Sachatamia Lodge

Sachatamia is a charming ecolodge located above Mindo, Ecuador. The room we stayed in was a bungalow that was very nice and quiet. The main area for dining is spacious and the staff is excellent. The food we had was fantastic. We were on an all inclusive package, so we just sat down and the food started showing up. Always a surprise and always very good. We relaxed outside while watching the birds and agoutis at the feeders. The highway runs close by, so there is some road noise. The lodge is gated for extra security. I would highly recommend Sachatamia Lodge for your stay near Mindo.

A great base for exploring the wonders of the Mindo area. And, on the lodge site itself are some incredible opportunities to get good shots of hummingbirds (near the lodge) and a moth blind on the property. The lodging was good, a separate cabin in the woods with all the necessary amenities. The food and atmosphere of the main lodge was very good. The lobby was full of expert birders. I was the lone photographer amongst them but enjoyed the experience very much. Highly recommended.

Wonderful lodge above Mindo that we used as a base for three days of birding. Cabins were very comfortable, good sized bathrooms, comfortable beds & seating with plenty of plugs for electronics. Lodge was splendid with friendly staff & excellent meals. Great place if you don't want to be in town.

This is an incredible place to observe and photograph a large variety of birds. Accommodations are comfortable and spacious. Meals are excellent. There are feeders and trails to keep one busy all day, but the lodge is also convenient to day-trip to other birding destinations in the Mindo area.

We spent for two nights as part of a six-week South America trip and this was one of the very best places we stayed in. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful with a very strong sense of customer service. The whole lodge and surrounding outside areas are extremely well kept, clean and tidy. The lodge is nicely finished with wood and some attractive artwork; and there is a very pleasant restaurant and small lounge area. A good selection of drinks is available and we found the meals, from an extensive menu, of good quality and reasonably-priced. On check-in, we were offered a choice of rooms and the double we selected (in the main building) was very comfortable, well finished and with good views across the forest. The shower had good flow and temperature. The walls were, however, a bit thin and we could hear people in other rooms. There are some nice seating ares outside the lodge with great views and feeders which attract a good variety of birds including Hummingbirds and Tanagers. Agoutis are also regular. There are trails to follow through the forest and, a short walk from the lodge, a hide by a moth blind which attracted some good birds especially at first light. Sightings here, included Long-wattled Umbrellabird, Masked Trogon, Rufous Motmot and Mottled Owl. A map of the trails would have been useful. We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay here, and would definitely recommend it!