La Fortaleza de Haro

We had a great stay at La Fortaleza de Haro. As an artist, I appreciated all the unique touches and design. As it borders, the National Park, it was a quiet respite after a day of touring or being in town. There’s plenty of outdoor seating areas and a refreshing pool to relax at. Only a 10minute walk through town or can take a taxi for $2. There’s a locals beach 1/4mile away near the Darwin Research Center. The included breakfast was a great added value: eggs,fresh juice, a roll or croissant and coffee which we looked forward to. Not to be missed is the heart and soul of the operation, the kind owners Gianna & Roberto who live on the premises. They helped us book day trips/excursions based on our desires & needs & their recommendations were spot on 10/10. Roberto is a retired naturalist/guide and I wish had recorded his descriptions. For us visiting new places, exploring landscapes, and seeing new cultures are a big part of why we travel. But there is more to the story than just these three things. It is also about the people we have met and the connections we have made. Travel is more than just destinations; it’s about the people we meet. I’m so glad we made a connection with Roberto & Gianna and cannot wait to return to experience more of their homeland. We will return! Don’t hesitate to book & stay here

Probably not possible. We stayed in Fortaleza for 5 nights . We stayed in a small hut ( room) for 3 people . This room was probably used for storage or garage before but then was refurbished . Tiny bathroom . The court yard was quite dark in the evenings so we thought it would be good to have a bit more light to make it cozy. Linen and towels were clean and you could refill the water from the purifier . Breakfast was sufficient and we loved the bread but same every day. We also thought that breakfast could have been served earlier than 7.30- most people are gone for trips by then . If one has to accept cookies or crackers as a substitute then better to cut it off from the price . Plenty options on the Main Street when one is on the move and needs to grab a cup of coffee. Location is good and peaceful . On a general note - with so many people arriving every day this tourism is not sustainable . There is a lot of pressure on environment and wild life. But this is our personal opinion.

We stayed here for 3 nights. It is a nice place to be with a little swimming pool so you can cool down. The building looks very nice even as the room. There is hot water in the shower. The breakfast is good and enough. The place is very quiet. The personell is very kind.

When visiting Galapagos we spent 4 nights in this great place. The hotel is on the outskirts of Puerto Ayora, on the border to the National Park but a walk to the town's center and the harbour takes maybe 10-15 min. The owners, Roberto and Gianna, lovely people, make the stay very special, offering loads of advice, recommendations and help in getting a taxi or booking a tour. We had a Sun&Moon room which turned out to be a great, double story, very comfortable room with two private terraces (one more shady and one sunny above our room with beautiful views to the sea, the park and the town. Roberto even put big umbrellas for us to protect us from the equatorial sun. We loved our stay and the owners and are very grateful to Gianna and Roberto for making our time on the Santa Cruz island so unforgettable!

We stayed for 5 nights here, 3 nights in the Tower (Sun & Moon) suite & 2 nights in the Quadruple Suite. We arrived after a horrendous ferry trip from Isabela. We were exhausted, sweaty, stressed, and sore. When Gianna greeted us & showed us through the gate, it was like arriving at an oasis. The lovely pool beckoned us, the shade cooled us, & the birdsong soothed us. Gianna spent the time to explain the hotel to us (breakfast, water, etc.) & give us suggestions for meals and activities. Our rooms were clean & well-equipped. The tower suite was wonderful, with two decks & lovely views. The quadruple suite was comfortable, with a cushioned bench in addition to the beds. We had fridges & access to purified water from the dining area. Showers were large with plenty of hot water & space to dry bathing suits. The pool was a lovely temperature--cool enough to be refreshing, but warm enough to want to stay in the water for a while. Breakfasts were delicious, consisting of eggs made to order, croissants, fruit, juice, & coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. The hotel borders the national park, & is visited by birds and other creatures. If you are squeamish, be aware that you will likely find geckos & large spiders in your room. The information card explains this & asks guests not to harm these, as they control other insects. I did wish for screens on the windows, as we also had wasps & the odd mosquito. But this was a minor issue. Overall, we loved our stay here and would definitely return. [Cross-posted at booking site.]

This was my second time staying here. Breakfast is good, pool is nice, some rooms are very small. During our 2 week stay, our room was missed on the daily cleaning schedule 3 or 4 times. The last day we were here, we were told the hired help didn’t have time to get to our room. We watched her spend a lot of time on the bigger, more expensive rooms. We were paying attention because we were waiting for our room to be cleaned so we could pull out our suitcases to pack. It was interesting since we were the only 2 people hanging out at the hotel for the day. Poor service in my opinion. Would not stay here again.