Mindo Garden Lodge and Wildlife Reserve

Hotels
8.8 (45 reviews)
4 Km del Pueblo de Mindo Via Mariposario , Mindo , ec

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Nice staff
Cons:
Mites in the bed
Needs a big upgrade

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
Cleaning not done regularly; beds have mites.
Service
9.31
Staff were excellent, especially the young receptionist.
Location
9.35
The location was wonderful on the river and very tranquil.
Room Quality
8.3
Room was clean and comfortable, though hot at times.
Amenities
8.83
Beautiful garden and nice breakfast.
Value for Money
8.79
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Breakfast was very nice.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall good experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 22:38

Property Description

Riverside Retreat with Lush Gardens

Nestled along the tranquil Mindo River, Mindo Garden offers a picturesque escape with a sprawling garden, a cozy pizza restaurant, and a chic bar. The charming rooms boast gabled wooden roofs and ample windows, providing a bright and airy ambiance. Indulge in delectable breakfast offerings and savory pizza specialties at the on-site restaurant, while sipping on refreshing drinks in the garden. For leisure activities, guests can unwind in the reading room, catch up on shows in the lobby, or partake in thrilling adventures like canopy tours and rappelling. With free parking available, convenient access to both Mindo Central Park and Quito make Mindo Garden the ideal destination for your next getaway.

Important information:

Please note that the pool is located 0.6 mi away from the property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 45 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Edison • couple • ec
9
Muy divertida y relajante! El hotel necesita ser refaccionado está muy viejo!
Pros:

La atención del personal del Lodge! Excelente

Cons:

Problemas en las duchas para que salga agua caliente.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Alejandra • family_with_children • ec
8
Cons:

Las pocas áreas comunales las cerraron a las 7 de la noche, no hay servicio de toallas en la piscina que tienen más abajo ni servicio de comida ni snacks, además que cierran el área a las 4. Para el costo hay pocos servicios

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

The staff were very accommodating for our family's food allergies.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Heber Isaías • couple • cl
3
Regular a malo
Pros:

Alojamiento muy básico no se puede pedir mucho

Cons:

Habitación con olor a humedad, ropa de cama sucia y mal oliente, comida regular a mal, desayuno pobre, atención poco amable demasiado estricta. No es petfriendly, no tiene piscina en hotel sino que debes salir de la hostería y andar un par de kilómetros para ir a otra instalación con piscina. Siento que explotan al personal había una mujer que hizo el aseo de mi habitación a la rápida, luego estaba en la cocina haciendo los almuerzos y la vi hasta altas horas de la noche trabajando pésimo.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo Marcelo • family_with_children • ec
9
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • couple • ec
1
Mala nunca me hospedé, ellos me aumentaron tarifa de 68 dólares q reservé a 260 por la fecha y aun envían como si yo est
Pros:

No pude conocer nada, me cambiaron precios, no respetaron la tarifa en la que reservé y no pude ingresar.

Cons:

La atención del personal de recepción

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Nicson • couple • ec
7
Cons:

Las instalaciones separadas del hotel y el desayuno muy básico

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
9
Very relaxing, quiet apart from listening to the birds & watching the hummingbirds
Pros:

Beautiful setting alongside the river amongst the forest

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Gilberto • extended_group • ec
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • us
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Very kind and helpful staff, great food, and amazing location in the reserve. Exceeded expectations.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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MONICA • couple • ec
8
Maravillosa naturaleza
Pros:

Está alejado del pueblo e inmerso en la naturaleza junto al río. Es muy tranquilo y ofrece hermosas caminatas y cascadas. El personal es sumamente amable y muy atento a las necesidades del huésped.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • us
10
Loved this place <3
Pros:

The place has so many trails to walk and enkoy nature.

El lugar tiene muchos senderos para caminar y disfrutar de la naturaleza.

Ps: The manager of this place is amazing, my boyfriend got sick and he literally drove us into town to the hospital and waited for us there and then drove us back. He also shared so much about the hostel and it was great to meet him!

Ps: El gerente de este lugar es increíble. Mi novio se enfermó y nos llevó al hospital, nos esperó allí y luego nos trajo de vuelta. ¡También nos contó muchísimas cosas sobre el hostal y fue un placer conocerlo!

Cons:

Nothing.

Nada.

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Geovanny Fernando • couple • ec
9
2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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HUGO • couple • es
9
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • ec
7
Ideal para reencontrarse con la naturaleza
Pros:

El desayuno estuvo bueno y la ubicación es ideal, mucha naturaleza, senderos, cascadas.

Cons:

El personal muy amable, pero los horarios del desayuno muy tarde y el comedor cierra muy temprano.

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • family_with_children • es
10
2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Ninfa • family_with_children • ec
10
excelente
Pros:

todo

Cons:

nada

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Sergio Martin • extended_group • ec
7
A wonderful stay around nature, yet with room cleaning issues.
Pros:

Its location. Each room is close to the river, you can hear the water flowing and the sounds of the trees including birds singing.

Cons:

The room was not vacuum cleaned, there was dust all over the floor.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee