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Darwin Hostel

26 Reviews
#26 of 45 Specialty Lodging in Puerto Ayora
Av. Baltra y Tomas de Berlanga, Puerto Ayora 200350, Ecuador
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3/9/2017 4/9/2017
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26 reviews
  • Excellent30%
  • Very good45%
  • Average15%
  • Poor3%
  • Terrible7%
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Reviewed 17 January 2017 via mobile
Nice hostel in sta cruz

We didn't have any reservations when arriving at Santa Cruz. Darwin hostel was price/quality for us the best option. Wifi is not always available, but the room is very clean, the beds are comfi and there's a nice place to hang out.

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Reviewed 9 January 2017
someone broke into our room. no wifi, no hot water

When we walked in, they noted they had wifi, AC, and hot water. When we checked in a couple days later, their wifi was broken and AC did not work. Not a huge issue since we were there for only one night and it was...More

Thank Amie L
Reviewed 29 August 2016 via mobile
Okay stay

I staid at this place last week. It's a pretty good place WiFi is a bit slow, showers can be hot but for the most part they are not the room and area was very clean. It's located really close to the dock too.

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Reviewed 22 August 2016
Not serious guys

These guys are not professionals. I made a reservation onsite a couple of days before I wanted to stay in the hostel (later that day I went to Isabela island and wanted to have my stay arranged for my return). Surprisingly, when I came to...More

Thank RubenLM5
Reviewed 8 June 2016 via mobile
Good cheap place

+Great location, not far from the pier. +The owners are very welcoming, friendly, helpful and trustworthy! They also have a travel agency where you can book everything. +Some rooms are very simple and a bit old but very clean and spacious. Showers worked very well....More

Thank sbch1
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  • US$ 54 - US$ 67 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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  • Ecuador >
  • Galapagos Islands >
  • Santa Cruz >
  • Puerto Ayora
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  • Darwin Hostel Galapagos Islands/Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
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Hi,if I so remember right it was 25 USD for my Partner ans me in the double without AC.
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"stay at gloria inn - same price 10x better"
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"No need tiny"
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"Ask for a room close to the social area, as their Wifi is good, but doesn't go very far."
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"Rooms on the back are less noisy."
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