Hotel Katarma Galapagos
8.8

Excellent

70 Guest reviews

8.8
Excellent
70 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.2/10
Service9.2/10
Comfort8.0/10
Condition8.8/10
Neighborhood9.2/10
Amenities8.4/10

Alsacio Northia and Esmeraldas Street, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador. See map

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities
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Hotel Description

With a stay at Hotel Katarma Galapagos, you'll be centrally located in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, steps from Galápagos National Park and 4 minutes by foot from Malecón San Cristobal. This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Monument to Charles Darwin and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Playa de Oro. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk.

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Cash deposit required

Professional property host/manager

Pets not allowed

Service animals not allowed

Check-in from: 11:30 AM
Check-in by: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 11:00 AM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Essential workers only - NO

Important information

Property Alerts

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.

You need to know
  • Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Special Instructions
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Instructions
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Minimal age
18
Optional fees
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 5 per person (one way)

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

Spoken Language

English

French

Dutch

Spanish

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Dining services

Concierge

Laundry

Spa

Entertainment

Smoking areas

Childcare

Business facilities

Banquet facilities

Other

Concierge services

Laundry facilities

Television in common areas

Arcade/game room

Garden

Library

Free breakfast

Children's pool

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Multilingual staff

Picnic area

24-hour front desk

Business center

Steam room

Designated smoking areas

Free wired internet

Number of meeting rooms - 1

Number of outdoor pools - 1

Snack bar/deli

Rooftop terrace

Number of bars/lounges - 1

Pool sun loungers

Shared microwave

Shared refrigerator

Banquet hall

Wheelchair accessible – no

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel reviews

8.8
Excellent70 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.2/10
Service9.2/10
Comfort8.0/10
Condition8.8/10
Neighborhood9.2/10
Amenities8.4/10
10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 05 Mar 2025
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Good location, quite, clean with a great breakfast. Air conditioning is only in the bedroom so the rest of the suite was hot, but nice.

10/10
Exceptional
Rosanne, 22 Feb 2025
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You couldn’t ask for a nicer place to stay! Everyone was so nice and helpful. The room was very clean and the whole property was spotless. Breakfast was the perfect start to our days with all the smiling faces helping to make our start to the day a happy one. I highly recommend! It won’t disappoint. I’m giving you more stars because 5 is not enough ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10/10
Exceptional
Michele, 14 Dec 2024
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We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff were friendly and attentive. The hotel is in a quiet area but very close to the main pier.

10/10
Exceptional
Joel, 25 Apr 2024
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Great artsy hotel. Super clean. Great service.

8/10
Excellent
Matt, 10 Apr 2024
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The place is very chill, clean and quiet. Nice little pool to jump in and refresh. There is a nice little patio/lounge area that is totally underused. It would be nice to have a little music out there and offer drinks in the afternoon and evening. A sign on the bar said that they have drinks but no one was ever there. The breakfast is nice. Very simple and basic but tasty, filling and good coffee while you chat with the other travelers.

10/10
Exceptional
Brian, 16 Feb 2024
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The unit was fantastic, spacious and comfortable. Some of the usual amenities were missing. A/C was only in the bedroom, not the 800 sq ft living space. Very sparce kitchen items (ie no coffee maker). But the incredible design features of the building and the mosaic architecture was delightful. Totally thrilling. Great pool!

10/10
Exceptional
Jacob, 05 Sep 2023
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Beautiful hotel and awesome staff!! we loved our stay here

2/10
Poor
Peter, 15 Apr 2023
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Beautiful hotel with very creative architecture. Very large rooms Nice pool BUT very noisy if you have a room next to the street and on opposite side many barking dogs If you can’t get a good nights sleep nothing else matters!

10/10
Exceptional
Veronica, 03 Apr 2023
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The priperty is located in an area that is quiet and peaceful but within easy walking distance to key areas. Taxi cabs on the island are 1.50 USD so its easy to get around. For a 3 star hotel it had all the necesities covered. We spent out time sightseeing and only came back to clean up and sleep. The breakfast was very good and staff very kind.

6/10
Fair
yaron, 25 Mar 2023
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Nice, not more

Hotel looks nice, but it is a little far from the center. Room is very basic and had a noisy air condition. Breakfast is quite basic but o.k. Quite expensive for the value you get

8/10
Excellent
Paul Donald, 22 Jan 2023
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1. Easy walking distance to airport, malecon, restaurants. 2. Plenty of hot water and (if needed) aircon. 3. Architecture: a big surprise to find Barcelona style 6000 miles from Europe; I took many delightful pictures of the hotel. 4. Family friendly. There were a number of guests with little kids. The breakfast area by the pool was sometimes a bit boisterous, while older folks (me) were sipping and waiting for the coffee to kick in. 5. I had e-mailed them my flight arrival time, and they arranged early check-in for me. Unusual, and appreciated.

10/10
Exceptional
Patricia, 29 Dec 2022
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Like staying in a work of art

It is like being in Gaudi’s Barcelona. Loved the design and art. So much character and amazing glass work. Great breakfast and helpful staff.

10/10
Exceptional
Pamela, 25 Sep 2022
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Everyone was lovely and helpful. The property was gorgeous and clean. Thank you!

10/10
Exceptional
Ken, 21 Sep 2022
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Staff are friendly. A nice clean hotel that is well kept.Close to the shore and shopping areas.

10/10
Exceptional
Barbara, 19 Jan 2022
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An absolutely beautiful property! Spacious room, helpful owner and staff. Poolside breakfast included! Not quite in the heart of everything but very walkable. Cabs are readily available for the airport or further distances. Very safe. Highly recommended!

8/10
Excellent
Yoko, 16 Jan 2022
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Basic

Great that they offered late check-out. Breakfast was very basic - they didn't have orange juice (or any other juice), corn flakes (they had granola though), and they didn't have non diary milk.

6/10
Fair
Nicolle, 30 Dec 2021
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Cheap is a better word than eco-friendly

We stayed at Hotel Katarma for one night after we stayed at Galápagos Sunset for 2 nights. We decided to stay in San Cristobal one extra day and Sunset was already booked. We have Katarma a chance because it was in the price range we usually like for a good hotel and it was within walking distance of the airport. For how much money you pay for this hotel, it is not worth it. I woke up in the middle of the night crying because I was so cold and this hotel only provides you with a sheet. NO BLANKETS. This hotel is cheap and acts like it is eco friendly. The towels were dirty when we got them and none matched — mine smelled 100% like Old Spice cologne and my boyfriend’s smelled like it was used to mop the floor. Then we tried to get breakfast before going to the airport and literally walked up to the counter where the eggs were being cooked and we were not helped. We were so confused what was going on because the only things we saw were fruit, yogurt, and a croissant. After over 10 minutes finally the manager/owner walked up to us to ask if we wanted eggs, after we literally stood at the egg counter and looked the cook dead in the eyes. The owner did help tell us how to get to the airport. That was the one good thing I can say… The art was funny and we enjoyed the quirkiness of this hotel. Price is not worth it for this hotel!! Go stay at Sunset or somewhere else.

10/10
Exceptional
Sandra, 14 Oct 2021
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Sehr gut!

Alles war sehr gut! Der Besitzer David war sehr hilfsbereit und durch ihn, wurde unser Aufenthalt noch schöner, da er uns mit Lokal Tipps weiterhelfen konnte. Sein Angestellter (leider kennen wir den Namen nicht) leistet sehr gute Arbeit und zauberte uns jeden Morgen ein tolles Frühstück. Der Standort ist perfekt und sicher, die Zimmer geräumig und sauber und das wir die Küche für unser Baby noch nutzen durften, war das i-Tüpfelchen.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 09 Jul 2021
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Nice staff, amenities could have been better

This was a clean hotel in a nice location close to the port (but not too close where you are near the noise). Staff was very nice and friendly. Air conditioning and wifi were nice to have. Room was very basic with barely any amenities and there was hardly ever a staff member at reception if I needed something.

10/10
Exceptional
Andrew, 20 Feb 2021
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Nice place. Would repeat!

Great stay. Flexible and easy

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 14 Jul 2019
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Large and clean rooms, easy location, helpful staff

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 26 Jun 2019
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The room we got was huge. It was an excellent deal. The staff was super friendly and helpful. It was a great place to stay and close to everything. I would definitely recommend it.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 18 Feb 2019
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Comfortable and clean. A boutique find, close to the airport and close to shopping and the marina. Nicely decorated with tile throughout.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 29 Oct 2018
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Very clean and beautifully decorated. Located only a couple blocks from Malecon boardwalk

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 12 Sep 2018
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Amazing staff. Andreas was great. Beautiful art and tile

10/10
Exceptional
Kathleen A., 08 Aug 2018
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Charming Artsy Hotel

We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Katarma. Loved all of the art work, sculptures, and tile work throughout the hotel. A lovely young woman, who spoke perfect English, was friendly and helpful and went out of her way to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The morning breakfast was very good and served in a nice, open-air room next to the pool. The location was convenient to walk to town and restaurants.

8/10
Excellent
Susan, 11 Apr 2018
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Stayed here for 6 nights. The hotel is in a good location - a short walk to the harbour front with its seals and restaurants and also a walkable or 5 minute taxi ride to the airport. The owner was very helpful suggesting places to visit and ordering taxis. The hotel itself is very clean, the rooms are large and there is a very welcome pool.

8/10
Excellent
traveler, 01 Apr 2018
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hotel with much art

it's a beautiful place, very different from regular hotels, mosaics and paintings are everywhere. it's owned by an artist, his son received us and was ready to help any time. a nice swimming pool, we were lucky to have almost exclusively for us since at that time there weren't too many guests. the breakfast is good but about the same each day. the room was fine but opened to the bathroom. specifically, the toilet is completely open so you have to be VERY intimate to share this room and the bathroom.

10/10
Exceptional
Maggie, 29 Nov 2017
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Nice hotel close to the pier

A very nice and artistic boutique hotel near the pier. Owner and son and their staff are friendly and courteous. The common areas are huge and cozy. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

4/10
Poor
Eric, 15 Oct 2017
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Stay in San Cristobal

Helpful staff. Location was convenient and the pool is good for kids. However, they need to step up their cleaning (ants and eggs/larvae in our rooms). Very basic place at best.

10/10
Exceptional
Roslyn, 09 Oct 2017
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Fabulous

Stay here when in San Cristabol, we loved everything about the Katarma Hotel, such a beautiful hotel

10/10
Exceptional
Maritza, 14 Sep 2017
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Nice hotel

The experience was less than I have expected, There is no clear information from the Airport to the hotel. Therefore I miss 2 days off the reservation due to the distance between the Airport in Isla Baltra to Isla San Cristobal where the hotel is located. For that reason the experience was not pleasant lots of waste of time, and I have reserved 2 days in different hotel to make back to the Airport on time to take the flight back to Quito.

8/10
Excellent
John, 24 Apr 2017
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Beautiful hotel at a really reasonable price. The mosaics were fantastic. A few things however let it down: 1. Lack of air conditioning. We weren't convinced by the "Eco hotel" excuse. 2. A large group of fishermen staying were allowed to dominate, apparently even cleaning their fishing gear in the pool. 2. After they left the owner's family seemed to have been invited to stay and again seemed to want to dominate the communal space. Their kids were uncontrolled and very noisy.

10/10
Exceptional
Phil, 06 Apr 2017
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Incredible hotel and staff

Had a great time at Katarma. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and the hotel facilities are great. Highly recommend.

10/10
Exceptional
wendy, 13 Jan 2017
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how to do the Galapagos: land, then sea!

we stayed here three days on our way to a five day Galapagos cruise. I would recommend this experience and this particular place to anyone contemplating a cruise. take a few days to settle into island life, slow down and experience the region and the land. Galapagos is much more than just a ship and animals! the staff is incredible solicitous and efficient; the place is an artistic wonder, full of tile murals and stucco creations. the pool is great, the breakfast is also. and it's so convenient to downtown!

10/10
Exceptional
Shana, 19 Nov 2024
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Parfait du début à la fin

10/10
Exceptional
ANDRES, 07 Sep 2023
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Excelente

10/10
Exceptional
TATSUMI, 06 Aug 2023
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デラックスアパートメントの部屋を利用しました。 写真通りのイメージの広々としたリビングとベッドルームがあり、とても清潔で快適な滞在が出来ました。 繫華街から少し離れているので終日静かです。 道向かいに夜遅くまでやっているスーパーマーケットがありますので、そこで食材を調達して部屋にあるキッチンで料理もできます。 食器やカトラリー、大型の冷蔵庫も完備されています。 WIFIも良い速度が出ます、日本とのweb会議もストレスなく出来ました。ワーケーションにもオススメします。 唯一残念な点は、リビングルームにエアコンが付いていないのでベッドルームから冷気を回さないと日中は暑いことです(ホテル側もそれは分かっているようで、大き目の扇風機が2台備え付けられています)。 この点を差し引いても値段以上の価値があります。 サンクリストバル島の滞在にはこのホテルをお勧めします!

6/10
Fair
Hwa Yung, 13 May 2023
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No estaba bien limpia me salieron dos cucarachas tuve que pedir que me cambien de habitación

8/10
Excellent
PABLO, 26 Jul 2022
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BUEN SERVICIO EN GENERAL, SOLO QUE LA INTERNET ES PÉSIMA....

10/10
Exceptional
Steffen, 18 Mar 2022
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Großartiger Gastgeber im außergewöhnlichem Hotel

Empfang und Freundlichkeit des Personals jederzeit überragend. Hoteleigner ist ein wahrer Künstler der sein Hotel in vielfacher Art anders wirken lässt. Wunderbare Gestaltung mit viel Liebe zum Detail in allen Bereichen. Immer hilfsbereit beim organisieren von Touren, herzliche Auskunft über das Insel Leben.

10/10
Exceptional
pascal, 25 Aug 2021
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Original et central, à 1km de l l'aeroport.

Hotel tres original. Inspiration "Gaudi"... Chambre confortable, geande salle de bain. Pas de tv dans la chambre. David (proprietaire) est disponible, sympathique.

8/10
Excellent
Manuela, 17 Sep 2019
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Nice owner, great breakfast

It's a basic room with all you need. tlThe owner is very friendly, although communication was rare. The breakfast was wonderful and the room was very clean. Recommended!

10/10
Exceptional
Knut Peder, 21 Jul 2019
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The right choice

Very nice hotel. The art in the hotel made the hotel a special and interesting. Very spacious and clean. Friendly staff

8/10
Excellent
Laura, 11 Apr 2019
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Nice, quiet, clean, private bathroom, shared kitc

The owners were super helpful and friendly!! Can help with information about nice tours and transportation to airport and things like that.

10/10
Exceptional
Edison, 19 May 2018
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Recomendado

Excelente

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 19 Feb 2018
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Hotel agradable para descanso

El hotel está en muy buen estado, tiene una linda piscina, el desayuno estuvo bueno y todo muy bien para descansar

10/10
Exceptional
yangkyu, 27 Jan 2018
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예쁘고 잘 관리된 호텔

아기자기하고 예쁘게 만들어진 호텔입니다. 적당한 아침도 좋았고 수영장도 훔도 깨끗해서 좋았습니다. 스탭들도 너무 친절했고요~ 에어컨과 냉장고가 없었지만 불편하지 않았습니다

8/10
Excellent
EDUARDO, 30 Dec 2017
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HOTEL AGRADÁVEL COM BOA LOCALIZAÇÃO E EQUIPE ÓTIMA

BOA LOCALIZAÇÃO, COM FÁCIL ACESSO AOS PONTOS DE INTERESSE LOCAL, EQUIPE SUPER ATENCIOSA, AMBIENTE AGRADÁVEL

6/10
Fair
Simon, 20 Sep 2017
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Buena estadía en general.

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