Had the pleasure of staying at Dolphin House for 3 nights while exploring San Cristóbal’s offerings. My room was perfectly comfortable and good value to price ratio. Hot showers, sheets changed daily etc. The highlight for me though was the staff. Always very friendly and willing to help out with any queries I had during my stay. I managed to book a 360 tour and onward ferry to Santa Cruz no problem with them and at great prices.

Stayed in August 2025

Slightly outside of the core of downtown, but really that added about a 5 minute walk. Breakfast is not included, but we found pastry shops with cannot be beat prices.

This was a perfect budget conscientious stay. We had 2 rooms for 3 days. Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable, showers were hot. The real bonus is the host who can book your excursions at "on island' instead of internet rates. https://www.facebook.com/cristian.robles.1804 Extra bonus: if you are watching your money, their is a lovely rooftop deck complete with hammocks and a great sunset view. Santa Cruz and Isabela face east, but San Cristobal faces west for a perfect sunset views.

Stayed in August 2025

A lovely family hotel in an excellent location, close to both the promenade and the nearest beach. We booked a room with a balcony that offered wonderful views of the town. Highly recommended

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing to dislike.

Everything ! Cristian the owner was wonderful. I contacted him prior to my visit and he advised he could pick me up from the ferry port or airport, provide information amd book tours, and arrange and pre-pay the Speedboat ferry from Sanya Cruz to San Cristabal if required. He booked and paid for my ferry, and a day trip to Kicker Rock, both were well organised and all went smoothly. The superior room on the top floor was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Large comfortable bed with lovely memory foam pillows. The balcony was a great size and included a hammock, which was great to relax on and take in the fabulous views to the ocean. Christian was always there to help when needed, which was much appreciated. He provide information on the island, and looked after me during my stay. On the day of my departure Christian helped with my luggage and took me to the Aiport. Dophin House is a great place to stay, just a short walk from Playa Mann Beach, close to Ferry Port and Airport. Perfect ! 😁

Stayed in July 2025

I loved absolutely everything!

I highly recommend to stay in dolphin hostal! It is a small locally-owned guest house/hostal right in the centre of the town. Christian and his family are so friendly and welcoming. It’s located 3 minutes walk from main marina street with shops and restaurants and about 7 minutes walk from Playa Mann. Christian helped me to plan my 3 -days stay in San Cristobal, you can book excursions to Kicker Rock and other places. Kicker rock was amazing! And the price is very good for what you’re getting - we had an amazing time on a boat, saw hammerheads, tortoises, fishes. Food and drinks are included (even alcohol!). Don’t forget to ask videos from go pro! The best memories! If you don’t know what to do/to see - no worries, he will help you to build itinerary! He showed me around, drove to see the tortoises and volcano. He recommended me places to eat/have coffee and told me a lot about Galápagos and its history. You can rent snorkeling mask, beach towels there. So you won’t need to worry about spending time and looking for deals in the town. Christian and his family made my stay very comfortable and super exited! Rooms are big, very clean! Hot water in the shower, toiletries, towels, AC. My room had an ocean view. Dolphin doesn’t offer breakfasts, but you can get filtered water for free (water is very expensive in Galapagos!) , you can use kitchen and dining table. There are a few local bakeries, coffee shops just a few minutes walk from the hotel. So if I will ever go to Galapagos again - I’ll stay only here!

Stayed in June 2025

Nice room with basic facilities. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Hotel has a great rooftop space to relax and eat, with good views of the bay

Stayed in April 2025

Really lovely welcoming family who run this place, and a spacious room in a great location. Would highly recommend this place to everyone coming to the island and we’d stay here again if we come back to San Cristobal! Thank you to the wonderful owners, they know so much about the island too and are so willing to help and share.

Stayed in March 2025

Most accommodating hosts always ready to help, central location by the beach, everything was superb.

Stayed in April 2025

Amazing stay in the heart of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The hosts were great in suggesting places to visit and also renting snorkeling equipment ($5 per person full day). I would suggest this place to anyone visiting! The highlight is definitely the view at sunset from the rooftop.

Stayed in April 2025

Lovely place, lovely people. Even joined their big family birthday party

Stayed in March 2025

I didn’t get to stay there longer.

The view from my room was spectacular, but Christian was the real star. I came to San Cristobal with little plans and he helped me to have some of the best days of my life from booking me an unforgettable 360 tour to making my birthday special by spending the morning with me climbing a volcano, visiting saddleback turtles, and visiting a very beautiful beach. He took pictures, was super knowledgeable, and was so so kind and just the best. He also helped me buy ferry tickets and made sure I got to the ferry and got to my proper boat. I can’t say enough good things.

Stayed in February 2025

Too many steps to our room without an elevator.

Very good location and nice people. Christian was very helpful. He helped us booking excursions easily.

Stayed in January 2025

It needs a bit of improvement but over all it was not too bad :)

It was clean and in a good location

Stayed in January 2025

Hot water not great but OK. Wifi slow and intermittent.

Family owned and very nice. Short walk from restaurants and sea front Sea view from bedroom. Water machine for drinking. 😊

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing.

Great place to stay for a San Cristobal visit. Location is good: 5-10 minute walk to Playa Mann and the Malecon. My room was small-ish, but clean and comfortable. The air conditioner worked and shower had hot water. The balcony is really nice to relax after a long day. The family that runs the place was extremely friendly and helpful. I’d stay here again and definitely recommend it.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

Ask for top floor room. Covered pation with hammocks and table outaide the room with great views of the harbour and see. Staff were helpful with tips f9r exploring the island.

Stayed in December 2024

Wi-Fi reception in the room was sporadic, had to go to the rooftop.

Views from roof area. Hotel manager gave us a lift to the airport when he could not get a reply from the taxi company. Comfortable clean rooms.

Stayed in November 2024

Friendly staff. Fantastic views. Spacious room.

Stayed in November 2024

Large comfortable room Hot shower Laundered daily Christian was really helpful and booked a day trip for us

Stayed in August 2024

Mattress was too stiff and firm perhaps for me, but other people might prefer it like that

Good central location, top floor rooms had a nice balcony with hammocks overlooking the sea. Rooms are modest but clean. Hosts were genuinely friendly and helpful, they even offered to pick us up for free from the airport! Great value for money overall

Stayed in August 2024

Everything was ok for the price

It was close to Playa Mann and many restaurants. Very kind personnel, we forgot a bag pack and their sent it the next day to the island we were at.

Stayed in August 2024

The view from our room was amazing!! We were very comfortable! Christian helped us book everything we needed and gave us great recommendations!!

Stayed in June 2024

Very weak wifi connection in the room.

Perfect place to stay at while in San Cristobal. I have been warmly welcomed on arrival, check in process was quick and easy. There is water dispenser to refill your bottle at any time. Room was very spacious and cleaned daily with fresh towel delivered. I have been offered free transfer to the airport at the end of my stay which was very kind gesture of the host. It is also in perfect location - 5min walk to the pier and 10min walk to Interpretation Centre. I had no issues with hot water in the shower.

Stayed in May 2024

Christian speaks very good English and gave us much information about the islands. Free airport pickup and nice location near the beach.

Stayed in May 2024