The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mindo

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Mindo

Visiting Mindo for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Mindo, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Mindo based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Mindo for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Mindo before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Mindo for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Mindo for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hosteria La Roulotte - Mindo

Inn with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Pichincha, Km 2 Via al Mariposario de Mindo, Hosteria La Roulotte - Mindo has great rooms from $69 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and mountain views. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a free breakfast, a game room, free parking, kids meals, and an indoor play area at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Mindo Real

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $39 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Mindo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Mindo Real which has nice rooms starting at $39. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Av.SIxto Duran Ballen via al cinto km 0.5 Rio Mindo. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, mountain views, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a child pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 km from the city center. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool


Bio Hostal Mindo Cloud Forest

Hostel with prices starting at $27 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Pool

We found Bio Hostal Mindo Cloud Forest to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $27. We loved that is has a pool, a restaurant, a kitchen, breakfast, and mountain views, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Av. 9 de Octubre y LLuvia de Oro. You'll also find laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and cooking classes which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


El Septimo Paraiso

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $93 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Mindo
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $93, El Septimo Paraiso, at 2 Km from Y of Mindo, towards the town on Mindo provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub. It's located just 2.4 km from the city center, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Hosteria Arasari

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $39 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Hosteria Arasari has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and a game room. The great rooms here start at $39 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Of. Valle de los Chillos. Av. General Enríquez 39-95. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, kids meals, an indoor play area, table tennis, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Quito, Otavalo, Machachi, and Cotacachi.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Mindo, make sure you also see Best Hotels for One Night in Mindo.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Mindo?

Mindo Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$53

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Mindo. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Mindo based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $53. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Mindo.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $67
  • 2-star hotels: $33


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