Eco Hotel Katarma

Hotels
8.4 (132 reviews)
Alsacio Northia Avenue, San Cristobal , Puerto Baquerizo Moreno , ec

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Sauna
Chapel/shrine
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful exterior design
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Lack of proper amenities
High prices for the quality offered

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
Clean and well-maintained, as mentioned in the reviews.
Service
9.33
The staff, especially Emily and Louie, went above and beyond to meet guest needs.
Location
9.37
Excellent location allowing easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.82
Rooms described as outdated and some discomfort with bed quality.
Amenities
7.85
Amenities were limited and below expectations for the price.
Value for Money
7.31
Many reviewers felt the price was too high for the offered quality.
Food and Beverage
8.86
Breakfast received positive remarks, adding value to the stay.
Overall Experience
8.33
Mixed feelings with some positive aspects overshadowed by negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 02:17

Property Description

Unique Design and Eco-Friendly Atmosphere

Katarma stands out with its beautiful decoration using recycled ceramic tiles and a focus on environmental sustainability. The minimalistic design of the spacious bedrooms, along with the artistic influences throughout the hotel, creates a serene and unique atmosphere for guests to enjoy.

Convenient Amenities and Services

Guests can unwind in the indoor swimming pool, dine at the onsite restaurant and bar, or seek assistance from the tour desk for exploring San Cristobal. With free WiFi access and thoughtful amenities like hot-water showers, free toiletries, and black-out curtains in every room, comfort and convenience are prioritized.

Explore Galapagos with Ease

Situated in Galapagos, Katarma offers easy access to exciting outings such as swimming with sea turtles and sharks at Leon Dormido rock. The hotel's proximity to attractions like Playa Ochoa beach and Isla Lobos, as well as key locations like Galapagos Naval Museum and San Cristobal Airport, ensures a memorable and seamless stay.

Book now to experience the artful tranquility of Katarma and discover the wonders of Galapagos at your doorstep.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 7 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 8 years old to 17 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 132 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 7.82
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 7.31
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 8.33
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L William • couple • us
9
Pros:

The staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good and you could get eggs cooked to order. The mosaic tiling all around the property was very cool. The rooms were spacious and clean. The location was great, with a short walk to the main road where the shops and restaurants were located. There was a grocery store right across the street. We had an unusual, personal situation happen while we were there and the staff was very understanding and accommodating and offered us a late check out when we had to change our ferry time from 7am to 3pm.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Brigitta • solo_traveller • hu
9
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • ca
7
Cons:

It's no option to pay with credit card, only cash or PayPal transfer. Swimming pool not really useful, more for decoration.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • us
7
Don’t be fooled by the lovely exterior
Pros:

Lovely exterior

Cons:

Drabbest interior of a room, old furniture, old bathroom fixtures, thinnest sheet & no comforter, non existent lighting, soap the size of a thumbnail

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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kim • extended_group • ca
10
Pros:

Beautiful mosaics. Breakfast was great. Beds were comfortable. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Will return!

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Rose • extended_group • us
9
Close walk to restaurants, good location. Lovely decor! Exceptional staff.
Pros:

Two of the staff Emily and Louie went above and beyond to meet every need we had. They were so pleasant and welcoming. They really made the start exceptional for us. Breakfast by the pool was very good!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Adriana • couple • br
10
Bom
Pros:

Do custo-beneficio

Cons:

Quarto muito mal iluminado. Café da manhã bem fraco.

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Jill65 • family_with_children • gb
9
Lovely vibe
Pros:

Love the hotel vibe and the staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

It would be useful to have a hair dryer.

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Paulina • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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erin • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely, decorative hotel with friendly staff and great location.

Cons:

Breakfast was nice but quite basic and limited options.

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • us
9
Pros:

Great location and loved the hotel itself. Staff was so nice and welcoming.

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Katja • family_with_children • de
7
Überteuert
Pros:

Hotel von außen super schön gestaltet. Pool sieht super aus

Cons:

Betten durch gelegen. Alles wahnsinnig hellhörig. Möbel sehr in die Jahre gekommen. Frühstück sehr überschaubar. Für den Preis definitiv mehr erwartet. Es gibt keine Haartrockner. Allgemein enttäuscht. Der Preis war völlig überzogen. Wir hatten es gebucht weil wir uns viel mehr erhofft haben

2025-11-30 • via Nuitee
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Heiko • extended_group • at
10
2025-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Elana • couple • us
9
2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Krzysztof • couple • pl
8
Good stay for two nights due to 360 tour
2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Steven • family_with_children • us
3
Clean but threadbare.
Pros:

It's clean and the mosaic artwork is lovely.

Cons:

We didn't expect much, but this is a 1 1/2 star hotel, not a 3. One tiny bar of soap. One tiny packet of shampoo. The blanket was a piece of cloth that looked like a remnant. If you want a hair dryer, they'll rent you one for 20 dollars. Just a very cheap place in all aspects. And the mattresses were very hard and impossible to sleep on.

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Ton • couple • es
8
Agradable
Pros:

Ubicación, servicio

Cons:

Cama muy incómoda, vieja

2025-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Diego • solo_traveller • ec
9
Cómoda estancia en Katarma
Pros:

Limpio, con desayuno incluido, cómodo.

Cons:

Estaba cercano a una vía de tránsito y se escuchaban las motos en la noche.

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
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miguel • family_with_children • ec
8
Ubicación excelente y ambiente acogedor
Pros:

Lo que más me gustó fue la excelente ubicación, que permite desplazarse fácilmente a los lugares más atractivos de la zona. Además, el cuidado diseño de los paramentos externos, decorados con mosaicos y obras de arte, crea una atmósfera encantadora y acogedora que hace que uno se sienta a gusto desde el primer momento.

Cons:

La estancia fue agradable, aunque sería conveniente contar con accesorios para tender la ropa y así brindar mayor comodidad a los huéspedes.

2025-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Irany • family_with_children • ec
10
Un lugar para desconectarse
Pros:

Muy bueno pude descansar

2025-08-09 • via Nuitee