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Mainao

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan

Explore the area

Map
Matazarnos, Indefatigable, Puerto Ayora, Islas Galápagos, 200350
  • Fishing Piers
    2 min walk
  • Academy Bay
    2 min walk
  • Il Giardino
    2 min walk
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    81 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

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 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

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 Single Beds

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About the area

Puerto Ayora

At Mainao you'll be within steps of Galápagos National Park and Fishing Piers. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a computer station, barbecues and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Puerto Ayora hotel include Academy Bay and Las Grietas.

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 8 min walk
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 9 min walk
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 13 min walk
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 14 min walk
  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬6 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 with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Mainao.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Puerto Ayora hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Mainao offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Mainao Hotel
Mainao Puerto Ayora
Mainao Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Mainao?

Yep, Mainao is a short 14-minute walk from Playa de los Alemanes.

How much does it cost to stay at Mainao?

As of 3 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mainao on 4 Jan 2025 start from AU$206.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mainao serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mainao?

No, Mainao does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mainao?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mainao?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mainao Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location and the staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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 Excellent

Sohil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff! So helpful and welcoming. Will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Mr. Brian Dean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Mr. Brian Dean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savalai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

MARIO, Guayaquil

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mateo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Veronica, Medford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Staff and Owners

6/10 Okay

Sabrina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Maria Ricci

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mainao Stay
Great location with a unique look and feel. The rooms are just okay, but the service was incredibly friendly and the breakfast was nice. It’s a place you’ll never forget just because if it’s unique vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for family
good condition, only 4 mins walking distance to the pier (main street ) and the only fish market on the island, where you can buy lobster and brujo fish. 10 mins walking distance to the Charles Darwin Research Center.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Mercedes

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Personal sumamente amable, habitaciones amplias, muy cómodas y la limpieza impecable. Buen desayuno, buena ubicación.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

MAVIA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Buen servicio, cerca de todo
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Remy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022