Sachatamia Lodge
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 14:00 |
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Check out before: | 12:00 |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Pool
Spa
Restaurant
More about Sachatamia Lodge
Sachatamia Lodge
Situated in Mindo, Sachatamia Lodge features accommodation with free WiFi, garden views, a garden with a terrace, and access to an indoor swimming pool and a hot tub. Some units have a balcony and/or a patio.
Reviews from 
Family traveller
Comment: 3 Jul 2026
Stayed in: Jul 2026
Peaceful and refreshing stay
We had a lovely three night stay at this lodge. The lodges were very comfortable and quiet, with comfortable beds, warm showers and a couch to sit and contemplate nature and life.
The staff were friendly and lovely. The restaurant was very nice for dinner, with the bolognaise, pesto, trout and breaded shrimp all winners. Breakfast was decent too, with fresh fruit, granola, pancakes and eggs.
We left feeling very refreshed and ready for the next part of our holiday. The games room was also a nice bonus, with a pool table, cards and board games.
The staff were friendly and lovely. The restaurant was very nice for dinner, with the bolognaise, pesto, trout and breaded shrimp all winners. Breakfast was decent too, with fresh fruit, granola, pancakes and eggs.
We left feeling very refreshed and ready for the next part of our holiday. The games room was also a nice bonus, with a pool table, cards and board games.
Couple
US
Comment: 15 Oct 2025
Stayed in: Aug 2025
Comfortable birding lodge in good location. We'd stay here again.
Overall:
The location and grounds were perfect for birding, which was our primary purpose and a focus of this review.
Pros:
There are two moth blinds (only one was being used when we were there), a canopy tower, and a trail down to a river (the trail appeared to go up the other side of the valley, but we didn't investigate). Good hummingbird feeders and a fruit feeder are at the front of the building. We were one of maybe only two families staying at the lodge in August - so we had the whole place to ourselves it seemed. I'm sure
Food was good for breakfast and dinners. Our cabin was the last cabin down the hill which felt really isolated (good) until they put another family into the other half of our building on the last night (that seemed very unnecessary since most all the other cabins were empty).
There was no coffee maker in the room initially, but when I asked about coffee at reception, they brought down a coffee maker for the room - that was really nice. So just ask.
Room was clean, the bathroom had shelf space (a rarity!) and the bed was comfortable.
Cons:
Not much not to like here, but there a couple of suggestions for changes. There was no screened porch or anything like that for the cabin that would let you enjoy the great location down there. Even the small shared porch area had only hard stools usable only to sit on to take off shoes. Some sort of comfortable outside seating at the cabin would have been appreciated.
Misc:
There is a pool that we didn't make use of. Since it was so vacant, they kept it covered but would open it up if we told them we planned on using it.
Some lodges have bird experts on staff that hang around and point out sightings, but nothing like that while we were there. I think most people hire their own guides when they visit. For some variety, the San Tadeo hotspot is just down the road and is walkable or just a cheap taxi ride away.
The river trail is a fairly wide rocky path with switchbacks down the hill. There was another long trail down to the inactive moth blind that is constructed with inverted soda cases filled with sand to make steps. We discovered this too late to bird it, but it goes deep into the forest and should be really good.
The lodge/reception/restaurant floors are wood and you must take shoes off to enter, or put on the handy shoe covers that they provide.
The location and grounds were perfect for birding, which was our primary purpose and a focus of this review.
Pros:
There are two moth blinds (only one was being used when we were there), a canopy tower, and a trail down to a river (the trail appeared to go up the other side of the valley, but we didn't investigate). Good hummingbird feeders and a fruit feeder are at the front of the building. We were one of maybe only two families staying at the lodge in August - so we had the whole place to ourselves it seemed. I'm sure
Food was good for breakfast and dinners. Our cabin was the last cabin down the hill which felt really isolated (good) until they put another family into the other half of our building on the last night (that seemed very unnecessary since most all the other cabins were empty).
There was no coffee maker in the room initially, but when I asked about coffee at reception, they brought down a coffee maker for the room - that was really nice. So just ask.
Room was clean, the bathroom had shelf space (a rarity!) and the bed was comfortable.
Cons:
Not much not to like here, but there a couple of suggestions for changes. There was no screened porch or anything like that for the cabin that would let you enjoy the great location down there. Even the small shared porch area had only hard stools usable only to sit on to take off shoes. Some sort of comfortable outside seating at the cabin would have been appreciated.
Misc:
There is a pool that we didn't make use of. Since it was so vacant, they kept it covered but would open it up if we told them we planned on using it.
Some lodges have bird experts on staff that hang around and point out sightings, but nothing like that while we were there. I think most people hire their own guides when they visit. For some variety, the San Tadeo hotspot is just down the road and is walkable or just a cheap taxi ride away.
The river trail is a fairly wide rocky path with switchbacks down the hill. There was another long trail down to the inactive moth blind that is constructed with inverted soda cases filled with sand to make steps. We discovered this too late to bird it, but it goes deep into the forest and should be really good.
The lodge/reception/restaurant floors are wood and you must take shoes off to enter, or put on the handy shoe covers that they provide.
Hotel response
Comment: 16 Oct 2025
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re delighted to know you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the birding opportunities, and the natural surroundings that make our lodge special.
We truly appreciate your kind comments about the food, cleanliness, and comfort of the cabin, as well as your helpful suggestions regarding the outdoor seating. Feedback like yours helps us continue improving the experience for future guests.
It’s wonderful to hear that you would choose to stay with us again — we’ll be happy to welcome you back for another memorable visit filled with great birding moments.
Warm regards, Angélica
We truly appreciate your kind comments about the food, cleanliness, and comfort of the cabin, as well as your helpful suggestions regarding the outdoor seating. Feedback like yours helps us continue improving the experience for future guests.
It’s wonderful to hear that you would choose to stay with us again — we’ll be happy to welcome you back for another memorable visit filled with great birding moments.
Warm regards, Angélica
Couple
Comment: 11 Mar 2026
Stayed in: Mar 2026
You want it? you pay for it.
Luxury lodge & high meal prices adjacent to highway, staff cool & a bit haughty, bungalows have comfortable beds & hot showers. Remote UV-light attraction sheet at 6a.m. attracts excellent selection of birds (umbrella birds & trogon), good syrup/fruit/grain feeders near lodge with several agouti 'in residence'.
Hotel response
Comment: 13 Mar 2026
Dear David,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your visit. We truly appreciate all comments, as they help us continue improving the experience we offer our guests.
We are pleased to know that you enjoyed aspects such as the comfort of our bungalows, the hot showers, and especially the birdwatching opportunities around the lodge. The UV light sheet and the feeders near the lodge are set up specifically to attract and allow guests to observe the incredible diversity of birds and wildlife found in the cloud forest.
We are sorry if your perception of our staff’s service was not what we strive to provide. Our goal is always to offer warm and attentive hospitality, and we will certainly take your comment into account with our team.
Regarding our prices, we aim to maintain standards that reflect the quality of the experience, the conservation of the surrounding natural environment, and the services offered within the reserve.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and provide you with an even better experience.
Kind regards,
Sachatamia Lodge Team
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your visit. We truly appreciate all comments, as they help us continue improving the experience we offer our guests.
We are pleased to know that you enjoyed aspects such as the comfort of our bungalows, the hot showers, and especially the birdwatching opportunities around the lodge. The UV light sheet and the feeders near the lodge are set up specifically to attract and allow guests to observe the incredible diversity of birds and wildlife found in the cloud forest.
We are sorry if your perception of our staff’s service was not what we strive to provide. Our goal is always to offer warm and attentive hospitality, and we will certainly take your comment into account with our team.
Regarding our prices, we aim to maintain standards that reflect the quality of the experience, the conservation of the surrounding natural environment, and the services offered within the reserve.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and provide you with an even better experience.
Kind regards,
Sachatamia Lodge Team
Family traveller
Comment: 20 May 2025
Stayed in: Apr 2025
3 days on our trip to Ecuador
3 nights during our trip to Ecuador, very nice lodge, very welcome and excellent food.
We were accompanied by 2 ornithological guides the outings were perfect.
We highly recommend it.
The rooms are also in very nice little bungalows.
We were accompanied by 2 ornithological guides the outings were perfect.
We highly recommend it.
The rooms are also in very nice little bungalows.
Hotel response
Comment: 21 May 2025
Chère cliente
Merci beaucoup pour votre aimable commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour chez nous vous ait plu, tant pour le lodge, la nourriture que les sorties ornithologiques.
Au plaisir de vous revoir à Sachatamia Lodge !
Cordialement,
L’équipe de Sachatamia Lodge
Merci beaucoup pour votre aimable commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour chez nous vous ait plu, tant pour le lodge, la nourriture que les sorties ornithologiques.
Au plaisir de vous revoir à Sachatamia Lodge !
Cordialement,
L’équipe de Sachatamia Lodge
Couple
Comment: 2 Aug 2025
Stayed in: Aug 2025
Lovely place, pure connection with nature and excellent food.
I loved the experience. The hotel is beautiful has internal walking routes and its bird watching spaces are amazing. All the staff are very friendly. It is also super located, on the side of the road and with stunning views. Also, his restaurant is very good
Hotel response
Comment: 17 Sep 2025
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de la experiencia, la conexión con la naturaleza, nuestras rutas internas y los espacios para observar aves. También es un gusto leer que la ubicación, las vistas y la gastronomía estuvieron a la altura de tus expectativas. Compartiremos tus palabras con nuestro equipo, que siempre se esmera en brindar un servicio amable y cercano. Será un placer recibirte nuevamente muy pronto.
Excellent location
Km. 78 de la Via Quito, Tandayapa, EC170751, Ecuador|10.18 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
14:00
Check out before:
12:00
Good to know
Pets not allowed
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
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