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Av. 12 of November and Scalesia, Galapagos Islands, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
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Good value for money - location OK

Hotel Fernandina

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4 of 5 stars
hblenkiron   655 contributions
Paris, France
12 May 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
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We inspected this hotel not long ago. We use it for our charter tours in Galapagos. The owners (family) are very friendly and accommodating. It was just enlarged in 2007. The Fernandina is basic in its amenities - clean, bright, but rooms a spartan. It is 3 blocks behind the main coastal avenue in Puerto Ayora. People looking for a well kept, quiet place at a reasonable price (e.g. $75 per night apx) will be satisfied with this hotel. The 2 floors of rooms surround a very green courtyard. There's a restaurant and simple bar.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2009
  • Visit was for Business
  • Travelled with Solo Traveler
  • Member since 11 September 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Excellent family run hotel

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5 of 5 stars
jfvk   1 contribution
uk
8 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
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Rooms and hotel, airconditioned, clean, safe and secure - this hotel is situated a very short walk off Charles Darwin Avene - beautiful setting, quiet and peaceful but easily within short and pleasant walking distances of all facilities - but taxis only $1 from furthest point of harbour - but remember it's all about 'conservation'! [ Wherever you are in Puerta Ayora take a flashlight with at night.]
We were well cared for, providing special meals for me at one point, and helping us in our search for an item we had lost whilst out on one of our trips; nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them. Purified water placed in room daily -we were long stay so can vouch that the high service level remains the same throught your trip. Drinking water is also available in the reception area to fill up own water bottles. Family members all speak very good English. Valuables can also be stored in the hotel's safe. Pool and jacuzzi cleaned daily and were a joy to use, with own facilities for changing showering etc. Would stay there again but sadly our fantastic trip will most likely will be the only one we will make to the Galapagos Islands.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay March 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Travelled with With Friends
  • Member since 13 January 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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5 of 5 stars
AEPDianalund   1 contribution
Dianalund
2 Feb 2009

Excellent hotel - fantastic service (Thanks a lot Maria) we really enjoy our stay. Thanks to your father for driving us ti Tortuga Bay

Best wishes
Maia & Arne
from Denmark

  • Liked — Service
  • Disliked — ????
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Travelled with Other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since 02 February 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Outdoor / Adventure
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Far from Ocean

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2 of 5 stars
PandaFresno   2 contributions
Fresno
3 Jul 2008
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The Hotel is decent, hot water ok, Solid construction but the quality is not as we expected, is like 1 Mile from the Ocean and all town activities, the owner a nice guy but not professional in solving problems with customer, very good Attitud but with the Hotel Quality could not do better.

  • Liked — Family Managment
  • Disliked — Distance from town
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Member since 27 May 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Teenagers
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nice, clean hotel

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4 of 5 stars
kittyhead   228 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
29 Feb 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
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We stayed here for a couple of nights after our boat tour and it was a good idea, just to get our bearings after being out at sea. The hotel is clean, has A/C and a nice breakfast. The rooms are a good size (compared to the room on the boat!) and some looked to have been recently remodeled.

It's near Darwin St. and walking distance to the port and to the Darwin Station. There's a pool (across the street) but I never used it.

  • Liked — Clean, comfortable room, location
  • Disliked — Hot water was inconsistent
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Travelled with Friends
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since 08 March 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Teenagers
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Address: Av. 12 of November and Scalesia, Galapagos Islands, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
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