Galapagos Eco Friendly

I booked the place thru ******* with no preparation and in a hurry. The first impression was not favorable. Nobody met us at the airport and after a short taxi ride the empty hot street next to the metal gate was not a welcoming sight. We had to wait for long ten minutes until the gate was opened. Do not repeat my mistake. This is not a Mariott or even Motel 6. Just a man and wife operation with some hired help. They are really busy even between seasons. If you want things to be ready for you, send an advanced warning at least one or two days ahead. From day two everything clicked into place. Harry and Lucrecia are wonderful hosts. Simple breakfast with a nice view on the third floor of the building is ready by 7AM. Good coffee, fresh juice on ice and plenty of fruit with the usual huevos fritos or scrambled tostados with butter and cheese. Laundry is quick and neat. Important for us, since my wife and I travel light. Harry is also a licenced quide, he takes guests on tours practically every day and is very busy (see above). Nevertheless, he is responsive and takes care of difficult requests with ease and impressive efficiency. Ask him to stop the rain, - he will say no problem. Ask him to set up a snorkeling tour and the gear will be brought to you to your room to try it on. As soon as he got to know us a little better, his suggestions and recommendations were spot on.

The front of the Eco Friendly is likely to produce a negative impression and the walled in courtyard is not very attractive. The walls and gate promote privacy, however, and the room I stayed in was clean and rather spacious. The breakfast area is nice and the breakfast fare was both good and attractively presented. Unfortunately, the portions were small and the cooks do not take special orders. When I asked if I could have scrambled eggs, I was told to please sit down and that I would be served shortly. I was never asked what I wanted for breakfast during my three day stay. Steady taxi traffic in front of the building provides easy access to every part of town and the owner is attentive.

Harry and his wife run an excellent hotel on Santa Cruz Island. The breakfast (included) was exceptional and the view of the bay while eating is perfect for the start to your day. The room had a safe, microwave, fridge, comfy bed and the shower had plenty of water pressure. The staff was always friendly and always available to answer any of your questions. They will also meet you at the pier/airport when you arrive. No complaints, had a fabulous time. Thanks!

Very good amenities: rooms are well designed and put together. Very clean property: rooms are spotless and common areas are very clean and neat. Staff is responsive and reliable I enjoyed my stay. Highly recommended. Great Value

Had a great stay. Our favourite things about the hotel: airport pickup upon arrival, daily breakfast included with breakfast area overlooking town, nice social area, and most importantly, very very clean. It is a bit of a walk uphill from the oceanfront area of town, but we really enjoyed the walk, and allowed us to see an area we probably wouldnt have ventured to. If you dont feel like walking, there are tonnes of cabs all over town which cost only a few dollars. Would definitely recommend.

The hotel owner is very nice. He is also a tour guide with very good diving skills. He will lead everyone to have a wonderful trip on the island.

Would highly recommend this place if you are planning on stay In the Galapagos, the hotel is very cute and the staff are very kind. The rooms are nice and it has a very nice common area

This is a very nice hotel. Free shuttle from airport (both ways). Very nice breakfast with an excellent view on the rooftop. The owners, Harry and his wife, are super friendly. The room is of course very clean. I also liked the secured front yard area. Highly recommended.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Galapagos Eco Friendly. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing. Lucrecia and her staff always made sure we were happy and satisfied. The hotel was a bit father than we would have like from the port and shopping, but still easily walkable (5-10 min). Would stay here again and highly recommend.