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Bed & Breakfast Seeking Loan in Zumbahua, Ecuador

Lodge with dining business, at Quilotoa Lagoon which offers Andean lodging a unique accommodation way.

Established 10-20 year(s)
Employees 2 - 5
Legal Entity Sole Proprietorship/Sole Trader
Reported Sales USD 35 thousand
Run Rate Sales USD 38.4 thousand
EBITDA Margin 30 - 40 %
Industries Hotels + 1 more
Locations  Zumbahua
Local Time 11:13 AM America / Guayaquil
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Recently Active
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USD 550 thousand for 10.5% annual interest, 10 years (Native Currency: USD 550,000)
Reason: - The capital will be allocated exclusively to funding our phased expansion plan, which includes the... View More
Collateral Available: USD 550 thousand
Includes physical assets worth USD 550 thousand
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Business Overview
- Located in Zumbahua, the business specializes in experiential stays for tourists visiting the stunning Quilotoa Lagoon.
- The stay provides a unique mix of traditional Andean accommodation and delicious meals, catering to international tourists and ecotourism fans.
- The revenue model relies on direct accommodation bookings, classic dining packages, and guided nature tours. Lodging is priced at about USD 20 per night per guest, while on-site dining options range from USD 8 to USD 12 per person.
- The lodgings serve as a prime base for outdoor enthusiasts, offering mountain hiking, guided crater walks, and authentic cultural experiences in the Cotopaxi region.
- Business hosts around 600 visitors per month, with an average of 20 guests daily, ensuring a steady flow of customers year-round, especially on weekends.
- The property offers 8 comfortable rooms that can host around 25 guests, making it ideal for couples, families, and groups. The layout includes double rooms for 2, triple rooms for 3, and family rooms that can accommodate up to 4 or 5 people, with a total capacity of about 25 guests at once.
- Business also runs a vibrant restaurant that seats up to 60 people, serving both our overnight guests and walk-in visitors to the lagoon.
- The promoter has hands-on experience in public management and administration, strong local ties, and great business relationships with community stakeholders and authorities, ensuring a safe, sustainable operation with a solid commitment to the triple-bottom-line approach.
- Most of our revenue comes from lodge stays. With strong community connections and a dedication to sustainable tourism, we follow a business model that supports both our guests and the local environment.
Products & Services Overview
The business offers international tourists and ecotourism enthusiasts a warm Andean stay paired with traditional meals. Guests use it as a base for hiking, crater walks, and cultural experiences in the Cotopaxi region. Its most popular services—cozy lodgings, authentic dining, and guided nature tours—blend adventure with cultural immersion, making it a trusted choice for couples, families, and groups seeking genuine local experiences.
Assets Overview
- Tangible Assets: Built hotel infrastructure (approx. USD 400,000), land (approx. USD 100,000. ) complete room furnishings, industrial kitchen and restaurant equipment, and land/site improvements (approx. USD 50,000).
- Intangible Assets: Registered trademark, reputation and established agreements with foreign tour operators, and active digital accounts on international booking platforms, business establishment certificate, municipal operating permit, land usage license,
Facilities Overview
Operating from rustic Andean facilities situated within the lagoon’s immediate area of influence, the property offers guest accommodations, a communal dining area or restaurant, and social spaces designed for comfort in the cold high-altitude climate. The property is owned and fully equipped with all necessary permits to host international visitors, it spans a surface area of 10,000 square meters, with a total built area of 480 m².
Capitalization Overview
Currently, the company is 100% funded by the founders' own capital and the direct reinvestment of operating cash flows. We have no outstanding financial debt or bank loans. Shareholding control is concentrated in the lead promoter, who holds a 100% stake, thereby facilitating agile decision-making regarding the entry of a new investor.
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