See all properties

Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Nambilla Cascadas

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest

Gazebo
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated
Front of property
Family Room | Terrace/patio
Lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

View in a map
Calle. 9 de Octubre, Lluvia de Oro, Mindo, Pichincha, 171202
  • Place, Mindo Central Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mindo Valley
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mindo Cloud Forest
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Triple Room

Triple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bunk Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room

Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room Single Use

Classic Double Room Single Use | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Mindo

In Mindo .You'll find Nambilla Cascadas and Mindo Cloud Forest close to this Mindo hostal. Independence Square and Monument to the Equator are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Mindo Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mindo Valley - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mariposas de Mindo Butterfly Garden - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mindo Cloud Forest - 13 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Tulipe Archaeological Site-Museum - 33 min drive - 21.6 miles

Getting around

  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mindo Forest Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sisakuna - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mindo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Beehive Mindo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Chef - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest

Family-friendly stay near Nambilla Cascadas
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This Beaux Arts Mindo hostal is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest offers 14 accommodations with iPod docking stations and rice cookers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. This Mindo hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Microwaves, refrigerators, and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Free daily full breakfast
Cabañas Armonía y Jardín de Orquideas
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 36 reviews
$29 nightly
The price is $29
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Cabañas Armonía y Jardín de Orquideas

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Games
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Biohostal Cloud Forest
Biohostal Cloud Forest Hotel
Biohostal Cloud Forest Hotel Mindo
Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest
Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest Hostel
Biohostal Cloud Forest Hostel
Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest Hostal
Biohostal Cloud Forest Hostal
Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest Mindo
Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest Hostal
Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest Hostal Mindo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest to the airport?

Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest is 69.7 mi (141-min drive) away from the Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest have an airport shuttle?

Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 100 per vehicle, one way.

Does Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest offer free breakfast?

Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest?

No, there is no casino at this hostal.

What time is check-in at Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest?

This hostal offers free self parking.

Does Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest have a pool?

Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest features a children's pool.

Does Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest to downtown Mindo?

Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest is 0.1 mi away from Mindo.

Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so awesome. It is cosy and comfy and spacious. The breakfast area is open with hummingbird feeders and a place for other birds to visit. The room was big and I had a big patio space that was sheltered with a wonderful breeze 15/10 would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming & Rustic

Rustic place with lots of charm. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was hot. The couple who run the place are incredible, very kind and helpful. The breakfast was lovely and their laundry service is very good and fast! The location could not be bette! The one thing I would suggest is if you are a light sleeper asks for a room that faces the back as our room faced the street and there was a loud party in front until 6 am which didn’t let us sleep despite our ear plugs. I know the owner tried to take are of it but really that’s our of his control. Overall we had a lovely stay, would stay again and would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Suzette

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grandparents Hostal Stay in Mindo

At the age of 70 my husband and I had our first experience with our student granddaughter in a hostal. It was fun. Granddaughter fluent in Spanish, I am not, but the family who were our hosts were kind, patient, and very accommodating . The breakfast was Ecuador cuisine and adequate, but the morning fruit drinks were wonderful. My suggestion, take ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. The roosters are very vocal all night, which has no bearing on the hostal, just a tip. We are glad we had this adventure with our granddaughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great spot for budget-conscious travelers

My girlfriend and I stayed at Biohostal Mindo for two nights in mid-October. Overall, the place was great. The bed was comfortable, both the shower and the sink had hot water (although the shower temperature could fluctuate unexpectedly) and there was plenty of space to store clothes. The room had some dirt on the floor and there were a handful of bugs and spiders hanging out but what do you expect for the middle of the jungle? There was also neither heat nor a fan but the temperatures during our stay made those unnecessary. Our reservation included a tasty breakfast of fruit, crepes, eggs and bread with coffee, tea and juice. On the flip side, the WiFi was very poor throughout our stay and wasn't working at all on our last day. The front desk attendant also gave us incorrect information about when the breakfast with birds began and the laundry service was slow. Overall, I'd strongly recommend Biohostal Mindo for budget-conscious travelers looking for something a step above a typical hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience at the Bio Hostal Cloud Forest! Luis and his staff could not have been more gracious and helpful. The rooms were large, bathrooms clean and tidy. Excellent breakfast included in rate. Hummingbirds are on the terrace, the rural life with the chickens are out of a movie. yu The only thing that keeps me from a 5 star overall rating was the erratic wifi. However there are several places in the town where the signal was great. We would definitely recommend, and will return if the opportunity presents.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Oswaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome food. Friendly staff. Comfortable rooms and is super affordable
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

j j

Liked: Staff & service

Good service

Good place to see Mindo Juan proved good service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mindo. Stay

The hotel is rustic but kept very clean. Rooms were made up and cleaned every day and the staff very helpful. The arranged for an excellent guide to go bird watching, gondoling and zip lining. We were able to maximize our time during our short stay in Mindo. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from the centre of town. Also 5 minutes from the bus station Breakfast was in clouded and very ample - cereal, fruit, yougurt, eggs, toast and coffee tea and juice.

6/10 Okay

judith

Liked: Staff & service

Better places for the same money

Bio hostal is basic backpacker accommodation. Our room14 was large and had plenty of Windows. It was tuck at the back of the building. You had to walk through an unfinished area to get to it. Breakfast. Also basic except that there was granola and fruit as well as eggs and bread. It poured raj. The 48 hours we were there. Many of the attractions,; butterfly garden and orchid garden were closed as a result. The hummingbird park was awesome but it was in a sheltered area.

8/10 Good

jaime, florida

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute hotel near with hummingbirds galore!!

We overall loved our stay here, however, just keep in mind that being in a rainforest setting, the beds were damp the entire time. There were bugs everywhere to since open windows were the only way to get airflow. We did, however, love the breakfast, but most of all loved waking up to hummingbirds right outside our door every morning. It was amazing!! The owner was very helpful and spoke English and helped us book tickets for things we wanted to see. We loved Mindo!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hostel close to activities

Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. No complaints.

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Quito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice, simple, clean, friendly hostel.

The night that we stayed there were not too many people. We were there with family and friends and each had individual rooms. Our room was beautiful and I loved the bathroom. The water was hot and the WIFI worked in the lobby/dining area which by the way is very quaint and welcoming. The staff was great, very welcoming and willing to help however they could. The breakfasts were very speedy and very good. Our room also had a terrace that overlooked the cloud forest. It is also located right next to a buterfly/hummingbird/orchid tour that we have done many times on our visits to Mindo. They can also book ziplining and other tours if you would like them to. I highly recommend this hostal, you won't be disappointed!

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
gracias por una estancia perfecta! (:
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diego

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacquesbeaupre, edmonton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien situé à deux coins de rue du centre de la communauté, des restos et des boutiques et juste assez à l'écart pour être un endroit très tranquille. Définitivement plus un hostal qu'on hôtel. Les proprios sont trèe serviables et accueillants et peuvent vous trouvez un excellent guide qui parle espagnol ou anglais. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Margarita, Quito

Traveled with family
No me gustó nada, el.lugar no es limpio, las habitaciones y baños aceptables pero areas comunes no son agradables, mucho polvo, muebles viejos, los comederos de las aves descuidados sin alimento
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Maria Jose, Quito

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No volvería nunca!

Pesimo, no es como en las fotos... no hay internet,las habitaciones son sucias,por lo menos el desayuno no fue tan malo.

8/10 Good

travellicious, A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hostal with colibries

Central but quiet location in birdwatchers paradise Mindo. Well build and maintained, very friendly and knowledgable staff.

8/10 Good

Lauren, Boston

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fits the purpose

Hotel was good enough for the purpose. Good location, breakfast was good

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice place, great staff

Our stay was good, but it was Abi in reception who made it great. She was wonderfully helpful and even arranged our transfer from the bus terminal in Quito to our hotel in Quito.

10/10 Excellent

Nicki, Aalborg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly people running this place. Would stay there another time :)

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie, Québec

Biohostal est bien!

Je suis allée au Biohostal en mai et j'ai bien aimé à mon arrivée. À part le fait qu'on ne m'ait pas expliqué le fonctionnement et les horaires (ce que j'ai vu partout en Équateur), j'ai aimé mon séjour. Par contre, si on veut dormir une nuit paisiblement, c'est très difficile! Les chiens aboient, les coqs chantenet à toute heure du jour ou de la nuit. Le personnel est courtois, et ce que j'ai aimé c'est de m'avoir proposé, vu que je quittais tôt le lendemain matin et que je ne pouvais pas prendre le déjeuner, ils m'ont fait un lunch! super!