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What Guests Say About Casa Marina
Real stories from families, couples, researchers, and travelers who've stayed at Casa Marina in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos.
Five stars everywhere we're listed
Stories from real guests
Every word below comes from a verified guest review on Airbnb, VRBO, or directly through Celso.
To say that this place was great is simply an understatement. I traveled to Galápagos with my wife, my mom, and my two friends, and having the entire Casa Marina to ourselves was like having a home away from home while still being centrally located in a fun area of town.
If you are lucky enough to find yourself in the Galápagos and Casa Marina is available, then you have hit the jackpot! The size, convenience, location, and amenities make Casa Marina a one-of-a-kind rental. You are in the heart of all the action with easy access to all the islands.
¡Celso es un excelente anfitrión! Desde el primer contacto obtuvimos rápidas respuestas y la mejor disposición para resolver nuestras dudas. El staff que lo acompaña es de primera, con Andrea disponible 7x24 para enseñarnos las diferentes cosas que hacer en Galápagos. ¡Te felicito Celso por las 5 estrellas!
Celso was very helpful from the time of booking. He spent over an hour before my arrival to share with me details of the island and even found us a great tour guide to explore the other islands. The home is very comfortable and large. I highly recommend Celso's place. I would stay there again.
This place looks fantastic on the pictures, but the pics do not do it justice. The location is perfect — the apartment is the centre of town, visible from the pier and only a short walk from the supermarket and loads of great restaurants. It really does have the wow factor.
Perfect place for a large group! Casa Marina was a clean and comfortable home base for our unforgettable adventures. It is centrally located — only a couple of blocks to the pier where you can catch ferries to beaches and other islands. Highly recommended.
The Galápagos Islands was a trip of a lifetime and we were extremely pleased with our decision to stay at Casa Marina. Dealing with the host and setting up our stay was fast and easy. They were very helpful and readily available for any questions we had before and throughout our trip.
Very spacious home centrally located in Puerto Ayora. Very good AC and wonderful rooftop terrace. Celso is a fantastic host — the place was exactly what we'd hoped, and everything about our visit was incredible!
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What guests mention most often
Across 132 verified reviews, three things come up again and again.
The Location
One block from the dock. Walk to restaurants, supermarkets, the Charles Darwin Research Station, and the fish market — sea lions and all.
Celso's Hospitality
Two decades of hosting and it shows. Guests consistently call Celso and his team one of the highlights of their entire Galápagos trip.
The Whole House
1,400 sq ft of private villa. Three soundproofed bedrooms, two rooftop terraces, full kitchen — your group has the entire home.
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1,400 sq ft · 3 bedrooms · Sleeps 10 · Two rooftop terraces · One block from the dock.
Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, Ecuador.