Name: Isla Azul
Address: Fragata y Floreana, Puerto Ayora, Puerto Ayora, Puerto Ayora, 200350, Ecuador
Rating: 9.8

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Great place, quiet and comfortable. Very warm and welcoming staff and owner. They speak English and Russian. Each day we got served  different freshly squeezed juices  from  fruit trees growing on the property. Ten minute walk to city center, shopping and restaurants.

So this hotel was among two others that I had to pick when I booked my package for the Galapagos.  I can say that I made the best decision when I chose this place, from the moment I got there we were greeted by the owner Raquel with some amazing tasting juice, she took us to our rooms and gave us a breakdown of the town,  she was available to answer questions all the time, she even brought me cold water to my room since I was such a diva and had mentioned that I was going to the store to get cold water. Truly went above and beyond any hotel owner I’ve seen, the rooms were great, all and all I have 0 complaints. Would definitely stay here again if I came back.

My husband and I stayed in the Puerto Ayora hotel. Our room was spacious, clean and had an encompassing view of the island.  The property has a delightful court yard and is located in a neighborhood but not far from major streets.  Our host Raquel and her staff were amazingly helpful to us and catered to some pretty specific requests.  She treated us like family and made sure we had everything we needed.

Such an enchanting gem!! The wonderful owner and everyone who works here goes above and beyond to make sure that all guests are happy. Whether it’s bringing out an extra hammock, having a surprise snack of fresh fruit, or indulging in some lemongrass infused water, the owner and staff ensure that you can’t help but RELAX when you’re here. The beds were large and comfortable, the showers nice and warm, and each room has its own AC unit.  I’m allergic to gluten (as were a few other people that I was traveling with), and they made us all the MOST DELICIOUS gluten-free breakfast. After having her yucca and cheese breakfast, no other food that I got on the island compared. I look forward to coming back to this beautifully designed, very clean, and extremely comfortable space! I

I stayed here 4 nights and it was really great. Breakfast every morning is fresh and hot and delicious. One of our tours left early and they made sure that we still had a hot breakfast before we left. Beds were comfortable and rooms are clean. There is hot water for the shower, it can take some time to start, but it will and it is just what you need coming back from a tour. AC worked and had pretty good wifi in the room. Enough to text, send pictures, and look up stuff on the internet. It was as strong as any other part on the island. Would definitely recommend people to stay here.

We are definitely coming back, the owners treat you like a family member and want to make sure you have an awesome experience.   Los jugos por la mañana pueden ser del árbol frutal de ahí mismo y los desayunos son exquisitos y cuidadosamente preparados para los huéspedes.

This extraordinary hotel offers clean, peaceful and beautiful rooms with views. I stayed 5 nights because I loved it so much. The owner Raquel gives extra attention to detail and wonderful service. You can get snorkeling equipment for free and delicious daily fresh breakfast, one of my favorite was the fresh juices, all included. Two minutes away from the main pier where you can rent bicycles, dine and book tours. All the staff was extra nice, making you really feel like you are enjoying your vacation. I highly recommend Isla Azul for your stay in Santa Cruz!!

We stayed here for one night after we have returned from Isabela. It was a very pleasant stay and Rachel did her best to feel great. She even let us to choose our room. The breakfast was great and she arranged to have breakfast at 6.30 am since we were leaving to the airport early. Breakfast consists of fruits, juice, eggs cooked as you like, croissants, butter and jam. We even left our luggage for 5 nights there before leaving to Isabela. I have to thank Rachel for her efforts to make us feel at home.

Fabulous comfortable eco-hotel. Rachel the owner/operator has been in charge of the National Park here in the past. Knowledgeable and made us feel right at home. Greeted us with coffee from organic local company. Coffee and breakfast included were excellent. This location feels good to be in, it has great energy. Price is excellent for the accommodations provided. Godd shower!. Our room was on the ground floor. No noise problems at all. AC/Heat worked as did WiFi and TVs. She even helped us get our laundry done at a reasonable price. Highly recommended.

Isla Azul is a wonderful place to stay while on Santa Cruz Island! The rooms are wonderful, and the breakfast is absolutely outstanding. The best part of this already amazing hotel was definitely Raquel. She is so kind, and her hospitality really put the cherry on top of an amazing experience. She truly made us feel at home. I cannot say enough nice things about her! I would highly recommend staying at Isla Azul. Our experience could not have been any better!

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Absolutely relaxing gem in a great location!

Clean, comfortable, great breakfast

My favorite stay in my one month trip!

Excellent stay!

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Raquel is Amazing!

The owner Was so Kind, we forgot our  bag in the taxi/pickup and told owner of the hotel, she Just made some calls to find the taxi driver and in minutes our bag was right back, we didn't even knew the drivers name, the next day we almost lost our  ship that salied from the port cuz there were no taxis in the area, and she was so kind to get us to the port in his car for free, she even woke up earlier to give us early breakfast

Incredible service

English review first (Spanish down below, after 5 paragraphs):

If you are searching for hotels in COVID-19 times, look no further, because this is the hotel! Out of the 3 hotels we stayed in, this was the best one where the personal was very conscious about following the biosecurity measures correctly (masks, social distancing, open spaces with plenty of fresh air, etc). My review took longer than I expected (one month later) because I was waiting to confirm that all the guests survived unscathed: a 67 y.o. senior, a 64 y.o. old madam and a 27 y.o. young man (me!). All safe and sound after a 10 day trip. Even though I should state that your security depends on you while visiting the beautiful places Galapagos has to offer.

Furthermore, the hotel is environmentally conscious given that it heats the water with solar panels. Additionally, the owner is a biologist, so the rights and freedoms of animals are respected and helped in case of trouble, like for example when a black bumblebee (Galapagos endemic specie) was hitting multiple times with a window it used as a daily path, she climbed over a chair and proceeded to gently open it for the bumblebee to continue.

The beds are very comfortable and don't get messy if you are careful when waking up, and you can even split them to ensure proper social distancing.  The hotel is very well decorated and with nice common areas, apart from all the noise of nightlife, but pretty near to get to it by walking for 5 minutes. Perfect for relaxing, although if you want an even more relaxing experience, I recommend going to Isabela island (I call it: Paradise).

Due to the pandemic, there haven't been enough guests lately, as a consequence the hot water bomb wasn't working, we reported it to the owner in the morning, who fixed it promptly, and it was working perfectly by the night.

Lastly, if you are looking for adventures, the hotel has plenty of it. One day there was the bumblebee I already mentioned, another day the light went off at midnight which you can use to recall the Galapagos of 30 years earlier or go to sleep early to continue exploring the next day (Not hotel fault, mostly Galapagos energy saving politics, shutting the light in sectors, maybe), y sometimes if you got lucky, you are going to be witness of the sighting of one of the sweetest girls you have ever seen, she may start talking with you… and now you are in trouble because she wont stop! and she is only 3 years old! I hope to get back someday, hungry for adventures I can share with all the people I met there.

Spanish Review (Español)

Si piensan hospedarse en un hotel en Puerto Ayora en tiempos de COVID-19, este es el hotel! De los tres hoteles en qué nos hospedamos, en este el personal era de los más conscientes y seguían las medidas de bioseguridad (mascarilla, distanciamiento, espacios abiertos con aire, etc). Mi reseña se demoró un poco (un mes después) porque quería comprobar que todos salimos ilesos, un señor de 67 años, una señora de 64 y un joven de 27; y así fue, sanos y salvos de nuestro viaje de 10 días. Cabe recalcar que la seguridad no solo depende del hotel, sino que cada uno debe cuidarse y cumplir con las medidas de bioseguridad mientras pasean.

Además, el hotel es consciente con el medio ambiente que calienta el agua con paneles solares y la dueña es bióloga, así que respetan y ayudan a los animales, o quizás conseguir un dato curioso sobre ellos, como cuando un abejorro negro (endémico de Galápagos) se golpeaba contra una ventana varias veces, ella se subió en una silla y le abrió la ventana, al parecer ese abejorro suele atorarse en la misma ventana, una ventana en un pared del comedor al aire libre.

La cama es muy confortable, y no se desordena al levantarse si se meten con cuidado. Las instalaciones son muy bonitas y está alejado de discotecas y restaurantes, perfecto para relajarse. Se puede llegar a todo caminando unos 5 minutos, muy cerca.

Debido a la pandemia no han habido muchos huéspedes últimamente, como consecuencia la bomba de agua caliente no funcionaba, le avisamos a la dueña en la mañana y para esa misma noche ya estaba funcionando. 

Por último, si están en busca de aventuras, el hotel está lleno de sorpresas. Un dia apareció un abejorro negro mientras comiamos, otro día se fue la luz a las 24h (no es culpa del hotel, más bien de Galápagos, a veces se va por sectores, pero es una buena experiencia para vivir el Galapagos de hace 30 años y levantarse temprano al día siguiente para seguir explorando), y de vez en cuando suele aparecer una de las niñas más dulces que hayan visto, si tienen suerte les hará conversa y ahora ustedes están en problemas porque ella no parará. ¡Y solo tiene 3 años!. Espero algún día regresar para compartir con todas las personas que conocí.

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