Mashpi Lodge

The undiscovered natural side of Quito
Ecuador/Pacto
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About The Hotel

Mashpi Lodge sits at 950 meters above sea level. Nestled between lower montane rainforest and cloud forests in the heart of a 2,500-acre private reserve, the Lodge is a luxurious outpost in the middle of a lush, green world, 70 percent of which is primary forest.

The lodge located in the northwest corner of the Metropolitan District of Quito, the capital of Ecuador, provides guests with an unprecedented opportunity to explore both cloud forest and rainforest – two types of ecosystems that are highly rich in species and biodiversity.

Species thrive here, not only those within the realms of our understanding but also those yet to be discovered. The Mashpi Frog and Magnolia are both endemic to this very forest and were only identified in the last few years.

The lodge’s rooms are spread out across three different floors, all of them designed with floor-to-ceiling windows. Ground-level rooms offer a look into the incredible forest floor, while the mid and high floors offer access to the gorgeous canopy.
INTERNET
  • Public areas: free
    In room: free
CHILDREN POLICY
  • Children over 5 are welcome
CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT
  • Check-in: 12.30 pm
    Check-out: 11.30 am
TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSFERS
  • Subject to supplement
ROOMS
  • 24 rooms
PARKING
  • Private parking is available on site
PETS
  • Pets are not allowed
SPA AND LEISURE
  • spa
FOOD&DRINK
  • restaurant
  • bar
GENERAL
  • free wifi
  • non-smoking rooms

Sustainable Initiatives

Environmental Conservation

Located at a former lumber mill, Mashpi Lodge was built using the latest techniques in sustainable construction in order to prevent damage to the forest, with much of the structure having been preassembled in Quito and designed around the topography of the site. It is designed to blend in perfectly with its natural environment, respecting the natural space it occupies. Stunningly contemporary and featuring modernist design and décor that mixes warm earth tones, steel, stone, and glass in striking perspectives, Mashpi Lodge makes for a true cocoon of luxury in the middle of the forest. Located an easy 20-minute walk from the Lodge, there is a Life Center - one of the most magical places in the Reserve. Guests can watch tayras and tropical birds come to feed and learn about the metamorphosis of the different species of butterflies that inhabit the reserve.

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Sustainable Initiatives

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Travel Sustainable Measures

  • Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
  • Option to reuse towels
  • Single-use plastic stirrers not used
  • Single-use plastic straws not used
  • Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
  • Single-use plastic cups not used
  • Single-use plastic water bottles not used
  • The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
  • Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed or interacted with while kept at the property, nor are they harvested, consumed, or sold.
  • Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
  • Most food provided is organic
  • Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
  • All windows are double-glazed
  • Key card or motion-controlled electricity
  • Provide guests with info about local ecosystems, history, culture, and visitor etiquette
  • Invests a percentage of revenue back into community projects or sustainability projects