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Mainao

3.5 star property
Puerto Ayora hotel by sea
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • BBQ(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
The price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

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 Single 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 Single 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 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Matazarnos, Indefatigable, Puerto Ayora, Islas Galápagos, 200350

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km

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

Mainao offers a fantastic location, putting you only 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

Hotel size

  • 22 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Children

  • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for 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 shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer (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 checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 on-site 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 social distancing 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.

Mainao Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Hotel was in a great location and the staff were wonderful.
Claire, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic staff! So helpful and welcoming. Will stay here again!
Sohil, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mr. Brian Dean, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mr. Brian Dean, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

MARIO, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Staff and Owners
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lynda, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Manuel, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente hotel
Personal sumamente amable, habitaciones amplias, muy cómodas y la limpieza impecable. Buen desayuno, buena ubicación.
Jessica Mercedes, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Buen servicio, cerca de todo
MAVIA, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rainer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Remy, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review