Liana Lodge
Puerto Barantilla Selva Viva, Ahuano, Tena 150150 Ecuador
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Puerto Barantilla Selva Viva, Ahuano, Tena 150150 Ecuador
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Liana Lodge offers a fantastic holiday experience Arriving by canoe to the sound of birds calling gives a flying start Good food Comfortable beds in private cabins with a terrace, hammock and bathroom with warm showers - no electricity in rooms but WiFi and electric light in the large reception area Helpful small touches like dry matches to light candles and a stock of wellies for tramping around the reserve Staff are very capable and welcoming The profits go to help run the sanctuary for indigenous animals which are offered shelter ( after poachers or as discarded pets etc) The animals are kept in good conditions and if they can be rehabilitated they are released in the reserve Worth visiting Lying on the hammock listening to the warm bubbling cries of oropendola…
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Date of stay: August 2018
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My wife and I stayed at Liana Lodge this summer and we still think about our experience every day! I can honestly say it's the most unique place, I've ever stayed. The staff are very relaxed and welcoming but everything is extremely efficient and professional. The lodge is excellent value. The cabins are clean, private and provided with candles for the evenings. We enjoyed relaxing in the hammock and listening to the jungle noises all around. On our first day, a troup of monkeys swung past our cabin. The trips are easy to organise when you arrive and we had our own guide over the 2 days who was a local Kichwa. We hiked through the jungle and felt privileged to learn how they use everything around them. We were genuinely sad and touched when we left on the canoe. I can think of…
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Date of stay: August 2018
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We stayed here for 2 nights and enjoyed everything. The staff is very friendly and helpful, the food is great, and the tours offered were very well organized. If you are looking for a nice jungle experience, definitely book Liana lodge!
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Date of stay: May 2018
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Response from Liana L, Leiter Front Office at Liana Lodge
Responded Jun 6, 2018
Buenos dias, thank you for your feedback and we hope to welcome you again soon. Saludos cordiales, Liana Lodge
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Liana Lodge is a beautifully build lodge nestled next to the river down stream about 75 minutes from Tena in the Ecuadorian rain forest. Leo the man in charge was very friendly and took good care of us. Our guide was Sooyou, he was great and worked very hard. All the other staff was friendly and made our stay comfortable.. The atmosphere was unmatched. The food was average and a bit on the salty side but eatable. Please be aware if you order a meal not included in your 2 or 3 day stay they will get you. We had lunch when we arrived a bit early to check in and they charged us $28 for two of us. I felt ripped off! I think I could have ordered lunch from Tena, had it delivered, (75 minutes) tipped the delivery man and got change back. I think $28 for 2 average lunches…
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Date of stay: March 2018
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We had a wonderful time in the amazonian forest, but only because the amazonian forest itself, with its gorgeous scenery is absolutely incredible. We spent 2 full days there and had a great time thanks to the amazing local guides, especially Suyu, whose enthusiasm and sense of humour contributed to making our experience memorable. That being said, the lodge itself is very disappointing. The sheets were all dirty. when we asked for new sheets it wasn’t given to us. Anything we needed, we had to ask twice, or more. Toilet paper wasn’t changed etc. The service was bad. The people at the reception (Leo and another girl) were cold and unpleasant. As per the food, its good enough if you come with no expectation. However, we had been told that the food in the amazonian region was…
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Date of stay: February 2018
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Response from René H, Manager at Liana Lodge
Responded Feb 5, 2018
Thank you for your review. Glad to hear that our local guide gave you a great time in the rainforest. Our staff at the reception and kitchen tried everything to comply with your requests and countless wishes to resolve all the problems with our restaurant food and other issues during your stay. It looks like we did not have any success. When we make mistakes we really try to rectify it while our guests are in our lodge.
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Staying at Liana Lodge is an amazing experience starting with the last leg of your journey there, which you have to take by boat. There are plenty of interesting activities on offer (look at the web page) that will teach you so many things about the jungle and the local people. Don't miss the night walk! The rooms are located in wooden bungalows, are very big with private bathroom and warm shower, and include balconies to watch and listen to the jungle wildlife. There is no electricity in the rooms but you can use the sockets at the main building. The main building offers a hotel bar to relax right at the river and from a view point you can watch various kinds of monkeys feeding on leaves and fruits. Staff (both locals and foreign volunteers) are very knowledgeable, friendly…
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Date of stay: August 2017
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Responded Sep 11, 2017
Thank you, we hope to see you again soon. Saludos, Liana Lodge and Team
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Very beutifull lodge at the Arajuno River. Very friendly staff, comfortable cabanas, a nice restaurant area with a great view to the jungle. Daily offered are interessting jungle tours, which are included in the price. The food is great, prepared by a professional cook from Otavalo. Staying in this lidge is not really cheap but it is a great place to relax!
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Date of stay: May 2017
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Response from René H, Manager at Liana Lodge
Responded Jul 6, 2017
Many thanks for your visit to our lodge and your excellent rating. Great to hear that you liked our all inclusive service.
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Very well run, all naturally build and right on the river front. The food and service was very good, the rooms very comfortable and quite open but all netted so you don't get unwanted visitors! The walking is good and they provide wellington boots as it is muddy. You do need to take a torch as apart from the main building there is no electricity. The sky is amazing on a clear night with stars and the Milky Way easily visible. There are night and day walks and riving trips available. At night the natural forest sounds are beautiful. Sadly one of the night we were there the locals had a party/celebration and the music was so loud it drowned out all the natural sounds, went on for over 24 hours and kept us awake all night.... make sure your not there when that happens it totally…
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Date of stay: March 2017
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Responded Apr 5, 2017
Thank you very much for your rating, Jenny! We're really sorry that there was a party this night and disturbed you. Unfortunately our neighbours don't always respect that there is a hotel on the other side of the river. But big parties like this are rare in the kichua community and we will take care of this problem. We hope you liked your stay anyway Kind regards Your Liana Lodge Team
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We stayed here on their 3 day 2 night package which we felt was just right for an introductory tour. The only downside to the visit for a mobility challenged individual was the amount of stairs required to reach our accommodations so I would advise letting them know of any mobility issues when making any reservation requests so that they can try to situate you as close to the main lodge as possible. Because there is no electricity in any of the cabins, when you go down for dinner don't forget your headlamp to help you find you way back to your cabin along the pathways. Otherwise it was a throughly enjoyable experience. The staff were very friendly and accommodating , the quality of the meals served was good and quality of the various daily activity programs was also very good…
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Date of stay: February 2017
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Responded Apr 5, 2017
Dear David, thank you very much for your recommendation and your advice! It is absolutely right that there are a lot of stairs but I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay anyway. When we know before, it is always possible to follow special requirements and wishes :) Kind regards Your Liana Lodge Team
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This is a well run place close to Tena (1 hour drive + 10 min boat) to get a first good impression of the Amazon. While this is probably not comparable with the isolated amazone lodges, we got a great feeling with nature and people. We stayed for 3 nights and 2 days which is sufficient to do most of the activities that are all offered into the package. Food was very good and offered 3 times a day. One day, we took the lunch with us on trip. We did 3 hour walk with visit to Amazonicon (highly recommended!) and tubbing back on the river. We had fishing lessons and made a small raft to come back to the lodge. The other day we did a day trek with lunch at and swimming in a creek. The treks and walks are not easy, muddy (but you get boots) but well done. The local Spanish speaking…
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Date of stay: July 2016
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Responded Sep 9, 2016
Thank you for the positive feedback. We are glad to hear that you liked your vaccations in our lodge. We really hope to welcome you back some day! Kind regards, the Liana Lodge Team
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