Maidith Galapagos Inn

3.0 star property

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About this property

Maidith Galapagos Inn

3-star Puerto Ayora hotel steps from Galápagos National Park
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a children's pool, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Maidith Galapagos Inn offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
Maidith Galapagos Inn features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Dining options at the hotel include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Mediterranean hotel also offers multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. A total renovation of this property was completed in November 2022.

Maidith Galapagos Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • 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 elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - November 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 8 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 8 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Maidith Galapagos Inn Hotel
Maidith Galapagos Inn Puerto Ayora
Maidith Galapagos Inn Hotel Puerto Ayora

Reviews

Maidith Galapagos Inn Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Helpful owner and really friendly. Good breakfast and even did us a takeaway when we had to leave for an early ferry. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel

It’s a cute hotel with a friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was good and it was pretty close to the puerto. It was a little noisy at night and we could hear karaoke from our room, but it was a cute place with clean water to drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Santa Cruz
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minji

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A colorful hidden gem in a central location

For our first trip to the Galapagos, my two friends and I opted for the DIY style of exploring the Galapagos Islands. We wanted to stay at a place that was central to Puerto Ayora, small enough to not feel overwhelmed by tourists, and offered good recommendations for places to explore and restaurants to try. The staff at Maidith Inn delivered on all three! Maidith is a 5-10 minute walk to the busy shopping/dining scene and port from which the ferries depart, but far enough away from the busy street to be quiet at night. It had an intimate vibe, and Denis, the innkeeper for the time being, was there to greet us every morning and evening with kindness, fresh towels, and bottles of water. He provided great recommendations on restaurants to try in addition to the one-page list of dining options that Maidith had for its guests. When booking our reservation, I reached out to Maidith about some recommended places to visit on the way from the airport. For a reasonable price, they connected us with the best taxi driver who picked us up from the airport, took us to Los Gemelos, took us to Frontier Galapagos, where we saw land tortoises and hiked to/from the lava tunnels, and took us to the hotel. This taxi driver was incredibly kind and professional, and we ended up using his services two or three more times during our stay. As a plus, the daily breakfast is fresh and healthy. If traveling alone or with a small group, Maidith Inn could be the perfect option!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Denis and his staff were fantastic. Took care of anything we needed. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great, quaint hotel that was very close to everything but quiet at night. The couple that owns it took great care of us but they do not speak English so be prepared for this. If I ever return I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yarilexy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A family run business that goes above and beyond to care for their guests. A beautiful hotel able to get to know and give individual attention.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 5 nights. Breakfast was delicious each morning, Dennis and Lourdes were fabulous hosts. The swimming pool was the perfect temperature to cool off in after a day exploring. Restaurants nearby, Darwin Research centre super close. Very quiet and enjoyable stay. Would return!
Cutest welcome gate ever!
Pelikanos Suite
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had scheduled an airport pick up, and confirmed a week prior to our arrival, but nobody showed up. I finally reached someone via whats app who informed that the driver must have left as our flight was delayed. I grabbed a taxi myself. Check in and office was managed by their caretaker (no english), and although nice, limited communication. I guess ok as I had made activity plans on my own. Locked gate (we did not know that the second key was the gate key). Clean room with good ac. No working locks on the windows. No secondary interior lock for the room. About three blocks off the main area, which was dark and deserted. Would not return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence, QUEEN CREEK

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly. The breakfast was excellent. I would highly recommend this place. Was traveling with children.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay after check-in confusion.

Nice place, but check-in was problematic. Room was fully prepaid, but confusion with hotel staff and they requested I pay in full again. They eventually figured it out with Expedia (parent of Hotels.com).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Maidith. It went way beyond our expectations. We would happily stay here again if we return to the Galapagos, and can't recommend it enough.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazingly friendly, and the building style was so fun. Easy walk to shops and food by the water. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was PERFECT. Location amazing. Hospitality amazing. Such a wonderful place
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Perfect Stay in Paradise

We had an amazing stay at Maidith Galapagos in Puerto Ayora! From start to finish, everything was top-notch. The host was outstanding—incredibly friendly, helpful, and always available to assist with arranging tours, cabs, and sharing great local recommendations. Our room was beautiful, well-appointed, and kept spotless thanks to the exceptional maid service. One of the highlights of our stay was the included breakfast—10 out of 10! Each morning featured a delicious, different hot meal, freshly prepared and beautifully served. The location was perfect—just a few blocks from the center of town, close enough to everything while still feeling peaceful and quiet. The hotel itself is charming, with lovely design touches and a small pool in the courtyard that adds a relaxing, tropical vibe. Highly recommend staying here if you're visiting Santa Cruz! It truly made our Galápagos experience even more memorable
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner’s son operates the hotel and is so nice and helpful. Gave us restaurant recommendations that were great. When we needed to leave before breakfast, he got up early to make us coffee and provided us with boxed lunch. Very happy with our stay at Maidith Galapagos Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience at Maidith Inn! We loved how quaint and charming the hotel was. Our room was spotless and comfortable for 4 of us (a couple with a kid travelling with another adult friend). Appreciated the freshly cooked breakfasts, and Juan Carlos was exceptionally helpful. When we arrived, he helped us get our bearings of the town, recommended restaurants other guests enjoyed, and made himself completely available to help with our stay. He also helped us arrange tours -- everyone in the Galapagos seems to work exceedingly hard to make guest experiences great. We felt completely safe and entrusted Juan Carlos to handle cash payments on our behalf for tours. We enjoyed cooling off in the evenings in the small outdoor shower and pool. The hotel is in a quiet area but completely walkable to all the restaurants and shops. Highly recommend, wouldn't want to stay anywhere else!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful boutique hotel. All the spaces were immaculately clean and beautifully decorated.. Breakfast was fantastic with many choices! It was a great start to the day. Breakfast smiles and laughs. Juan Carlos the general manager and true gentleman took the time to give us good information on everything from tours to restaurants. He definitely pays attention to detail. Thank you Juan Carlos for making our trip memorable. Your kindness was much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanneeruk

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host Juan is extremely friendly and accommodating. The location is close to all the shops but on a quiet street.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this place... I just had a wonderful stay at Maidith Inn in Santa Cruz. Juna Carlos (the owner) was so helpful with planning tours & recommendations in the area. The place is in a great location, short walk to the main street with lots of shopping/ restaurants etc. Very clean property & a huge breakfast included every morning. I will def. stay here again! :)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing all round!

A beautiful hotel with fantastic staff- I could not recommend this amazing hotel more!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025