Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 19 reviews.
Brian
United States · Family · October 2026
“Fantastic!”
+Amazing staff, beautiful birds and location. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Arsène
France · Solo · April 2026
“A great stay with many birds”
+Great location and comfortable room for a decent price. I highly recommend taking breakfast and dinner there, it was amazing. Special thanks to Gloria for her hospitality!
Weslee
United States · Group of friends · March 2026
“The definition of relaxing!”
+I could have sat on the porch and watched the bird feeder all day! Just beautiful. It's a very casual, relaxing place; the staff were so kind. The food was simple, but very tasty (in addition to breakfast, you can get lunch and dinner if you tell them in advance). The room was spotless and the bed was comfortable. The location is very quiet and serene; it was a perfect place to decompress after a couple of weeks of adventure traveling.
−Nothing that I didn't like, just me not paying attention... There is nowhere walkable from the lodge, so if you want to do something during the day and don't have a car, you have to organize it with the staff to get a taxi or whatever (the property does offer a birdwatching guide, whitewater rafting and kayaking excursions). We ended up arranging a visit to a local coffee farm - an activity I can highly recommend! And if you don't speak Spanish, make sure you have your Google Translate fired up and ready to go.
Sara
United States · Group of friends · January 2026
“Watch birds while enjoying breakfast in the cloud forest!”
+The location! Set along the Rio Quijos, nestled in the cloud forest, the lodge is quiet and offers trails and birdwatching opportunities. Delicious breakfast with amazing views of birds flitting around.
−Nothing! A beautiful, clean lodge with helpful staff!
William
United Kingdom · Solo · January 2026
“Clean and comfortable accommodation for bird lovers”
+Clean, comfortable and spacious accommodation in a great location. Good hot shower. Good food. The best part was the incredible bird life all around - especially entertaining at breakfast time.
−Nothing to dislike. We have booked another stay.
David
United Kingdom · Solo · December 2025
“Brilliant place to visit, the food is amazing do not hesitate in booking this place you will not regret it”
+The location is excellent, the staff are excellent and the food is delicious, highly recommend if you are interested in birds as it has excellent feeders on the patio and torrent duck on the river
Libby
United States · Couple · November 2025
“Delightful visit to a very special location”
+The location is very special. I long for the sound of the river and the birds! The staff is exceptional. They were helpful, kind and knowledgeable. They helped us experience the birds in ways I would have not imagined.
−We loved everything about Rio Quijos Ecolodge. I am so glad to share our experience!
Stephen
United States · Group of friends · June 2025
“Superb”
+Our stay at Rio Quijos Eco Lodge was comfortable and pleasant. The grounds are beautiful with a lot of nature trails and opportunities to relax in the outdoors. The staff was kind and helpful and the food served for breakfast (included with the stay) and dinner (added to the bill at checkout) was delicious with dinner served in courses. The Rio Quijos area near El Chaco is beautiful with green, striking landscapes and plenty of birds for those seeking out feathers friends. The lodge brings the birds to the dining area with feeders, adding to the ambience.
−Having a room surrounded by metal roofs made conditions extremely loud during a heavy rainstorm at night.
Frederick
Canada · Couple · May 2025
“Best lodge in all of Ecuador”
+I liked absolutely everything about Rio Quijos EcoLodge...I would rate it as the best lodge in all of Ecuador...better than all the expensive lodges...very reasonably priced...fabulous birdwatching, hiking trails, beautiful grounds with splendid flowers and gardens, the main lodge, dining area and rooms are all immaculately clean and charming ...the meals are absolutely delicious, healthy, variety, ...best food in all of Ecuador for sure The staff is so welcoming, kind, hard working, accommodating, genuine and happy. The owner Angel made us feel at home...like family..not only an expert birder, photographer...but a gentle, easy going character with a delightful sense of humor Both Angel and his bird guide friend, Omar gave us several days of excellence bird watching...helped us discover endless new species, lifers, and had us laughing and having a grand time. We loved their dog, Kimchee...the most gentle, sweet, caring perro and trail guide... I can't recommend anyone and everyone,families, couples, bird lovers, individuals, white water paddlers or just looking for a peaceful nature get away...Rio Quijos has it all... A five star lodge with very reasonable rates
−I didn't like that I couldn't stay there longer...next time i will stay for at least a week. .three nights was not nearly enough
Rolf
United States · Business trip · April 2025
“Superb”
+Very friendly staff, nice room and breakfast. Fun place to relax and enjoy birds. Other birding venues nearby. If I'm ever in the area again, that's where I'll stay.
−Nothing not to like! It was all great.