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9.3 / 10 Guest Rating

El Descanso

Calle Los Colibries, Mindo, ec

El Descanso - main view

About the Property

Mountain Views and Tranquil Gardens
Escape to El Descanso in Mindo and immerse yourself in breathtaking mountain views from our terrace. Enjoy the tranquility of our garden while sipping your morning coffee.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in our cozy rooms featuring free WiFi and a fully equipped private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Experience a restful night's sleep surrounded by the peaceful ambiance of Mindo.

Explore Mindo with Ease
Take advantage of our convenient bicycle rental service to explore the beautiful surroundings of Mindo at your own pace. For seamless travel, utilize our paid airport shuttle service for a stress-free journey to and from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport.

Book your stay at El Descanso now and create unforgettable memories in Mindo.

Facilities & Amenities

Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Private picnics

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.3
Exceptional369 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the great location for birding.

Categories

Cleanliness8.4
Service9.9
Location9.4
Room Quality8.4
Amenities9.4
Value for Money9.4
Food and Beverage9.9
Overall Experience9.4

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JuliebeBE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Un petit paradis sur terre"

10.0

Endroit magnifique, bien situé. J’ai été super bien accueillie et j’ai reçu plein de conseils pour organiser mon séjour. Le petit déjeuner est parfait. Mais la cerise sur le gâteau, c’est le magnifique jardin où l’on peut observer une faune et une flore incroyables. Je recommande !!!

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CatarinaptPT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"O pequeno almoço com a envolvência mais bonita de todas!"

10.0

Sei que vai ficar para sempre na minha memórias os momentos de pequeno almoço no alojamento com vista para um jardim lindissimo repleto de colibris e outros passarinhos, duas guatusas e alguns esquilos. Este alojamento é muito especial e os donos fizeram um trabalho incrivel em realizar este projeto. Fica no centro de Mindo, os quartos são básicos mas confortáveis e acordamos a ouvir passarinhos. Pedimos serviço de e para o aeroporto e correu tudo na perfeição.

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EtiennefrFR
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 10, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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JoshuagbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 9, 2026

"Breakfast with hummingbirds!"

10.0

Such a haven! I couldn’t believe this place when I arrived. Having breakfast in front of hummingbirds, tanagers and motmots feeding in the garden was incredible. There are also agoutis too which are so cute. There are hammocks upstairs to relax too. The owner is incredibly friendly as well as the cleaners. Breakfast was very good. Good location. Beds were comfortable and the rooms were pristine. Reliable hot water. Such a great stay!

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AileendeDE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 29, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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CarinadeDE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 29, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Super Frühstück mit tollem Ausblick auf den wunderschönen Garten, mit Futterstellen für die Kolibris und weitere Vögel. Es können auch noch andere Tiere beobachtet werden. Entspannung pur! Auch der Besitzer ist super freundlich und spricht sogar Deutsch.

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RomanaczCZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 28, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Amazong place in Mindo with wonderful garden where you can observe colibris, birds and many other animals. Breakfast was delicious, room clean and comfortable. They clean up daily.

One window has bug net but cannot be closed. So mighty be a bit noisy.

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VictoriaecEC
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 25, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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GinausUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 24, 2026

"It’s an exceptional guesthouse for bird watching."

8.0

El Descanso has the perfect veranda/patio setup for bird watching. It’s a beautiful setting the owner created himself over 20 years ago.

The aluminum roof top is very loud when it pours all night.

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AnastasiagbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 24, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

The birds were beautiful to sit and watch. The room was comfortable and big and the breakfast was delicious.

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