Casa Marina is a top-rated multi-level vacation rental in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, featuring two private rooftop terraces with sweeping views of the ocean and the Galapagos highlands.
Looking for the best vacation home rental on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos? Casa Marina in Puerto Ayora is a spacious, luxury townhouse designed for families, groups of friends, and corporate visitors who want the comfort of a private home with the convenience of a central Galapagos location. The open-plan great room features a fully equipped modern kitchen, a large dining table perfect for group meals, and a generous living area with comfortable seating and a flat-screen TV — ideal for relaxing together after a full day of wildlife watching, snorkeling, or island hiking on Santa Cruz Island. Casa Marina sits just one block from the main dock in Puerto Ayora, the largest town on Santa Cruz Island and the beating heart of the Galapagos Islands. Restaurants, supermarkets, travel agencies, tour operators, and the Charles Darwin Research Station are all within easy walking distance. And thanks to fully soundproofed, individually air conditioned bedrooms, you get the best of both worlds — a prime central location in Puerto Ayora, without a single sound to disturb your sleep. Everything you need to explore the Galapagos starts right outside your door.
Casa Marina Galapagos is a unique contemporary townhouse located in the heart of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island in Galapagos. This spacious family friendly home is suitable for all families, friends and corporations visiting the islands.
We offer spacious great room with a modern kitchen, large dining table, and comfortable seating in the living area. The roof top terraces with ocean view & highland are astonishing. We welcome you to engage your hearts for an experience of a lifetime.
Book via AirBnB or VRBO
By reserve the House you have access to all the Rooms, equipped to provide comfortable rest before and after each adventure on the islands.
For over 20 years, we have been providing the most comfortable centrally located house-rental. Our luxurious service is available to you as well so call us today!
We'll assist you with a transfer from Baltra airport to Casa Marina Galapagos. This way you don't have to stress about missing any public transportation. This is the best way to arrive and give and outstanding first impression to your guests and family.
Choose from some of the most incredible experiences
The Galapagos Islands, nestled off the coast of Ecuador in the heart of the Pacific, are one of the world’s most extraordinary destinations. From giant tortoises roaming volcanic highlands to blue-footed boobies dancing on sun-warmed rocks, every corner of the archipelago offers something truly unforgettable. And when it comes to choosing where to stay, nothing compares to a luxurious Galapagos vacation house rental right in the heart of it all.
Casa Marina is located in Puerto Ayora, the vibrant main town on the southern shore of Santa Cruz Island — the most visited and best-connected island in the Galapagos. Staying here puts you within walking distance of the Charles Darwin Research Station, the main dock, world-class restaurants, local markets, and the departure point for day trips to the surrounding islands. Puerto Ayora is the beating heart of Galapagos life, and Santa Cruz Island is your gateway to everything the archipelago has to offer.
A luxury vacation house in the Galapagos is the perfect home base after a day of exploring volcanic trails, snorkeling with sea lions, and watching wildlife that exists nowhere else on Earth. You get all the comfort and space of a real home — without the crowded lobbies, rigid schedules, or impersonal service that comes with a hotel stay.
Whether you’re traveling as a family, a group of friends, or a couple looking for a private retreat, Casa Marina in Puerto Ayora delivers a level of space, privacy, and personalized comfort that no hotel on Santa Cruz Island can match.
Here’s what sets a Galapagos vacation house rental apart:
Space and privacy. Spread across three floors with multiple bedrooms, generous living areas, and your own rooftop terrace overlooking the ocean and the Santa Cruz highlands — this is your private corner of the Galapagos.
A fully equipped home. Cook your own meals in a modern kitchen, gather around a large dining table, and unwind in front of a flat-screen TV after a day of adventure. Everything you need is already here.
Unbeatable location. One block from the main dock in Puerto Ayora, Casa Marina is the most centrally located luxury rental on Santa Cruz Island. The beach, restaurants, tour operators, and the Charles Darwin Research Station are all on your doorstep.
Personalized service. From airport pickup to weekly housekeeping, the Casa Marina team takes care of every detail so you can focus entirely on enjoying the Galapagos.
Casa Marina is a contemporary 1,400 sq ft, three-floor townhouse situated in the heart of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island — the ideal luxury base for your Galapagos adventure. With space for up to seven guests, it features everything you need for an exceptional stay:
With so many accommodation options across the archipelago, here’s what to keep in mind when planning your stay:
Choose Santa Cruz Island for access. Santa Cruz is the most central island in the Galapagos and Puerto Ayora is its main hub. Staying here gives you fast, affordable access to day trips, ferries, and tours to the surrounding islands — far more flexibility than staying on a remote island or a cruise.
Prioritize location within Puerto Ayora. Being central matters. Casa Marina is one block from the main dock — which means no taxis, no wasted time, and no stress getting to your morning boat tour.
Think about size and group comfort. Hotels can feel cramped for families or groups. A three-bedroom vacation house gives everyone their own space and a shared living area to come back to at the end of the day.
Look for what’s already included. Casa Marina offers airport transfers, housekeeping, and a host team with deep knowledge of the islands — so you’re not just booking a room, you’re booking a full experience.
Yes. The property is a short walk from Puerto Ayora’s waterfront and the main dock, with easy access to nearby beaches including the famous Tortuga Bay — one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos, reachable on foot in under an hour.
Puerto Ayora has everything within walking distance — from fresh seafood restaurants and local cafes to supermarkets, souvenir shops, pharmacies, and travel agencies. You won’t need a car.
Yes. Casa Marina offers airport transfers from Baltra Airport to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, for an additional fee — so your Galapagos adventure starts smoothly from the moment you land.
Yes. Every bedroom is individually air conditioned and soundproofed for a comfortable, restful night’s sleep.
No. The nightly rate is all-inclusive. No surprise charges at checkout.
Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island is widely considered the best base for a Galapagos vacation. As the largest town in the archipelago, Puerto Ayora offers easy access to beaches, wildlife, restaurants, tour operators, and ferry connections to the surrounding islands. Staying in a luxury vacation rental in Puerto Ayora — like Casa Marina — puts you at the center of everything, with the comfort and privacy of a private home rather than a crowded hotel.
A luxury vacation rental in the Galapagos gives you space, privacy, and flexibility that no hotel can match. At Casa Marina in Puerto Ayora, you get three full floors, a modern fully equipped kitchen, a rooftop terrace with ocean views, soundproofed bedrooms, and a host team available to help plan your time on the islands. For families and groups, the value compared to booking multiple hotel rooms is significant — and the experience is far more personal.
Puerto Ayora is the ideal location for a Galapagos vacation rental. Situated on the southern shore of Santa Cruz Island, it is the most connected and well-equipped town in the Galapagos. From Puerto Ayora you can walk to the Charles Darwin Research Station, reach Tortuga Bay beach on foot, and take day trips by ferry to Isabela, San Cristobal, and other islands. A centrally located rental like Casa Marina means zero wasted time on transfers and maximum time exploring.
Casa Marina accommodates up to seven guests across three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, making it one of the most spacious luxury vacation rentals available in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. It is ideal for families, groups of friends, and corporate retreats looking for a private, fully equipped home in the Galapagos.
The key amenities to look for in a luxury Galapagos vacation rental are a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning in every bedroom, reliable Wi-Fi, private outdoor space, and a central location. Casa Marina in Puerto Ayora offers all of these, plus two rooftop terraces with panoramic ocean and highland views, soundproofed rooms, a large dining area, and a modern living room — everything you need to relax in style after a day exploring Santa Cruz Island.
Yes. Puerto Ayora is the most well-connected town in the Galapagos, and staying at Casa Marina puts you one block from the main dock. From there, water taxis, ferries, and tour boats depart daily to beaches, snorkeling sites, and neighboring islands. Most of Puerto Ayora’s restaurants, shops, and attractions are within a five to ten minute walk. You won’t need a car.
Yes. Casa Marina provides airport transfer service from Baltra Airport — the main gateway to Santa Cruz Island — directly to Puerto Ayora for an additional fee. Given that the journey involves a bus, a ferry crossing, and a taxi, having a pre-arranged transfer makes your arrival seamless and stress-free. Simply contact the team in advance using the details on your booking confirmation.
The Galapagos Islands can be visited year-round, but the most popular periods are June through August (the dry season, ideal for wildlife watching and snorkeling) and December through January (warm season, great for land exploration and calmer seas). These peak periods fill up fast, especially for larger vacation rentals in Puerto Ayora. We recommend booking Casa Marina at least two to three months in advance to secure your preferred dates.
Casa Marina is available to book through Airbnb, Booking.com, and VRBO. You can also contact the property directly via the reservations page on this website or through WhatsApp. Booking directly ensures the fastest response and allows you to ask specific questions about your stay, request custom arrangements, or confirm availability for large groups.
Due to the strict environmental regulations protecting the Galapagos Islands ecosystem, pets are not permitted at Casa Marina or anywhere within the national park jurisdiction. The Galapagos National Park enforces these rules to protect the islands’ unique and fragile wildlife — the same wildlife that makes a Galapagos vacation so extraordinary in the first place.
If you’re looking for the ultimate vacation rental in the Galapagos Islands, Casa Marina in Puerto Ayora is your answer. A luxury 3-bedroom townhouse in the heart of Santa Cruz Island, steps from the ocean, surrounded by the best the islands have to offer — and available to book directly via Airbnb, Booking.com, or VRBO.
The Galapagos is a once-in-a-lifetime destination. Make sure your home base matches the experience.
Book your stay today and start planning your dream vacation in paradise.
