1st 2020.
All rooms and common areas are being disinfected daily. Alcohol, anti-septic gel and disinfection trays
are available in all rooms. Social distancing will
be practiced in the main lodge.
Make Your Reservations NOW!
Prices range from US$25 to US$70 per person per day including 3 meals, unlimited tea and coffee and purified
water, including all tax and service.
Dayhiker's Paradise: People come here because the Inn is perfectly
situated in the middle of
breathtaking
high Andes beauty.
The Iliniza Ecological Reserve,
the Rio Toachi Canyon,
and Lake Quilotoa
are all easy to hike from the front door. Here are some of the activities on offer:
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day hikes sauna and hot tub indigenous markets |
horseback riding yoga - massage local workshop tours |
Black Sheep Inn features gourmet vegetarian food with organic produce from our
gardens. We are located in the heart of the Andes Cordillerra mountain range, a few hours walk
from Quilotoa Lake (directions). It's a perfect location
if you are a backpacker, tourist, traveler or on vacation. It's also a perfect location
for a weeklong family event (wedding, anniversary or special birthday), yoga retreat, group team building, workshop or eco-training.
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Awards
We work hard to make the Black Sheep Inn more than just a beautiful lodge.
Our ecological conservation projects have won many awards. You can see a full list of our awards on our about us page. In 2015 we are proud to have won: P.E.A (People Environment Achievement) Award in Travel/Tourism Green Hotelier Award 2015 - Best in the Americas and we have been rated as: Platinum Level - by TripAdvisor Green Leaders Other Awards Include: World's Best Hotels ~ National Geographic Traveler's 2011 Stay List: Black Sheep Inn is listed as a property that exhibits an extraordinary sense of place, authenticity, sustainability ethic and community involvement: number one of eight in Ecuador. |
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Quotes what people say about Black Sheep Inn in news and trade publications:
"Honored time and again by international travel magazines and organizations for its sustainable practices, the Black Sheep Inn is one of Ecuador's most successful ecotourism projects."
- Loney Planet Ecuador & the Galapagos, 2009
"...lodge's eco-credentials are first class..."
- Fodor's Green Travel, the world's BEST
eco-lodges & earth-friendly hotels 2008
"...a model of ecological sustainability..."
- Moon Handbooks: Ecuador 2009
"...hands-down the the best place to stay..."
- Frommer's Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands 2007
"...lovely multi-award-winning guesthouse... tasty vegetarian cooking..."
- Rough Guide to Ecuador 2007
"...an ecohostel - is one of the nicest in Ecuador."
- Foder's South America 2007
"...lovely eco-friendly resort... excellent vegetarian dinner... Highly Recommended... "
- Footprint's Ecuador & Galapagos 2007
"...a truly special place to unwind... If you're interested in ecotourism you'll fall in love with it."
- Lonely Planet Ecuador & the Galapagos 2006
"Highly recommended"
- South American Handbook 2005
"...oasis of idealism: the Black Sheep Inn... ...a completely organic mountainside complex..."
- Let's Go Ecuador 2005
"...the much loved Black Sheep Inn, a good base for hiking..."
- South America On A Shoestring 2004
"The best place to stay is the Black Sheep Inn..."
- Traveler's Ecuador Companion
"...spectacular scenery and plenty of activity options..."
- Open Road Publishing,
Ecuador & Galapagos Islands Guide 2000
Friends and Partners in Eco-Tourism
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International Institute For Peace Through Tourism is based on a vision that the world's
largest industry, Travel & Tourism can also be the world's first global peace industry;
and that every traveler is potentially an
"Ambassador for Peace" |
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Take the Pledge - Travelers Against Plastic |
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Planeta.com |
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EcoClub.com |
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STI - promotes responsible travel and ecotourism, supports sustainable development, and helps travelers and travel providers protect the cultures and environments they visit. |
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A free online guide created to showcase the most environmentally-friendly hotels in the world. We are rated 5 eco-stars by Eco Hotels of the World. |
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Black Sheep Inn has a 4.6 eco-rating (out of 5) from Eco Tropical Resorts, in their Butterfly Club program. |
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A great place to research your trip to Ecuador. EcuadorExplorer.com offers regional information, and resources for finding hotels and tours. | ||
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Member of It's A Green Green World, eco friendly green hotels |
