La Palma Resort & Polo Club

What La Palma Resort & Polo Club does

La Palma Resort & Polo Club (operating as La Palma Polo Hotel and La Palma Polo Club) is a privately held luxury boutique hospitality property located in Puembo, approximately 20 minutes from Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Ecuador. The property is built around 16 luxury suites with kitchenettes, private terraces, and views overlooking polo fields and lakes. Its core offerings span five integrated verticals: hotel accommodation, an on-site restaurant serving Ecuadorian, Italian, Argentine, and Mexican cuisines with a full bar, wedding and event services centered on a 445m2 ceremony hall with a 4.5-hectare polo field option, corporate event packages for 20-150+ attendees, and a subscription-based membership program called the La Palma Alliance.

The property's underlying infrastructure includes 2 polo fields, 17 stables, 4 sand paddle tennis courts, 2 clay tennis courts, swimming pools, a gym offering Pilates/yoga/TRX/HIIT/Zumba, golf greens and ranges, kayaks, and a bike park with children's tracks, supporting both member and guest activity revenue. The La Palma Alliance membership ecosystem extends beyond the property through partnerships with JW Marriott Ecuador, Holiday Inn Quito, Casa Gangotena, Club House Quito, Pacari Chocolate, and multiple Quito dining and lifestyle venues, providing members with cross-property discounts and exclusive access.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining transactional (room nights, restaurant transactions, activity fees, event bookings), subscription (memberships), and professional services (wedding and corporate event packages) revenue streams. Distribution combines direct channels (own website with booking, phone, walk-in) with third-party travel platforms (Booking.com, TripAdvisor), supported by social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. Customer segments include affluent travelers (frequently en route to the Galapagos), wedding parties, corporate event planners, and equestrian/lifestyle club members. The company does not disclose revenue, headcount, ownership structure, or founding date, and operates without any disclosed AI/ML or proprietary technology platform components.

Name

La Palma Resort & Polo Club

Legal name

La Palma Polo Hotel

Website

https://lapalmapolohotel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

La Palma Resort & Polo Club operates a 16-suite luxury boutique hotel in Puembo near Quito, Ecuador, integrated with a polo club, restaurant, wedding and corporate event venues, and a subscription membership program called the La Palma Alliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Boutique Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Boutique Resorts (Small-Scale Resorts) (THAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Travel & Services Membership Clubs (Ancillary Services-Led) (CRAEADAK)

Keywords

• Luxury boutique hotel
• Equestrian polo club
• Wedding venue services
• Resort recreation activities
• Hospitality membership program

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Revenue from 16 luxury suites offering overnight lodging with kitchenette, private terrace, living room and views of polo fields and lakes.
2. Restaurant and Bar Services: On-site restaurant serving Ecuadorian, Italian, Argentine, and Mexican cuisines with full bar including cocktails, wines, beers, and hot beverages. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
3. Membership Program: La Palma Alliance membership offering exclusive access to facilities, 15% discounts on activities and dining, complimentary hotel nights, horse rides, and preferential club entry. Benefits include access to partner hotel and brand discounts.
4. Wedding and Event Services: Venue rental and catering for weddings including ceremony hall (445m2 with 135m2 terrace), bridal spa services, pre-wedding dinner, wedding night suite, and post-wedding brunch. Corporate events from 20 to 150+ attendees with full food and lodging packages.
5. Sports and Recreation Activities: Revenue from equestrian services (polo, horse riding), paddle tennis, tennis, kayaking, bike park, swimming pools, gym, and golf. Activities include tournaments and championships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Palma Resort & Polo Club operates a luxury boutique hotel with 16 suites in Puembo, Quito, alongside an on-site restaurant, wedding and corporate event venues, equestrian and polo facilities, outdoor recreation (tennis, paddle, gym, golf, kayaks, bike park), and the La Palma Alliance membership program offering discounts on-site and at partner brands in Quito.

Product overview

La Palma Resort & Polo Club is a luxury hotel and resort complex located in Puembo, Quito, Ecuador. The property operates a unified hospitality offering centered on 16 luxury hotel suites, complemented by multiple integrated services: an on-site restaurant serving Ecuadorian, Italian, Argentine, and Mexican cuisine; wedding event venues accommodating up to 250 guests; the La Palma Alliance membership program providing exclusive access to facilities and partner discounts; diverse outdoor recreational activities including polo fields, equestrian facilities, tennis, paddle tennis, swimming pools, gym, golf, kayaks, and bike trails; corporate event spaces for groups of 20-150; and spa/hairdresser services. The property positions itself as an integrated lifestyle destination combining luxury accommodation with equestrian culture and nature-based recreation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JW Marriott EcuadorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Palma Alliance partner offering members 15% discount at JW Marriott restaurant, 10% on lodging, and 20% on Spa services at Zuma Health Club. Cross-promotional relationship benefiting both hospitality brands.
• Holiday Inn QuitominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Palma Alliance partner providing special lodging rates and 10% discount on food and drinks for La Palma members.
• Club House QuitominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Palma Alliance partner allowing members to use Club House Quito facilities at no additional cost.
• Casa GangotenaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Palma Alliance partner offering 25% discount at this boutique hotel in Quito's historic center.
• Pacari ChocolateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Palma Alliance partner offering 10% discount at all Pacari stores - Ecuadorian premium chocolate brand.
• Martinizing PuembominorOthersLa Palma Alliance partner providing 20% discount on dry cleaning and laundry services.
• UVA Negra Sushi & Wine BarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Palma Alliance partner offering 10% discount at this sushi and wine establishment in Quito.
• Love Me RooftopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Palma Alliance partner offering 10% discount at this rooftop venue in Quito.
• Brown Sugar SpeakeasyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Palma Alliance partner offering 10% discount at this cocktail bar in Quito.
• Car Wash PuembominorOthersLa Palma Alliance partner offering 15% discount on car wash services for members.
• San Francisco de PuembominorOthersLa Palma Alliance partner offering 10% discount, likely a local business in Puembo.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hacienda La Danesa: Ecuadorian hacienda-resort near Guayaquil offering horseback riding, dining, and rural luxury experiences. Directly comparable multi-activity hacienda-style hospitality with equestrian and event components.
• Mashpi Lodge: Ecuadorian boutique eco-lodge focused on nature-immersive luxury in the cloud forest. Comparable as an Ecuadorian high-end experiential lodge targeting international luxury and eco-tourism travelers.
• Hotel Patio Andaluz: Boutique heritage hotel in Quito's colonial center. Comparable Quito boutique luxury segment competing for cultural-tourist and event demand.
• Quito Tenis y Golf Club: Established Quito country club with golf, tennis, and social facilities plus membership programs. Comparable membership-based recreational and social club model targeting Quito's affluent residents.
• Casa Gangotena: Boutique luxury hotel in Quito's historic center and a La Palma Alliance partner. Directly comparable as a Quito-based, high-end boutique property competing for the same affluent travelers and wedding/event clients.

Broad incumbents

• Belmond Hotel Monasterio: Luxury heritage hotel in Cusco, Peru. Comparable destination boutique luxury positioning and event/wedding hosting in a South American heritage setting.
• JW Marriott Quito: International full-service luxury hotel in Quito and La Palma Alliance partner. Overlaps on luxury Quito accommodation and corporate events but operates at much larger scale and broader brand reach.
• Holiday Inn Quito: International branded hotel in Quito and a La Palma Alliance partner. Comparable accommodation segment for corporate and leisure travelers, though positioned at mid-scale rather than boutique luxury.

Regional players

• Puembo Birding Garden & Lodge: Lodge in the same Puembo neighborhood offering nature-based accommodations. Competes for a subset of the same inbound Quito visitors seeking nature-integrated lodging near the airport.
• Hostería Pampamar: Ecuadorian coastal hacienda-resort offering boutique lodging, dining, and outdoor activities. Comparable Ecuadorian destination resort model with similar recreational amenities and event hosting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LaPalmaPoloClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/lapalma_poloclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-palma-polo-hotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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