Name: El Descanso del Guia
Address: Barrio El Mirador, Cerca al Termina Terrestre, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador, Puerto Ayora, Galápagos, Ecuador
Rating: 8.77

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8.8

Fabulous

Based on 195 verified reviews

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What guests think

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Across recent reviews of El Descanso del Guia, guests highlight friendly, helpful staff and clean, comfortable rooms with good air conditioning and hot water, while noting the hotel sits outside the town center with inexpensive $2 taxi links.

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10

Alice

24 Mar 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed here for 3 nights and everything was great. The room was spacious and clean, the pool and jacuzzi area were always clean with towels. They had a nice breakfast in the mornings. There are 2 mini markets nearby for your essentials, and its a short taxi ride to town. Oscar and Ronal were very attentive in helping me book a tour, give recommendations of places to eat and even help me book a ferry on my last day. Overall, I would 100% recommend this hotel to family and friends.

10

Dennis L

30 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful room. Comfortable balcony. Wonderful staff. Fresh breakfast. Very clean hotel.

10

Marco

30 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff very cortegeus

10

Sandra

20 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were helpful, friendly and caring. Breakfast was just right, we definitely made use of that amenity. The rooms were very basic but must say very clean with good enough space for our family.

10

Foo

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

We are extending our stay by one day. Excellent hotel if you are prepared for the 25 minute walk to the dock Charles Darwin Ave. It is USD2 per taxi otherwise.

Barrio El Mirador, Cerca al Termina Terrestre, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

Location

When you stay at Hotel el descanso del Guia in Puerto Ayora, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Galápagos National Park and a 3-minute drive from Tortuga Bay Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Las Ninfas Lagoon and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Fishing Piers.

Galápagos National Park(0.1 Miles)

Fishing Piers(1.1 Miles)

Academy Bay(1.2 Miles)

Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal(1.3 Miles)

Malecon(1.3 Miles)

Las Grietas(1.4 Miles)

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From 13:00 to 22:00

Before 10:00

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A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 8 AM.

Check-in time is from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out time is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival for arrangements.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of USD 40 per vehicle (one way) and is available 24 hours. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.

The hotel is located just steps from Galápagos National Park and a 3-minute drive from Tortuga Bay Beach. It is 1.2 miles from Las Ninfas Lagoon and 1.3 miles from Fishing Piers.

The property features an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal. Specific operational hours are not mentioned.

One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of USD 35 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

El Descanso del Guia

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