Dragonfly Inn

Mindo


One of Mindo's best-looking buildings, the Dragonfly stands by the bridge at the town entrance. It's spotless and the all-wood rooms have comfy beds; some have private balconies with hammocks. It's professionally run with friendly service, and the attached restaurant is one of the best in Mindo. There's ambient noise on the street-facing rooms, so choose a back room if possible.

Owner Ingo's lumbering but loveable Great Dane occupies a spot of honor in the lobby, and very peacefully, we might add.


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