Sendero de las aves

Hotels
9.3 (61 reviews)
Via a las cascadas km 4 Apartamento con balcón , Mindo , ec

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
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
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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 61 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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Nicole solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Lovely host and beautiful surroundings. Great bird watching and very close to main hiking trails

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller nl
8
Remote place outside of town surrounded by nature and birds
Pros:

The room was spacious and clean. There is a patio where you can do bird-watching. Free tea/coffee/filtered water available.
Great place to stay if you like to be away from the crowds and enjoy nature.
There's a restaurant next door with good afforfable (vegetarian) meals.

Cons:

There were dirty coffee/teacups on the table of the patio for quite a while.
Wifi is a bit slow/unreliable. But then again, the surroundings are beautiful so it's good to be in the moment more and enjoy the birds.
Be aware the location is remote. It's about a 1hour walk from town, or you can take a taxi.
I stayed in the room below, at the time there were no guests upstairs but it's very noisy as it's all made of wood.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Xiomara Cambi solo_traveller ec
10
Pros:

La vista

Cons:

La falta de lugares para comer.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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bono family_with_children cn
10
Pros:

老板很友善,热心,从入住前联系交通及入住后协助配送水果及用餐都很周到,另外还帮忙预约拍鸟行程并且陪伴在侧,需要说明最重点是老板有一个打理得很好的鸟园,并且有很多鸟,值得向朋友推荐的旅社。

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Tijn solo_traveller nl
9
Rust voor de vogelaars
Pros:

Het uitzicht als je wakker word is fantastisch, daarnaast ruime, schone kamers!

Cons:

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2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Séverine family_with_children fr
8
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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André family_with_children ca
10
À refaire.
Pros:

L’endroit est magnifique. Au réveil, oiseaux-mouches et pélicans étaient au rendez-vous. Nous avons grandement apprécié notre séjour. L’hôte était disponible et sympathique. Un plus : le restaurant en arrière de l’hébergement. Le petit-déjeuner était très bon.

Nous recommandons fortement cet établissement.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Paula solo_traveller us
10
My host, the accomodations, the mirador & bird watching were all wonderful!
Pros:

German was very professional, friendly & helpful. He has a lot of knowledge about birds. The accomodations were very nice with a wonderful covered patio/mirador for watching the birds, with a beautiful view of the mountains & valley below.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Gabriela solo_traveller ec
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Konrad family_with_children de
9
Pros:

Wunderbare Lager

Cons:

Alles gut

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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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