We had wanted to stay for two nights, but our scheduling didn't allow it. The one night stay was nice and I wonder if we would have benefitted from two. The main draw here is nature. You are immersed in the cloud forest of Ecuador, which of course means that for the most part you will be damp and likely... More

Three of us did mid-week 3day-2night stay package and loved it. Stayed in bamboo house, second floor, which I'd recommend. Besides comfy inside area, there is wonderful outside covered deck with table and chairs, plus additional 'tree-house' area above. Like Swiss Family Robinson with hot water. 3 meals per day were delicious & generous portioned. Naturalist guides were great, Leave... More

DH, DD7 and I stayed at Bellavista for 2 nights in March. We were picked up at our Qutio hotel and rode up to Bellavista with our guide and a couple making a day trip. It is about 90 minutes maybe slightly more to the lodge. The first part of the road is smooth paved highway but when you get... More

We stayed one night as part of our tour of Ecuador. There are plenty of trails, which can get muddy - but rubber boots and pnchos are provided to keep the wet and mud at bay. Hummingbirds flutter about the reception area. Our room, though basic, had the most amazing views - one wall was all glass and it felt... More

For the extra adventurous, I suggest staying in the treehouse. Went horseback riding in the cloud forest. Numerous hikes, some are quite adventurous and required climbing a rope up a small waterfall. It felt like an Indiana Jones movie. The guide , a biologist, knew so much about the flora and fauna that I wish every child learning about the... More

We came here a day after a one night stopover in Quito and just before heading off to the Galapagos and would recommend Bellavista as the perfect place to wind-down - we spent just the one night but could have done two. The setting is stunning and the birdlife was excellent, even if you're not a great birder you can't... More

If you love bird watching and don't mind hiking (rubber boots provided) on muddy, slippery slopes this is a must stay!! David's enthusiasm for his country, the environment and the flora and fauna is contagious. We wish we had stayed longer here. We sighted 76 different birds in 24-hour period including the plushcap. Food is plentiful and good. One morning... More

We tagged a 3 day/2 night stay at Bellavista onto the back of a Galapagos cruise. The service included a pick up at our Quito hotel and return at the end of the stay. We had a lovely room which looked out over the forest and down at the humming birds feeding. Comfort level was perfectly OK but the main... More

My husband and I stayed here for 3 days prior to our Galapagos Islands trip. I would recommend it heartily. We arrived in Ecuador from Canada quite late at night, so we stayed at the city apartment owned by the Reserve. A driver picked us up at the airport as arranged, and the apartment was clean and comfortable - all... More