Mashpi Lodge

The lodge is overrated , the staff at reception were inflexible , the food was overcooked and wasn’t tasty ..and the activities were staged and not authentic ..it’s more like a Disney land experience

Mashpi Nature Reserve is a wonderful place to visit and become truly immersed with nature The staff are truly knowledgeable about their surroundings and no question is to difficult for them to answer The accommodation is comfortable and the choice of food available in the restaurant would rival any London cuisine Every day you are invited to take part in walks which could include a cable car ride, Sky Bike ride, swimming in a pool fed by a waterfall, watching hummingbirds feeding using your hands to perch on, butterflies and a night walk to see the insects that come out at night There are even lectures on various aspects of the natural world that you can find in Mashpi I would wholeheartedly recommend a holiday in Mashpi

This lodge is situated in the cloud forest and has a great mission to maintain and rebuild the eco system. Our family enjoyed all the activities from hiking to bird watching, visiting the butterfly house and watching the hummingbirds. They have great and knowledgeable guides and the food was exceptional. We spent 3 full days and we didn’t want to leave. The rooms were beautiful with view over the forest where you can see wildlife all day long. Definitely recommended

What a magical place. We learned about the flora and fauna. New species have been found in the area. Ecuador is working to connect the wild areas so that there is a way for animals to have a greater gene pool. Rooms were perfect. Food delicious. Highlights were hummingbirds, research on moths, & Watching the birds and animals come for fruit.

What an experience! From the initial enquiry and the service provided by Maria, to being driven back to Quito was seamless. Being welcomed by name when meeting the transport in Quito set the scene for a very special few days. All the staff were friendly and attentive - all smiles and “ can do”, nothing was too much trouble for any of them. The accommodation provided everything we needed and more, and the food was exceptional. The waiting staff explaining the dishes and ingredients used to help us experience local cuisine produced to a very high standard. The drying room service was regularly tested and could not be faulted. Wringing out thick, wet socks and having them returned within an hour and a half, dry, ready for the afternoon activity shows the level of service considered the norm for the staff. Our guide, Bryan, managed to provide a programme of activities tailor- made to our individual needs and interests and his knowledge really enhanced our experience and understanding of this special environment. If you are thinking of experiencing this then just go, you won’t regret it!