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Reviews of Inti Mindo Hostel

Mindo, 171202 Mindo, Ecuador

#22 of 38 hotels in Mindo

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Review Score

Based on 23 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    9.0
    Would stay again
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom wasnt very clean

    Nice terrace and tranquil location, great owner

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice small hostel a bit outside of town, but with a great view from the balcony for birdwatching. It was very social and Mateo is a great host!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2024

    9.0
    I only stayed for 2 nights but would have been more than comfortable to stay for weeks- the host is lovely and the locat
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit out of the middle of town but Mindo is small anyway so didn’t bother me much.

    Very nice and homely, and the owner is very nice - great breakfast in the morning too!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2024

    9.0
    Anna
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location and the service is excellent. Mateo is such a nice host and very easygoing guy. we enjoyed the stay very much and extended as it was amazing.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2024

    10
    Join the tribe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had an amazing experience staying at Inti Mindo. We met nice people who stayed at the hostel and Mateo (the owner) is really a great guy. He provided good recommendations not only about Mindo but for other places too.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Awesome small hostel run by Mateo. He is very helpful in giving ideas of what to do in Mindo. Only 2 rooms so not crazy busy even when full. Upstairs area where you can look out on the fruit feeders

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2024

    9.0
    Nice and peaceful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mateo is a very good host, always making sure you're feeling good and dealing with any questions or interests one may have. He genually enjoys discussing with the guests and share his pride for his region. The hostal is just outside of town (10-15 min of a nice safe walk) so it's very peaceful. A good way to connect with Mindo, its surroundings and the spiritual culture of the area.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect place to relax.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hospitality was remarkable. The owner took his time to tell me about the birds that come to the backyard, showed me a picture book so I could search and learn about them and set up a feeding station (all after I said birds were my priority for visiting Mindo). He did have all kinds of information to share about other activities. Breakfast was fresh and tasty. Kitchen was well equiped.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2024

    10
    Excelente
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    great host, afford amazing help in booking/ activities, young vibes we felt very comfortable and the distance from the center was not far

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2024

    10
    Loads of toucans, fun, peace and quiet when you want!! A highlight in Ecuador :)
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mateo was so hospitable, helpful, easy going and very knowledgable on the history of the area! The vibe of the hostel was nothing I’ve ever experience before making you feel apart of the family straight away. I saw over 12 toucans on the first day of my stay from the hostel and saw toucans everyday during my stay! I would recommend for anyone who wants a more authentic experience and to enjoy the peace of mindo valley.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel and host - Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Peaceful property with hammocks, a good daily breakfast and comfy beds. The property was clean and is only about a 10 minute pleasant walk into the town. Big thanks to Mateo, the owner, for showing me around the area too! If I visit Mindo in the future, I would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a bit out of town

    Very nice hostel with with nice staff and great service

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    10
    Great place for birdwatching and learning more about mindo!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Matteo was a great host, super knowledgable about the area - he’s studying anthropology and even lived for a while with one of the local tribes, which you can do a day trip to learn about! I really learned a lot chatting with him and I recommend you do the same. The location was also great - it’s a little bit outside of the town (8 minute walk) which means the bird life is much better. Sitting out on the terrace we saw so many hummingbirds and even a few tucans!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    10
    Wish we could have stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    This place feels like home, Mateo is like a friend who you can ask for anything, always wants a chat and will help you with anything. The place is so peaceful, and clean. The kitchen is nice, the breakfast is also good. We will always come back here if we come to Mindo. You can organise any trips here, mateo is so knowledgable about everything you need!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything new, everything ok The only hostal with the view on Mindo Amazing Many birds and animals all around It's in the Jungle Amazing You have to walk 10-15 minutes from the center to get it, but then it make sense The beds are new so you are going to sleep well

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2023

    10
    Everytime again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Inti Mindo Hostel is a very special place in the nature. Mateo is a very friendly guy and he knows a lot about indigenes people and culture. He has good recommendations for trips, hostels and everything. If I would go again to Mindo, I would definitely go to Inti Hostel, because there I can relaxe and be myself. Thanks for everything and good success for your project and your personal future! Un abrazo... Benjamin

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s really far out of town. If you’re planning to use it as a base and be out and about all the time it’s fine. But there isn’t a lot of communal space.

    The staff were friendly and it offers interesting tours of the area. It’s a very small hostel and feels quiet and peaceful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is very new. The owner lacks experience in managing the property. For example, when I first arrived, the owner wasn’t there and I was not able to reach him. He was going to an expedition with other travelers. I was waiting outside for two hours. When the day I checked out, it’s supposed to be 10am. In the morning right after I was back from the gym, I was told that they were going to a waterfall together with other travelers. It was 830am at that time, leaving me 30 mins to pack. Mateo was kind enough to let me hang out in the common area. However because of the shortage of time I didn’t realise my toiletries were still in the toilet. Couldn’t reach him again. I missed my bus and it messed up my plan. I got him of hanging out with other travellers to make them feel easy. But, as a manager, he should be responsible for all of us. The responsibility of managing a property. Follow proper check out time. And make sure he can be found when he needs to be found. If one only is interested in sharing the culture, he should be active on Couchsurfing not manning a property.

    The hostel is located in the middle of the jungle. The owner is very sociable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

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