The location has pros and cons. Keep in mind you will have to pay $5 each way for a taxi each time you go to Puerto Ayora. There are no restaurants nearby and it is too far to walk, so you will likely need to take taxis daily. Some things listed in the description were not available. For example, I hoped to rent a bike, which was listed as an option on the page but wasn't available when I asked.

The location was quiet and peaceful compared to Puerto Ayora. Breakfast was included and staff was able to adjust time of breakfast to meet my needs. They were helpful in calling taxis to town.

Stayed in July 2023

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The best part of the Piedras Blancas Lodge is the staff! They were extremely helpful, friendly and kind. They assisted us in getting rides to the port area for our excursions as well as to and from the airport. The hotel staff even helped us get to the Island of Isabela when it turned out all of the ferries were full for the next 2 days. Two of the staff reached out to their friends and colleagues to try and assist us. Ultimately, they got us a great deal on a flight to Isabela in a small 6 seater plane which turned out to be a fantastic experience. We were able to see all the islands and Pacific ocean from the sky and avoid any sea sickness from the rough ocean. On top of that, they stored our extra luggage for us for 3 days and even dropped it off at the port for us on our day of departure from the Island for no charge at all. You really feel like they want you to enjoy your experience on the island. The breakfasts were delicious and the hotel setting is very relaxing and quiet. I would happily stay here again!

Stayed in June 2023

There were no tortoises on the grounds and the language difference was challenging.

Everyone was so attentive, the place was very clean, and the grounds were fantastic! We were happy to be alone but it was a bit sad that we were the only guests at the time.

Stayed in March 2023

Distance from Puerto Ayora $5 taxi ride. No restaurant near the hotel.

Loved the rain forest.

Stayed in February 2023

It is a bit far f

Place is nice and quiet staff is very helpful

Stayed in February 2023

The property was a bit of a drive from the town and the ports, so be sure you have everything you need before you arrive. Make sure you have cash to pay for the stay. The property does not accept credit cards.

The women who ran the property were very friendly and helpful. They helped us get to and from the ferry port and even helped us find dinner the first night we stayed. The property was beautiful with tortoises hanging around the property. Breakfast was delicious and wonderful. Just make sure you have cash to pay for the room, they do not accept credit cards.

Stayed in January 2023

We were on the Island during elections and being down town was very noisy. So, we especially appreciated being at the Lodge which was quiet and peaceful. It is quite a lovely environment and the $5 cab ride downtown was worth it. The staff was excellent. Very attentive, friendly and kind hearted. Of course, we have found Ecuador to be like this virtually everywhere we go.

Stayed in February 2023

experience the highlands of Santa Cruz. giant tortoises all around. great hot water pressure for the showers. lovely hosts and breakfasts and pool. easy taxis to town or for tours

Stayed in December 2022

Good breakfast great staff. The location is quite remote so any night life is far away

Stayed in June 2022

This is not a complaint since I enjoyed the location and the quiet but travelers should now that the property is located a $5 cab ride from Puerto Ayora. The staff can quickly arrange transportation when needed and more than once they gave us a ride free of charge.

The staff was amazing!

Stayed in March 2022

- The stuff is extraordinary, very welcome and helpful - The hotel is in the countryside, so you can just walk around and see a lot of turtles - Free unlimited drinking water - The stuff gave us a few free drives to the town which very kind of them - The hotel is clean and quiet

- Sometimes there was no hot water - The location is far from the city

Stayed in October 2021

Piedras Blancas Lodge staff were incredibly helpful and caring. The cabins are cute with lots of room and surrounded by nature. The room was clean and the bed was HUGE. The staff not only helped me at the hotel but also helped me out while I was away from the hotel.

Stayed in July 2021

Too far from the city center to walk. Need to take a ~10 min taxi.

Wonderful hotel outside of the city. Perfect place to relax and take it easy for a few days. Plus Maria and her family were so helpful and with rides and even playing tour guide for a day!

Stayed in August 2021

The breakfast is poor with only 1 breadroll, butter and jam, one slice of ham and cheese and an egg. One day they ran out of coffee and next day of jam, but both were not supplemented. Ik looks like the whole place is run by young kids, they welcome you, make the breakfast and clean the rooms. They are very friendly but to mee it seems they are not supervised and 1 afternoon they were all gone and we were all alone in the bungalowpark! Due to havy rains there were a lot of caterpillars and my room 20 was infested with them. Luckily i got another room and there were only 2 the last night.

The location 8 km from town is very quiet and situated in a beautiful garden Bungalows are big and ac works good.

Stayed in April 2023

Very Quiet Far from town breakfast very poor Small Pool Basic accomodation

Stayed in January 2023

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Stayed in February 2023

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Stayed in November 2021