Hotel Katarma Galapagos

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exercise/lap pool
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$278
20 July - 21 July

Explore the area

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Alsacio Northia and Esmeraldas Street, Esquina Algarrobos, San Cristobal, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos Islands, 3364
  • Place, Malecón San Cristobal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Monument to Charles Darwin
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Galapagos Interpretation Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Cristobal (SCY)
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, City View

  • City view
  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno awaits you at Hotel Katarma Galapagos. Within steps you'll find Galápagos National Park and Malecón San Cristobal within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the steam room, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Puerto Baquerizo Moreno hotel include Monument to Charles Darwin and Playa de Oro.

What's nearby

  • Malecón San Cristobal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Monument to Charles Darwin - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa de Oro - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mann Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galapagos Interpretation Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Cristobal (SCY) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier Restaurant & Cevicheria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Umami - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Midori Sushi Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vulkan Beer & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Post Office - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Katarma Galapagos

Hotel Katarma Galapagos offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A rooftop terrace, a library, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Katarma Galapagos.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Puerto Baquerizo Moreno hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2013
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Hotel Katarma Galapagos offers 12 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Katarma Galapagos

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador value-added tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 5 per person (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Katarma Galapagos Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Katarma Galapagos?

Hotel Katarma Galapagos offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Katarma Galapagos?

As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Katarma Galapagos on 20 July 2026 start from AU$278, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Katarma Galapagos?

Yep, Hotel Katarma Galapagos is a short 11-minute walk from Playa de Oro.

Does Hotel Katarma Galapagos have a pool?

Hotel Katarma Galapagos has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Hotel Katarma Galapagos family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and a playground, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Katarma Galapagos is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Katarma Galapagos serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Katarma Galapagos?

No, Hotel Katarma Galapagos does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Katarma Galapagos?

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Katarma Galapagos?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Katarma Galapagos Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and awesome staff!! we loved our stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff were friendly and attentive. The hotel is in a quiet area but very close to the main pier.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cool artistic hotel. Reminds me of Barcelona. Short walk to the pier but far enough that it’s very quiet at night. Comfy bed, good AC! Great staff! Best market in town across the street. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, quite, clean with a great breakfast. Air conditioning is only in the bedroom so the rest of the suite was hot, but nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly. A nice clean hotel that is well kept.Close to the shore and shopping areas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great artsy hotel. Super clean. Great service.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Like staying in a work of art

It is like being in Gaudi’s Barcelona. Loved the design and art. So much character and amazing glass work. Great breakfast and helpful staff.
Wow
Everywhere
Pool so clean
Stairs up to my room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was lovely and helpful. The property was gorgeous and clean. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with very creative architecture. Very large rooms Nice pool BUT very noisy if you have a room next to the street and on opposite side many barking dogs If you can’t get a good nights sleep nothing else matters!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You couldn’t ask for a nicer place to stay! Everyone was so nice and helpful. The room was very clean and the whole property was spotless. Breakfast was the perfect start to our days with all the smiling faces helping to make our start to the day a happy one. I highly recommend! It won’t disappoint. I’m giving you more stars because 5 is not enough ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The priperty is located in an area that is quiet and peaceful but within easy walking distance to key areas. Taxi cabs on the island are 1.50 USD so its easy to get around. For a 3 star hotel it had all the necesities covered. We spent out time sightseeing and only came back to clean up and sleep. The breakfast was very good and staff very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

yaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice, not more

Hotel looks nice, but it is a little far from the center. Room is very basic and had a noisy air condition. Breakfast is quite basic but o.k. Quite expensive for the value you get
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

how to do the Galapagos: land, then sea!

we stayed here three days on our way to a five day Galapagos cruise. I would recommend this experience and this particular place to anyone contemplating a cruise. take a few days to settle into island life, slow down and experience the region and the land. Galapagos is much more than just a ship and animals! the staff is incredible solicitous and efficient; the place is an artistic wonder, full of tile murals and stucco creations. the pool is great, the breakfast is also. and it's so convenient to downtown!
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very chill, clean and quiet. Nice little pool to jump in and refresh. There is a nice little patio/lounge area that is totally underused. It would be nice to have a little music out there and offer drinks in the afternoon and evening. A sign on the bar said that they have drinks but no one was ever there. The breakfast is nice. Very simple and basic but tasty, filling and good coffee while you chat with the other travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The unit was fantastic, spacious and comfortable. Some of the usual amenities were missing. A/C was only in the bedroom, not the 800 sq ft living space. Very sparce kitchen items (ie no coffee maker). But the incredible design features of the building and the mosaic architecture was delightful. Totally thrilling. Great pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Easy walking distance to airport, malecon, restaurants. 2. Plenty of hot water and (if needed) aircon. 3. Architecture: a big surprise to find Barcelona style 6000 miles from Europe; I took many delightful pictures of the hotel. 4. Family friendly. There were a number of guests with little kids. The breakfast area by the pool was sometimes a bit boisterous, while older folks (me) were sipping and waiting for the coffee to kick in. 5. I had e-mailed them my flight arrival time, and they arranged early check-in for me. Unusual, and appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Save yourself some money and go somewhere else if you want a decent stay. The rooms were ok but the towels were old and scratchy. They give you a tiny little soap container per person to use. The beds don’t have blankets but instead a very thin sheet. There is nobody around in the lobby or cafe area to ask questions or get any help. At night I found the owner in his office and asked for extra pillows for my husband. He asked why do I need more pillows? I told him my husband has back issues. He said the hotel was fully booked and he didn’t have any extras so he gave me 3 towels and a pillowcase to use as a pillow. We couldn’t sleep that night, even my 10 year old had a hard time. The next morning we got up to eat breakfast (don’t even bother, its not good) and asked the servers if the hotel was full and they said no so we went back upstairs to look for another hotel for our second night. We had paid for 2 but we decided to leave. Once we told the owner, he said he could not give us our money back so we lost that money. Look around and stay somewhere else, don’t let the pictures fooled you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Markus

Ich bin von dem Hotel enttäuscht und kann die guten Bewertungen nicht verstehen. Der Service ist im Hotel eine Katastrophe. Es ist nur morgens zum Frühstück überhaupt Personal vorhanden, und zwar nur eine Praktikantin und ein spanischsprechender Mitarbeiter. Sonst ist i.d.R. den ganzen Tag kein Personal vorhanden. Das Frühstück besteht aus labbrigen Croissants oder Brötchen, etwas Obst und im besten Fall Eier. Die Liegen am Pool sind unbequem und teilweise beschädigt. Es gibt z.B. keine Hotelbar, an der Getränke gekauft werden können. Handtücher für den Pool liegen einfach nur aus (ohne Ausgabe) und sind alt und teilweise stark verschmutzt. Die Standard-Zimmer sind mit ca. 135 Dollar pro Nacht komplett überteuert. Mir hat es nicht gefallen und ich würde nicht mehr dort übernachten.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parfait du début à la fin
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDRES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TATSUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
デラックスアパートメントの部屋を利用しました。 写真通りのイメージの広々としたリビングとベッドルームがあり、とても清潔で快適な滞在が出来ました。 繫華街から少し離れているので終日静かです。 道向かいに夜遅くまでやっているスーパーマーケットがありますので、そこで食材を調達して部屋にあるキッチンで料理もできます。 食器やカトラリー、大型の冷蔵庫も完備されています。 WIFIも良い速度が出ます、日本とのweb会議もストレスなく出来ました。ワーケーションにもオススメします。 唯一残念な点は、リビングルームにエアコンが付いていないのでベッドルームから冷気を回さないと日中は暑いことです(ホテル側もそれは分かっているようで、大き目の扇風機が2台備え付けられています)。 この点を差し引いても値段以上の価値があります。 サンクリストバル島の滞在にはこのホテルをお勧めします!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hwa Yung

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No estaba bien limpia me salieron dos cucarachas tuve que pedir que me cambien de habitación
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

PABLO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BUEN SERVICIO EN GENERAL, SOLO QUE LA INTERNET ES PÉSIMA....
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022