Hi, yes we liked our stay. Never saw Mercedes though. Casa Mabel is quite close to the piers, so that was great. We also had a kitchenette which could be good for longer stays. It should be noted that we tried to save the Galaga go's environment by saving the electricity and water. Please when at Galaga go's do not take long showers like back at home!

2 blocks from the pier, safe, comfortable and clean. very friendly

A pleasant stay on San Cristobal with Mercedes. Not a fancy place, but clean, safe, and quiet. I used the kitchen when I was staying, which was very convenient. All-in-all, a good price for a good place.

Great place with a great location right in the center if town. Room was clean and as advertised. Big communal kitchen with balcony. Would definitely stay here again.

This was a really great value. It's so close to the dock. When I was looking for a private room with ensuite bathroom, all the other options were more expensive and further away. The room was really well kept and there was plenty of storage space. The kitchen was big and well stocked with utensils as well. Highly recommend.

Muy buena atención. La habitación era pequeña pero acogedora y limpia. Placard amplio. Cocina compartida. Agua potable disponible. Buena ubicación, a 1 cuadra del malecón y del muelle de pasajeros. Buena relación calidad precio. Recomendable

a five star budget place to stay. it had a clean room bath & kitchen area. Mabell was kind enough not to charge us an extra night when I accidentally booked the wrong check in date! location was perfect too. the WiFi also worked perfectly.

Super sweet couple !! Really well situated appartment... Everything you need ! Including a working kitchen if you feel like making your own dinner or just a cup of tea...

Wonderful hostel and fabulous family. 10 out of 10 would recommend

We had a great stay at Silvia's place. She is very friendly and helpful and the place is well run with a useful kitchen to make hot drinks etc. Great location too

Hostal Suiza is located on a quiet street only minutes away from seafront and its noise and unpleasant smells (due to sea lions). Supermarket located next door, and a good bakery just one block away. Silvia and her family are nice people, welcoming and helpful. The room was quite big and clean, the shower really had hot water, the first time during my 4-month trip in Ecuador when there's no need to do any monkey business to take hot shower. The only issue is wi-fi quality, but there's a warning in room's description. Overall, a good value for money and definitely recommended.

I had a really nice vacation in the san cristobal. hostal suiza is very clean, beautiful and peaceful. Furthermore Silvia is very kind. It is really happy experience and I like that hammock, very comfirtable. I really appreciate for Suiza and I will visit next time.

Our stay at the Hostal Suiza was amazing, the room was impeccable and just 4 minutes away from downtown walking distance. Jose and Silvia are fabulous hosts, super nice, they provide you with coffee and tea every morning. It is definitely a place you should consider knowing the excessive costs of SAN Cristobal and the Galapagos in general. Would definitely recommend!

Wonderful. I rebooked.

정말 친절하고 체크인 아웃시에도 편의를 봐주십니다. 아주머니가 영어 원어민이셔서 의사소통도 원활합니다. 방 화장실 침대 모두 깨끗하고 단점이라면 에어컨이 없는 것? 그래도 엄청 큰 선풍기가 있어서 괜찮았습니다~

Stayed here for two nights. Lovely, clean, comfortable room a short walk from the centre of town. Silvia and Jose were very welcoming letting us check in early and giving us advice of what to see. Facilities include a small kitchen to make tea and coffee, use of a fridge and unlimited water to fill your bottles. Meals out in town are fairly cheap for Galápagos (from around $5/6). Would highly recommend this place to stay!

Very friendly and helpful hosts. Enjoyable stay. Simple accommodations but clean and safe.

Silvia was very helpful from the start to the end. She was away for work when we stayed so didn't have a chance to meet her but she was always there to answer our questions by email. Her husband was so sweet, he endured our poor poor Spanish and helped us plan our day in the island. The room was clean and spacious. Drinking water provided in reception room was convenient so I didn't have to buy a lot of bottled water and create trash. The shower was not so hot but we didn't mind. We had a great time in San Cristobal. Thank you so much!

We were there only 1 night and we never See Silvia but the email contact was super friendly, at the check-in was her man in place, he speaks little English but it was enough to understand which is the best place of the Island. the apartment is close to the port, for the price on each case to recommend

We had a great time in Pension Suiza! Silvia and José gave us a very warm welcome. They're both very friendly and Silvia told us about the island way of life, the Galapagos islands and it's wildlife. We liked the chats with her! And their dogs are so sweet :) Our room was spacious and clean, with a hot shower(!). There is a kitchen to have your own breakfast in. You're at the boulevard within 5 minutes, and there is a supermarket literally next door. Silvia gave us good tips to explore the island in the very short time that we were there and helped us with a reliable diving school for our dive at Kicker Rock (an awesome experience!). We had a very nice and relaxing stay at Pension Suiza, it has a nice holiday-vibe. If we ever go back we certainly would go there again! We recommend it to anyone looking for a good place for a good price at San Cristóbal. Thanks for everything, Silvia and José!

We had a wonderful stay at Hostal Suiza. The room was perfect, the hosts were extremely friendly, and it was just a short walk or taxi to town or to the interpretive center. Thank you!

Lovely stay close to the senter. We even had a kitchen by our room. The owner (only the husband was there during our stay) helped us with what we needed. They have two really nice dogs.

Great place! Great kitchen to cook. Extrimly nice people. I really recommend. We come for 2 nights we ended up taking 3 and probably come back before the flight home.

Fantastic place, great location, big room, clean and friendly host. We felt like home even in a hostal environment. Best choice in San Cristobal!!

Really awsome place with an unique viw to the bay. Sean is really nice and a great host.

We spent three nights in Sean and Maria Elena's penthouse suite. We found the home easier than we expected, our driver knew exactly where to take us just by mentioning Maria Elena's name. We arrived earlier than the check-in time and the hosts were kind enough to store our bags for us so that we could roam the island and grab a bite to eat. The well appointed suite offers a spacious accommodation and an unbeatable view! The kitchenette was perfect for making breakfast every morning, Sean even stocked the mini fridge with fresh water and some breakfast staples. Sean offered great suggestions for day trips and nearby highlights that are not to be missed. He helped us coordinate a day around the island with a private driver and let us borrow some snorkel gear for our visit to Tijeretas (side note: this was a great snorkeling spot, we were able to swim with Sea Turtles, Sea Lions, and so many colorful fish of all sizes - all on our own, no tour required). We visited during Father's Day weekend, and we were able to be a part of the festivities that the fisherman put on for the holiday. It was such a cool experience to feel like we lived on the Island while we were there. Before we left, Sean gave us a tour of the newer units that are being built. Two of them are actually complete already. If you need something even more spacious, definitely inquire about one of his other rooms - each one takes full advantage of the spectacular views! Our stay here was truly unforgettable, the hosts are so kind and helpful - I highly recommend the Penthouse Suite.

We enjoyed our last two nights in the Galapagos at Maria and Sean's lovely penthouse suite. The room is large and clean with beautiful panoramic views of the harbor. Having a kitchenette is definitely a bonus although we didn't do much cooking. Breakfast is not included, but we were delighted the room comes stocked with eggs, bread, tea, and coffee. The B&B is only a short 5-minute walk to Playa Mann and the main part of town. Very easy to get around and great communication with the hosts.

Amazing views, very clean, easy walk from the pier. Everything you need is there, and Sean is very helpful.

Sean and Maria Elena offered a wonderful stay for our two nights in San Cristobal Island. The views from the penthouse are just amazing and we enjoyed the sunsets from the balcony every night. The place is also very convenient to places to eat (10 min walk) as well as to Playa Mann, which we went to visit the sea lions every morning (2 min walk). The penthouse was also very private and you couldn't tell the owners lived on the floor below. Having them around was also very convenient as if you needed extra water, or snorkel equipment, they would provide it for you. The owners also offered suggestions for places to visit and is also very well connected to various vendors of tours, dive shops etc. We enjoyed our stay at Galeodan suites (aka casa Maria Elena to the locals) and highly recommend it. We would certainly stay here again. Thanks for your hospitality!!!

A truely memorable experience - From start to finish staying in Sean and Maria Elena's penthouse apartment was perfect. Communications were always fast, helpful and relaxed, and check-in was welcoming and the information provided regarding the apartment, area and island was definitely the best we've come across during all our Airbnb stays around the globe. The location was ideal with respect to the intra-island boats, the airport, with Playa Mann, and the Malecon (both busy with sea lions and Pelicans) just minutes walking away. There are plenty of mini-markets and a great bakery closely too. The area was quiet, the space private, and the building itself was easy to find, opposite a school. The penthouse's outside space and views over Wreck Bay are exceptional with a patio/deck on 3 sides exactly like the photos, with an eating area, and hammock that you can actually use easily! Inside is open plan and very spacious and aside from a quiet ceiling fan, 2 doors can be opened to take advantage of the sea breeze - we barely had to use the air con. The apartment was very well equipped, especially for Galápagos, and for us the penthouse offered a little more luxury than elsewhere on the islands. Sean helped us to arrange an inexpensive half-day tour incorporating all the places to the east we wanted to go including a great recommendation for lunch, and another easy half day can be spent just exploring the headland closeby with the interesting Interpretation centre, various miradors, Punta Carola and Playa Mann. Recommended to anyone looking for a little more space and luxury than normal, with unbeatable views over the harbour. Thanks Sean and Maria Elena.

Absolutely amazing place to stay in San Cristobal. The photo's don't do it justice, the views are absolutely spectacular from the patio and through out the whole indoor space. Maria and Sean were very welcoming and friendly hosts. Easily one of the best places I've stayed on my travels.

Nos sentimos muy a gusto. Silvia es una muy buena Anfitriona.Nos dio varias recomendaciones para conocer la isla sin duda volvería.

We planned a quick little 6 days to this island and could not have been happier with our accommodations! Spacious, full of light, affordable, simple, clean, and the hosts are just wonderful resources for what to do and see! The thing is, it felt like a home. We felt comfortable there. The location can't be beat. So very close to the beaten path yet you could retreat and have a relaxing place to prepare your own meals and sleep soundly. We highly recommend and are very sure that we would like to return! Next time we hope to speak Spanish and really have some fun!

Everything was great about the room... JOSE was really helpful and attentive. And location is great. Thank you Sylvia and Jose

Really incredible and comfortable place, with private kitchen and bathroom, as well as A/C if you want it. It's ideally located within 3-5 minutes walk to the main tourist areas, but without being embedded in the middle of it. Will definitely stay here again on our next trip to San Cristobal.

Silvia and Jose are very friendly people and wonderful hosts! They made us feel at home as soon as we (EMAIL HIDDEN)munication with Silvia via AirBnB was always fast and friendly and the check-in process was a breeze. The room is very large and having the kitchen was such a huge benefit! We cooked most of our meals as it is really quite expensive to eat out all the time on the islands. The filtered water available in the reception area is also a big bonus. Silvia and Jose were happy to share their knowledge of the island and provide recommendations for things to do and the best ways to get around. The only drawback worth mentioning: there is a bar/nightclub just down the street from the hostal that was playing really loud music until 3 or 4AM every night. While this is out of the control of the hostal, it's worth noting that if you're a light sleeper, some earplugs might be a good idea. Otherwise we loved our time at Hostal Suiza and would definitely come back again!

Silvia y Jose son muy buenos anfitriones, muy buena llegada, muy buena ubicación, el departamento tiene todo como para una feliz estancia, seguro, puedes hacerte tus desayunos, nos encanto tener la cocina. Gracias por todo. Volvería sin duda. Tania y Paul

We enjoyed our stay with Silvia. This apartment is actually part of a small hostel as should be seen in the name "Hostal Suiza". The room was very large and on the 2nd (top) floor, with a nice breeze most of the time we were there. Silvia is very environmentally conscious and encourages water conservation and recycling, which is good to see. Her and her husband and two lovely dogs were all very friendly to us the entire time of our stay. The only hiccup we had was finding the place. The Airbnb directions only had a general location of the city and not the actual location of the apartment. After asking a police officer, they were able to point us in the right direction and it was a short walk from the harbor where our ferry dropped us. (I imagine if you were coming from the airport and told a taxi "Hostal Suiza" they would know right where to go) This place was very quiet in the evenings though there are a lot of roosters around that can get pretty noisy starting around 4am. If you are a light sleeper, you may want to bring some ear plugs. Overall, we would stay here again if we found ourselves back in the Galapagos.

This place is without a doubt the best place to stay on the Island. It's walking distance to everything. Having the kitchen was great. Silvia and Jose really are super hosts and would definitely stay again if we ever find ourselves back in the Galapagos

The house is only 1,5 kilometers from the city center, an easy walk. Taxi is only 1,5 dollars. The host, Dario gave us a really nice welcome and a tour of the house including the kitchen. The room is big with two separate and very comfortable beds. A small work area with drawers for clothing, the upper one can be locked. The room and bathroom was very clean. We got a shelf in the refrigerator for our food. The kitchen is clean and well equipped. Great communication with Dario, and we learned a lot of Spanish. He is very helpful. You can rent two bicycles, and do laundry for just 10 dollars, washing 5 and tumbledry 5 dollars. He also rent out a room with a double bed, which makes it a great place for a family with 2 children.

So this is the first review I've ever done, mainly cs I'm pretty lazy when it comes to this. But dario's family hosting deserves it. Such a lovely family and so willing to help even tho I speak little Spanish and they speak little English. The location was 15 min walk from town but that really isn't much of an issue. The family cooked for us, which was delicious. Stay here here for here for an even more enjoyable stay.

Dario and his wife Mariuxi are nice hosts. They were very welcoming and helpful with information regarding places to visit at the island. We also booked an afternoon trip with them to the Galapaguero, the Galápagos turtle breeding centre. They have also two bikes, snorkelling equipment and an underwater digicam that you can rent. The room was spacious and clean with a private bathroom. Everything is very clean. We could use the kitchen for cooking. The flat is located in a safe area a bit outside of the city centre, an easy 10 min walk along the main street. Our hosts were very nice, we were having nice chats, and they even prepared a sandwich on the morning we left. Thanks!

Casa de Elkin was a perfect place for us and we loved our stay there. Our room was clean and comfortable, private and had everything we needed. Dario and Mariuxi were wonderful hosts, always very friendly and helpful. We are both learning Spanish so it was great to be able to converse in Spanish and our hosts would help us to speak correctly. Their home is just a 15 minute walk out of town which was not a problem as we enjoyed the remoteness and rented bikes from them at a very good rate which was also great for our day trips. Taxi trucks are also always available to transport you and your bike if needed for $1 each way. Overall we would highly recommend staying at Casa de Elkin, from what we saw, the best value in San Cristóbal. If you are a single traveler or couple looking for affordable clean comfortable accommodations with tons of local charm, look no further.

A little bit far from city. Host have all items (bike and...)but it's not cheap. If you need to wash the laundry, you should pay. Host is very kind. She always tried to communicate with us and wanted to help us. Very clean the room.

very nice hostel and host. they are very kind and help everything. And the house very clean. The bed is dry. soft. clean. Everything is perfect.

Casa Mabell is a simple and clean place on San Cristobal. The room was nice and spacy and we were welcomed friendly by Mercedes. The house is very central and a 3 minute walk from the malecon. In general, the accommodation is nothing special but there's everything you need.

The location is perfect, a two minute walk from the ferry dock. Friendly owners (Mercedes and Nelson), air con was great, free drinking water, comfortable bed, lots of hot water, daily cleaning, good fridge, and small gas burner. About the only thing that wasn't great was the WiFi which seems to be pretty bad throughout the Galapagos.

Mercedes was a wonderful host! She made sure that I had everything I needed and the apartment was cleaned everyday. She was kind enough to provide me with a beach towel to use as well! I was impressed with the great hospitality and friendly atmosphere. Thanks Mercedes for a great stay.

We had a great experience. Mercedes always replied to my messages on air B and B promptly. She was there to greet me at my expected time of arrival. Our room was clean, AC, was cool, hot water available, clean filtered water available. The location is perfect. Could not have made my stay more pleasant and easy

Es un lugar hogareño Con todo muy limpio cerca de todo tranquilo seguro y con buena atención

Casa mabell was lovely, and just what we were looking for. Wifi, air con and hot water all worked well. Balcony with room to dry clothes under cover. Kitchenette with fridge, hot plate and utensils. Drinkable water provided also. They even gave us some butter to help with our cooking. I would definitely recommend it.

Es un excelente lugar! Muy limpio todo, bien ubicado a una cuadra del Muelle para tomar el Ferry a Santa Cruz. Excelente atención por parte de casa mabell, realmente recomiendo el lugar y la Atención que brindan. Como tip, la persona de los tours con quien te invita a reservar la propietaria de la casa no lo recomiendo, no por el paseo sino por la poca calidad humana de la señorita responsable de la agencia de viajes (Andrea no es nada amable y carece de buena atención al Cliente). La casa es excelente y todo lo que ofrecen, definitivamente supero mis expectativas.

Staying in Dario's house was great! It is a 15 minute walk from the centre but there's a sidewalk all the way and they came to get us to help us to the house when we arrived with the ferry. The room itself were nice and we could use the kitchen for preparing food. But the private bathroom in our room only had a thin curtain which was a bit too intimate for our taste. But the whole family was great and SO helpful with everything! They helped us call different places and arrange things we wanted to see and I had a bit of a cold when I was there so they gave me honey and lemon every day to soothe my throath. And they always asked us how our day had been and made us feel very at home and welcome.

Dario was a great host. He and his wife Mariuxi welcomed us into their home and did their best to offer advice on what to see on the island and how to see it. It is worth noting that the room is a ten minute walk outside of town ( along a well lit cycle path) or a 2 dollar taxi ride. Dario speaks no English but still made every effort to communicate. We would stay again.

Un lugar muy lindo y cómodo, apartado del ruido de la ciudad. Darío y Mariuxi son unas personas maravillosas, muy amables y siempre atentos a cualquier necesidad que podamos tener. Regresaremos gustosas a su alojamiento en una próxima ocasión en las Islas Encantadas.

Great place to stay in San Cristobal. Dario and his family were more than welcoming and helped make our stay very pleasant. My husband and I don't speak much Spanish and Dario and his family little english. Despite this they made every effort to communicate with us and made sure we were more than comfortable, even if it meant (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) translating with us . They also helped us set up some very good day tours by introducing us to some English speaking friends who did tours of the island for very good rates. One included a snorkel adventure around kicker rock and some very pristine beaches. Although their house is a little bit of a walk from the happening part of the town, taxis our just a dollar. This was not a problem for us at all and the family was very helpful in aiding us with taxis.The room was very clean and comfortable. It came with a flat screen t.v, with cable, very good wifi and free water. It was also cleaned for us every day of our stay. Mariuxi, Dario's wife made us a tasty home cooked breakfast one morning and tropical juice everyday! All in all it was a very memorable experience we really enjoyed our stay. I highly recommend this place.

Very nice place and great value for money. Wilson was an extremely helpful and accommodating host so friendly and couldn't do enough going above and beyond to ensure our trip was one to remember, giving up his time to help us out. Although there was a language barrier with (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) translate it was never an issue. Highly recommend this place if you are to visit San Cristobal.

Mariuxi and Dario were wonderful hosts. They made us feel very comfortable and were very patient with our lack of Spanish. They made contact soon after booking to give us directions to their place (and how much to pay for a taxi). It was a 15 minute walk into town but they had bikes for rent for $10/day which made it nicer to get around. Mariuxi also cooked dinner for us for $5pp per night and it was delicious. There are two rooms available so we also met a lovely British couple during our stay. The pictures are accurate and the room was clean. We did not use the kitchen facilities ourselves but were told we were able to use them if needed. All in all, it was a lovely place to be.

Dario & Mariuxi's house was the perfect place for us to explore San Cristobal from. The room is fully equipped with everything we needed and there was a lovely breeze through the window which was great at night. We were never too hot or too cold. The neighbourhood is really quiet too so the only noise was the sound of chickens as we woke up in the mornings - bliss! The house is a 10/15 minute walk from town in a residential neighbourhood but the walk is easy along a paved bike path and then pavements. It's totally safe and we never caught a taxi because we enjoyed the walk. It's uphill on the way back so, if you'd rather, the taxi is only $1.50. As Dario told me, don't pay more than that! Dario & Mariuxi are perfect hosts giving you advice and helping you when you need it but also leaving you to your own devices. My partner and I are both learning Spanish so it was great for us to be able to practise with them. They were so patient with us, speaking clearly and teaching us when we didn't understand. Much appreciated! For us, it was so much better staying on San Cristobal with a local family who we could learn from and talk to rather than yet another soulless hostel. Plus it's cheaper! I highly recommend staying with Dario & Mariuxi.

Nice house, a bit away from town, so it was quiet.

This hostal is in a superb location - right in front of the beach which is teeming with sea lions. The place was clean and there's hot water. Breakfast was very good, the poached eggs were delicious. Very good value for money.

Hostal Perfeito!!!!! Estivemos aqui 1 semana e fomos tratados como família. Christie e Cármen se tornaram amigas...sentiremos muita falta deste lugar!!!!! Para voltar sempre.

Bernardo was an accommodating host, serving our free breakfast earlier so we could make it to our early excursion. He also let us check out late so we could shower after any morning activities before our afternoon flight. Bernardo's English was also great, giving us lots of local tips and advice. It's a great location in front of the beach where you can hear sea lions (for better or for worse) and waves from your bed. The restaurant in front also serves some tasty meals!

Budget place, in a very strategic location with a nice view of the docks. If you like to photograph birds, be ready for the morning as you can see many active right at the footsteps. Place was clean, quite, well priced. No fancy accommodations, just what you need since you should be out in the trails all day long.

Location was perfect!

Este Hostal é simplesmente perfeito. Tivemos uma semana perfeita aqui. As pessoas que te atendem são amigáveis e cordiais. Ainda tem um café da manhã cortesia. Grato Bernardo e Christie!!!!!!!!

The host canceled this reservation 43 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

El hostal está muy bien ubicado. La pieza estaba impecable, muy bien equipada, y todo muy limpio. Pero lejos lo mejor era la atención, Bernardo y las chicas muy buena onda. Los días que teníamos Tours temprano, nos lo servían antes del horario sólo por la cortesía. Mención honrosa a las galletas hechas ahí mismo. Muy pero muy recomendable!

The host is very nice! So is his brother who spent a whole afternoon taking us to view a lot of scenery that only the locals know. Many thanks to them! Good experience!

It was perfect: great location, fantastic hosts, comfortable rooms. Easy to walk both downtown and to the best beaches. Highly recommended.

On an island as small as San Cristobal I guess you can't pick and choose as much as you'd like and if you're looking for something on the cheaper end of the spectrum, Tongo Reef falls into that. Kinda. Honestly, it's good enough. Perhaps a little over-priced but it's one of those places where if you just want a clean bed to crash in, it's perfect. Plus points - Location. It's deceptively close to the various beaches and all the restaurants - nothing is more than 5 mins away really. Cleanliness. They came and cleaned the room daily and the communal areas are well looked after. Air-Con. It's well maintained and cools the room nicely. Minus Points - Shower - pretty weak, didn't stay warm for long. Wi-Fi - didn't work till I reset the router myself. There's plenty of places in town you can grab some (golden bay has great internet) but when booking places, getting tour info and general usage it's nice to have it.

Diego was a great host. He provided suggestions upon arrival. The room was just as advertised. It was large, had a refrigerator, and a view of the ocean. The balcony was nice. The bed was comfortable. It was an easy walk into town. The room was cleaned every day. There was a delicious bakery nearby. We would stay here again.

Muy recomendable. Diego nos ayudó desde nuestra llegada dándonos consejos sobre qué tours hacer, dónde surfear etc. El hostal no está en el área más céntrica del pueblo, pero no se tardan más de 5 minutos caminando en llegar al malecón. Es una zona muy tranquila y segura. La habitación estaba limpia y contaba con todo lo necesario, incluso nos dejó escoger qué habitación queríamos pues había varias disponibles.

Lindo lugar y un excelente anfitrión. Además de buena vista La habitación cuenta con comodidades para prepárate el desayuno y calentar alguna comida.

Gracias por todo! Excelente lugar!!

The room was basic, but good value for money. It's just a few blocks away from the main pier. The food was good and the hosts were quick to resolve a misunderstanding about our reservation.

This place is awesome. The rooms are large, beds are comfortable, and everything is very clean. They just finished a common area upstairs to watch sunset complete with a full kitchen. A short walk to the beach or the center of town. I was very happy with my choice when I saw the other options on the island.

Celeste was one of the nicest host and Jorge was especially welcoming with picking us up from the pier or giving us rides to the pier or other places we needed to go. Great couple!

Celeste and her family were amazing hosts. Extremely friendly and helpful. They offered to pick me up from the ferry when I got on the island. George/Jorge speaks English fluently and knows an incredible amount about the islands. The rooms have AC and are all clean and comfortable. Laundry service is available. Would highly recommend staying here!

My stay in La Casa de Celeste was perfect ! Georges and Celeste did everything they can to help me getting back my luggage (lost by an airline company) and to organize my activities EACH day. I recommend this place !

Celeste y su esposo nos fueron a recoger al muelle, fueron muy amables. El cuarto era más o menos lo que esperábamos, la ubicación es buena y tiene una buena vista, hay unas tienditas cerca y es fácil llegar. Lo único que no estaba funcionando bien era el wifi durante los días que estuvimos, por lo demás todo bien!

The best part about staying with Celeste, was that she sent someone to pick us up right off our ferry, show us to the house, and give us tips for what to do around the island. The location is tucked up in town, making for a nice walk and a beautiful view. We loved using the kitchen here, and there is laundry facilities on site!

This place was so great, I stayed a second week! The upstairs patio and open kitchen was amazing. A great place to hang out instead of sitting in your room. Walking distance to all the beaches and the pier. Several little stores a block or so away if you need anything. Laundry services on premise. Celeste even picked me up at the airport. The rooms are super clean with modern furnishings/decorations. My AC was great, cooled the room in just minutes.

Super bien recomendadisimo !!!! Tiene absolutamente todo lo que se necesita para disfrutar de San Cristóbal

Mercedes and her husband greeted us warmly. The location is perfect and the room was comfortable and very clean. Perfect for us and our two children.

Lovely host. Helped me a lot when I needed it. Kind friendly and warm. Changed the towels and sheets often. Helped store some of my luggage when I left for eight days for a cruise. Couldn't ask for a nicer woman. I would recommend this to others. Be aware there is a dance place with music that you can hear if you don't choose to use the air conditioner. I chose the ceiling fan and the music goes every night until at least 1 a.m. There are groups of loud noisy people passing by the street around that time and later. Dance place only closed on Sunday. Still if you use earplugs you should be okay. The inn is incredibly convenient, near all restaurants, bank, ATM and easy access to beaches, snorkeling rental, and day trips. An incredibly friendly town with a huge sea lion population that will knock your socks off. So fun!!! There is a nice small refrigerator in the second room with a table and chairs which I appreciated. Be also aware there is no breakfast served. I took naps during the middle of the day when it's quiet and the town sort of shuts down. I stayed in an expensive hotel on Isabella island and stayed on Santa Cruz island for many days. I believe the best snorkeling is in San Cristobal. And the friendliest and warmest and kindest people are in San Cristobal.

Casa Mabell was truly a pleasure. The room was extremely clean, in a great location, and GREAT HOT SHOWERS. Mercedes was welcoming and provided us with everything we needed. The place also has a nice kitchen upstairs for guest use.

Very clean and nicely appointed. Great location (100 yards from the main dock). Perfect place to stay.

We stood on the first level apartment. Was very nice. Clean e confortble, located in the best and usefull place of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The couple f hosts are great. (Sorry about my poor english, but I think that is important here make suggestions in an universal language)

Mercedes and her husband were excellent hosts. The location was excellent and the apartment was exactly as described. The shower produced plenty of hot water and the air conditioner was great.

Mercedes was prompt to welcome us on both stays in San Cristobal. Everything you need is in the room and it's on the block towards the pier - as central as it gets. Room had AC and even had a stove to cook one night. They offered to clean the room during the stay if we wanted it which was super nice as well! One tip of advice (irrelevant to the BNB) would be to avoid going to Super 2000. Buy anything you need further from the pier. That place is crazy $$$$. Will recommend Mercedes to anyone I know going to the island. Thanks again!!

Best Place in Galapagos! We've been in three hotels and this house has certainly been the cleanest, more comfortable one. Ms Mercedes is very sweet and accommodating, just don't look further!

Booked this place a day before arriving for family and communication pre-arrival was a breeze. The apt is as depicted in the photos. Walk to the boardwalk was less than 10 minutes.

Clean and affordable. Silvia was extremely knowledgeable about the area and available whenever we had questions.

The hosts were great and the apartment was great. Just two things that weren't perfect. The shower never really gets hot but it's tolerable. I suppose it helped me take shorter showers though I would have liked to warm up a bit more after swimming in the cold water. Also, there is both a disco and a church close by so the party crowd kept interrupting my sleep until 3 am Friday night and the the church started ringing their bells at 5 am. Saturday night we ran the fan and the white noise drowned out the music.

San Cristobal was the third island we stayed on and our favourite. Like every where we stayed in Galapagos this plac had its quirks :) Loved being in handy location to everything especially the amazing bakery on the corner. Everything you need in apartment. Good breeze. Very friendly and helpful hosts who were always available. Thanks

Really easy, friendly stay.

Silvia and Jose are wonderful hosts! I stayed in their lovely 2 bedroom apartment equipped with a kitchen for six weeks while conducting research at the University. The apartment is clean, quiet, and comfortable. The kitchen is supplied with the basics for cooking, including an electric kettle for coffee and tea. I especially loved the hammocks on the roof (a wonderful view!) and Silvia and Jose's two sweet dogs, Oso and Paxi. The location is very safe and the property is well cared for. I would absolutely stay again!

Silvia's place is well located and a good value option for San Cristobal island. We enjoyed two bedrooms and a communal area with tables and chairs. It is a short walk to all the bars and restaurants. We would stay again.

Very nice and clean space set back in a week maintained property. Near the port for easy access to shops, restaurants and transportation. Host was very friendly and helpful!

I really enjoyed my stay in “Mare Mío” and unfortunately couldn’t stay longer. The place is beautifully situated along the beach! On the one hand close to all restaurants, travel agencies and the pier where all the boats arrive and leave, but on the other hand at a nice, quiet en almost “private” part of the boulevard. You will go to bed and wake op with the sea lions, who sleep on the beach across the road! The house itself is spacious with a comfortable sit area and a big dining table. Outside where hammocks, where I could drink a beer during sun set! Janet was very kind and helpful during my stay! Every morning she made me a perfect and healthy breakfast, gave me advice concerning what to see and what to do (I really recommend “Tijeretas”, “La Loberia” and “Kicker Rock", where you can snorkel beautifully with sea turtles, sea lions, sharks, different types of rays, …). And to makes things easy, “Mare Mío” has snorkelling gear and bikes, which are really handy to see more of the Island. The fact that they really care about their guests, also appeared during the devastating earthquake, that took place in Ecuador, during my stay. Janet took me to some friends on a higher part of the Island and watched the news for more information concerning a “possible” Tsunami. Fortunately there was no! When you are going to “San Cristobal” to see some beautiful nature, which is definitely going to amaze you, I highly recommend “Mare Mío”!! Enjoy your stay!! Disfruté mucho mi estancia en “Mare Mío” y desagraciadamente no pude quedarme más tiempo. La casa está ubicada hermosamente al lado de la playa. Por un lado cerca de los restaurantes, agencias de viajes y el malecón donde todos los barcos llegan y salen, pero por otro lado está ubicada en una bonita, tranquila y “privada” parte del bulevar. Vas a dormir y despertarse con los lobos del mar, que están durmiendo en la playa al otro lado de la calle. La casa en sí es espaciosa con un area de sentarse confortable y a una mesa de comedor grande. Afuera hay hamacas, donde podía beber una cerveza durante el puesto del sol! Janet fue muy amable y dispuesto a ayudar durante mi estancia. Cada mañana me preparaba un desayuno perfecto y saludable, me daba recomiendas sobre lo que podía ver y podía hacer (Yo realmente te recomiendo ir a “Tijeretas”, “La Loberia” y “El Leon dormido”, donde puedes hacer snorkeling increíble con tortugas acuáticas, lobos del mar, tiburones, diferentes tipos de rayes, …). Y, para hacer las cosas fáciles, “Mare Mío” tiene equipo de snorkeling y bicicletas, las cuales son verdaderas muy prácticas para descubrir la isla. El hecho de que realmente se preocupan por sus huéspedes, también apareció durante el devastador terremoto, que tuvo lugar en Ecuador, durante mi estancia. Janet me llevó a algunos amigos en una parte más alta de la isla y miraba las noticias para...

I LOVE Mare Mio! The house is very well located with the sea view - easy walking distance to everything. You can hear the sea lions from the room sometimes. Alejandra and her mom are amazing. I really felt like I was their friend during my stay. They are the best hosts ever!

Our family of four had great time at the guest house. There are plenty of space and beds for everyone, also there is a lot of fresh air going through the house which helps good night sleep. The location is convenient, not far from front street and less traffic, many sea lions are playing in front of the house everyday. We also had chance to chat with the host everyday who is long time local resident. It was interesting to learn many thing happened locally not necessarily tourism related. This helped my understanding on Galapagos development and some background of human impact.

This location is beautiful inside and out. You can really feel at home here, and it's got a wonderful view of the port, and it is so close to everything you want to see in town. The hosts arranged for someone to pick me up from the airport and then show me around the house. Everything was clean and very pleasant. It isn't like the hostels where you are crammed in on a busy street with tiny rooms and few ammenities: it is spacious, quiet, large rooms, and every ammenity you could want. I truly have no complaints about this listing. Someone else had mentioned ants, but they're hardly noticable as long as you don't leave things/food on the ground. Certainly better than most places in that regard as well! I highly recommend staying here and would absolutely come back in the future.

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Alejandra's place is lovely! It is quiet and well equipped for guests. Totally recommended!

I had a great time at Alejandra's place. The house was appointed with everything I could need. The location was perfect--everything was within a 5-10 minute walk. I had front row hammock to the sea lions and beach.

Realmente hermosa toda la estadía en la casa de la familia Cox gracias a la permanente dedicación y amabilidad de todos sus integrantes. Desde el momento de llegar nos acompañaron y ayudaron para que nuestros días en San Cristóbal fueran inolvidables. La casa es súper cómoda, bien decorado, con todo lo que necesitás para sentirte como en tu casa y con una hermosa vista al mar. Cada mañana Janeth nos preparó deliciosos y distintos desayunos! Les agradecemos mucho a todos los miembros de la familia Cox.

Everything was great and perfect! I loved that room and now during my travel in Ecuador (August 2015) I'm missing it. I was surprised at their courtesy! I suggest you to have accommodation at Casa Marbell and take advantage from the lush nature of S Cristobal

Great room, really clean and nice owner. The facilities provided are good. Really close from the peer or the "malecon". I totally recommand this place!

Senora Mercedes, a nice lady made us feel like at home and treated us as we were part of her family. She explained everything to us and was highly accommodating. She answered all of our questions. She provided excellent guide and direction to everything in the island. She met all of our expectations. The place is right next to the pier, which is the center of the island. The place is exactly as advertised and very clean. AC and hot shower worked well! I highly recommend this place for those who are looking for value.

Mercedes and Casa Mabelle are both amazing! Casa mabelle is a $2 taxi from the airport and a two minute walk to the "downtown" and the "harbor". My room was comfortable and clean. I had a cleaner daily, with a fresh towel as well. Hot water with pressure too!! The bed was super comfortable and felt very clean. There is a common kitchen area with everything you need to cook and a terrace as well. Overall, I really enjoyed her place and felt it was convenient to everything and very comfortable.

My girlfriend and I loved our stay at Casa Mabell! Mercedes was very sweet and helpful. The rooms were very clean. It was very convenient to stay there as it's located by the pier to take the boats early in the morning. There are really good restaurants around the corner. Walking distance to everywhere. Definitely recommend Casa Mabell!!!

Excepcional. Recomendable 100%. Excelente hospedaje, cómodo, limpio, buenísima ubicación y los anfitriones están en cada detalle.

The place was great for my cousin and I, walking distance from the airport and the pier as most of the town is. We had our own rooms which we didn't expect with 1.5 bathrooms. Mercedes was available to set up tours or a boat ride to the other islands and even walked us to the pier at 6:30am to see us off to Santa Cruz. She was a great host and had great suggestions to eateries and tours. Gracias Mercedes!

This room is vert nice. So cleanly, good place, good price. You can go to downtown in 3 minute by walk.

La habitacion fue limpia, se la limpia todos los dias. Los huespedes son lindos. Me prestaron una mascara para hacer snorkeling. Igual vinieron a buscarme al aeropuerto, y me llevaron al muelle para coger un bote. Muy amigable y agragables, como casi toda la gente en Galapagos !! Recomiendo el hogar

Enjoyed our stay on San Cristobal, the hosts were lovely and friendly. The room was comfortable with good facilities and hot showers. The wifi didn't work great on our room but worked fine on the balcony where there was a comfortable seat to sit. Overall great stay! Thank you :)

Celeste is really nice and helpful! She picked us up from the docks and had good tips what to do on the island. The room was really big (for 2 people), the sheets clean and you could see the sea from our window. The water was not perfectly hot but warm. I would stay there again!

Was a really nice time. The room was quite big so i didn't have trouble to fit all my boards and stuffs. Quiet place and with a great view from the harbor. A bit far from the center but is not a problem if you have disposition to walk or get a cheap taxi.

Celeste and George are amazing hosts! They picked me up from airport and i felt very welcome immediatly! Celestes laundry service was very helpful and george gave me all informations i needed for my stay! A lovely house and wonderful hosts in an beautiful Island! Thanks for all and all the best!!

Efren was very nice and helpful on arrival. Definitely a good value. The place is clean and a short walk to town.

Great place for the price. 5 min walk to malecon area. Room is spacious, good a/c. Shared commons area with free drinking water. Only downside was i wanted to confirm my booking and could not get ahold of owner by message. I missed meeting him upon my arrival at the port, which i thought could have been better clarified by messaging. Other than that, he was very nice and everything went smoothly.

Bad service, no one was there when we arrived to give us a room. We only met the brother of Efren by chance in the evening and he opened the room for us, but Efren didn't answer my messages and had probably forgotten that we would come. The room was nice, spacious, and had a bathroom. The TV however didn't work. Very disappointed and wouldn't recommend this Airbnb also because there are much cheaper options around San Cristobal.

El hostal esta un poquito alejado. Es un lugar muy seguro.

Air conditioning worked well, room was very clean (sheets changed every two days and room itself cleaned daily). I had to give a 4 four accuracy though, because breakfast sounds like it's included when reading the listing, but was not. Efern and his staff were very friendly. He goes out of his way to make sure you know what is available on the island. A word of caution though, there are two tours he offers to set up for you, one is a full day, which I price shopped a bit and his price is inline with the tour agencies around the island. The second, a four/five hour tour, is actually a taxi service, I booked this at the last minute thinking it was a tour, and got a taxi for about four hours. It did take me to four sights, but the price was steep for a simple taxi service. I learned later in my stay that you can arrange a taxi directly for around $10 an hour.

This spot was great for my first night in San Cristobal. The wifi worked well and I had a big room all to myself. It was about a 20 minute walk to the beach, and there was a little bit of noise on the street at night, but it was still very nice.

Good clean rooms similar to any of the hostals here. Location is incorrect on airbnb (one street over). Patchy wifi and little-no hot water. 10min walk to the centre. Host is not there most of the time, but we had no troubles checking in.

Nice place, quiet and clean. Easy to reach, and easy going.

My time at Efren's place was perfect. My room was perfectly clean, it had GREAT ac and television and an extra lock on my individual door in addition to the main front door. The cleaning staff was super friendly and the food upstairs at his restaurant was delicious! I was so happy there and so happy my whole 14 days. Efren, although he only speaks a little english, is really helpful with tour information, taxis and everything. My belongings were always safe and the neighborhood/island is very safe. Mi hospedaje aqui fue perfecto. Mi cuarto siempre era limpia, tuve una buena aire acondicionado y television. Tambien mi puerta tuvo su propio llave ademas a la primera puerta. La mujer que limpia es muy amable. La comida de su restaurante arriba fee delicioso tambien! Estaba muy feliz y quede 14 dias. Efren es muy amable y puedes darte informacion de los tours, taxi, y cualquiera cosa que te falta! Mi maleta y cosas siempre estaban seguro y el barrio es muy seguro tambien.

Efren, el anfitrión esta siempre muy atento y dispuesto a ayudar. Recomiendo el sitio, que además esta bien ubicado y tiene buena conexión a internet.

Thank you! You are a great host. Everything was perfect. Contact per email before... pick up at the ferry and back. Great clean room. Comfy Bed and Hot shower. Many tipps what to do.

Efren was a wonderful host!! He met me at the pier and told the taxi where to take me, then met me at the hostel to help me get oriented. He suggested a fun and gorgeous tour and told me about other places to go on my own. The room was cleaned every day and I had my own bathroom. They had a restaurant above the had delicious food at a reasonable price. Everyone was so helpful and welcoming. There was also a kitchen for guests to use. It was a bit of a walk to the central area, but only took about 15 minutes. I would definitely go back and recommend to others!

Efren was an incredible host! I enjoyed the hotel room just as much as I did Efren himself. He's a very happy man and it makes for an amusing stay. Our room was cleaned daily, the kitchen was quite easy to use and the breakfast was great!!! He helped us with our Spanish and he taught him a little more English. Highly recommended!!!

Efren was very nice and picked me up from the airport. The establishment is clean and comfortable.