Hotel Mainao, Galapagos

Hotel Mainao is located in Puerto Ayora town, in a comfortable family environment. Originally – like 10 years ago – the hotel was a house for my 2 daughters, Mailé and Naorí. There were 6 rooms and the idea was to have a place to share holiday times with them. As time passed by, they became more independent and the house grew quiet and empty. This led to the idea of a place to accommodate the Santa Cruz' growing need for a small friendly hotel for international travelers. Making the most of its strategic location, the Mainao offers a comfortable stay, away from the downtown’s hustle and bustle. Throughout my experience as a tour guide, I have come to understand travelers' expectations in terms of service and infrastructure, and have applied these to the hotel. Little by little, it has grown to 22 rooms. I decided on Arabic-Moroccan construction, with peaceful gardens and patios, making it the ideal place for resting and relaxing. The name was inspired in my two daughters: Mailé and Naorí. Welcome to the MAINAO.