Sendero de las aves

Hotels
9.3 (51 reviews)
Via a las cascadas km 4 Apartamento con balcón , Mindo , ec

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Invoice provided
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Nature
Wildlife
Birdwatching
Friendly service
Cons:
Minor cleanliness issues
Parking advice needed

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Some guests experienced issues such as minor bugs in the room.
Service
9.85
Guests praised the owner's helpfulness, attentiveness, and local knowledge.
Location
9.39
The hotel is situated in a beautiful forest area, ideal for bird watchers and nature lovers.
Room Quality
9.34
Rooms are spacious with good amenities, although a few noted the lack of mosquito screens.
Amenities
9.37
Provided birdwatching platforms and binoculars enhance the guest experience.
Value for Money
9.33
Considering the experience and location, guests feel they received good value.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Delicious local food available next door, although limited dining options.
Overall Experience
9.85
Guests reported a deeply enjoyable stay, returning for the experience and scenery.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 02:15

Property Description

Sustainable Aparthotel in Mindo
Sendero de las aves offers a sustainable stay in Mindo, where guests can enjoy the lush garden and vibrant bar atmosphere.

Cozy Units with Modern Amenities
Each unit at the aparthotel features a patio and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. For added convenience, some rooms are equipped with a full kitchen, including a dishwasher.

Family-Friendly Dining Experience
Indulge in delicious local cuisine at the on-site restaurant, open for dinner, lunch, and brunch. The perfect spot for families to gather and enjoy a meal together.

Experience the beauty of Mindo at Sendero de las aves - book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 51 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 9.34
Amenities: 9.37
Value for Money: 9.33
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 9.85
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Marian couple nl
9
Genoten!
Pros:

Eigenaar heeft enorme vogelkennis en is super vriendelijk. Accommodatie is basic maar goed en schoon. Het uitzicht fenomenaal. De ochtend starten met zien van al die kleurrijke vogels is bijzonder.

Cons:

Afstand tot Mindo was langer dan verwacht maar prima te doen met een taxi.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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yehiel102 couple il
10
Great place fro nature lovers
Pros:

Sandero de las aves resides in amazing location! In the middle of a forest in the mountains and have a great view. You can see few species of Hummingbirds and other birds just from your balcony. In the feeders nearby I saw Tayra some tanagers and Guayaquil woodpecker. The room is very spacious and include a kitchen with refrigerator.
Germán the owner is an in excellent guy, always ready to help you in everything and show you the birds in the area (such as pauraque and white-throated crake).
Regarding arriving – my advice is having a car since its few kilometers from town in the mountains.
Bottom line – great place for birders and nature lovers.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Matthew solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Hummingbird feeders and right next to Tanager reserve

Cons:

WiFi was a bit spotty

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Paola family_with_children ec
8
Pros:

La conexión con la naturaleza es única

Cons:

Se fue la luz las dos noches que estuvimos, pero la persona encargada nos ayudó para cargar los celulares en otra habitación

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Christiane family_with_children fr
9
Une chambre en pleine nature
Pros:

Un endroit au milieu de la nature avec des colibris et mammifères jamais vus ailleurs. Un accueil sympathique. Pas de cuisine dans les chambres au rez de chaussée mais un restau à côté. Plats pas chers et très bons.

Cons:

A 4 km du CV, les taxis demandent 5 € pour y monter.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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van Dijk family_with_children ec
10
Pros:

Absolutely amazing scenery and the photos don't do the property justice. Wonderful opportunity to see a rich diversity of wildlife. Staff was super helpful and kind. Highly rated experience in Mindo if you appreciate nature

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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Allan couple br
10
Excelente lugar e ótimo anfitrião
Pros:

Vista maravilhosa e excelente lugar para observar diversas espécies de aves. Também fica bem perto do circuito das cachoeiras.

Cons:

Tudo certo

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Dr.Wolfgang couple at
10
Hervorragend für Birder
Pros:

Hervorragende Unterkunft für Natur- und Vogelfreunde. Fotografen kommen voll auf ihre Rechnung bei einzigartiger Vielfalt der Vogelwelt.

Cons:

Nichts

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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May Yen solo_traveller sg
10
Unforgettable
Pros:

Being located away from town and right in the middle of nature, the property brings us away from the distractions of everyday life and back to the simplicity and beauty of nature. Love being surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature, including the forest, birds, agouti, tayra, fireflies etc. The property has an open view of the cloud forest and numerous birds can be seen around the property, including vultures, kites, toucans, parrots, tanagers, hummingbirds etc

The owner is kind, accommodating and attentive, and does his best to ensure that guests enjoy their stay.

The property is nearby the Taribita, Zipline and Las Tangaras Reserve where a cock of the rock tour can be done.

Cons:

Will be better if the windows have mosquito screen so they can be opened for enjoyment of fresh air and sounds of nature especially at night.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Fabienne family_with_children be
9
2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children be
10
Little gem up the mountain
Pros:

The place is located up the mountain in the middle of the forest and has his own birdwatching platform with water, coffee and tea available for guests. They also have binoculars and mosquito repellent to make your birdwatching experience very comfortable. We saw a lot of birds (tucan, parrot,...) and even an agoeti. The host is very friendly and arranged the taxi's for us. There is a very good restaurant next door with delicious local food for both breakfast and dinner.

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
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L young couple ca
9
Would come here again!
Pros:

The views, wildlife, and hospitality were outstanding. We did not speak spanish well but the owner was patient and provided us with good local information and would point out great bird sightings on the property. The views from the room were amazing! We even saw toucans from our windows. The owner really cares for the property and it is set up to draw in nature. We stayed an extra night, we loved it so much. Also, the food next door was the best we had in Mindo. Overall, it was a perfect spot for nature lovers.

Cons:

A few bugs got into our room. But to be expected for a room with the cloud forest for a view :)

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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James solo traveller gb
10
A wildlife sanctuary
Pros:

A very friendly owner with expert knowledge of the local wildlife. Sitting on the observation deck with coffee and binoculars was perfect. I saw toucans every day

Cons:

The lodge is about 5km from town. It's walkable or a $5 taxi ride. The distance is a bit inconvenient, but that also means that if you are here for the wildlife you will not be disappointed.

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
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Alison solo traveller au
9
Tranquility in a forest full of beautiful birds
Pros:

This place is hummingbird paradise. You could sit on the verandah all day watching the mist roll in and away and the constant hummingbirds at feeders mere metres away. It’s also set up for bird watching and there are birds coming and going all day including toucans and beautiful little colourful birds.

Cons:

People might not like the isolation (I loved it). It’s self catering but there is one restaurant on the road that has regional European cuisines.

2025-04-22 via Nuitee
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Natalia solo traveller ru
10
Amazing place!
Pros:

This place is fantastic!
Every morning and all day also you can see a lot of birds. Toucans and other tropical birds fly in. Lots of hummingbirds. I also saw tayra and agouti. Great views of the forest.
Very comfortable accommodation and a wonderful host. There is a great restaurant very close by. Everything is delicious there.
I am happy that I chose this option. I walked to the city of Mindo or took a taxi.

Cons:

-

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
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Wesley review category business travellers ca
9
Cute, Quiet. Lovely.
Pros:

View. Quiet. Nature.

Cons:

Walls are thin.

2025-04-05 via Nuitee
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Fernanda family with young children ec
10
Wonderful time
Pros:

This place is perfect if you're looking for a place to relax, it's very quiet and you can see lots of birds, the view is wonderful and you can take nice walks to so many places.
100% recommended.

2025-04-05 via Nuitee
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Jessica solo traveller us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

You can’t stay any higher on this mountain. Beautiful, simple, hummingbird and toucan medicine. incredible helpful owner (german) and excellent cafe at the entrance. For an affordable stay that is no frills but just what you need to enjoy peace and presence in mindo, this is the place

2025-04-04 via Nuitee
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Peter family with young children au
9
Superb
2025-03-21 via Nuitee
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George solo traveller ca
10
Exceptional
2025-03-09 via Nuitee