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Hostal Casa de Laura

Callejon 2, Avenida Armada Nacional | Av. Armada Nacional y 2DO callejon, Ecuador
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Hostal Casa de Laura
8 May 2013 -
Boleslav
7 May 2013 -
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Louisville, Colorado
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106 reviews 106 reviews
36 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Upon arrival we were shown two rooms, one much smaller, a bedroom and shower only and another, larger room, that also had a nice kitchen/dining area. We opted for the latter, but immediately discovered that the gas stove does not have a gas. We were able to negotiate a lower price with Jan, Laura’s daughter, who did not seem to... More

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SALT LAKE CITY
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I stayed here for three nights before a cruise in the Galapagos. The room was clean. The location is very convenient. It was more than you could expect for $22/night. The woman who runs it was incredibly nice and helpful.

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Brooklyn, New York
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

The hotel has a beautiful courtyard with gorgeous flowers - good for hanging out with fellow travelers after a day of adventures. The location is really good too, close to the waterfront. The rooms are average and really need some improvement. The bathroom is tiny, with no room to put your toiletries, or even hang more than one towel. The... More

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Hostal Casa d, Propietario at Hostal Casa de Laura, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Thanks for your feedbacks. Casa de Laura is concern about the damages that guests might cause. The prices on the list in case of any damage are the REAL prices and costs that we have to pay in Galapagos (600 miles off the mainland). As you noticed in Galapagos everything is double expensive because everything is transported from the mainland.... More

nyc
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21 reviews 21 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I stayed in this hotel with a group so I'm unsure of price. The room was ok. The bathroom was very small and i'm very short but I still felt like I was too big for the shower. We were also warned by our tour guide that the sinks weren't properly affixed so too be very careful when using them... More

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Hostal Casa d, Propietario at Hostal Casa de Laura, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Thanks for your feedbacks. Casa de Laura is concern about the damages that guests might cause. The prices on the list in case of any damage are the REAL prices and costs that we have to pay in Galapagos (600 miles off the mainland). Sometimes the people dont want to assume the cost of the damages. and for the realloy... More

wisconsin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We booked directly with the owner, Laura, and had specifically requested an air conditioned room (we speak Spanish fluently). Arriving from a grueling rough ferry ride, we were taken to a decent room but the air conditioner didn't work. Laura said the previous guest had complained but that she herself didn't sleep in the room at night so how was... More

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Hostal Casa d, Propietario at Hostal Casa de Laura, responded to this review
26 April 2013

We are so sorry for this inconvenient. The A/C works well in every room and normally takes 5 minutes for the A/C to cool the room. I say that to every guest. You should understand that is a small hostel within an island. we try to safe energy wich is very expensive. for that reason we can´t wait for you... More

Brighton, Michigan
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Clean, lots of hot water, air conditioned with a wonderful garden full of flowers, close to town but very quiet, a real gem of a spot. Laura is very helpful. We highly recommend this spot. A short 5 minute walk, turn left off the boat ferry, or on your left as you enter town from the airport.

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Seattle, Washington
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

This is a comfortable place to stay in San Cristobal. Beautiful garden with 15 simple, colorful, basic rooms. Laura is friendly and helpful. The wifi is only available in the outdoor patio area by the reception and works pretty well. The air conditioning is pretty loud, but there is also a ceiling fan. A good value. If you like ceviche,... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

We loved this nice hostal for the service, the nice enviroment and the more than fair price. I am not sure if we where "upgraded" but we got a small apartment with living room, fridge, zink, private bathroom and bedroom. There is wi-fi in the the common areas and they do offer advice on what to do in English and... More

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Arbroath, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

very clean, comfortable and in a great location. 5 mins in taxi from the airport and a 5 min walk to the ferry terminal. Laura is a lovely host and very helpful, providing local information and tips, great price would highly recommend. Wifi not the greatest but who cares your in San Cristobal!

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Hong Kong, China
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161 reviews 161 reviews
110 hotel reviews
Reviews in 103 cities Reviews in 103 cities
123 helpful votes 123 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

We were wet cold and miserable after a tough boat journey and searching for a cheap option with a hot shower. We checked out the well know affordable hostels on the main st but they didnt have hot water (or were unattended), on the edge of giving up my wife decided to wander down one more block and came back... More

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Also Known As:
Hostal Casa De Laura Galapagos Islands/San Cristobal, Ecuador
Address: Callejon 2, Avenida Armada Nacional | Av. Armada Nacional y 2DO callejon, Ecuador
Region: Ecuador > Galapagos Islands > San Cristobal
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Ranked #3 of 10 B&Bs / Inns in San Cristobal
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