The Dragonfly is just one feature that makes Mashpi Lodge more than just a luxury hotel. When you visit, you’ll also marvel at its minimalist construction, panoramic glass windows, bird-watching terraces, and viewing platforms that soar above the treetops—all elements designed to make the line between humans and nature vanish. The result: an eco-lodge that’s a luxury cocoon amidst the clouds.
Mashpi is located some three hours from Quito, in the Chocó Bio-Region, which recently was made into a protected reserve by Ecuador’s government. Howler monkeys, tree frogs, over 400 species of birds: these will be your neighbors when you wake every morning to the chirps and smells of the forest. This means Mashpi isn’t just a weekend getaway: it’s a total-immersion experience where learning about nature leads to rejuvenation of the spirit.
Rooms
- Choose from large rooms or deluxe suites
- One king or two full-size beds
- Floor-to-ceiling picture windows in all rooms, some on two sides
- Hidden LED lighting for a magical atmosphere
- Deluxe bathrooms with full tubs and showers
- Complimentary wi-fi
- Safety-deposit box for storing valuables
- Hair dryer
Amenities
- Library and reading room for talks by naturalists
- Open-air panoramic terrace for bird-watching
- Jacuzzi
- Two-story gourmet restaurant serving organic Ecuadorian cuisine
- Flower garden
- Bar and lounge
- Full spa featuring massage and rejuvenating therapy with local products
- Boutique selling books and souvenirs of the region
