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Capitan Max B&B

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park

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Exterior
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby
Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Travelers find a quiet retreat at Capitan Max B&B, offering continental breakfast and laundry facilities. The property provides WiFi, coffee/tea in the lobby, and secure luggage storage. Guests appreciate the quality breakfast and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Double Room Standard

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Charles Binford St, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350

What's nearby

  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Malecon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fishing Piers - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Academy Bay - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Capitan Max B&B

Bed & breakfast near Galápagos National Park
Capitan Max B&B provides amenities like free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Capitan Max B&B feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Capitan Max B&B Puerto Ayora
Capitan Max B&B
Capitan Max Puerto Ayora
Capitan Max
Capitan Max B&B Galapagos Islands/Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
Capitan Max B B
Capitan Max B&B Puerto Ayora
Capitan Max B&B Bed & breakfast
Capitan Max B&B Bed & breakfast Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

Is Capitan Max B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Capitan Max B&B?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Capitan Max B&B?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Capitan Max B&B?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Capitan Max B&B located?

Situated in a national park, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Galápagos National Park, Las Ninfas Lagoon, and Academy Bay. Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Las Grietas are also within 5 minutes.

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Capitan Max B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 186 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best BNB

Best hotel in Puerto Ayora.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must stay in Peurto Ayora

Excellent hosts and great place that feels like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. I would love to stay again. Max and Lourdes are amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean, the hosts were friendly and welcoming, and it was a great overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ANIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right next to pier & walkable.Owner is exceptionally pleasant & helpful with information.Hotel is clean. As name suggests, it’s a B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and the room are clean. We felt like being at home. It was our favorite place to stay if our vacation trip in Ecuador
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Max and Lourdes were wonderful hosts. They helped us book taxi back to the airport. There was a free water refilling station. It’s a very close walk to the pier and very conveniently located. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at Capitan Max B&B. Max and Lourdes were very welcoming and helpful throughout my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it at Capitan Max’s!

We had an amazing stay at Capitan Max’s! The room was gorgeous, the breakfast was delicious and the staff were so welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an oasis every day as we came back from our excursions. It is absolutely central and walkable within a 1 minute walk to restaurants, shops, and 3 min from the port, yet on a side street so peaceful. Capitan Max was accesible all the time providing info, making our breakfast, handing us towels and a backpack to the beach. The place is so beautifully decorated, the rooms even have a hammock, and the breakfasts are delicious and abundant. Also, there is always avail water, tea, hot cocoa, and bananas on the counter throughout the day. Everything was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The personnel were so informative & willing to please. It is very centrally located close to restaurants, water taxis, & bus. We highly recommend this nautical themed, charming B&B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again for sure

We stayed several times here over a couple of weeks moving around the Galapagos. Max and his brother were lovely, helpful and ran a tight ship! It’s also a solid central location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely friendly host and a great stay. Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and host

Capitan Max was the perfect place to start our Galapagos trip. The hotel is conveniently located a 5 minute walk from the main pier on the way to Tortuga Bay. Max arranged our transfer from the airport and arranged another taxi for us the following day to take us to the highlands for the giant tortoises. We only managed to eat breakfast once during our stay as we had to leave early for day trips but the breakfast was good. The room was clean and pleasant with good aircon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. This property is close to everything and it has nice rooms and a great breakfast. The staff is amazing and welcoming. They go out of their way to make sure you have an amazing time. They arranged my pick up to/from the airport and they can arrange excursions for you. I highly recommend this place and definitely will go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple, comfortable, clean

We had a great time at Captain Max. We stayed on 3 separate occasions while island hopping. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean. The wifi is excellent. Max and his brother are really kind and helpful. It’s in a great central location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt very lucky to have chosen Captain Max for my stay in Puerto Ayora. The host Pablo is an absolute delight, and made sure that I had a wonderful time on Santa Cruz. He arranged awesome trips for me, and had an insider's opinion on where to go on the island. The room was very nice. Clean, relaxing, good air conditioning. The breakfast was made to order which was great. Cannot recommend enough!

6/10 Okay

Richard

It was nothing special, very limited
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

YELENA

Liked: Staff & service
I think this B&B is way overpriced for what you get. Most of the rooms are dark with minimal lighting, not what you want on a tropical get away. Breakfast is very simple and is the same each day. We had 2 cockroaches in the room and one was actually IN the bed. I don’t know if cockroaches are just part of the deal being on protected eco land but to me it always screams “dirty”. Positive: within walking distance to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio, atención! Súper limpio Recomendado
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uihyeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is great and the host is very kind!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and fairly quiet. I asked for a room away from the street and they were able to switch me into it. Breakfast is very basic, just eggs, toast, and some apples/oranges.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cecile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Wonderful hotel on the way to Tortuga Bay, very close to the center and boat arrival. The owner was such a lovely man and helped with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SERGIO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Max the owner courteous & serviceable. Location & condition of the property. Breakfast available since 6:30 a.m. a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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