Top Hotels in San Cristobal Bed and Breakfast Inns
Top Restaurants in San Cristobal
The best available Bed and Breakfast Inns to stay near San Cristobal
Ages ago, a few volcanoes got together and decided to form an island. Gorgeous San Cristobal is a jewel of the Galapagos, where plump sea lions sun themselves on coral beaches and hermit crabs scuttle along peaceful lagoons. Snorkel or dive at Kicker Rock to explore the intricate remains of a lava cone, spot beautiful wildlife along the walking trails to aptly-named Frigatebird Hill, or frolic—slowly—with the legendarily large tortoises at the Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado nature preserve.
Restaurants in San Cristobal
1. Casa Playa Mann Galapagos
Overall Ratings
5 based on 351 reviews
Located in one of the most biodiverse and scenic area of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in San Cristobal island, just 100 yards walk to the wonderful Playa Mann beach, this Ocean View Bed and Breakfast provides the perfect retreat for your Galapagos experience. Nothing will interrupt you except the sounds of the finches and warbles singing and Galapagos sea lions barking on our nearby Playa Mann beach. If you prefer wildlife over nightlife, this is the place for you. Snorkeling with sea lions, hiking among Darwin´s finches and mockingbirds, artisanal fishing, surfing, kayaking, and Galapagos Giant Tortoise viewing are all within minutes of Casa Playa Mann. As a local Galapagos family hotel, we want to share the natural beauty of the Galapagos National Park and Marine Reserve, but alsothe charm of local people. We strive to create an atmosphere of simplicity, comfort and elegance, with attentive, personalized service.
Casa playa Mann
Reviewed By Neta LLucia, Jose and Lu are amazing hosts of this boutique hotel in San Cristobal. They went out of their way to accommodate everything we needed. The rooms are great and the location next to the beautiful beach is outstanding. Highly highly recommend.
2. Galapagos Eco Friendly
Overall Ratings
5 based on 374 reviews
"Galapagos Luxury, Ecological Integrity" - These are the words that best describe Galapagos Eco Friendly. A family-run hotel and bed and breakfast in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristobal Island, we are dedicated to being environmentally friendly and to ecological sustainability, and pride ourselves on our consistently high level of personal service. We are certified as an eco-tourism destination by the Galapagos Ministry of Tourism and a Green Leader with TripAdvisor. Guests from around the world enjoy combining the services of a personalized boutique hotel with all the comforts and luxurious amenities of home. Located on a hill with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean and sunset, we are just moments from the harbor and center of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the provincial capital of the Galapagos Islands. Our owner, Harry Jimenez, is a guide certified by the Galapagos National Park Service and will personally help you arrange your tours and excursions to some of the most important, scenic and dramatic visitor and tour sites in the Galapagos - indeed, anywhere in the world. Be sure to visit Harry's personal and extensive blog for an introduction to the wonders of our Galapagos Islands paradise and to help you plan your trip of a lifetime.
Couldn’t be happier
Reviewed By laurasE3987PYThis hotel is simply the best on san Cristobal! Owned by a very sweet family. They are very helpful, they helped us getting very early breakfast for a trip and helped us when we had any questions. The breakfast was very good and served on the rooftop with a truly nice sea view, and the rooms are clean and cozy. As the owner said himself “we only want happy faces” - and we were very happy with our stay at the hotel:))
3. Hostel Terito
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
We offer a lodging service in home environment, private rooms, hot water, kitchen, wifi service and television by cable. The second floor has a balcony facing green areas. We could help you organizating the different tours available on the island, by sea or land, such as: Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido), Cerro las Tijeretas, The Loberia, Laguna El Junco, Puerto Chino, Punta Pitt, etc. The hostel is located 10 minutes walking from Playa Mann and 5 minutes from San Cristobal's Downtown, and close to public services such as Police Department, Pharmacys,the Public Hospital, ECU 911, laundry service, supermarkets and restaurants.
Perfect
Reviewed By Anthony tTeresa and Marco are the most lovely hosts and the place was everything we needed. Clean rooms with enough space, aircon, kitchen, drinking water and 2 minutes walk to the main strip (you don't want a hotel there because of noise and sealion smell). It felt like staying with family it's so nice there and Carmelo the sleepy cat is friendly too. Hope to come back here again, gracias por tu hospitalidad :)
4. Dolphin House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Dolphin House is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Given the close proximity to Segunda Zona Naval de la Armada del Ecuador (0.4 mi), guests of Dolphin House can easily experience one of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno's most popular landmarks. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a refrigerator and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the small hotel. Dolphin House features a 24 hour front desk, to help make your stay more enjoyable. If you are driving to Dolphin House, free parking is available. Travelers looking to enjoy some lobster can head to EL DESCANSO MARINERO, Rosita, or Restaurante Miconia. Otherwise, you may want to check out a seafood restaurant such as EL DESCANSO MARINERO, Muyu Galapagos, or Rosita. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular monuments and statues such as Busto en honor al Comandante Rafael Morán Valverde, Swordfish Fountain, and Busto de Charles Darwin.. Enjoy your stay in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno!
Wonderful Stay!
Reviewed By MamaG1452There are so many reasons to stay at Dolphin House if you visit San Cristobal! The hotel is clean and the beds are comfortable. The location is fabulous. Close to Playa Mann and easy walking distance from the center of town. We had a balcony with hammocks and a wonderful view of the bay. But the best reason to stay at Dolphin House is Christian and his family! They made sure that we had everything we needed! This a third-generation family-run hotel, and the family cares deeply about the experience you have in the Galapagos. We were greeted at the airport and welcomed at the hotel by Christian's family. They answered all of our questions and made sure we had a perfect visit. The hotel will rent you top-notch snorkeling equipment for $5 for your entire stay. They also rent great beach towels for the same price. For a reasonable fee, Christian gave us a fabulous tour of the highlands and the tortoise center. He arranged our 360 tour and personally ensured that we had the best guide. His father in-law drove us to the beach one morning for free. Christian also gave us great restaurant recommendations and told us which ones took credit cards. The only cons, which were minor, is that the shower temperature was tough to regulate and the neighbors do have roosters that I could hear a little in the morning, but for us that was all part of the experience of San Cristobal. We loved this hotel and this family and we would definitely stay hear again!
5. La Zayapa Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Establishment located in Av . Charles Darwin cross Hernan Melville St. Diagonal to eco-tourist dock in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island , Galapagos. We focus on the nautical-sport tourist as diving, snorkeling, surfing, SUP, kayaking, eco-fishing ... because we have the best location overlooking the sea. We are the best choice in comfort and convenience for those seeking a unique adventure. Galapagos begins, here.
Best choice for staying at the island !!!!
Reviewed By sigi2022found this hotel after touring around for few hours in the island, very nice people very good price , very clean and exactly what we needed for our vacation, it is close to all the activities and the beach and to the ferry, we recommend this hotel as we enjoyed our stay !!!!
6. Casa Blanca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 153 reviews
Casa Blanca is an original and artistic Bed & Breakfast located in San Cristobal Island,Galápagos, just in front of the touristic pier and the seafront boulebard. It has six rooms and one suite (dome)with ocean view, an art gallery downstairs and breakfast included at the cafeteria of the house. Each room has its own character and hand made details of the islands. Personalized attention and heplful information for the guests who are always welcome!
Casa Blanca is a convenient choice!!
Reviewed By AnchierWe had a very pleasant one-night stay at Casa Blanca Isabela room on San Cristobal island in Galapagos. There was a great view from the small balcony outside our room overlooking the pier. Our location made it easy to get to restaurants and the various beaches nearby. Taxis were easy to find for visits that weren't just a short walk. We were surprised the bathroom was so big. We hadn't found that to be the case at other Galapagos hotels. We were disappointed in the taste of the free drinking water. But, that was the only issue. We didn't get a chance to try out the restaurant because it was closed the day we were there. Casa Blanca treated us to breakfast at a nearby place (very quick walk) instead. A short taxi ride from Casa Blanca to the airport cost just $1.50 if you hailed your own taxi, $2 if the hotel called one for you. Would definitely recommend for travelers.
7. Galapagos Hotel Katarma
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Live in ARTmony at Katarma B@B Hotel. Located close to the waterfront, we are an eco-friendly art hotel, perfect for environmentally conscious art-lovers who are exploring the enchanted islands of the Galapagos. Each of our 14 rooms are designed to facilitate natural air circulation, and the hotel's artwork and architecture are all made from recycled materials and tiles. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, hot water shower, black-out curtains, and a lounge area. Free WiFI is available throughout the property. Complimentary continental breakfast, with fresh local fruits and juices, is offered every morning. Travelers from all over the world are very welcome to see our sculptures at the Airport, and around the town too. @Katarma Art.
Living in a sparkling space surrounded by artwork!
Reviewed By NashvillecleanfreakThis petite hotel is AMAZING! David, the owner is very friendly and helpful. He designed this piece of property that is art within art within artwork (difficult to articulate how cool it is). Louise, who did everything with a smile from cooking delicious made-to-order breakfasts to keeping everything sparkling clean and helping with extra linens, etc. made our stay that much nicer! Just so you know, the fabulous artwork created by David is not for sale...I asked him day after day if I could buy things right off the walls and take them home - they were all so unique, colorful and complicated. #1 on our bucket list was going to The Galapagos. Rather than taking a frantic cruise to a bunch of islands, we decided to take the advice of a Galapagos marine biologist we met in another part of the world and decided to stay on an island. You can take additional trips from San Cristobal. But, in the end, because of the incredible biodiversity at different levels of the island, we saw all that we wanted to there. The hotel (with true apartments, I didn't quite understand that before we arrived - it's a true apartment in which you stay) is 3 blocks from the beach (our room had a slice of a view of the ocean). Every evening we'd go to the dock and public areas where locals were putting on dance performances along the street, enjoying the evening air o hanging out with the sea lions as they lollygagged everywhere. Delightful little outdoor restaurants (note that these folks really do take siestas, so don't plan to eat lunch between 1:00 and 3:00). and wonderful ice cream shops everywhere. The scuba diving was magnificent at Kicker Rock and this is the island to stay to get the most out of that dive area. We loved everything about it!
8. Blue Marlin Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Blue Marlin Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting San Cristobal, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Rooms at Blue Marlin Hotel offer a minibar, a refrigerator, and air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. A pool will also help to make your stay even more special. While staying in San Cristobal, you can check out a popular pub like AMA by Goldenbay, which is serving up some great dishes. Enjoy your stay in San Cristobal!
Friendly clean oasis
Reviewed By Val LMy husband and I stayed at the Blue Marlin in San Cristobal for four nights. We liked the friendly family atmosphere, the big breakfast (fruit, yogurt, juice, granola, eggs, cheese, bread - ham if you wanted it but we're veggies), the cool little pool and the shaded conversation areas. Our room was simple, not at all fancy, but clean and serviceable, including air conditioning (needed!) and refrigerator. When we needed to extend our stay, we were accommodated easily. The staff do not speak much English, but work hard to understand you and have a lovely attitude. There were few North Americans there when we went - primarily Spanish-speaking or European. Lots of families with kids.
9. Dorys House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
A beautiful hotel located just two minutes away from the lively pier and most popular beach, Playa Mann. Dorys House gives you security and comfort, and is ideal for lodging while you learn about and enjoy the natural wonders of the Islands. Offers single rooms, double rooms, triple rooms, and suites (2 bedrooms and kitchen). All are equipped with hot water, private bathrooms, TV, and free Wi-Fi.
A Wonderful Place to Call Home!
Reviewed By Adrienne_20161108I stayed at Dorys House for nearly two months while I was doing undergraduate research, and she treated me like family. I rented a beautiful, clean, and private two-bedroom apartment with its own kitchen (with a stove and fridge), dining room, bathroom, cable TV and wifi. Dorys always included me in family activities and meals with other guests. I will absolutely stay there next time I venture to San Cristobal.
10. Hospedaje Romy
Overall Ratings
5 based on 35 reviews
See why so many travelers make Hospedaje Romy their guest house of choice when visiting Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and you can stay connected during your stay as Hospedaje Romy offers guests free wifi. The guest house features a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and outdoor furniture. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Segunda Zona Naval de la Armada del Ecuador (0.1 mi), located nearby, makes Hospedaje Romy a great place to stay for those interested in visiting this popular Puerto Baquerizo Moreno landmark. If you like seafood restaurants, Hospedaje Romy is conveniently located near EL DESCANSO MARINERO, Muyu Galapagos, and Rosita. Should time allow, San Cristobal Interpretation Center and Catedral Inmaculada Concepción are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Hospedaje Romy as you experience all of the things Puerto Baquerizo Moreno has to offer.
Outstanding stay at Hostal Romy
Reviewed By JKMacDonald79My wife and I spent two nights at Hostal Romy, and wish we’d stayed longer. The location was ideal - a 5 minute walk from the main drag in a quiet area. The room was extremely spacious - by far larger than we’d expected, with every amenity you could ask for. Very clean. Ronnie (the owner) picked us up at the airport upon our arrival, and was happy to taxi us to the dock for our ferry when we departed. He was also a HUGE help when our scheduled day trip to Kicker Rock was cancelled at the last minute…he pulled some strings that even our local naturalist guide was unable to work out, and we managed a trip after all. Highly recommend.
