Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa

Oh what an amazing three nights we had here in de Dana! Our room was superb with the beautiful and private surroundings of lush, tropical gardens. Very quickly the staff became our friends: Marco, Angel, Josselyn….the service was impeccable with everyone going above and beyond to make our stay most pleasant. The restaurant was a bonus with delicious meals and lots of variety. Marco arranged our hiking and bird watching (highly recommended and saw more than expected with Julia) expeditions just like that! We will come back to our amazing Mindo and all it has to offer.

Truly an experience of a lifetime This place is amazing, the bungalow was very clean and spacious with a lovely terrace overlooking the mountains with humming birds and toucans in the garden and the sound of the river below. This is the great for nature, bird watching and enjoying delicious local fine dining. We stayed longer than expected as it was such a lovely experience. David and Anna and their staff are fantastic hosts, they can not do enough for you to make the whole experience a welcome memory that will last a lifetime. Tours are available from this accommodation so no need to book any in advance, it’s a short stroll from the town but far enough away for that total natural experience. If you are in Ecuador visit Mindo and see for yourselves.

Amazing staff and the view is incredible. I would go back. One of the best hotels i have been to

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.

Extremely welcoming and obliging. Went the extra mile to provide lovely vegan food. David was a fantastic guide/driver - nothing was too much trouble. Trip to the bird hide was particularly memorable as was his skill in finding toucans and other birds for us to see. Room 8 had an amazing view to wake up to, or to sit out on the balcony and watch & listen. Loved the hotel dogs Dana and Kira.