- The room looked old and shabby.

- The room was very spacious. - Bang in the center. - Stayed only for 1 night and it was great value for money

Stayed in February 2025

I had an issue on the snorkel boat the "PATRICIA". While I was snorkeling, a crew member took 120 dollars from my wallet. The trip was booked from the hostel. I did not get my money back but the staff tried very hard to help me. They gave me a complimentry r/t ticket to floreana. They offered to refund the commision they earned but I refused to do that. The police were notified and are investigating.

A clean, basic hostel with a great location. The price was well woth the money spent.

Stayed in February 2025

Some of the white wash on the bathroom walls rubbed off a bit, but in the warm, humid climate, that was not a surprise. Some of the towelt need upgrading.

Hostal Darwin was an ideal place for me to stay. My room has plenty of space. The AC was superb!!! My bed was comfy. My room was cleaned daily, bedclothes changed, and I was given a new towel. A big plus was that the bathroom did not have AC. Yes, a plus when you take a shower. Hot water was good! Another plus. Location was ideal. Close to the malecon/pier, Proinsular general market (their bread is the best on Santa Cruz), Charles Darwin station, and the beaches associated with that station. Also close to the fruit markets up the hill just a few blocks. Locally grown, truly ripe fresh fruit of all kinds. Considerimg how close Hostal Darwin is to the pier and main part of town, amazingly, the rooms are very quiet. Hostal Darwin has a central courtyard with a kitchen and dining area. The rooms are positioned around that central courtyard. This means almost no noise penetrates into the rooms. There is an outer door to the compound that closes at 2200. Guests have a key. It made me feel doubly safe. Another big plus? Only the very occasional ant wandering in the bathroom. I ignored the ant, and it wandered away by the next time I used the bathroom. I rejoiced while there. No mosquitos!!! No deerflies! No black flies!!! No other creepy crawlies. The people working at Hostal Darwin are friendly and patient with my poor Spanish skills. There is also an associated travel-organizing office. They helped me figure out which tours to go on when, and facilitated my trips to stay on Floreana and Isabella. I have stayed in many more luxurious places, but Hostal Darwin is my favorite place to stay on Santa Cruz.

Stayed in February 2025

Great economic option to stay in Puerto Ayora. Close to everything. Many inexpensive food options when you walk away from the port. Staff was kind and could offer inexpensive tours.

Stayed in November 2024

The people next door in another property didn’t sleep. They yelled all night. Caroused and made a nuisance of themselves. I couldn’t get back to sleep once I woke up at 3 am.

The staff were the best in the business. The room got cleaned everyday. Hot water was available 24/7, so I got to make my own coffee. Centrally located.

Stayed in October 2024

WiFi working only in kitchen area, in our room signal was very weak. Third hole ("mass" or "ground") in electric sockets in our room was incorrectly connected and gave electric shocks, only plugs with 2 bolts could be safely used.

Cheap and basic, budget-type hostel. Very close to the beach and port, few minutes by foot. Room was cleaned daily, not always done in such places. A/C working well. Internal patio with public fridge and small kitchen. Not a very pretty place, but cheap comfortable base in expensive Puerto Ayora.

Stayed in August 2024

Bad wifi, rooms a bit old and dirty

Good location, cheap, private rooms, filtered water, good shower, AC

Stayed in June 2024

It's a little pricey for what you get, but the Galapagos is expensive. If you have the time and energy, I'd suggest shopping round for tours first so you have an idea of how much places are charging.

The staff were very helpful and kind, and helped us book tours etc. they were very approachable and spoke fluent English. The location was excellent, 2 mins walk to the harbour, very close to restaurants and cafes etc The rooms were basic, but very clean with excellent AC. The bed was very big and comfortable.

Stayed in June 2024

The internet was not that good though.

The location was great! Pretty close to the Main Street.

Stayed in March 2024

We came off to a bad start when they wanted me to pay for their commision to booking.com. I refused and when the lady called the boss it was ok. Then I got a room with a very old and bad aircondition, but when I complained I got another room with very good aircon. The rest was fine with hor water in the shower.

Stayed in March 2024

Noisy guests.

Super helpful owner, very responsive on WhatsApp. Book swap. Central location. Great wifi. Good air con.

Stayed in February 2024

A very basic room with no deor and flaking paint - but for the price ...

Wifi was good. AC was excellent (and much needed). Shower was good (though not hot).

Stayed in February 2024

Some spiders in the restrooms.

Great place to stay with working A/C very close to the pier and everything in downtown. Great location, great value!

Stayed in January 2024

Really nice people and helpful with all questions we had.

Stayed in January 2024

It was slightly more expensive that I anticipated but this applies to the whole town. Anyway good value for money, no complains

Location. Free tea/coffee. Room and shower no issues. Very friendly lady owner.

Stayed in January 2024

All the staff are super friendly and helpful - but specifically Jadira who is a diamond. She helped organise for me a week full of really great trips and when I was ill, she checked in on me to make sure I was okay and if I needed anything which was above and beyond anything I expected and was super kind. (Even more so seeing as I was rude and grumpy to her upon arrival). 2 minute walk to pier and airport buses too.

Stayed in November 2023

The room could have been little bit cleaner.

Central location. Tea, coffee and water available in the common premises. Kind and pleasant staff. Good value for the money.

Stayed in December 2023

Dogs yapping at night, but even where I live owners walk yapping!!! dogs without any!!! concern about their neghbours, ok not whole night, but annoyingly enough. Some of travellers may not like windows to the outdoor cortroom. Pricewise very good experience Wifi ok for Galapagos, but not good for most of us.

I liked greenery in the court. Very good location 7 min walk from the ferry, 4 min walk from bus stop to the airport ( first bus leaves at 7.15am and was good enough to let me finish checking in at the airport in Baltra at 8.50 for my flight at 9.55am, yeah after bus there is ferry through the channel and another bus, but travellers it works as of October 6, 2023) Receptionist at the front for most of the day, so easy to adress any concern. Bike and ebike rental adjacent to property of the hotel. Instant coffe and herbal teas in common outdoor area. Hard working cleaning lady with her little boy playing peacefully near her. AC was good and not noisy.

Stayed in November 2023

The windows are not secure, the room needs repainting/floor redoing it, internet was so bad

Good location, clean room, friendly staff

Stayed in September 2023

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All good👍was Just a short night stay there and i could book the ferry right at the place

Stayed in September 2023

Rooms in pretty bad condition already (they need refurbishment as they are very run down), wifi very flaky, partly damaged floors in the rooms

Good bed, quiet in the backyard, great location, easy access, shower with hot water

Stayed in September 2023

The bathroom is a bit rustic, but it was okay. The common area was a bit dingy and faded, but I didn't spend much time there anyway. There were hooks on the bathroom door to hang things on, but that was it. A few more hooks or places to hang things would be helpful.

The room was a nice size. there was a small table in the room to eat at. You could make tea or coffee for yourself when you wanted. The shower had good hot water and pressure. There were 2 beds and a club chair in the room, so I could put my things there. The room and bathroom were cleaned daily. The location is really good, but it is a bit hard to find. It is right on the main road, but the signage is pretty small for the actual hostel.

Stayed in May 2023

Very good location Very nice and helpful staff

Stayed in May 2023

Wifi didn’t work

Good location, air conditioning worked well, hot shower

Stayed in May 2023