Just that I was a few floors up. My knees were not happy but it did help with getting my steps in.

I love a firm bed so the beds were perfect for me. I was comfortable sleeping and the controlled ac. The location, while about a 25 minute walk to the tourist area, offered local and budget friendly eats, access to taxis, and little mom and pop shops for things like fruit and snacks. Prices were way better than down at the port. The family that owns this place are very nice and willing to help whenever you need it.

Stayed in August 2025

We knew this but It is a bit of a hike to town especially if you intend to walk further eg Tortuga bay. I think about a 15-20 walk. Worst thing, perhaps just to bad timing, was the noisy construction work on the floor above from about 7.30 am all day

Clean and basic - scuffed walls but beds were lovely.

Stayed in August 2025

I highly recommend this accomodation. Everything was perfect. Nice atmosphere and very clean.

Stayed in July 2025

Very good for the price. I had a spacious room for 4 people just for myself, with private bathroom. Very clean and well mantained. Free water. Wifi ok. The owner is a tour guide. Is 20 minute walking from the touristic spots so you are not overcharged when you do groceries is the area

Stayed in July 2025

This hotel is lovely and comfortable! The beds were comfortable and rooms very clean! The AC and wifi worked well. The staff is super helpful and offer discounted rates on tours and taxis! It’s a bit of a walk to the main area, however there are plenty of cheap food and bakery options minutes away from the hotel. We walked everywhere no problem. We would stay again without hesitation!

Stayed in May 2025

À Little far from town (20 minutes walk or 5 minutes with taxi 1,50$)

Very very clean, well equiped kitchen

Stayed in January 2025

No common area / space to cook or store food, a bit away from the main area but only $1.50 for a taxi down

Staff were very helpful, room was nice and clean, wifi worked well, shops at the front door

Stayed in October 2024

Super clean, spacious rooms with comfortable bed and good shower

Stayed in September 2024

The neighborhood has many dogs that bark loudly throughout the night, but that's a minor inconvience.

Very kind and thoughtful owners, with the son being always down for a chat, the father an official park guide that can help with organizing trips and the mother taking great care of you to ensure your room is comfortable. Room is super clean and tidy, everyday they came in to tidy it up. The area has many little shops and food options, bustling with locals and no tourists, love it!

Stayed in August 2024

We had an issue with the gear we rented from there, but I think that was just unlucky. We like about everything about our accommodation. The distance from the center is only 15 min walk or 4 min taxi (every taxi only costs 1.5 usd). With the money we saved booking trips with our host we could have taken taxis everywhere. Another advantage of the location is prices for food. The food in that area is 3 or 4 times cheaper than on tge turist side, so again.. The location helped a lot.

Besides a hostel they also have a sort of travel agency and they helped us a lot. We got some really nice discounts. The rooms are clean, spacious, have air conditioner, hot water and private bathroom.

Stayed in May 2024

The WiFi reception in the room (third floor) was not super good. Outside good connection. No kitchen, so you can't cook or have a tea. The location is good 20 mins. walk from the center (or 1,50$ taxi), but we liked to see the local life there.

The room has a good size, the beds are comfortable, and the shower is super nice. There is water to refill your bottle. WiFi is quite fast (outside of our room). The owner helps with tours and excursions.

Stayed in February 2024

Affordable, comfortable, clean, great shower with hot water!! Friendly staff, give useful information. Just a 15 minute walk from the more lively area of town.

Stayed in February 2024

Lovely hosts. Very clean and over all a very good place to stay.

Stayed in January 2024

Great place and taxis up the hill are only 1.50

Stayed in January 2024

perfect price/performance ratio, very clean, hot shower, strong WiFi, nice district, a little away from the tourist crowds, very nice and helpful operator

Stayed in January 2024

There are some barking dogs in the neighborhood at night, which sometimes made it hard to sleep. But this is not the hotel’s fault and I have found this is the case with a couple of places in Galapagos.

Great and comfortable place to stay. Helpful staff. Location is easy to walk or bike ride to the beach and the main strip here. Everything was clean and we enjoyed our stay. The price is also very good.

Stayed in December 2023

wifi not accessible on top floor

Stayed in May 2023

Casa cascada is a lovely place in Puerto Ayora. The beds are comfortable, facilities clean, staff is helpful and accommodating and the price is very affordable for Puerto Ayora. It is a safe 15 minute walk or so to the waterfront. The staff helped me secure a ferry ticket when they were sold out and assisted me in planning my trip.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing

Kindest hosts ever!I lost my phone in a taxi and both hosts went t incredible lengths to try get it back for me! Never have I had such exceptional service. All in all a great place to stay

Stayed in March 2023

No problems :)

Excellent service, very kind and helpful. I didn’t plan my trip well and needed to make several last minute changes. They were very accommodating and helpful. They also helped me get a ticket for a sold out ferry and book a stay in San Cristobal when many places were full for Semana Santa. They really saved my trip! It is an easy 15-20 minute walk from the center of town, or only $1.50 to taxi anywhere. The rooms are clean, beds are comfortable, the A/C is great and the price is VERY fair, a great value. I highly recommend Casa Cascada!

Stayed in April 2023

The location was quite a walk from the main centre, between 15 and 20 minutes. The reception wasn't a 24 hour reception as stated on booking.com. There was a bit of a hassle using the kitchen and I got the impression they didn't really want it used. I was told I would be given a key and to make sure I cleaned up after myself. And if I wanted to use it for 3 meals a day there would be an extra charge. I was then told I could use another kitchen later in the week once other guests had left but that never materialised. The coffee house on site is a table next to the water machine with some polystyrene cups, a few tea bags, a jar of coffee and some wooden spoons. I couldn't lock the door to the room from the inside or outside due to the door dropping so the locking bolt didn't match up with hole which meant the door had to be lifted in order to lock it. I was told a carpenter would be out the next day but then ended up changing rooms with the other door doing the same thing but not as bad. The shower also stopped working entirely one morning, like it ran out of water, mid hair wash. When I went to reception to try and sort, there was nobody there. My new room had a double bed and 2 twin beds and I was told not to use the twin beds. The Wifi was sketchy at best but I think this is common throughout the island.

The rooms were spacious and the place was really clean. Laundry can be done the same day. The staff were friendly and helpful. There is a shop just across the road which sells provisions.

Stayed in March 2023

NIce property about 15 mins walk to the port

Stayed in March 2023

It is a little far from the main street where all the bars, restaurants and agencies are. If you don't mind walking 20 mins each way to get there then it's perfect. Alternatively it's a $1,50 taxi ride each way.

The hostel is spotless clean and the mattress was super comfortable. There is fresh water to drink all day long, hot water in the showers and the AC worked really well and very silently. Also the staff at reception was very polite and happy to help with anything.

Stayed in March 2023

Far away, noisy street, the kitchen is locked at night, which becomes an issue when you need to get up early to catch a ferry to another island

Good value, decent kitchen, though the stove didn't work

Stayed in January 2023