Casa Playa Mann

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Sarah

We had a wonderful stay! Jose the owner/manager helped make our 25th anniversary extra special! The rooms are clean and large and loved the balcony, hammocks!This is a great place to.stay, very close to beaches and snorkeling, sunsets. It's a great location, safe, an easy walk to town or quick easy cab ride.The staff is super helpful at arranging rides or give directions or advice or answers questions. The breakfast is good too. I would highly recommend staying here, glad we did, only wish I could have stayed longer! So nice and so much to do/see!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Katherine

Great location, delicious breakfast and wonderful service at this family owned hotel. Jose and team are the best!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Kimberly

The owners live on property and are friendly, helpful, and great at solving any question we had. Very fresh and tasty breakfast! Our room was large and had a huge balcony, which made it easy so spread out and also hang wetsuits and bathing suits to dry. Highly recommend!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Evelyn

Very good attempt by the team

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2024

Kelly

Most amazing place to stay in San Cristobal

This family owned hotel was simply perfect in every way. They went above and beyond to make sure I had an enjoyable experience. The breakfast was delicious. When I had an issue with a tour to Kicker Rock that I previously booked, Jose was able to get me on another boat at the last minute, which I really appreciated because it was a phenomenal experience. The rooms are very clean and the bed was comfortable. I really enjoyed chilling in the hammock on my balcony at sunset.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

Simon

Casa Playa Man a family business, outstanding

José, our host made everything possible to assure we were satisfied. And we were. Starting before our arrival. i sent us a What’s app. message asking how was our flight, if we needed some assistance and more.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Cheryl

Small, family-run, boutique style hotel - just 6 rooms! You are greeted personally and the staff goes out of their way to assist with any request you have. Rooms are spotless and the room decks are wonderful for sunset views from your hammock :) Walkable to town and right on Playa Mann, this was an excellent place to stay. I highly recommend!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Sean

Amazing Stay here! Everyone was very nice, helpful and welcoming from Jose, Mariana and the rest of the staff. Great location near beautiful beaches and hikes, short walk to all the restaurants in town. Highly recommend !

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2024

Pamela

There are not enough stars to properly rate Casa Playa Mann! The location is great, the grounds are wonderful, we loved the breakfasts, but the standouts are truly the staff. It's a family-owned business and I cannot say enough about them. They were so helpful with recommendations and arrangements. Every single person we spoke with was amazing; they truly went above and beyond. I would never consider staying anywhere else on the island!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2024

Kevin

Best location in town.

Great Location, possibly the best in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. View is as good as advertised in the photos and is a short walk to the middle of town.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2024

Chigozie

We are so lucky we chose to stay at José and his family’s lodging. The hospitality is top tier. Thank you all for hosting us 😊

2/10

Poor

10 Mar 2024

Garrett

I do not recommend this hostel. We asked for a different room right away because the only one small window it had was pointing into reception and breakfast area “garden view “and they said no. The morning after we arrived loud noises waked us up in the morning, right in front of our window we saw 30 people having some sort of conference, talking loud and applauding. The air conditioner was right above the bed blowing in your face, it was very old and loud as a helicopter and had a bright light. The shower drain was barely working. I had dirty water up to my ankles. You are not allowed to flush any toilet paper and are required to put used toilet paper in the garbage. There was mold in the closet and it smelled. The “safe” a $15 unit from Walmart. Small black bugs appeared all over my clothes. Our room smelled horrible. Can’t open windows because the screen had big holes in it and bugs would destroy us. We asked for no cleaning and Jose argued with me and said it is mandatory and they need to inspect the room every day for bugs! One day we asked to only change our towels, but when we came we noticed the room smelled like toxic bug spray. I got sick and nauseous right away. The conditions were totally unbearable and unsafe. We left 5 days early. The hotel refused to answer our request to refund us for the rest of the days we did not use. Expedia was unable to refund us the $600 . The laundry service I used there destroyed my $140 Tommy Bahama shirt. Two thumbs down!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2024

Peter

Casa Playa Mann is the best family owned boutique hotel I have ever experienced and I have stayed at many around the world.
The brother and sister who own and manage it treated me like family throughout my 4 night stay with them. Jose even went to a pharmacy for some medicine when I was feeling unwell.

The casa is immaculately clean and the rooms very comfortable.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2024

Andrew

Wonderful place

We thoroughly enjoyed friendly and comfortable environment of the hotel which is cosily located in a quite place yet close to the lively promenade and minutes from the beach. The rooms were very clean, the breakfast lovely and there’s also a pretty courtyard with hammocks and loungers in the shade of the trees. We’ve never encountered more friendly and caring service. José and his wife and staff went above and beyond to help us with everything. Will definitely stay again and highly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2023

MARIANELA

Lucia, jose and their mom are lovely people. It felt like family. They are proud to be from there and their hotel is one of a kind with a wonderful view

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2023

Wanzi

Great stay at Casa Playa Mann, room is super clean and everyone is super helpful!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2023

Angelica

This is an amazing hotel!! 12/10!! Definitely recommend anyone going to San Cristobal to stay here! Family run and the staff are sooo helpful and kind! Had the best time!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

01 Sep 2023

Juha

Basic motel tyle of propeery is outside of the town's centre. No coolers/empty minibars inside rooms to store drinks/medication.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2023

Ashley

This overall stay was absolutely amazing. Such a chic, coastal, cozy, feel with the property, and the family owners were the absolute kindest and most helpful souls! I can’t wait to come back!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2023

Karrie

This property is family owned. They care about the customer and take great care of their guests! I highly recommend this property! The staff is always willing to give recommendations, help with questions, and provide fantastic service! Thank you for taking such great care of us!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2023

Gail

The location is perfect! I was attending a conference at the USFQ GAIS campus, which was a mere one block from Casa Playa Mann. It made it easy to run back to the room between conference sessions.

Besides being one block from USFQ GAIS, the hotel is also one block from the gorgeous Playa Mann. We could walk into town in 5-10 minutes.

We stayed in room #4. The bed was very comfortable. It felt like a memory foam mattress. There were also memory foam pillows. Ductless AC in the room. A huge oceanfront balcony with the best view of the ocean, and the comings and goings on the road below. The balcony had two hammocks, a hammock chair, two rattan chairs, and a rattan couch. Hammock time was such a luxury!!! The breeze, the view . . . It was paradise.

Step in shower, that was quite big, with an oversized showerhead.

Beyond the prime location, the comforable room, and the balcony view . . . The proprieters and staff of Casa Playa Mann can not be beat! When you stay here, your money stays local! Jose speaks excellent English, and is super friendly, and willing to help with just about anything a traveller might need. Make sure to add breakfast to your stay. They're delicious, filling, and healthy. Each day, we had fresh fruit, eggs with veggies, bread, coffee, and fresh juice. You could get bacon, if you wanted it.

Casa Playa Mann is a slice of heaven on this earth. In my opinion, you get great value, foe the price. I cant wait to come back.

Gracias por todo, Jose!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2023

Jennifer

Absolutely loved my stay at Casa Playa Mann

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2023

angelica

the location is fantastic to go to playa Mann, to town to eat as well as to the boats for the rides, everything 5-10 min walk. the hotel feels nice and in line with the place. a family owned locale. The staff are fantastic, super friendly and helpful

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2023

Alexis

Beautiful stay

This is a wonderful family-owned business. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. Would definitely go back!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2023

Bryan

The best hotel on the island!

Can’t imagine there’s a better place to stay on the island. Family owned, so they treat you like family. We stayed on the 3rd floor and had an amazing sunset view every night. Room was very comfortable, cold AC and hot showers. Breakfast was delicious, and the staff was available at any moment to help answer any questions. Will definitely stay again when we go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2023

Aimee

We spent 5 days in San Cristabol stayed in the ocean view suite at Casa Playa Mann and it was absolutely the best! The staff was so kind and helpful Lou and Marteen took such good care of us and our conversations were a huge blessing to us. They told us everything we needed to know to find the best day trips and even arranged a last minute snorkeling boat tour for us! If we ever go to San Cristabol again, we simply would not stay anywhere else. The location was perfect walking distance to several beaches and to the malecon in town. The breakfast was so good and Lou always made sure I had gluten free options of yummy baked goods. She was such a sweet lady. Pure Joy! Lord willing our paths will cross again. The room had everything we needed all the small details make a huge difference when traveling in Ecuador you don't always expect little extras like coffee in the room or shelves in the shower but it is nice when it happens makes you feel pampered.The fridge on patio to come back to cold drinks was also a huge bonus for us, the view from the patio was spectacular.Thank you for hosting us!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2023

christina

Such a warm and friendly hotel. You are made to feel like you are at home. The room had a spectacular view of the sea. Everything was spotless. The breakfast was amazing too. Nothing was too much trouble.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2023

Abel P

If you want to stay in a quiet/clean place that is close to the beach and also downtown, Casa Playa Mann is a great spot. Staff is very attentive.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2023

Juan

Gran atención y servicio por parte de los dueños.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2023

George

Staff was great on organizing transportation. Breakfasts were grand. Good communication

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2023

Tracey

We really enjoyed our stay here. Family-owned and they greet you with fresh juice upon arrival, which is wonderful after travel. The room was clean and comfortable and we loved the hammock outside of our room.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2023

Marin

It is a very nice place, super close to a very nice beach, with SUPER friendly owners. I strongly recommend it!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2023

Rebecca

Great stay!

Can't say enough good things about our stay at Casa Playa Mann. It's a family-run hotel and you can tell they care about everyone's experience while staying with them. Jose reached out before we arrived and helped us get some activities booked since we were having trouble contacting the companies directly, which took a lot of stress off of our trip. He helped coordinate anything we needed during our stay.

As for the property itself -- it was very comfy. It's walkable to the Malecon/main area of town and a few different beaches. The room was the biggest we had during our stay in the Galapagos, which was nice because it let us spread out a little bit for the first time in awhile. Having a place to refill water bottles was super convenient (and they also leave water pitchers in the room every day). The showers had hot water (although it was HOT when we visited, so I opted for cold showers). The only negative is that the wifi isn't very good, but that was true of everywhere we visited in the Galapagos, so it wasn't something I was expecting.

The breakfast was great and they can cater to dietary needs (vegan for us) as long as you let them know beforehand.

Overall, I'd highly suggest staying here if you get the chance. We had a great experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2023

Collin

I can’t recommend Casa Playa Mann enough. Though it is off the main part of town (a ten minute walk) it is actually closer to many beautiful hiking areas and all the beaches. It is also quieter. Jose and his sister Lucia made us feel at home and we’re incredibly accommodating. They helped us with restaurant recommendations, things to do and just made us feel very welcome. The room was great with A/C and a comfortable bed. Couldn’t recommend it more

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2023

Olaf

Amazing place and a perfect location. Jose and Lu their mom and Grandma are all so kind and helpful. They are constantly asking if you need anything and has been one of the nicest places to stay on our travels. You feel like family. We loved the location as it is walking distance to town and the beach but very quiet at night. The restaurant recommendations were all great. Thank you all again for the wonderful stay. Definitely highly recommend booking here.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2023

Sara

Casa Playa Mann is a lovely little bed and breakfast. It has 3 rooms downstairs and 3 rooms upstairs with large balconies and amazing views of the harbor and sunsets. The breakfast is home cooked and delicious. Jose, the proprietor, and his staff are very friendly and helpful. We look forward to staying there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2022

Verified traveler

Our stay was fabulous! Yummy pineapple bread with tea when we arrived and such a friendly, helpful host. Our room was spacious and had several places to store our luggage and clothes. It was all exceptionally clean and bright. The common area outside the room was lovely and perfect for relaxing with a book. The breakfast was served on a colorful table cloth. The meal was outstanding! Fresh fruit from the island, yummy yogurt, granola, just a perfect dipping amount of chocolate, 2 types of bread and a scrumptious cheese, bacon, and veggie omelette. The host’s sister prepared and served the best breakfast we had on all 3 islands we visited. The location of casa Mann is great - easy to walk to town and just 2 minutes from a fabulous beach. We would definitely choose to come back here again and again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2022

Barbara

Jose and Carolina are amazing! The hotel was clean, safe, and very beautiful!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2022

Loni

Jose was the nicest! His family super sweet! They were Very communicative and super helpful every step of the way! Even weeks before our reservation! I would 10/10 recommend!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2022

Paul

Highly recommended…

Jose and Lucia were true and welcoming host. A fantastic family run venue with lots of character…a few steps from a great beach.
Wonderful and convenient venue and great value.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2022

Steve

The Guerrero family is simply the nicest the family in all of the Galapagos. They would, and did, everything to make our stay wonderful. Steps from a beautiful beach!
It was perfect!

Steve

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2022

Marjorie

4-night solo stay!

Had a wonderful 4 night stay on the island. Jose helped with day trips by contacting the tour company and setting everything. He was so kind, patient and attentive to all of my needs during my stay. The breakfast was delicious and available when I was ready. I can’t say enough good things about Casa Playa Mann.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2022

Anton

Jose and his sister Lu run the place. They are professional, super nice, very helpful. They go way beyond to please the customer.
I would definitely recommend this place.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2022

Matthew

Stayed at Casa Playa Mann for first portion of our honeymoon. Jose is wonderful host. He provided us with personalized assistance from pickup at the airport, checking in, meals, directions around town, recommendations for hiking, and even let us borrow his own snorkeling equipment. He provides a delicious breakfast and is a great conversationalist. Did I mention there is a sea lion colony across the street!!! So cool!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2022

Marina

Best Experience

This man!!!! I left my phone in the taxi this morning and our boat back to Santa Cruz was leaving… he got my phone back, took this photo 😂 and got my phone delivered to me 10 seconds before the boat left! Thank you Jose! Anyone coming to San Cristobal should definitely stay at Casa Playa Mann, really nice family run hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2022

Ellen

Great location! On a quiet street, close walk into town and short walk to a beautiful beach with sea lions. Our reservation included breakfast in the morning; omelets, fresh fruit, juice, yogurt, coffee, rolls and tea. The property managers live on site and are always around to assist with directions, restaurant recommendations, etc. Rooms were very clean and spacious.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2021

Carine

Highly recommended 10/10

We spent 3 magical nights at Casa Playa Mann.
José and the rest of the staff went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was nothing less than excellent. Before our arrival José sent out important information regarding new legislation updates. When we got there everyone was super friendly and helpful and always had a smile on their faces. They also were more than happy to share a lot of tips on things to see and do in and around the area.
Breakfast was excellent and they even catered a variety of options for a gluten allergy which was not expected.
If we ever have the chance to visit San Christóbal again we will definitely be staying at Casa Playa Mann.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2021

Joseph

Lucia, Jose and Lucia are absolutely wonderful hosts and made our trip to the Galapagos superb. From picking us up at the airport, to giving us tips around town, their hospitably made us feel like one of the locals. The hotel is super close to a beach and walkable to pretty much everywhere in town, all while being quiet at night with a great view of the water. Everything about the stay, and especially the hosts, make this a perfect place to stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Awesome place!

Casa playa Mann was a very comfortable clean place. The service was superb!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2021

Kristi

Our stay at this family owned and run bed and breakfast was just perfect! Jose and Lucia were very helpful and accommodating during our stay and made us feel comfortable and at home. The rooms were very clean, the food was delicious, and anytime we had a question the hosts were friendly and responsive. The location is right next to Playa Mann, offers a quiet environment, and is easily walkable to the main downtown area. We loved our time here and would highly recommend staying with this lovely family!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2021

jesse

Excellent

Jose, the manager, and his family were extremely nice, informative, and helpful! We would recommend the ocean view room with balcony- it was very nice. We enjoyed our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2020

marg

very unique and the staff was so sweet and helpful. the breakfast for $8 was outstanding.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Close to the beach. Very attentive and friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Loved everything about Casa Playa Mann! Isabel and her staff went above and beyond to make us comfortable and help answer any questions. The room was great and the balcony with hammock was perfection. The view from your balcony was postcard worthy too! Great location so you’re close to hiking trails and a quick walk to down town.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Great view from room. Staff was incredably helpful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The balcony overlooking the sea what what made me choose this property, and it did not disappoint. A beautiful place to enjoy San Cristobal from and an ideal location too (a short walk to the main town).

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

It ain’t cute, views were great, but building itself reminded me of an old hospital or school. Just not a good value, 4.5 star price for a three star hotel. I’m baffled by the reviews others have provided.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful people amazing views and we loved the food!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

This hotel is about a 10 minute walk from the city, and it is a block away from the beach, which is nice. The staff are friendly and nice. The original room I was given had no working A/C, so I was suffering for quite a few hours, until they ended up upgrading me to a nice cool room with an ever better view :) I would definitely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2019

scott

Awesome stay

Isabel made sure that our entire party had a delightful stay. It’s simple accommodations, but the service and location were top notch.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Casa Playa Mann is a wonderful hotel. I would highly recommend staying here. It is located very close to Playa Mann and a pleasant short walk to the main area of the island. The hotel is extremely well maintained and the service is excellent. I look forward to staying there again in the future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2019

Beatrice

This property is in a very quiet spot and close to Playa Mann beach, easy walking to everything.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2019

Donna

A room with a view... and a hammock!

Fabulous location and service. The property is quirky, in a good local way, but the accommodations are modest for the price,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Location was ideal for 3 days on San Critobal before cruise.
Walking distance to many attractions including beaches, interpretive centre, great restaurants and amazing 27/7 sea lion show on the waterfront.

Nothing here to not like, but request a 2nd or 3rd floor suite for best experence

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

On a nice beach, great staff. Easy walking to town.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Staff was extremely helpful. View were outstanding!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2019

Lissette

Very nice property and the service was exceptional and personalized. Worth paying for the ocean front rooms that have a balcony overlooking the water with a private hammock.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2018

Jane

Do not hesitate to book this hotel

We had a wonderful time at this hotel. It is within walking distance to 2 beautiful beaches and the town but quiet too.The staff and owners do everything to make you feel relaxed and helpful with trip arrangements. Food delicious and beautiful view from top patio to view the ocean and sunsets.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2018

Elisha

I can stress enough how great and helpful Isabel and crew were during our stay. Always very attentive, nice, and helpful with recommendations, setting up our Highlands tour, or anything else we needed. They even packed up a bag of snacks & drinks for us to take on our Highlands tour. That kind of thoughtfulness and extra care is unheard of. I'd definitely recommend paying for the ocean view rooms as they also come with your own private patio. Fantastic stay and couldn't say \"thank you\" enough upon our departure.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2018

Mayra

Wonderful hotel!

We LOVE Casa Playa Mann. The owners are so kind and helpful it felt like we were staying with relatives. The location is excellent: walking distance from the center of town and far away enough to be nicely quiet. Playa Mann itself is where the sea lions rest, a lovely little beach with really good food. The room was clean, quiet, lovely. it had a nice balcony with a hammock, seating, a fridge and a coffee maker. I can't wait to go back.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2018

Barbara

Great place - great location!
Casa Playa Mann is a very nice place, a 10 minutes walk to San Cristobal downtown. It is also close to the Mann beach (and others in proximity), the San Cristobal Interpretations Center (very worthwhile a visit!), and the hills (with great overlooks) behind.
I had a nice, comfortable room with good wifi connectivity.
Loved the hammocks in the yard!
Was very pleased by the warm welcome of the manager who was always available for advice and recommendations. Very much enjoyed a half-day excursion into the island's hinterland she recommended for me!!!
Having said this, breakfast could have included a tidbit more of variety.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2018

BLAKE

Great location, super friendly and helpful staff, clean room

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2018

LP

Great location right next to the beach and within a few minutes of downtown. Loved the relaxing outdoor areas and the delicious breakfast, but the best part was the amazing service provided by Isabel and Manuel.

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2018

Rebecca

Lovely people and beautiful views!

Quiet location with a friendly staff...clean, beautiful views, and helpful managers (Isabel and Manuel). The hot water was a little inconsistent in my shower, but my son’s room never had any issues with getting hot water. I believe it was just an issue in the morning when many people tried to take their showers because I always had a nice hot shower in the evenings, after our tours. Lovely place!

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2018

Verified traveler

Great location close to the hikes, nary center, and beach. Very home-y. Lots of hammocks to relax. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Arranged transport from pier at no charge. Homemade breakfast included.