Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 24 reviews.
Jan Aart
Sweden · Couple · August 2026
“Great unwind”
+Wonderful quiet waterfront location in a wonderful relaxed town. Great place to unwind at the end of our Galapagos holiday. As only guests during our stay we had the whole house to ourselves, which was amazing, including a full kitchen, living area, and washing machine for our accumulated laundry. Very big and comfy bed. Host Whitman was highly attentive and full of helpful information and advice. Breakfast in the Sea Garden Café (included in the price) was ample, fresh and innovative.
−We did not have access to the air conditioning, which would have made the nights less stuffy. If the house is full, then count on sharing space and facilities with several strangers. We were a bit put off that the host would charge 15% extra for a credit card payment, which we have never encountered before, including elsewhere in the Galapagos, where some have no surcharge and some add 8%, but 15% is excessive. We ended up paying in cash, which required the unwelcome hassle of extra withdrawal from local unreliable ATMs. The particulars for Mare Mio should be amended to make this payment condition explicit and transparent.
Beth
United Kingdom · Solo · July 2026
+Wonderful host, beautiful home
−Nothing
Samuel
Canada · Couple · May 2026
“The host is dishonest.”
+This place is in a great location off the track but still a 5 min walk to restaurants. There is a beach our front which is home to about 150 seals and sea lions which come there at night. I don't know that we would have seen them if we wouldn't have stayed here.
−Our flight to San Crisbol was turned around just as we were about to land so we go there the follwoing day. I messaged the host about it when it happened and there was no answer. I called him later and he said it was no problem and we wouldn't be charged for the night. When we arrived he seemed friendly and said they were just getting the room ready and checkin was at 4 pm. Since we weren't going to pay for the room I thought that was fair. We had arrived at 10 am and went into the town to see if we could find a tour to Espanola since we had missed it coming in late. We got back around 2 or 3 pm and he said the room we had booked was being used by another person so we had to stay in a bedroom with two full beds instead of a King. The host seemed to be dishonest with many things including saying he would book taxis or help us book a tour but seeimingly do nothing. At the end he tried to charge for the missed night even though he had booked it with somemone else. He is dishonest.
Susan
United Kingdom · Solo · March 2026
“This was a special place and an amazing location , very safe and very warm welcome”
+The location was amazing right across from the waterfront and beach with the basking sea lions. The place was very lovely, clean and homely. The bedroom was spacious, great air conditioning and a very comfortable bed. The owners were very welcoming and kind to help with advice and to help with trip travel. The breakfast was perfect , from their beautiful restaurant also on the beach front and a 5min walk away.
−Sometimes the water was scarce but I think it was an Island issue. I could work round it.The toilet has a special flush system but easy to follow as the owner explains all.
Jason
Germany · Family · November 2025
“Ale and her family were so kind and accommodating.providing us breakfast, help with taxis, and suggesting activities.”
+Amazing location, directly in front or the beach/marina! Short 5 minute walk to Main Street, restaurants, and the pier. Large home, great for our family of six, comfortable beds and amenities.
−Nothing, perfect property.
Jamie
United States · Family · June 2025
“A wonderful few days on San Cristobal”
+So, this is a great little guest house and you feel like you're part of the neighborhood, including the seal lion hood (which we really enjoyed). The first few days we were by ourselves and then we were joined by another family also traveling the Galapagos. It has a well appointed kitchen, and provides drinking water, which is a huge bonus. The beds were very comfortable and the AC is cold. We would stay here again, the location couldn't be beat.
−The house was clean, well dusted, smelled wonderful, but the floor could use a good mopping. We helped ourselves to fresh towels after the third day at the house, and the sheets were not changed for the 5 nights we stayed, again, no big deal for us, just an item to note. Take care with sugar ants, which are common in a lot of regions, by putting food away and cleaning crumbs off the counter.
Borneman
United States · Group of friends · February 2025
“We had a great stay at Mare Mio and I hope to return in the future”
+Alejandra was a wonderful host with great local recommendations of things to do and where to go. The house was beautiful and located right on the waterfront for excellent views of the beach, sun, and sea lions. The room had A/C and the beds were so comfortable! It is also very walkable from town.
Malgorzata
Canada · Family · January 2025
“Overall the stay was pleasant”
+We liked the closeness to main malecón in town. The fact that it is a single home with rooms to rent.
−The use of the shared bathroom, the lack of water pressure even to flush the toilet properly, which can be embarrassing when you share the bathroom. I do understand that we were on the islands and I do understand the water conservation but when you put up your house for rent you need to provide the service.
Danielle
United States · Couple · November 2024
“Exceptional”
Martin
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2024
“Superb”
+Host was at the pier to meet us