Dragonfly Inn
Offers clean rooms that are finished in wood, private baths, hot water, comfortable beds and outdoor balconies. Room rates include breakfast. Plants and hummingbirds abound from the restaurant balcony overlooking the garden patio along the river.
El Bijao
Hotel is a fair way from the bus drop-off point, but has plenty of space to relax. hot water from the shower is a matter of luck. there is a restaurant.
CasKaffeSu,
At sixto bailen a/n and av. quito, a half block from the bus terminal, is the newest guesthouse and has a nice restaurant and can make arrangements for a birdwatching guide, hiking, rafting, etc.. info@casfaffesu, [email protected], www.caskaffesu.com., 593 2 3900 400. please refer to the good tripadvisor reviews for this guesthouse.
Casa Divina Mindo Ecuador Cloudforest Retreat
Each room has a private porch with hammock, spacious living quarters and an elegant bathroom with full-size bathtub. Each room can accommodate 1 to 4 guests. Meals in the family style dining room. Short self-guided hikes that offer great lookout points. Birdwatching possible in forest. Tanagers, quetzals, toucans, hummingbirds are at your window making it possible to birdwatch even from bed!
Cabañas Armonia
Stay with the lovely toapanta family in a beautiful orchid garden surrounded by hummingbirds and tranquility. tel 3900431 o [email protected]
Birdwatcher´s House
(http://www.birdwatchersho...) clean and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and hot water available 24 hours. jacuzzi, bird watching tours. a place to relax and enjoy the surrounding aromas of flowers as well as the sounds of singing birds. in the gardens of the birdwatcherâs house it is possible to see up to 50 different species of birds. the hostel also offers: restaurant service, cafeteria, laundry service and expert bird watching guides. contact vinicio perez at [email protected]
Hostal El Rocio,
Hosted by claudia from quito and chivo a local - a rustic place just up the road from the sports field and away from the foot traffic in the village, hostal rocio the morning dew features accommodations for larger groups of 16 or more in large groups sleeping rooms as well as single, double and rooms for couples. private or shared bathrooms with plenty of balcony space for hanging out and enjoying the jungle. prices are low at $8 3 nights+ to $10 (one night including a hearty breakfast with generous portions of fresh fruit, bread, and eggs with tea or coffee. the vibe is laid back and for the hipper/rocked out set in the main house. groups with parents and children are accommodated in separate houses on the property. a patio with grill in the jungle is only a short walk from the lodging. claudia speaks english well and can help you organize day trips to birdwatching, cascades, private protected lands and will also pick you up from mindo from the bus. cell for claudia inside ecuador 09-822-7359
There is a wide choice of accommodation in Mindo, in fact there are probably more hotel/hostel beds than actual residents in the town. Many of these are close to the main strip.
El Descanso
Clean and comfortable rooms, hammocks, kolibris in the garden, excellent breakfast, nice and friendly woman running the hostal; 12 US-$ for room with shared bathroom, 16 US-$ private; [email protected]
El Carmelo the tree house lodge
Treehouse cabins, some of them equipped with jacuzzi. Also has its own butterfly farm, a 1,5 pathways miles. Horse back riding. Canopy tours, and 65 acres where you will discover the great amount of birds, animals and plants. Canopy, tubing and birdwatching is also available.
There is a stadium in the village, and most locals don't mind if you plant your tent in there. Of course, you have to leave early in the morning to avoid disturbing their daily activities.
La Casa de Cecilia,
Checkout="11pm" price="$6 per person or camping for $3 per person" lat="" long=""> shared showers, hammock deck and communal kitchen overlooking the swimming area on the river. delicious breakfast for $2.50 and free luggage storage if you are catching a bus after checkout time. none of the rooms are entirely closed off, so it gets quite loud if anybody is having a conversation.
El Carmelo de Mindo Lodge
El Carmelo has a tree houses cabins, some of them equipped with jacuzzi. Also has its own butterfly farm. Horse back riding, canopy tours, tubing, and birdwatching are also available.