By the sea, Mainao offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, beautiful gardens, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy the convenience of multilingual staff and tour/ticket assistance.
Matazarnos, Indefatigable, Puerto Ayora, Islas Galápagos, 200350
What's nearby
Academy Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Fishing Piers - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Malecon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Las Ninfas Lagoon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Charles Darwin Research Station - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 81 min drive
Restaurants
Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - 7 min walk
El Muelle De Darwin - 3 min walk
TJ Restaurant - 4 min walk
Golden Prague Galapagos - 4 min walk
Il Giardino - 2 min walk
About this property
Mainao
Mainao offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Galápagos National Park. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Barbecue grills
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club
Also known as
Mainao Hotel
Mainao Puerto Ayora
Mainao Hotel Puerto Ayora
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Mainao?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Mainao?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Mainao.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mainao?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Mainao and nearby?
Mainao has a garden.
What's the area around Mainao like?
Mainao is a short 1-minute walk from Galápagos National Park and 8 minutes' walk from Malecon.
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Mainao Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Breakfast
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What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious with a variety of options including eggs, mango juice, and fresh fruit. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10
Great place to stay
Pavel
4-night trip
10/10
Excellent stay for 2 nights. Super friendly staff and the breakfast was delicious. Would stay again. Beds very comfortable. Close to the main road.
Janette
2-night trip
10/10
Hotel was in a great location and the staff were wonderful.
Claire
2-night trip
10/10
Amazing
Luis
2-night trip
10/10
I like it!
Francisco Javier
5-night trip
10/10
Clean and spacious facility with attentive and helpful staff. Well situated to walk to all areas of Puerto Ayora, while being set back from the main streets so that it is quiet. Enjoyed my stay.
Lisa
6-night trip
10/10
Fantastic staff! So helpful and welcoming. Will stay here again!
Sohil
4-night trip
10/10
Excellent Staff and Owners
Veronica
10/10
The staff is friendly and accommodating. We were served good breakfast and the street where the hotel is located is clean.
Maria Ricci
1-night trip
10/10
Very nice place. The property is quite and clean. Staffs are very nice and helpful. The location is very convenient. About 10 minutes walk to the pier for ferries to other islands and tour. i
Lei
10/10
The Honeymoon Suite (same price as other rooms) is absolutely beautiful - rounded ceiling, ample space, private balcony, and 180 windows. The bed was huge and comfortable. Staff was highly attentive and provided many recommendations throughout. Would highly recommend!
Mateo
3-night trip
10/10
Functional. Nothing fancy. But practical. Not on the waterfront. But the Marina is literally few minutes away. Lot of dining options. Athenia was very helpful at the front desk.
Savalai
1-night trip
10/10
This property is so unique in its design--like a Spanish villa. TIt is clean, bed comfortable, and well maintained. The staff was helpful and spoke enough English to communicate. The French/Spanish/English speaking young woman was outstanding. Very polite & did a great job of explaining about not using the water to brush our teeth or drink on the Islands, how they provided bottled water & a refill station. The breakfast was nice--eggs as omelet, fried, or scrambled. The mango juice was EXCELLENT! As was the papaya & pineapple we ate with breakfast.
There is not an elevator so if you have difficulty hauling your luggage (they will help)--or yourself up multiple, narrow flights of stairs, you should ask for a ground level room.
Naomi
1-night trip
6/10
The staff was horrible not friendly at all extremely expensive for a hotel that does not give 5 star experience. Rooms are outdated. Bathroom is ridiculously small. Tv reception was bad, wifi reception was bad. Breakfast , was the same breakfast everyday. For 200 a day you expect better.
Sabrina
3-night trip
10/10
Tolles Hotel zu tollem Preis. Super nettes Personal
Elisabeth
2-night trip
10/10
Quarto amplo, chuveiro maravilhoso, cama confortável. Todos muito atenciosos.
Irene
1-night trip
10/10
Mr. Brian Dean
3-night trip
10/10
Personal sumamente amable, habitaciones amplias, muy cómodas y la limpieza impecable. Buen desayuno, buena ubicación.