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Galapagos Best Home Stay

Barrio Escalesia, Calle Piqueros, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
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Bridgend, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Had a great stay there . Kevin was very helpful gave a full tour of the town . Nice and quiet in the evenings . Clean rooms excellent value for money , ideal location for the town and beachs.close to the Darwin centre .would stay there again

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Kevin was absolutely fantastic--answering all of my questions, giving me suggestions as to where to go, providing great directions as to how to find the place, etc. It is really a wonderful place to stay. As everyone else has mentioned, it is about a 15 minute walk from "town", but a very easy walk. I would definitely stay here again... More

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Toronto
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4 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I stayed two times at this hostal. The first time was an one night stop over when I took speedy boat from San Cristobal to Isabela via Santa Cruz. The second time was a four nights stay after back from Isabela. The hostal locates at NE edge of the town. Since Puerto Ayora is a smal harbour, only takes you... More

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Kansas City, Missouri
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

My friend and I are from the United States and don't speak much Spanish, so we were really relieved to find that Kevin did. He was also really prompt and detailed in answering all of our worried emails. The place itself is air-conditioned (each room has its own control), spacious, and Kevin offers free water at all times. There is... More

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Victoria, British Columbia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Kevin emailed us the best detailed instructions we've ever received about how to get to the homestay/hostel--what to do, how to do it, and how much it costs upon our arrival at Baltra airport. We took the bus option to the "last bus stop" in downtown, and then the $1 taxi ride--it was easy, and we don't speak Spanish. Ana... More

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Louisville, Colorado
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106 reviews 106 reviews
36 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The room is fine, clean, a bit dark as for the privacy one needs to keep the curtains closed. Nice touch of the drinking water provided in the room, adcantage of having a fridge, stove so one can prepare meals. Kevin provides a wifi, but is was slow to the point of unusability. The disappointment was the lack of information... More

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Flatts Village, Bermuda
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Knowledge is power and Kevin began by emailing me detailed information about what to do and how to do it upon my arrival at Baltra airport. I chose to take a taxi and bargained for a $15 ride. Kevin welcomed me as I got out of the taxi and checked me in straight away. I got a great room, clean,... More

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Montreal, Canada
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61 reviews 61 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I first contacted Kevin when I was trying to figure out what to do on my trip, having not planned ahead. He was extremely helpful, provided a bunch of suggestions, and when I arrived, took me on a free tour of the town so I could get my bearings and was extremely welcoming. The property is approximately a 5 minute... More

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Belleville, Canada
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

This is a very inviting hostel. My wife and I stayed here on three separate occasions during a two-week stay (island hopping) in the Galapagos. We booked a private room, which had all the amenities we needed (bathroom, drinking water, AC, WiFi, stove, microwave, kitchen area, etc.). The nightly rate was very reasonable. Kevin, the owner, is certainly hospitable and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

The room was really nice. Good bed and nice working airconditioning. The bathroom was nice and always clean. Kevin is sweet and shows you around. He also provides you with a possibility to refill your waterbottel. The downside is it's kind of far away and i think it could be a bit cheaper. But i had a nice stay.

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Also Known As:
Galapagos Best Home Stay Galapagos Islands/Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
Address: Barrio Escalesia, Calle Piqueros, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Region: Ecuador > Galapagos Islands > Santa Cruz > Puerto Ayora
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 23 B&Bs / Inns in Puerto Ayora
Price range (per night): INR1,214 - 2,318
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
ALL OF OUR ROOMS HAVE AIR CONDITIONING AND YOU WILL BE GLAD THAT WE DO! The Galapagos Best Home Stay is located in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island Galapagos. Which is one of the main hubs to explore the Galapagos. We are proud to offer affordable prices unmatched by other hotels in the Galapagos Islands. With all new Modern accommodations that have Kitchenettes You will wake up refreshed and ready to go out and explore. ... more   less 
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