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Reviews of Capitan Max B&B

Charles Binford st. Camino a Tortuga Bay, 200350 Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

#2 of 31 B&Bs and Inns in Puerto Ayora

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Review score

Based on 178 B&B reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Nice, clean, value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was slightly confused by the payment methods. Would be worth them clarifying that paying in cash is an option rather than trying to do an international bank transfer.

    Coffee, fresh water and fruit out all the time for snacks. Shower was great, hot and powerful. Rooms were thought out and really cute. Fantastic location and all the staff were lovely!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Our favourite hotel on the Galapagos!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is amazing! Such good value for money and our favourite place we stayed on the Galapagos. The rooms are so pretty and stylish, beds comfortable and the shower lovely and hot. The owners are very friendly, nice and welcoming too! You get breakfast included, and if you have a tour they will set it up early for you. There is also free drinking water, coffee and tea available in the dining area for whenever you want. Highly, highly recommend!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    Just book it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    One of those places that makes you feel good even before arrival. We exchanged tons of messages with Lourdes who takes care of logistics, tours, other details. Thanks to her our trip went smooth as silk and worries free. Hotel is modest but has everything you need. Only AC may be bit too loud for those with sleeping challenges, for us it was fine. Price is well ballanced, skip those places luring with so called pools, that are basically holes in the cement, I checked many of them personally. You come for nature and good vibes, leave pools for Miami.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Great short overnight spot in Porto Ayora if planning to island hop by ferry
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bit of a trundle from the port to the B&B with your luggage; take a taxi! It's cheap and convenient and you will have a better temper when you arrive!

    If island hopping, you must pass through Puerto Ayora/Santa Cruz several times. We used this B&B for a brief overnight stop and to catch an early morning ferry to Isla Isabella. The owner is chatty and helpful, and happy to give out information and advice. We liked the place despite our brief stay. It is located very c; close to the main tourist restaurant street.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, good breakfast, great staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We had a lovely stay I would recommend :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional B&B, would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 10/10

    Max’s place was excellent, he has really thought about all the little things and would 100% stay here again, it exceeded expectations. We had a super king sized bed that was so comfy and the room was large with a hammock too. The included breakfast was good and you can help yourself to bananas, tea and coffee throughout the day. The air conditioning works well and the rooms are cleaned daily with sheets and towels changed without asking. Water is provided in a bottle to brush your teeth which is a nice touch as you aren’t able to drink the tap water in the Galapagos, as well as filtered water provided in the main lobby. Max was also really helpful with recommendations and knowledgeable about the island and in general was a friendly presence and lovely to be around!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location- close to local restaurants and the pier. Large room, comfortable sleep. Fresh eggs for breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Super nice and clean hotel. 10/10 experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    Super nice and clean. Exceed our expection. Helpful staff. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely Airbnb. Very nice host, close to town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower didn’t work so well but they said that they’ll fix itq

    Very nice and clean, good breakfast, excellent wifi, very quiet overall

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noisy guests in the common area.

    The room, the service, the breakfast, helpful staff - prepared an early breakfast and helped get me a taxi

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    near the port but very quiet place. Clean, spacious room and bathroom, friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    As good as it gets
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to not like

    Very helpful staff Great, comfortsble and clean room Nice location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice and close in town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hammock obscured the toilet door

    Room was nice and quiet with a hammock in

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Everything was perfect. Great rooms and perfect breakfast. The Internet works very well despite the complaints I had read about low Internet connection in the island. The staff is very friendly and make you feel at home. Really recommend.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    Great spot, quiet, comfy and homey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hammock in my room had a loose bolt and I didn't trust using it. Lukewarm water, but you don't need hot water here. It cost me $80/night which is high. BUT I also stayed in a $25/hostal in town with the same proximity to town main points and heres what I experienced as different... the hostel was loud and the windows were thin. The ac did not work, I has to ask for a fan, not the same. The bed at the hostel was less comfortable and the linens were cheap. Breakfast not included, no hell booking tours. If those differences are worth an extra $55/night (they are for me usually but depends on how long I'm traveling!), then go to Capitan Max's.

    It's soooo quiet which is a fantastic respite in South America. The air conditioning is powerful, a break from the equatorial heat. The location is perfect, on a side street but within less than a clock of a main intersection and only a few more blocks to the Malecon or center of town as it were. There's Max is pretty much always present and is happy to help with tours! He also allows you to leave luggage if your room isn't ready here or at your next stop.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything, a very good family-run hotel. We particularly liked attention to details, our room was pre-airconditioned, there is cleaned water prepared at sink, there are coffee, water and bananas in main area. Hosts are very friendly and helped us with everything. Bed and shower are also very good. Silent and cleaned aircon.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    Lovely B&B, Clean and in a Good Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing all was good.

    Great location, nice small clean B&B all on one floor. Lots of hot water and good airconditioning in our room. Drinking water, a pot of Coffee and Fruit were made available all day, which was a nice touch. Must say, the place is run by a lovely host. He cooked us a lovely breakfast, we would stay here again, you won't be disappointed.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host/owner is helpful, knowledgeable, professional and friendly. The room was lovely, clean, and modern. A few minutes walk from the pier, on a quiet street. Would strongly recommend to a friend.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was in a great location, right off the main street so close by everything but quiet. The bed/bedding were super comfortable (great mattress!!), the amenities were great (filtered water, breakfast, etc.), and we even got help with planning a last minute tour! Great stay here. Really enjoyed and would recommend.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Really nice breakfast, great location, awesome and really helpful hosts! Will definitely stay again!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    School across the street means from around 8AM there'll be noise that will make it hard to sleep. Luckily we got up early anyways.

    Very comfortable, clean and modern. Hammock in the room. Staff was very helpful and let us take beach towels even after check-out.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Capitan Max was wonderful, great location, and very clean. We last minute shortened our 5 day stay to a 2 day stay when we decided to go to another island which they were extremely accommodating about. We had a wonderful breakfast and the day we left early for the ferry there was cereal/fruit/toast/coffee. The rooms are private and spacious. We were helped with room towels, booking a ferry, etc. We have stayed in three places on Santa Cruz with Capitan Max being the best!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Lovely hotel in a quiet but convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing.

    The team who runs this hotel is so friendly and accommodating! They really made me feel welcomed both times I stayed with them and provided lots of help in making transportation plans! The hammock in the bedroom was a lovely little perk!

    Stayed in December 2023

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