Mindo Garden Lodge and Wildlife Reserve

Hotels
8.8 (34 reviews)
4 Km del Pueblo de Mindo Via Mariposario , Mindo , ec

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:

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 34 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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Jeff couple us
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Gilberto extended_group ec
9
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
G
Geovanny Fernando couple ec
9
2026-01-13 via Nuitee
H
HUGO couple es
9
2026-01-12 via Nuitee
M
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
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Juan Esteban extended_group ec
8
Great location.
Pros:

Suites are new. By the river with a nice jacuzzi and very big bathroom.

Cons:

Breakfast is so simple. Not what I expect when you rent a 350/night suite.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Peter couple us
6
It was a beautiful location, being right on the river. the trails need a lot of work/
Pros:

The breakfast was very nice, The location was wonderful on the river and out of town.

Cons:

the facility has seen better times, needs a big upgrade.

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The hotel is right at the end of an unmade road out of Mindo. So very tranquil. The gardens are beautiful, and if you like hiking, there are trails that you can follow to reach a great view or a waterfall. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were excellent, especially the young receptionist.

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like.

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
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Nancy couple ec
1
Beware, mites in the bed!
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

Cleaning not done regularly and the beds have mites

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
V
Valentina couple ec
9
2025-11-03 via Nuitee
C
Camila family_with_children ec
1
2025-11-02 via Nuitee
C
Carlos couple ec
10
2025-10-29 via Nuitee
D
Danielle extended_group us
10
Would stay again! Gorgeous
Pros:

Beautiful garden and nice staff

Cons:

Hot room at times

2025-09-08 via Nuitee