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Hostal Miconia

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Puerto Ayora hostal

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Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Refrigerator | View from room
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Thomas de Berlanga e Isla Plaza Esq., Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, 200102
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Academy Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Ninfas Lagoon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Refrigerator | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Refrigerator

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, towels

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

Close to the beach.You'll be steps from Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and a 5-minute walk from Galápagos National Park. Academy Bay and Las Grietas are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Academy Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Las Grietas - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bahia Mar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostal Miconia

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Puerto Ayora hostal
Hostal Miconia offers its guests concierge services, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hostal Miconia also features express check-out, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Water dispenser
Hostal Miconia offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Puerto Ayora hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 3 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

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

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

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

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 cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Miconia House Hostel Puerto Ayora
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostal Miconia to the airport?

Hostal Miconia is 29.9 mi (85-min drive) away from the Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hostal Miconia have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostal Miconia.

How close is Hostal Miconia to the beach?

This hostal is a short 10-minute walk from Playa de los Alemanes and 0.6 mi (2-min drive) from Tortuga Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hostal Miconia offer free breakfast?

Hostal Miconia does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hostal Miconia?

No, there is no casino at this hostal.

What time is check-in at Hostal Miconia?

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Hostal Miconia?

This hostal offers free self parking.

Does Hostal Miconia have a pool?

Hostal Miconia does not have a pool.

Does Hostal Miconia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Hostal Miconia to downtown Puerto Ayora?

Hostal Miconia is 0.3 mi away from Puerto Ayora.

Hostal Miconia Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 40 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

regis

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mean owner
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Husain

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do yourself a favour and stay away from this place. There was no manager or receptionist was at the property for check-in. The cleaning lady called in a drunkard who tore up our reservation. We got a completely different room from what we booked. Bugs everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not the best not the worst

Upon arrival there was no one to check us in. Thankfully another traveller, who had had the same experience, showed us where the office was (to the right of the hostel, big red stairs) but it was closed. He then directed us to a travel agent who might have her number. After several attempts to call her she finally got ahold of her. After a long travel day this sucked and we found out others had the same experience. The hostel was in a great location but it was loud so bring earplugs. The rooms were fine and a good size but we were put in a large room first and then were asked to switch rooms after two days. The second room had a fridge so we were happy with that. What we really didn't like was how often they let themselves into our room. They would go in to turn the AC off, which we started to do when we left the room, but also a fella that seemed to maybe work there just opened our door while we were in there one day too. It was odd. They claimed to have safes in the room, there weren't any. The showers had hot water but it was either scalding or cold with no water pressure. They ran out of drinking water and didn't replenish it for a full day. If you aren't to finiky, this place is worth the price with the location alone.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

This was the least expensive accommodation when I made my reservation and my review takes that into consideration. Central location was beneficial when getting groceries, going out for meals, sightseeing, and going scuba diving with Shark Bay. Water leaked from toilet tank onto bathroom and bedroom floor and when informed staff did not offer to take care of it. Staff also turned off air conditioner when I was out hiking and when I returned after lunch it took a couple hours for the room to cool.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

LG-Lifesgood, Canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The property does not have any arrivals desk. When we found the sign for the Hostal we couldn’t find any indication of an office or someone to talk to. We walked up 2 flights of steps and found a cleaning lady who spoke no English but motioned for us to go back downstairs. Eventually someone from the shop across the street went and found and a man in a building up the street who came and led us back up the stairs and pointed to the room that was ours. No words were exchanged, passports weren’t shown, no many given. We didn’t have any interaction with anyone else until 3 nights later when the same man reappeared with a bill which we paid promptly. Rooms were large, spacious, clean. Bed comfortable. Windows locked and air con worked. Bathroom smelled of sewer which we managed to stop by placing a wet towel over the shower drain. Shower consistently ran scalding hot (very dangerous) and icy cold. Towels were clean but old and some stains. Room was cleaned daily and disinfectant used in bathroom (smell of Clorox when we returned to the room). The staircase was dark but had motion sensor lights that worked well at night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple, basic rooms with your own en-suite and cheap and chips. Our own little balcony was gorgeous as well to sit and people watch. The linen and towels were old but it’s another factor which drives down the price. The bed was comfortable and we were so close to everything! A minimart across the road and the tour operator next door. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for the price! Great central spot in town as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Felicia, Pa, USA

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Based on listing: Staff did not speak English, no hot water, breakfast not providef, wifi did not work. Also there was no reception desk
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorelei

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

Would recommend to a friend

We enjoyed our stay here, especially the great location, the kitchenette, and the free drinking water. It's close to many tour booking agencies, the port, and lots of restaurant options.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Bianca

Liked: Staff & service
I liked how it was close to the harbor and it was close to everything so we didn’t have to take a taxi as much . The employees were nice and respectful. What I didn’t like was the broken shower head, and the bathroom always had nasty smell it wouldn’t go away. But other than that it was a nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was no office to check in. Thankfully we meet a nice local who knew the woman who ran the hostel, he was able to call her to give us our key. We meet another couple travelers who had the same problem checking in. Other than that it was a great stay. There was a fridge and hot plate in the room we used to cook breakfast on with their dishes. It was a block away from a street that closes down every night to host all the local food. It was a little loud but every place is doing to be loud in the middle of town. They came in and cleaned every day too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good Value

Good value. Very large room with unexpected kitchen area. However had to ask at local restaurant for owner on arrival and was very noisy street in the night (we stayed on a Friday)
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Nick

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

Good value

Good value for the money. Spent four nights in Puerto Ayora and booked here the first night. Decided to stay for another three. Rooms are clean and they only have a few of them so it's not busy. There is pretty much no sound barrier from outside noise so it's pretty loud. Air conditioning works great. Far as I can tell they don't actually offer the meals or the front desk that they claim on here. Over all you get a clean comfortable room. What more can you expect for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Carol, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Basic room but everything you need. Great value.

Stayed for 2 nights, received maid service. Room was comfortable but basic. Felt safe. This unit was located away from the posted address for check-in but the lady took us by taxi to this room and got us settled. She paid for the taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

Chan

Liked: Room comfort
Showed all dinner included, however, no even breakfast included, room is old, hot water not enough , sometime only cold water, however ,location is good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Laloba, Calgary, AB

Liked: Room comfort

Hostal Miconia

I arrived to find no one around.Next door, a Tour Company woman found the owner who came fairly quickly.Never saw her again.Once, met the cleaning lady, Carmen.Rooms cleaned every day/towels changed.One room on main floor, all others are upstairs-no elevator.Rooms are basic, with about 3 beds/room plus small ensuite bathroom.I found the bed comfortable(for me).Air conditioner was very quiet--godsend for the heat/humidity.ALL toilet paper goes in the covered wastebasket--necessary.Liquid soap was in a dispenser that didn't work. I took it off the wall,propped it on the sink,scooped what I needed from the top. Puerto Ayora is busy with lots of traffic. Many inexpensive taxis-white Toyota Hilux trucks. Main pier water taxis take you to Punta Estrada/Finch Bay dock where you can walk to several beaches plus Tortuga Bay,Las Salinas,Las Grietas.Charles Darwin Research Centre is interesting with turtles to observe and several buildings with displays. Very walkable town,except for the heat.Take plenty of water wherever you go/use sunscreen!A section of Charles Binford Street closes at 6 pm;becomes Calle de Kioskos where cafe tables/chairs are put in the middle of the street. You choose which cafe you want to buy your meal from and sit in the middle to eat--cheap meriendas with large portions plus more expensive dishes available. Amusing pelicans at the Fish Market. Street signage is badly lacking. Some streets have several names,adding to the confusion.Maps need updating.

4/10 Poor

Kristiina

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This was not a hotel

This is what the description says: Property Features Along with concierge services, this hostal has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe. Room Amenities All 5 rooms offer free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and free bottled water. Other amenities available to guests include ceiling fans, showers, and free toiletries. We would never have found this place if we didn't have a local guide because we were not housed at Hostal Miconia, rather, someone from the hostel directed our cab driver to what looked like a private house, with no staff, no check-in, absolutely no one, no TV in room which I don't really care about, one working light bulb, disconnested smoke detector (the battery was dead so they had just taken it down and left it), no public area, no parking, no Internet, no toilet paper, no soap, an army of ants in the room, and NO ONE to talk to about any of this because there was no staff. Second story en-suite room in what was clearly a house. No markings anywhere on the building that would have identified it as a hotel/hostel/motel.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Dump od Santa Cruz

Horrible place. A total Dump, there was toilet paper, or soap, the water dripped out. The sheets were dirt and stained. No air con. Could not find attendant at all...what a mess.

8/10 Good

Xavier

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Me gustó mucho la ubicación del lugar. Las instalaciones estaban correctas, y tiene una buena relación precio/calidad.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Pues normal. básico para poder alojarme
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Julio

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Publicidad engañosa

En el contrato y en u propaganda afirman que el departamento cuenta con lavandería, LO CUAL ES FALSO. No proporcionaron Jabón.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

CAROLINA

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Es conveniente para el valor cobrado pero falta mejorar el servicio al cliente
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Guido

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy H

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

Excelente

Muy bien ubicado y el precio muy económico me gusto la atención
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021