Av. Charles Darwin y Floreana, 200350 Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
#50 of 50 hotels in Puerto Ayora
Guests' ChoiceBased on 174 hostel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
6.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 May 2024
Denise
CanadaEverything was wonderful.
Owners speak excellent english and are willing to help with anything you need. Rooms are very clean with daily housekeeping. Great location just up the main street. I didn't want to leave!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Ivan
SingaporeGood location on the main stretch but quiet. The friendliest owners with great recommendations. Very large and clean spacious bathroom.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Meredith
NetherlandsOne of the walls was a fly screen (likely due to the hot climate) so noise can be an issue as all rooms face onto the main courtyard. We also had a rooster wake us up each day at 4.30am. Still recommend tbe hostel but bring earplugs!
Smooth check in, huge room and bathroom, very clean with daily tidy and fresh towels. Kitchen is reasonably equipped and the hostel is well located 10 min from the ferry pier and restaurants.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Ruiying
GermanyTop location, walking distance to the port. Very helpful personnel. Daniel speaks good English 👍
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Rachael
AustraliaThe staff were not around all the time and we couldn’t find them when trying to check out and leave our bags somewhere safe for the day The music from the restaurant next door was quite loud, but did end at a reasonable time at night.
The location was fantastic and our room was very big. The bed was comfortable and the wifi worked well
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Sara
PortugalThe air conditioner was right above the beds
Nice to have an outside area to relax
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Khiara
United StatesBreakfast rather basic
Large comfortable rooms, great AC, fun murals and colors, friendly & very helpful staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Dayna
CanadaGreat spot! Clean, lots of great common space, well working A/C and wifi that actually works (rare for the Galapagos!) We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this spot!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Anna-lisa
GermanyVery nice room with a big bed, good aircon and a laundry line! Also a nice kitchen area.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
George
United KingdomWhile the restaurant next door is great during open hours, the staff can be quite loud after closing, between 12am-1am, depending which room you have, you may hear this. We stayed in 2 rooms, the first probably needs the shower head cleaning, but that's all really, the second bigger room upstairs was very nice (although closer to the restaurant).
Great location for a good price. Friendly staff. The aircon was decent enough to keep the room cool. The bed is huge, as it is two small double beds put together, and you don't notice any gap in the middle. Next door to one of the best restaurants in town and close to everything else, including the best beach in Puerto Ayora, playa de la estación. Decent kitchen with plenty of seating, and free drinking water. Plus you can leave your bags in the hostel after checkout.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Noel
CanadaLocation is great. Staff/owners are friendly and very helpful and interesting to talk to with. The rooms clean and comfortable. The kitchen facilities are good. We met some other nice people travelling through the Galapagos and South America. Great place to stay!!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Jun
United StatesThe number of electronic outelets can be increased. The plumbing of the shower might have some problems. But given the price of the hostel, I have no complaints.
Everything is great. The owner and his brother are very helpful. It could be further improved, but the price may change. They have tour services on site.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Agata
PolandLocation great. Artisty beautifully maintained facility. Excellent value for money
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Joseph
SpainNothing bad to say
Rooms very spacious and well decorated, we had the hammerhead room. Aircon and wifi worked perfectly. Hot water in the shower. Communal kitchen was well equipped and clean. Close to all the action. Daniel has all the information you will ever need about Galapagos plus more and has amazing stories to tell. Was a joy to stay here.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Carla
United StatesThere was an issue with the water system while I was there—but it effected the whole block and was not the fault of the owners.
Excellent location, very clean and beautifully designed accommodation, wonderful staff, fantastic garden oasis in the back for private use of the lodgers. My favorite accommodation while in the Galapagos for three weeks.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Erofili
GreeceExcellent room, excellent location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Erofili
GreeceExcellent room! Excellent location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Desicj
BulgariaThe rooms we used were simple but comfortable and had everything we needed. Each room had a wonderful and different painting on the wall. The yard was landscaped and there was an opportunity to relax in hammocks.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Dominika
Czech RepublicIn the morning there was too much noise outside.
We can recommend this acommodation. The room was big, perfectly clean (every day was cleaned), the bed was comfortable, the location was very good near center. Our host Daniel was very helpful, very kind person, he explained everything to us perfectly, he spoke in Eglish very well (and he gave us a tip where to buy T-shirt with pelican :)). Our stay was the best from whole Galapagos and we hope that we will come back.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Cathy
United StatesGreat location. Communal kitchen and outdoor dining area. Ruben was a great resource, knowledgeable and very accessible. His brother, Daniel was very helpful booking tours, arranging transportation, etc. A family run establishment that treated you as family!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Oliver
SwitzerlandDaniel made our stay wonderful! Best hostel to get a deep dive in the galapagos islands philosophy! Amazing host!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Pawel
PolandBest place to stay on Santa Cruz island. Friendly and very helpful owner.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Brenda
United StatesMostly comfortable but a longer slightly thicker blanket would be better
Very nice looking hotel and secure. Helpful staff/owner.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Ying
United StatesThe location is very convenient, close to all the good restaurants, shops and a short walk to the pier where you can take a water taxi. Room cleaning is daily and new towels are provided everyday. You can book tours from San Cruz with one of the owners, Daniel. He has great recommendations if you tell him what you would like to see/do. If you need a taxi, they will help you find a reliable driver. The property has a beautiful garden and a kitchen. Drinking water is provided. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in December 2023
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