The best place to stay in Mindo depends on the pace of your trip. If you want a quiet base after waterfalls, birdwatching or activities with local operators, prioritize a cabin, direct communication, breakfast and spaces where your body can recover. Hostería Los Cedros de Mindo brings those elements together for couples, families and groups of up to seven guests.
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Los Cedros is especially practical for travelers who want to sleep among gardens, use a pool and hot tub, eat breakfast before heading out and communicate directly through WhatsApp. The base rate is $35 per guest, per night + taxes, subject to availability and confirmation.
Why at least one night in Mindo is worth considering
Mindo can be visited from Quito as a day trip, but a same-day return places too many decisions into a few hours. Staying overnight makes it easier to use the early morning for birds, change the itinerary when it rains and separate active experiences from genuine rest.
One night can work as an introduction. Two nights create a more comfortable pace: one day for waterfalls, butterflies, cacao or non-motorized ziplining with independent providers, and another for birdwatching, photography and slower exploration.
Seven criteria that matter more than a beautiful photograph
1. Real rest
Check whether the property protects nighttime quiet and avoids loud entertainment.
2. Suitable capacity
Confirm beds, maximum occupancy and whether the rate is per room or per guest.
3. Breakfast
An early breakfast simplifies birdwatching and hiking departures.
4. Recovery spaces
After walking in rain or mud, a pool, hot tub or quiet garden can shape the end of the day.
5. Direct communication
Confirm dates, guest count, taxes, policies and what is included before paying.
6. Relationship with the environment
Look for concrete practices around noise, cleaning products and respect for wildlife.
7. A location that matches your plan
“More central” is not always “better.” A calmer setting may be preferable when rest is the priority.
Why Los Cedros can be a practical base for Mindo
Hostería Los Cedros de Mindo is a family-run lodge with wooden cabins, private gardens, an American-style breakfast with products from local producers, and a spring-water pool and hot tub. Its proposal is not to turn the night into a party, but to provide a place where the body can slow down after exploring the cloud forest.
- Clear base rate: from $35 per guest, per night + taxes.
- Flexible capacity: cabins for one to seven guests.
- Breakfast: useful for early starts.
- Pool and hot tub: time to recover after activities.
- Gardens and natural areas: wildlife-friendly spaces without guaranteed sightings.
- Direct contact: date and cabin inquiries through WhatsApp.
Which cabin fits your guest count?
| Cabin | Occupancy | May suit |
|---|---|---|
| Double-bed cabin | 1 or 2 guests | Solo traveler or couple |
| Twin cabin | 2 guests | Friends or relatives needing separate beds |
| Triple cabin | 3 guests | Small families or groups of three |
| Family cabin | 4 to 7 guests | Families and groups |
The rate depends on occupancy. The double-bed cabin can be used by one person for $35 per night + taxes or by two people for $70 per night + taxes. Final availability and layout must be confirmed.
Important information before booking
Los Cedros serves breakfast but does not operate a restaurant for lunch or dinner. Mindo offers several dining options listed in the Mindo dining guide.
The lodge has private gardens, not private trails. Ziplining, non-motorized tubing, waterfalls, butterfly gardens and cacao experiences are provided by independent businesses and operators.
How to inquire without leaving out essential details
- Share check-in and check-out dates.
- State the number of adults and children.
- Explain whether separate beds or a double bed are preferred.
- Ask for the total including applicable taxes and current conditions.
- Consider the booking confirmed only after the lodge replies.
Frequently asked questions about staying in Mindo
How many nights should I book?
One night works for a short introduction. Two nights provide more flexibility for activities, rain and early birdwatching.
Does the Los Cedros base rate include taxes?
No. The base rate is communicated as $35 per guest, per night + taxes. Confirm the final total for your dates.
Does Los Cedros have a restaurant?
Breakfast is included, but the lodge does not operate a lunch or dinner restaurant.
Can I book activities through the lodge?
Activities are provided by independent operators in Mindo. The lodge can offer general orientation but does not present itself as the activity operator.
