Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa

We stayed at the lodge for seven days to bird around Mindo. We were happy with the communication between the lodge and us from pre-sale, quotation, confirmation, arrival, and pick-up. This made us feel safe and comfortable on our first trip to Ecuador. Since I was born and stayed at low altitude land, I have had altitude sickness over 2500m. Yes, I had altitude sickness at Quito. Although the altitude of Mindo is relatively low, the birding conversation site may be around 3500m. I had asked David for help before we flew to Ecuador. On the first day of the birding trip, our driver, Alferdo, brought up a portable oxygen cylinder in the drawer and told me that in case I felt altitude sickness. David said he had been looking for this for a while, thanked me for my inquiry, and thought someone might need this further. David asked us to meet the briding guide, Natalia before the trip commenced, and we arrived at the Lodge. We feel and know the lodge cares about every detail during our stay and the birding trip. Although we don't know Spanish, the team communicates well in English. The room is very well decorated and equipped. The food never upset you, from stay-in breakfast to take-way breakfast and lunch to teatime and dinner. We can stay in the dining area and the lodge the whole day just watching birds and enjoying the landscape and skyline. We would like to express our deep appreciation to the team: David (the owner), Marco (the Manager), Angel, Josselyn, the Chef Team, Albreto (our driver), and Natalia (the birding guide). If anyone asked me on the trip to Mindo, Ecuador, whether I would relax or go birding, I would highly recommend the Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge Spa without hesitation.

We stayed here 3 nights with our 9 and 11 year old daughters. I think the best part for them were the greeting crew of Dana and Kita, the 2 resident dogs. After every outing my girls would tear out of the car looking for them. They also enjoyed the beautiful pool every chance they got. The service we received was excellent, we couldn’t ask for more attentive service. While we were there it was mine and my daughter’s birthday and they made sure to sing happy birthday and surprise us with cake and balloons! The food was delicious, I still dream of their Tigrillo. The excursions were fantastic, we enjoyed every one of them. Marco will make every effort to ensure you get to do whatever you want - we asked last minute for a birding tour and he was able to make it happen. It is such a beautiful place and we would love to return some day!

Incredible place. We came here after a Galapagos tour and were immediately made welcome by Marco and his fantastic team. Beautiful location, super peaceful, unbelievable numbers of birds fluttering around. The place is perfect. Food was wonderful. Marco was able to recommend and organise every adventure. We were booked for 3 nights and ended up extending our stay. Really a special place. Highly recpmmended

Fantastic! Marco and his staff help create a wonderful experience at this beautiful property . Stay here!! Those with limited mobility should ask for a room/ suite on the lower levels. If you want The View, ask for the top of the hill suites. The room - spacious and comfortable The deck - Room 10, at the top of the property, had a view for miles. Beautiful lush cloud forest plus good bird watching with patience and binoculars. Favorite moment - watching a rufous hummingbird bathe in the water accumulated (from the dew) in the banana leaf from our deck. Eye level to the tree tops! The restaurant - loved breakfast, which one orders a la carte. Dinner was also good. No need to go out. The staff - all of them were so nice. Shout out to Marco, who makes it all work with David behind the scenes. And a shout out to Joselin who worked in the restaurant and reception area. The Spa - Marco was serious when he said he had the best masseuse in town. She was so good that I signed up my husband to be next. Bird watching - really good. And we had a lovely morning with a professional guide that the hotel arranged. Marco also suggested we go to the Hummingbird garden (Punto Ornitologica) Other attractions - 3 chocolate factories; butterfly gardens (2); orchid garden; gondola; hikes to waterfalls.

We stayed four days, three nights with our 11 year old daughter and 7 year old son. The hotel and its surrounding beauty had a calming effect on us all. Marco and the staff were incredible friendly and helpful and accommodating. We had just come from a frenetic big city lifestyle and Las Terrazas de Dana and Mindo were the perfect balm and, I think, taught us all to slow down and appreciate nature more. I recommend the waterfall hike and cable car across the canyon just a short hike away from the premises, as well as the hummingbird feeding experience in Mindo. And the mojito's and food at Terrazas were amazing.