Blue Marlin Hotel

Owner needs to smile more. No, wait! Delete the “more”. Staff need some training and act as if they like their guests. If I owned the hotel, I would: 1. Get a tech in to install internet service that works. 2. Provide signal boosters (probably only need three) to ensure the signal reaches all the rooms. 3. Not allow the fresh drinking water to run out 4. Remove the “Check out by 9:30am” sign 5. Provide safe storage for suitcases after check out. 6. Put kettles or coffee machines in each room or, at least, provide hot coffee in the dining area by 6am. 7. Put blinds on all the windows so the sun doesn’t come streaming in. 8. Buy some additional furniture for the rooms. 9. Hang some pictures. Outdoor areas were attractive with small pool and hot tub: both were attractive and clean but make sure you tell the staff 2 hours ahead of time if you want the hot tub heated. Quite noisy when guests roll their suitcases out across the tiled floor and connecting bridges to the only 2nd floor exit. No elevator. And except for the fruit and eggs, probably the worst breakfast I have ever eaten. If the owner had greeted us with a smile and engaged with his guests, I might have given him one more star but he was a grumpy old boy who made no apologies for the lack of morning coffee or connectivity.

worst hotel we’ve been in the galapagos, looks good on the outside but the service was terrible, breakfast was tiny, we had to buy more food, there was no wifi connection, the shower had barely enough hot water for one person, not only that, the hotel in on a construction site that starts early in the morning. the hot tub dosn’t get hot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel. It is within walking distance of the main tourist area. The room was comfortable and was situated around a lovely courtyard with a pool and a hot tub. Note that the hot tub is not always on and you will have to ask for it to be turned on. Most noteworthy is the manager/owner, Marcos, a truly lovely and sincerely kind man. He was there for us when we left very early in the morning to catch the ferry to the next island and provided us with hugs and packed snacks as we would be missing breakfast.

When I walked into the room there was so much air freshner used I got a headache. Even after leaving the door open every chance I got it was still heavily scented the following evening. Someone with asthma wouldn't be able to spend a moment in there. The room was very loud. You can hear everyone from the pool as well as the dining area. To top it off there was some sort of construction going on so also the sounds of drilling and hammering. Breakfast was poor with slices of American cheese and hot dogs covered in tomato sauce and undercooked eggs. Coffee wasn't put out in advance and there wasn't a pot available in the room so if you wake up early you are out of luck. Second star for the a.c which worked well.

Blue Marlin is situated a stone's throw away from the main blvd. We enjoyed our stay as the staff were kind, generous and hospitable. Breakfast was delightful as they prepared it fresh for us. Accommodations are awesome! Spacious bathroom and sleeping area. Amenities were just right. Thank you to the staff who provided us with delicious breakfast and clean rooms! Happy and satisfied!

Everything about this HOTEL is BASIC. . No safe. No kettle. Food not very good Shortage of towels, no hot water, only one power point. Have to pay for beach /pool towels. Free water station near tables for breakfast. Staff never friendly and never had even a smile from breakfast staff. No bins in room except the one you put toilet paper in. Cannot recommend