Sacha Urco Lodge -Private Cloud Forest Reserve in Mindo- 4x4 recommended March-April

Location: Mindo, Vía a Cunuco Km 6 y medio, Mindo, ec

Star Rating: 5 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Non-smoking rooms
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Tour desk
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Table tennis
• Non-smoking throughout
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Kid meals
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Fruits
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• 24-hour security
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Mobile app for room service
• Snack bar/deli
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Family Suite

  The spacious family room features a private entrance, a mini-bar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

• Superior Bungalow

  This bungalow offers a hot tub. This spacious bungalow consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that comes with a refrigerator, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this bungalow also provides a private entrance and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

• Double Suite

  The suite features a private entrance, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Double Room With Balcony

  The double room features a private entrance, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Casa con altillo

  Boasting a private entrance, this holiday home comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The unit has a mini-bar, garden views, a terrace and wine/champagne is available for guests. The unit has 5 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Bungalow

  Guests will have a special experience as the bungalow provides a hot tub. Featuring a private entrance, this bungalow consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. In the kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave. The unit features a mini-bar, lake views, a terrace and wine/champagne is provided for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

• Two-Bedroom Chalet

  This spacious chalet features 2 living rooms, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which has a refrigerator, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this chalet also features a washing machine and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Renata (10/5): Wonderful hospitality. Would come back in a heartbeat! - We value privacy, peace and quiet when traveling and we got all that and more at Sacha Urcho. We also enjoyed our comfy bungalow, delicious meals, property trails and bird photography. Everything worked out great. We liked it so much we even extended by one extra day. The team was courteous, attentive and pleasure to deal with. The only thing that was annoying were termite like (non-biting) insects. They would show up in the evening, trying to get first dibs on our food, when dining al fresco.:) Meal itself was delicious!
• Lukas (10/5): magical place - in the middle of the cloud forest / Magischer Ort - mitten im Nebelwald - The Sacha Urco Lodge y Bosque Protector accommodation is located just outside Mindo, in the middle of the cloud forest, or jungle. This place has its own spiritual power and is simply fantastic. The stay was not only a pleasure, it felt like a second home. The rooms and bungalows (we had a deluxe bungalow) are all spacious and beautifully furnished. The attention to detail, the cleanliness, the care taken with the entire complex, and the palpable joy of the staff in spoiling their guests with culinary delights was simply outstanding and allowed us to immerse ourselves for a moment in this extraordinary cosmos of hospitality. Many thanks to everyone - especially Sol - for this perfect stay. Of course, we are very happy to recommend the Sacha Urco Lodge y Bosque Protector. The guided early morning bird watching, a dip in the natural pool, and a tour of the garden are not to be missed... ----------------------------- Die Unterkunft Sacha Urco Lodge y Bosque Protector liegt etwas aussehalb von Mindo, mitten im Nebelwald, sprich Dschungel. Dieser Ort hat seine ganz Eigene spirituelle Kraft und ist einfach nur fantastisch. Der Aufenthalt war nicht nur ein Genuss, es fühlte sich an wie ein zweites Zuhause. Die Zimmer und Bungalows (wir hatten ein Deluxe Bungalow) sind alle grosszügig bemessen und schön möbliert. Die Liebe zum Detail, die Sauberkeit, die Pflege der gesamten Anlage und die spürbare Freude der Mitarbeiterinnen ihre Gäste auch kulinarisch zu verwöhnen war einfach überragend und liess uns einen Moment lang in diesen aussergewöhnlichen Kosmos der Gastfreundschaft eintauchen. Vielen herzlichen Dank an alle - insbesondere an Sol - für diesen perfekten Aufenthalt. Natürlich empfehlen wir die Sacha Urco Lodge y Bosque Protector sehr gerne weiter. Die geführte, frühmorgentliche Vogelbeobachtung, ein Bad im Naturpool und ein Rundgang im Garten sollte man auf keinen Fall verpassen…
• Marco (9/5): -
• Marcela (10/5): - Las cabañas son hermosas, el desayuno delicioso Todo estuvo perfecto
• Mike Lysecki (10/5): - Remote location, super secluded grounds, walking trails, very attentive owners and staff, super comfortable beds
• Juan (10/5): Lugar remoto mágico - Es un lugar diferente a todos los demás que he visitado. Realmente tiene una mística que se siente en cada rincón y detalle. Todo está pensado en el bienestar de las personas y la naturaleza. Si eres amante de los lugares apartados y tranquilos con una belleza autentica, este lugar es el mejor Todo es hermoso, solo hay que llevar repelente para los mosquitos. Para los senderos recomiendo usar botas de caucho, que te dan alli mismo sin costo.
• Maria Montserrat (10/5): Espectacular!!! - Espectacular!!! En medio del bosque, una sensación única si quieren desconectar y estar en contacto con la naturaleza. El servicio de Toni fue maravilloso, siempre pendiente de nuestra familia, atento a los detalles y muy amable. Gracias por hacer especial nuestra estancia!! Un reconocimiento especial para Toni. 👏🏼
• Marcel (10/5): -
• RAMIRO (9/5): Hotel de descanso y familiar - Comodidad Los bichos
• JUAN (10/5): Natural, comfortable and neat. - Incredible location, great cabin with best confort, peace, rest and nature . Clean river which you can access and also a natural organic pool
• Roy (10/5): - La ubicación, el avistamiento de aves y otras especies, el excelente trato recibido, el bungalow.
• Andres (10/5): Genuine hidden treasure - Unique Nothing
• Katrina (10/5): 10/10 - The property is located in the heart of cloud forest, run by a biologist couple. They dedicate their lives to create a sustainable ecosystem for local animals and plants with minimal chemicals and human interruptions (you definitely should check out the biopiscina). We do feel like we are elves living in the paradise. Our cabin (with all modern facilities) is surrounded by lake, woods, quite stone roads stretching deep into the forests and countless plants and birds. We really didn’t have to leave the property since we could simply hike and birdwatch inside the property. The crews also offered seamless top tier hospitality- they provided car services from Quito to the property, helped us recruit birdwatching tour guide and provided all the information should we need for the trip. Make sure you bring insect repellent! It is nature so mosquitos are no joke. The property is not far from the town but since it’s located in the deep of the forest, the roads can be a bit rough to drive on if you want to drive yourself. It wouldn’t be a problem at all if you would love to have the property arrange pickup/ drop off.
• Gianluigi (9/5): Superb -
• Miguel (10/5): Beautiful, scenic and romantic stay - The cabin is beautiful and very comfortable. The lodge is well-maintained, offering scenic views, peaceful sounds, and incredibly nice people. My partner and I stayed here for five days following a trekking holiday to relax and reconnect, and it was exactly what we needed. The staff was not only caring but also attentive, genuinely listening to our feedback and making small changes daily to enhance our experience. We had an amazing time. Be aware that there are lots of bugs around. Given that it's a wet forest, it is to be expected, but I was still surprised by the number of mosquito bites I received. It didn't help I took little precaution about it, so a lot of it i's my fault. Another point to be aware is access to town. Driving in is not always possible (only with 4x4 as you need to cross a few ankle high streams), and town is around 20min drive away. Personally this enhanced the holiday, as I wanted to get away from it, but you should be aware
• Richard (10/5): Unique lodge in its own private nature reserve - not to be missed! - Sacha Urco Lodge is in a breathtakingly beautiful setting outside of Mindo - a private reserve where you can see toucans and hummingbirds just walking around the property. I had a large well-equipped house to myself. Comfortable and clean. Each cabin/unit is a beautifully designed architectural gem. I enjoyed a delicious dinner and breakfast, both of them prepared to order by the proprietors (additional charge). Sol and Juan, the lovely and friendly couple who have built Sacha Urco and made it their home, couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. They offered many suggestions of things to do in the area. Highly recommended!
• Juan (7/5): bird paradise - The natural resources bio swim pool
• Paul (10/5): There is a large choice of lodges in and around Mindo but consider this accommodation when booking - Everything. 😊😊 There was a problem with our choice of accommodation due to recent storms and we were upgraded to a very comfortable three bedroom house, which was spotless clean and comfortable, From the time of booking the lines of communication was excellent, the staff were friendly and very attentive. The meals were first class. This property is a little out of Mindo but just a short taxi ride away but the location was perfect for our 4 day stay To Sol and her staff, thank you 🙏 Nothing
• Andrea (10/5): Exceptional -
• Chris (10/5): Remote and Relaxing - Tony and the staff were great, our bungalow was awesome, and the remote location was relaxing. We cooked some meals and also ate at their restaurant. If you enjoy lots of birds and other wildlife, you'll love it. Town with supplies is about 15 minutes away.
• Emily (10/5): Exceptional - This is a very special place. My cabin was absolutely beautiful, and the land is magical. I saw toucans from my balcony and Tony was very helpful throughout my stay. The bed was very comfortable and the jacuzzi bath was a dream with views of the forest. Nothing
• Paul (10/5): The perfect place for nature lovers. - Sacha Urco Lodge is owned and run by Sol and her Biologist husband Juan. It is set in 150 hectares of beautiful primary forest with trails to walk within. We ate a delicious home cooked meal there on our first night and breakfast was equally good. We walked trails within the reserve and saw monkeys, toucans and lots of other lovely birds. Our accommodation was beautiful, made from locally sourced natural resources. The natural beauty of the lodge and surroundings, and the personal service by the owners makes it a wonderful place to stay. Everything was great.
• Susana (10/5): Simply amazing! Can’t wait to go back - Friendly staff. Quiet. Good vibes. Bird watching. Pet friendly. Secluded. Beautiful. Peaceful. Games.
• Jamie (10/5): Relaxing in nature in a stunning location. - The location of the lodge is stunning with hummingbirds and toucans just outside your window and a view point over the Rio Mindo. Everybody at the lodge works incredibly hard to make your stay perfect! Nothing
• Jordan (9/5): Superb -
• Monica (10/5): Great place to stay! - This has to be one of my favorite places we stayed in Ecuador. I believe they own about 150 hectares of land, so there was plenty of wildlife. We saw many beautiful birds on this property.We also saw an Ecuadorian capybara running through the yard. They do have trails you can walk in that make a loop. Breakfast was absolutely amazing! We even had dinner here as well. All around a great place to stay! It was a little bit far from the town, but still well worth it! They really have a beautiful piece of land. We saw many birds just having breakfast and dinner here.
• Anne (10/5): Excellent lodge in Mindo, natural beauty and quiet - Accomodation are exceptional. Well built chalets, large room, large terrace, large bathroom. Lots of natural light. Very clean. Lodge right near a large expanse of preserved forest, several hikes available departing from the lodge. Excellent food, many organic products grown in the kitchen garden. The owner is super helpful.
• Pedro (9/5): awesome family trip! - location, service weak water pressure. we were told they were working in this.
• Dorie (10/5): Exceptional - Breakfast was great and location was away from town of Mindo . It was secluded and really nice to get away The Owner Sol was very helpful and a great cook along with her assistant. The lodge was organised and very quiet and if you want to see Hummingbirds there are hundreds of them and very friendly. I would stay here again maybe next year on our way to the coast
• Denisse (9/5): Superb -
• Mehrbano (9/5): good - the location was amazing, and the staff was very kind. they have gone above and beyond to preserve this beautiful forest P.S make sure to try something with their local cheese the accounting at the end did not make sense to me, however they followed up with me and amended the issue ASAP. Really appreciated it.
• Sally (7/5): Lovely isolated place. Be prepared to push for help/information. - This is near the end of a valley away from Mindo- as such very peaceful and "away from it all" - however of you want a meal in Mindo you have to get a taxi and go 25 mins down a bumpy road. The cabana 2 was lovely and it really could sleep 5 if a family ie parents and 3 children- NB the steps to the loft beds are steep. The walks from there are lovely- but on this occasion the manager was new and found it difficult to direct us- he didnt know the paths. Also the tours one could get- he didnt know how to access them ( apart from the butterfly farm) and so we organised them ourselves out of Mindo. Breakfasts good. It gets very damp in a cloud forest...! we had to dry out clothes that were hanging inside on the balcony when there was sun. there was no fan downstairs in the cabin to do this and we brought our own washing line and pegs. As above although the new manager was a very nice man he didnt know all we needed and his boss the owner who was sick didnt even avail herself at a distance to answer questions. We saw her finally the last morning of a 4N stay.
• Andrea (10/5): Exceptional - It's a magical place. The hosts (Nicolas and Sol) were very welcoming to us. The rooms were clean, cozy and beautiful. We had a great and unique experience. Perfect place for relax and connect with the nature.

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