“Cheerful, off-the-beaten-track, hostel with kind hosts”

The hosts were very kind individuals who went so far as to begin boiling my pasta for me when I mentioned it. The beds were very comfortable, the place cheerful and colourful, and the owner drove my himself to the town in the morning. I enjoyed being away from the tourist areas whilst only being 15 minutes drive away.

Nice bedroom Clean Friendly staff Big kitchen

“A few days to relax”

Amazing, out of the way place. Very welcoming and accommodating, lovely family owned hostel. It was quiet and calm. Great place to stay 👌

“Comfortable room, a little far out.”

It was a very quiet and clean room. The bed was comfortable. The hosts were friendly.

A great family stay, away from town with excellent food.

“Muchas Gracias 🫶🏻”

Located up a rural road, 5-10 minutes walk away from the main road and bus stop. You can catch the bus into Puerto Ayora for $1, or stop a white Toyota pick up (TAXI) for the same price. The last bus is at 8:30pm, at which the 5-10min walk back is in the dark. There are street lights, but being solo, I got a taxi back. Hosts and family are gorgeous people, very accommodating and welcoming! Louis is a taxi driver also, super helpful if catching the ferry to another island so early in the morning! Actual accommodation was cosy and extremely peaceful! Shower was warm enough not to get cold under it.

“Staying far from the tourists”

The room was big and clean. Away from the tourists.

“Fine-peaceful surroundings, comfortable bed and warm shower”

It was in a very quiet peaceful location. There were bikes to rent (a bit expensive though). There were nice touches, such as a delicious juice on arrival.

Spacious room, good breakfast ($7)

“More local but far from Puerto”

- clean and spacious with own bathroom - hot showers - super cute and friendly family working and living here - homemade fresh dinner available

“Delicious stay.”

Food. Luis is the best chef in Galapagos. It's worthwhile to go there for his food. Reasonable price

“Gorgeous”

Super comfortable a lovely family who made us feel very at home and at ease and delicious breakfast and juice! Def recommend if you want to get a real experiences of Santa Cruz

The people who run the hostel are very nice and helpful. This is a safe and very welcoming place offering a very nice breakfast.

“Very, very special”

The best thing to stay with Luis in the "Good living" (that's what Sumak Kawsay means translated from Quechua) ist to stay with Luis and his family. We had such a warm welcoming and felt far away from all the tourism on the islands. If you are looking for a place to stay which is very special, go there. You will have to take the bus or taxi to get to Puerto Ayora where all the other tourists are and where you can eat/ take the ferries/ go to the beaches - but the location is not at all negative, for us it was one of the best things about the hotel! You are so close to life on Galapagos and far from just being another tourist. Luis cooked for us and hell it was so amazing. The best food we got on our whole trip and the peanut-banana-fish-soup was definetly one of the best soups of our life. Enjoy staying with them, we will always remember our 4 nights!

“Great place to stay in rural surroundings a short bus ride from Puerto Ayora”

Very clean and in beautiful rural location, but easy to access via bus or taxi. Welcome fruit juice. In the room there was a 4 litre bottle of water, which was very generous (and useful). Food offered by no pressure to buy. Extremely friendly and helpful staff, who helped with tickets etc for onward travel.

Kind helpful people.

Very helpful owners, I asked and they made me a lunch. For extra money you can have good breakfast and dinner also.

“Family goes above and beyond! Loved my stay”

First of all the family running this are absolutely amazing and go out of their way to help. The lady even walked me to the bus stop and waited with me. The room is very clean with all necessities. They are very helpful in explaining activities around and even rent bikes for $2 an hour (reasonable for this part of Galapogos). There is an option to pay $10 for dinner which I recommend as it is close to 5* - some of the best fish I’ve ever had! The family is all round amazing - offering free refreshments after my long cycle.

“We had 6 days with the family. We could use their kitchen and they were really helpful. They had a taxi service and made”

Louis and the family were the most welcoming and friendly people. They have a beautiful place in the countryside - if you like tortugas you must go!

“Amazing experience”

Very friendly owners. They welcomed us with a fresh made juice. It felt like home. Dinner and breakfast was amazing. The best food we had in Galapagos. Wish we could have stayed longer. I would recommend it!