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Mainao

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Matazarnos, Indefatigable, Puerto Ayora, Islas Galápagos, 200350

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fishing Piers - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Malecon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

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

Hotel near Galápagos National Park
Consider a stay at Mainao and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Multilingual staff, a computer station, and a TV in the lobby
  • A water dispenser, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Mainao boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and shampoo
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

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 eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Mainao Hotel
Mainao Puerto Ayora
Mainao Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

Is Mainao pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mainao?

Mainao doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mainao?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mainao?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mainao located?

Situated by the sea, this hotel is steps from Galápagos National Park and Fishing Piers. Academy Bay and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal are also within 10 minutes.

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Mainao Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Hotel was in a great location and the staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

I like it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Fantastic staff! So helpful and welcoming. Will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

Excellent Staff and Owners

10/10

The staff is friendly and accommodating. We were served good breakfast and the street where the hotel is located is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Tolles Hotel zu tollem Preis. Super nettes Personal
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Quarto amplo, chuveiro maravilhoso, cama confortável. Todos muito atenciosos.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Personal sumamente amable, habitaciones amplias, muy cómodas y la limpieza impecable. Buen desayuno, buena ubicación.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

Buen servicio, cerca de todo
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023