We loved the location of this hotel which was near the water and close the to center of town. However, be warned that recently, a carpentry shop opened up and the noise from the saw during the day definitely detracted from the experience. Breakfast by Luis, was wonderful though.

I stayed here for 3 nights with my husband and 3 young children (ages 10,8,4) during a week long land-based trip around the Galapagos. San Cristobal was our favorite island and Casa Iguana was our favorite hotel. It was absolutely beautiful - hand built by Luis and Patricia with incredible care and detail. The view was amazing from the rooftop patio and we awoke in the morning to sounds of sea lions barking on Playa Mann. It was an easy walk to the beach, to down town, and really just about anywhere else we wanted to go. If you don't want to walk, take a cab anywhere for $1 (I think the airport costs $2). On top of the beauty and splendor of the island and the hotel itself, Luis and Pat were incredible hosts. They let us cook pasta on their stove in the main kitchen and eat around the bar with the kids, they gave us great travel advice on site as needed, they literally changed the configuration of the room we stayed in taking out a couch and adding an additional bed to accommodate our family. They were kind, fun, and flexible. Luis loved and played with our kids and they cried when they left him. Staying at the Casa Iguana was truly an incredible experience.

We stayed here for 3 nights as part of an independent trip to San Cristobal. It was fantastic in every way. From the moment I emailed to book we were so well taken care of. Louis greeted us with cold drinks on the balcony when we arrived and continued to be a great, friendly host, with superb hearty breakfasts and good evening dinner recommendations.
The room was beautiful and had everything we needed including spare beach towels, fresh bottled water every day, air con, fan etc. It was quiet and we slept well. Louis organised a fantastic guide called Pico to take us out for the day and I can highly recommend him. He was full of energy, fun, interesting, and we packed loads into the day for a very good price. It was the best way of seeing the Island.
I had such a fantastic time that I came back for a further night with my parents and did a second tour with Pico. Yet again wonderful.

We stayed at Casa Iguana for four nights after our cruise. It was just what we needed to end our vacation - spacious and immaculate room, fabulous breakfast, and great conversations with Pat and Luis. We stayed in the Iguana room on the second floor. The room had a wardrobe for clothes and a mini fridge that was stocked with bottled water every day. Pat also provided beach towels which we used for our beach excursions. The bathroom offered ample shelf space for our things and the shower was large and a never ending supply of hot water.

Breakfast each morning was impressive -- always fresh coffee, juice, and fruit along with pancakes, french toast, or eggs. The passion fruit and orange juice mix was amazing!! The coffee is grown by Luis -- who is also very proud with having built the beautiful house. When we were there an enormous bunch of bananas hung outside that we helped ourselves to everyday. I can can't say enough about the fresh fruit!!

Wireless access is available in the common area next to the breakfast bar. On the third floor of the home is an enormous terrace that offers a nice view of the port and town. There is also a small fridge there which serves as the bar (beer, etc). Town is a mere 5 minute walk from the hotel. I can't imagine taking a taxi, but if desired it is available at the bargain price of $1.

We enjoyed chatting with Pat about her experiences and life on the island. Amazing what she brought to San Cristobal in carry on luggage (ask her). Luis doesn't speak English and we don't speak Spanish and yet....every morning we managed to "converse" and laugh.

In terms of services, Pat was very helpful in recommending and arranging restaurants and tours as well as transport if needed. We also had a little laundry done when we first arrived - very convenient.

I highly recommend staying at Casa Iguana and wouldn't hesitate going back. Such a beautiful place to stay when in paradise!!!