The Galeodan Suites

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

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About this property

The Galeodan Suites occupy two buildings of the “Casa de Huespedes: Jardin de Helena” (Helena’s Garden) in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, less than 2km from the airport. Free WiFi is provided. Each air-conditioned suite features a balcony, a full kitchenette with a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, coffee-maker and kettle. Drinking water, coffee, tea, sugar, milk and cooking essentials are provided free of charge as well as bread and cereal.The bathrooms are fully enclosed with shower and gas-heated water. Travel agency services are available in the property. Guests will find a restaurant that serves national and international cuisine just 200 metres away, while the town’s main beach, Playa Mann, is a short 3-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Rachel
Australia Australia
“Sean our host was super accomodating and made us feel comfortable in a home away from home over the Christmas period. Sean met us the airport, provided our daily breakfast and assisted us with bookings and provided his local knowledge through out...”
Bumjun
South Korea South Korea
“Nice and cozy. Very tidy.great view over the harbour”
Julia
Brazil Brazil
“The breakfast was perfect. Fruits, eggs , milk and fresh braid. The view is unbelievable. Perfect spot for sunset. Sean is a great guy.”
Kenneth
Canada Canada
“The suite was very comfortable and spacious, with a magnificent view. It was a pleasant 5 minute walk into town. The owner was very helpful and had lots of good advice.”
William
United States United States
“The location, the space, and the attention. Our stay was perfect in every way.”
Bird
United States United States
“Sean was an excellent host and extremely helpful. He arranged transportation for us from the airport upon our arrival and to the ferry for our departure. He also arranged tours (the Highlands tour and the 360 tour) during our stay. The apartments...”
Beth
Ecuador Ecuador
“Los habitaciones fueron muy amplias, cuenta con una vista preciosa, y esta ubicado lejos de la bulla del centro, pero cerca de actividades interesantes. Ofrecieron un desayuno que incluia granola hecho en casa.”
Münsterkind
Germany Germany
“Sean hat sich super um uns gekümmert und war für Fragen immer erreichbar. Danke, wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Es war perfekt!”
Michael
United States United States
“Sean is a terrific host. We really appreciated all of his help and recommendations. He is a five star host. Excellent view of the harbor. Although breakfast isn’t included, it might as well be. Because Sean hangs a bag of croissants and rolls on...”
Martin
United States United States
“Wonderful accomodation. Sean was especially helpful. Great view of ocean”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Maria Elena, Daniel and Leonardo

Company review score: 9.1Based on 27 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Maria Elena’s mother is from Santa Cruz and her father from San Cristobal, where he is still an active fisherman. Both sides of the family have deep roots in the Galapagos. Maria Elena grew up and worked in the Galapagos before leaving to Canada to further her education and outlook. Sean was raised in various parts of Africa while schooling in England. Sean is a professional Civil Engineer and has spent over 35 years in construction, including 25 years in Canada, the last 15 of which were in his own consulting business. Maria Elena and Sean met in Canada, shortly before Maria Elena accepted an IT posting in Bermuda. Maria Elena and Sean were married in Bermuda and their two sons, who were born in Canada, now enjoy Canadian, Irish and Ecuadorian citizenship. The Keegan family has been visiting Galapagos regularly since 1996 and moved permanently to San Cristobal in January, 2009.

Property information

Helena’s Garden, the home of the Galeodan Suites, occupies some 6.7 acres, on the outskirts of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, just metres from shore, facing west over the Pacific Ocean. We purchased the land some 9 years ago while still living in Canada and moved to San Cristobal permanently in January, 2009. In February, 2013 we opened the Penthouse Suite just above our home. Since then have been slowly expanding our facilities with new suites in a completely new building adjoining the first. All the suites share the physical properties of the original Penthouse Suite: • Lots of space: from 485 to 1,045 sf \ 46 to 97m2 • Rustic finishes (textured walls etc.) • Solid wood windows, doors and furniture by local craftsmen. • Terrace or balconies facing west for glorious sunsets over the bay. • Well equipped kitchenettes • Spacious, fully enclosed bathrooms with gas-heated water • Private entrance The Galeodan Suites occupy only 13% of Helena’s Garden. The remainder, plus the area between the Suites and the main road, is green space which guests are welcome to explore.

Neighbourhood information

Helena’s Garden is in a quiet residential neighbourhood, within easy walking distance of San Cristobal’s favourite attractions: the beach at Playa Mann; the beach at Punta Carola; the Tijeretas and the Interpretation Centre. While on the edge of town, it is still only 5 minutes’ walk from the centre and a 5 minute ride from the airport.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 18:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A prepayment deposit via PayPal or bank transfer is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Please note that reservations made less than 30 days in advance will be charged in full on the day of booking.

Please note the property offers free cooking essentials for the guest to prepare their own breakfast.

Please inform The Galeodan Suites in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 18:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.