Coffee Lodge Cristal Glamping & Spa

We had the most amazing stay at the Mindo Coffee Lodge/Spa! They provided transportation to and from the airport in Quito, making arrival and departure so easy! We were late in arrival due to traffic, but Washington at the front desk made sure we were able to eat dinner in their lovely restaurant. When we got to our rooms they were just as advertised and BEAUTIFUL! We stayed in Room 1 (two room cabana) and Room 9 (one of the glass walled rooms), and both accommodations were outstanding. The view from Room 9 is incredible and it has air conditioning, plus other beautiful amenities (we called it the glass palace). The breakfast is included and was delicious…coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh juice, fruit plate, freshly baked bread, granola with yogurt, eggs to order, and pancakes. We ate dinner twice in the restaurant, and had great experiences both times. The food is delicious and the service friendly! The reception staff (especially Washington) was helpful and attentive. They helped us book a night tour and cabs as needed. My daughter and I got massages on site (which we never do on vacation but so glad we did), and the experience was as relaxing as we had hoped. The grounds are beautiful, the pool is well maintained and the location is central to the canopy activities and to the town of Mindo. The only drawback for us was that we are early risers but there was no in-room coffee and breakfast isn’t served until 8:30. As much as we love our early morning coffee, that didn’t take away from the amazing time we had staying at the Coffee Lodge and Spa! If we ever find ourselves in Mindo again, we would absolutely stay here again!

We spent four nights at Mindo Coffe Lodge recently and loved it! Our cabana (#8.. . ask for it) overlooked a beautiful pond with forest-covered mountains trailing off into the distance. We could watch an endless array of beautiful birds including tanagers and toucans from our patio - a dream location for the birder! You need not even venture off site and see fifty plus species of birds in a few days. The staff was extremely attentive, the food was excellent and everything was kept very clean.

Un lugar para descansar y relajarse. Te despiertas con el canto de los pájaros y el camino hacia el Lodge ya es un plan para adentrarse en la naturaleza. Las instalaciones muy limpias, bonitas, bien cuidadas, la comida del restaurant muy buena y la atención del personal muy agradable.

Muy buena atención y limpieza. Las instalaciones sencillas y el desayuno algo pobre. El acceso es un poco complicado porque es a través de una vía angosta y no caben dos carros en contra sentido pero la estadía es agradable.

The Mindo Coffee Lodge and Spa is a hidden gem. Guests stay in individual bungalows with clean, updated bathrooms and balconies. There is a pool surrounded by beautiful flowers with hummingbirds and butterflies. Breakfast is served in their upstairs dining area which includes a porch overlooking the gorgeous scenery. The staff is friendly and welcoming and the breakfast (included in our reservation) was several courses with fresh fruit and bread, juices, and eggs made to order. The staff is very knowledgeable and recommended wonderful excursions in the area including horseback riding, the Mariposas Del Mindo Butterfly garden, zip-lining through the cloud forest at the Mindo Canopy Adventure, water-tubing, and great restaurant recommendations such as Serenity Restaurant. I highly recommend the Mindo Coffee Lodge and Spa and we are looking forward to our next stay.

Our stay could not have been better! The room, facilities, staff, and location were all top notch! The bungalow (#8) was clean and comfortable with an amazing view. Being on the outskirts of town meant it was quiet for a peaceful sleep. If you are carrying bags I would recommend taking a taxi from the town centre when you arrive. Without bags, it is a short 5 minute walk back to the town centre - we did this multiple times and enjoyed the walk. We enjoyed the pool - basic but a great temperature and we had it to ourselves all three days. There is a games room (chess and other board games available) behind the pool and a small hut for massages. The onsite restaurant is open air with great views. Breakfast is included (fruit plate, coffee/tea, fresh juice, eggs, fresh bread with butter and jams) and was the best we had in all of Ecuador. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner - we splurged and got the 7 course taster menu. It was amazing and I would definitely recommend it. We were so full we struggled to finish the last 3 courses. The coffee is grown by the games room and is available for purchase to take some home with you. Lastly, the staff were amazing! Very friendly and helpful. They recommended a few things to do/see around town, and called taxis for us. We were also able to check-in early and they let us check-out late. They also arranged a taxi to take us from the hotel to the airport, rather than taking a taxi-bus-taxi to the airport as our flight was at night. I highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a friendly and peaceful place. I will be staying here if/when I return to Ecuador with my family.