We stayed for 4 nights. The room was basic and the bathroom very small. However there was a problem with the a/c which meant we got moved to a much bigger rear room with a balcony and excellent view over the bay. I know this room was twice the price but well worth it if you can afford it. The staff especially Rafaela (hoped I spelled that right) was so lovely and helpful. Location wise, it is far enough away from the centre of town to be nice and peaceful, and we didn’t mind the 5/10 minute walk in. The pool was a welcome relief as well

Stayed in January 2024

Poor WiFi throughout, didn't sell any drinks like beer or soda

Great room, good breakfast and relaxing pool

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing, everything was perfect!

The fact that the hotel is very close to the Charles Darwin research station, the main street, only 10-minute walk to reach the best restaurants, bars and galleries, has been a very important point for us when deciding on this hotel. In addition, the host Carlos has always been very friendly (we received a room upgrade upon arrival), the rooms are very bright, a beautiful view, with windows from ceiling to floor, the entire wall, with a huge balcony to see a forest and then the sea, a luxury! And not to mention the huge terrace on the top floor 360 degree amazon views. The room was absolutely clean, fresh towels every day, hot water in large volume, the pool deliciously refreshing after excursion days. In the common area we always found hot water, cold water, a variety of teas and coffee, board games, interesting books, mosquito repellent, towels for the pool and beach! Although breakfast may seem simple, we always had toasted bread, ham, cheese, jam, margarine, eggs to taste, cereals, yogurt, as much coffee and tea as we wanted, and a fresh juice made of real fruits! We are very happy to have found this hotel, our next visit we will surely go there again

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing - great value for the price

Great pool and areas to chill. Our bed was 2 pushed together so it was huge and very comfy. En suite is small but nice and clean! Helpful staff when we checked in :) location is about 5 mins from one side of the main strip, which was perfect

Stayed in November 2023

The only drawbacks were the distance from the downtown area (which is only a $1.50 taxi ride if you do not fancy a walk in the heat) and the bathroom, which could use an aesthetic upgrade. As a solo traveller, I was also uncomfortable with the idea of leaving my room and safe key at the front desk every time I left the hotel (required). However, I felt very safe during my stay after that initial discomfort. Overall, I enjoyed my stay here!

While La Casa de Judy is considered far from downtown Puerto Ayora (about a 15-min walk), it's a lovely place sheltered from the noise and bustle of the bars and restaurants. Excellent for travellers who've booked day tours, which typically start very early in the morning—the nighttime quiet is important! My stay started off with meeting Raphael at the front desk, who was helpful and so sweet. I cannot speak Spanish at all, so I appreciated her friendliness and patience in communicating with me. I looked forward to the breakfast each day (freshly cooked egg, buns, butter and guava jam, some ham and cheese, yoghurt, fresh fruit, tea), and was grateful for the option of an earlier breakfast before I departed each day for my diving tours. The beds were comfortable, the decor tasteful, and the AC was a godsend. In the lobby, there is ample seating for lounging around or writing/working on the computer. WiFi was speedy (only available in the lobby), but it did go out for a few hours one day, which is a rare occurrence I believe. There is a water cooler and tea station available 24/7, with a nice selection of teas, plus hot chocolate. Most helpful was the fridge, where you're welcome to store your own drinks and food in (recommend labelling it just in case).

Stayed in July 2023

Room smell

Stayed in July 2023

the staff were very attentive and kind

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing to mention.

Very friendly and helpful owner / staff even with a language barrier. Comfortable room and good value for money.

Stayed in April 2023

Friendly helpful staff and so nice to have a pool to cool off in.

Stayed in April 2023

Was given a 3rd floor room when I requested a garden view because I don't handle stairs well.

Nice room (lots of bugs and geckos though). Good breakfast.

Stayed in March 2023

the bed pillows were very thin and not comfortable but we were so tired it didn’t really matter.

it was charming and in a convenient area. the room was simple but clean with a nice view of the harbor.

Stayed in February 2023

This isn't the hotels fault but other guests leaving early in the mornings, particularly with kids, showed no regard for other sleeping guests, yelling at each other across the property. The WiFi is weak but as it is most places in Santa Cruz, buy a local SIM card but even then you'll find in this area of the island the signal is weak, but it is stronger closer to the main pier and 'downtown'

I had a lovely stay at La Casa de Judy for four nights. The staff were friendly and helpful and it's a family run affair. The room was spacious and clean and the shower hot with good pressure. I enjoyed the view of the sea from my balcony.

Stayed in February 2023

wifi is very weak, to be expected in the Galapagos?

location, breakfast, almost all of the staff

Stayed in November 2022

Our room was a little tired. Although the breakfast was nice, the options were limited.

Nice hotel with friendly staff. Good location not far from all of bars and restaurants.

Stayed in June 2022

Wifi rarely worked Not as close town as I expected

Nice size room Good breakfast friendly staff

Stayed in June 2022

No elevator.

Breakfast is good.

Stayed in May 2022

Carlos was incredibly helpful whenever we had questions, and we had no trouble communicating with him in English.

Stayed in May 2022

location was kind of far from the center, I didn’t get an invoice because they said that if they give me one they would charge 12% more besides taxes I already paid through booking, breakfast was too basic

we liked the pool, and we get the room before the time, which was really useful

Stayed in April 2022

Breakfast is average: eggs, a couple slices of fruits, toasts with jam. Wifi works fine, but it's only in the reception area

Very friendly host.The hotel is located in a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle, but it takes only 5 minutes to get the main street, and 15 to the pier. Rooms clean and comfortabel, nice big balcony overlooking the sea. Overall, good value for money.

Stayed in March 2022

The room to the street may be a little noisy due to cars.

Very nice and helpful staff. Rooms clean and comfortable.

Stayed in March 2022

Shower

Staff were very helpful. Beds were nice. Rooms were clean.

Stayed in March 2022

Carlos was really helpful, driving us into town when we were late for a trip. Also sorted out another day trip round the island.

Stayed in January 2022

The hotel is a small hotel in walking distance to all important locations in the town. It is clean and safe and far above the usual standards of the Galápagos. Breakfast was simple but of high quality. The best is the very motivated and friendly staff, especially Carlos, who always has a smile and some helpful advise and great hints what to do with the days and evenings! Thank you!

Stayed in December 2021

it was a bit of a walk to everything but it was fairly quiet.

Carlos - the owner. He’s a considerate and caring host. We asked about a good place for ceviche. He said he was in the mood too and went to the harbor, bought fish and shrimp and made it. It was delicious and so fresh.

Stayed in December 2021