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Hotel Mainao

Welcome to the best relaxing place in Puerto Ayora, in a comfortable family environment.
Originally – like 10 years ago – the hostel was a house for my 2 daughters, Mailé and Naorí. There were 6 rooms and the idea was to have a place to share holiday times with them. As time passed by, they became more independent and the house grew quiet and empty.

This led to the idea of a place to accommodate the Santa Cruz' growing tourist population. Making the most of its strategic location, the Mainao offers a comfortable stay, away from the downtown’s hustle and bustle.

Throughout my experience as a tour guide, I have come to understand the tourist's expectations in terms of service and infrastructure, and have applied these to the hotel. Little by little, it has grown to 19 rooms.

I decided on Arabic-Moroccan construction, with peaceful gardens and patios, making it the ideal place for resting and relaxing.
The name was inspired in my 2 daughters: Mailé and Naorí. Welcome to the MAINAO.