Mandalas Ecolodge Ecotourism

Beautiful place to stay with a AMAZING view! Was slightly scared because booking with orbits was weird and unclear but a few days before the owner reached out via what’s app and was able to answer any questions we had. Very clean with lots of appliances if you wanted to make some food. Nearby restaurant was pretty good. Signal on the way up is spotty so make sure to download your directions. Very nice owner and very cool spot to stay

The view from the room is wonderful and the room itself is spatious and comfortable. The kitchen is very simple, but it's possible to cook your own meals with some creativity. The owners are really friendly and can help you with planning your walks etc. The only drawback is the weak wifi. We had a lot of wind during our 5 day stay, but I don't know it it's windy year round or not. We loved our stay!!

The views and the peace at this place are amazing! The room itself is nice, clean and big but has a lot of stuff that personally I would never use (rice cooker, airfrier, TV) and is missing hooks where to hang towels and clothes or anywhere to put your stuff. For 1 or 2 nights is fine but I wouldn't have been able to stay more, only take a small bag/carry on with you when going here. Shir is very nice and attentive , she contacted me on whattsup few days before and let us check in early at 1pm. If you have any questions/requests I suggest contacting her in advance.The place is very remote so bring snacks and drinks with you because there is nothing near by. We ended up going for a coffee and hot chocolate at the lodge next door for a walk and something to do after dinner. You are in the middle of nowhere on a moutain and It's very safe, no need to lock anything. Only downside the food at the lodge wasn't great. Shir was very nice when we told her We are one vegetarian and one vegan and went to get stuff but unfortunately we didnt love the food (fresh Juices were great). Dinner and brekfast aren't included and you have to pay extra but portions include 1 juice and 1 dish which was quite small. It's very quiet and peaceful and there are some nice walks to do around the area but we were expecting something better considering the price 107$ a night in this place in the middle of nowhere with no food included. You eat outiside your room and its a beautiful view but it's a problem when it rains (often) because there is nowhere to sit inside (only 1 very hard wodden chair). There was no room service either, I just asked for some dry towels because it's so humid and it rains all the time that things don't dry. It has a great potential and Shir was so nice to even do a washing for us but I don't think I would go again or maybe just for 1 night. There are other lodges further down the moutain and maybe you can just go up here for the hikes. Romeo and Juliet hiking trail is blocked by fallen trees so asked before going as we had to turn back before getting there and it was a good 45 min/1 hour steep hike back. Bathroom and shower are rustic but with hot water. I would recommend some screen nets to be able to keep doors open without lots of insects going in the room, there is a weird smell when door is closed. Wifi for us was very good, no sign with the name of the resort at the entrance so keep google maps on hand when nearby. Hope my pros and cons list will help.