Rivers Song was beautiful, run by a lovely family who accommodated our vegan breakfast needs. We ended up booking a night in the riverside cabin as well which was extremely special. Probably best if you have a bike or a car as it's a bit of a walk out of town.

Stayed in July 2025

Lack of maintenance of facilities

Location

Stayed in April 2025

Looks like they are new in the business

The hospitality, the family, breakfast was incredible!!

Stayed in April 2025

The description should be updated since the accommodation does not have a kitchenette or a well working fridge. All items are in the main house. However the host made sure we felt comfortable and could access everything.

The Jordan style breakfast was fantastic as well as the bbq facilities. The host was very accommodating to our concerns and questions. It was wonderful to be located right on the river. The hookah after our BBQ was a great personal touch!

Stayed in July 2024

Everything was perfect. The cabins by the river are wonderful, breakfast was really good and service as well. Very recommended.

Stayed in March 2024

hot rooms with no mosquito nets in the windows so we got bitten by all sorts of bugs, and the beds had the most synthetic bedsheets I've ever used

The owner was great, and the breakfast delicious. The location is so good!

Stayed in February 2024

The infamous cold shower.

So good we stayed twice. Ignore the doom-mongers, Ecuador is still a safe country (except for Guayaquil).

Stayed in February 2024

The owner was really nice, he helped us a lot (called taxis) and cooked a delicious breakfast and afternoon tea. We could also use the kitchen. The house is beautiful, sorrounded by nature, you can always hear birds and the river. It is really close to the Teleferico Minjoy if you want to take it to go to Cascadas Mindo.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing.

Family very friendly and welcoming, great location not too far out of Mindo (easy walk or cheap taxi), peaceful, really good breakfast, nothing too much trouble (free laundry etc)

Stayed in February 2024

Bathroom could have been cleaner.

Enjoyed the location and the cabin was nice. The owner was great and breakfast was delicious! I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a place that is cozy and has great views of the river. Location is great!

Stayed in January 2024

The electric water heating showerhead was very tricky to use and get the water warm enough. Other than that, everything was wonderful.

Staying right at the rivers Ed was incredible. Beautiful natural setting. Be prepared that the rushing river is noisy all the time. But also soothing and beautiful. The hosts were lovely and friendly and were a lovely part of our experience there.

Stayed in December 2023

It would be nice if WiFi would be extended to the small houses at the river.

We enjoyed the nice place near the river (also if you don’t book a river house, there is a common space at the river). The staff was very friendly and we felt really welcome. The smaller rooms are perfect for cat lovers, there are 3 nice cats waiting to be petted. WiFi was good in the house, but not at the river. There is good LTE reception though. The breakfast was delicious, after months of having bread and jam it was nice to have a Syrian breakfast and excellent Arabic coffee with cardamom. We sometimes walked the half hour to Mindo, which feels safe, even at night. When it rained we took a taxi for about 3 or 4 dollar.

Stayed in October 2023

Our cabin with back porch was fabulously located at the rivers edge so that you always heard the rushing water. Grounds are beautiful. Syrian couple was welcoming, friendly and helpful. Located a mile and half from town and immediately adjacent to butterfly garden.

Stayed in October 2023

It wasn’t very clean. There was a lot of dust and dead insects around. The sheets are synthetic and are pretty uncomfortable. The cabin could’ve used a good clean up.

Location besides the river. The hosts were very kind, we could use there washing machine without any costs.

Stayed in September 2023

The hosts were incredible! Such a wonderful place. Awesome food

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing. But just to remind people that you need cash for just about everything in Mindo, including accommodation, and none of the ATMs accept international cards. So cash up well before you go.

Gorgeous location by the river. The owners are so hospitable and the homemade Syrian breakfast was amazing. A real highlight.

Stayed in August 2023

I think they need to get rid of the sheets that are mostly polyester. They can be challenging to sleep in as it's quite damp in Mindo from being in the cloud forest. Also, the pillows are really high and I ended up rolling a blanket and using that as a pillow. But really, they only opened less than a year ago, so I'm sure these things will be worked out in a bit of time.

The breakfast was absolutely amazing! Unlike everywhere else in Ecuador, you will get a delicious Middle Eastern breakfast. Olives, omelette, pita, even homemade lebneh! The couple who runs this place are incredibly kind and super helpful. I loved my little cabin on the river. It was so wonderful to hear the river every night as I was going to bed. There's also a swinging chair on the porch overlooking the river where I sat for hours just reading.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing. Everything is fine

Special place with special people. It was like staying at your friends home. You hear the river sound from your bed and you can order organic food to Assem and Maysun. Thank you ❤️

Stayed in June 2023

wifi wasn’t great but didn’t matter much as we had data

comfortable, clean, cosy room and very quiet at night. delicious Syrian breakfast every day, the hosts are so hospitable and generous, we shared nice evenings together. Best location for butterfly garden and the cable car to the waterfalls. it’s nearly 30 min walk to town but at night you see the fireflies and in the day many birds so it’s worth it. many taxis pass you walking too. drinking water available which is a bonus. laundry for a small fee. the cats are adorable. a beautiful place.

Stayed in June 2023

when we arrived they ask us if we want to pay with credit card or in cash. we desided us for cash. but two days later we realized that there is no atm in Mindo and we rund out of money so we ask if we could pay the nights with card so we could get back the cash. but for no reason at this time it wasn’t possible. that was really wired for us because also in booking it’s written that this is possible.

the River Song Hostel is located in a quit place so you can definitely relax here. the kitchen is perfekt. the Syrien breakfast also is a great thing you will enjoy here. the host are kindly.

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing!

It was absolutely tranquil and peaceful and Asem and his wife were incredibly welcoming and kind from the moment we arrived. We felt very much at home here. The Syrian breakfast also hit the spot after weeks of Ecuadorian or American breakfasts!

Stayed in June 2023

Ihaving some tomatoes/ cucumbers for the breakfast would be nice.

excellent place to stay in Mindo, with hot water, good internet and safe parking spot for the car. all very clean and big comfortable beds. rooms have access to terrace. the hostel is located next to the river in the forest you wake up with the songs of the birds .The best coffee served for breakfast. Asem and his wife are the best hosts you could imagine. we felt immediately at home

Stayed in June 2023

really nice quiet location in the forest right next to the river

Stayed in April 2023

very friendly staff

Stayed in March 2023