El Descanso del Guia
US$61
/ night
Avg. for November
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US$61
/ night
Avg. for November
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at El Descanso del Guia average US$61 in the cheapest month (November) and US$98 in the most expensive month (April), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$74 |
| February | US$76 |
| March | US$80 |
| April | US$98 |
| May | US$78 |
| June | US$70 |
| July | US$75 |
| August | US$83 |
| September | US$64 |
| October | US$63 |
| November | US$61 |
| December | US$74 |
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Most expensive: April (~US$98)
Cheapest: November (~US$61)
About this property
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and...
Amenities
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 8 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
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.
What's nearby
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 Ninfas Lagoon(1.4 Miles)
Playa de los Alemanes(1.6 Miles)
Charles Darwin Research Station(1.6 Miles)
Tortuga Bay Beach(1.8 Miles)
Rancho Primicias(10 Miles)
El Garrapatero Beach(12.1 Miles)
El Chato Ranch(12.3 Miles)
Lava Tunnel(12.3 Miles)
Los Gemelos Sinkholes(12.4 Miles)
The preferred airport for Hotel el descanso del Guia is Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)(28.7 Miles)
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Tour desk
Location
Barrio El Mirador, Cerca al Termina Terrestre, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
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 Ninfas Lagoon (1.4 Miles)
Room options
7
Family Room, 2 Double Beds
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 4
322 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
9
Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 2 Single Beds
Sleeps 4
430 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
10
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
236 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
12
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 4× Single Beds
Sleeps 6
678 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
8
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
344 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Guest reviews of El Descanso del Guia
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 244 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
100%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
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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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.
Facilities feature a well-kept pool, but the jacuzzi’s availability or heat is inconsistent and a few advertised extras were not as expected. Breakfast is frequently praised, though some found the selection repetitive and note there is no on-site restaurant. Several reviews mention traffic or rooster noise and patchy Wi‑Fi, plus frustrations about airport transfers or VIP perks not being honored. Overall, expect a clean, budget‑minded base slightly away from the action.
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Facilities
Well-maintained pool is a highlight; however, the jacuzzi is often unavailable, slow to heat, or not heated, and some expected extras were missing or under maintenance.
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10
Sharon
10 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spotlessly clean. Hairdryer in bathroom comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent. Nice swimming pool. Cab ride into town $2 or a half hour walk.
Spotlessly clean. Hairdryer in bathroom comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent. Nice swimming pool. Cab ride into town $2 or a half hour walk.
10
Lana
8 Jan 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The property was great! The room was spacious and modern. The property was very clean and comfortable. The staff were super attentive! The breakfast included eggs to order, carb (toast, pancakes, or cheese empanada), small fruit, and some juice. There was also coffee, tea, hot cocoa. The hotel isabout 20 min walk or few minutes taxi ride ($1.50) from the main area. It was nice as it was much quiter, other than some animals (chickens, dogs, etc) making noises. The hotel does not have a restaurant on site. There is a convenience store next door which also sells alcohol (wine, beer, liquor). The hotel has a nice pool, jacuzzi, and a small exercise room.
The property was great! The room was spacious and modern. The property was very clean and comfortable. The staff were super attentive! The breakfast included eggs to order, carb (toast, pancakes, or cheese empanada), small fruit, and some juice. There was also coffee, tea, hot cocoa. The hotel isabout 20 min walk or few minutes taxi ride ($1.50) from the main area. It was nice as it was much quiter, other than some animals (chickens, dogs, etc) making noises. The hotel does not have a restaurant on site. There is a convenience store next door which also sells alcohol (wine, beer, liquor). The hotel has a nice pool, jacuzzi, and a small exercise room.
6
Sonia M
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel offered jacussy but the jacussy never was on. If We asked for it we need to wait two hours to be hot. The "clean" towels smell like popcorn. For me they give us dirty towels.
The hotel offered jacussy but the jacussy never was on. If We asked for it we need to wait two hours to be hot. The "clean" towels smell like popcorn. For me they give us dirty towels.
8
Reyna
18 May 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Property is clean and well maintained, l liked the kind staff service specially Angel, who was always friendly and ready to help. I didn't like the noisy specially in the early morning because the breakfast set up and the cars passing by the hotel. Our last afternoon at the hotel we couldn't use the hot tub since it was supposedly under maintenance or at least that's what the front desk agent told me in addition to other excuses, I wonder if that was just a bit of laziness, either way it was a bit disappointing. I didn't receive any benefit as Expedia Gold member, at the end of my stay l requested a late check out, once again the same front desk agent asked me for proof that I was a Gold member and the benefit I have, I had to log into my Expedia account and show him so he would believe me. Once more disappointed. It needs to improve.
Property is clean and well maintained, l liked the kind staff service specially Angel, who was always friendly and ready to help. I didn't like the noisy specially in the early morning because the breakfast set up and the cars passing by the hotel. Our last afternoon at the hotel we couldn't use the hot tub since it was supposedly under maintenance or at least that's what the front desk agent told me in addition to other excuses, I wonder if that was just a bit of laziness, either way it was a bit disappointing. I didn't receive any benefit as Expedia Gold member, at the end of my stay l requested a late check out, once again the same front desk agent asked me for proof that I was a Gold member and the benefit I have, I had to log into my Expedia account and show him so he would believe me. Once more disappointed. It needs to improve.
10
Carlos
17 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
After you cross the ocean the cheapest way to get to the hotel is, buy a bus ticket to take you to bus terminal, hotel is 5 minutes walk. Location of hotel is on a hill with a terrace and great view of the island Mr. Oscar Ramirez as a welcome host and his service, fantastic. Rest of staff like breakfast cook and server/s great also. Pool facilities and spa pool great Overall for such a great low accommodation rate, I felt like I was in a five star hotel/resort Finally, to waterfront a fifteen minutes walk or a cheap taxi ride. At waterfront you have already live SEALS and IGUANAS waiting for you to take pictures. For everyone please be careful, each person has to pay a very expensive entrance fee to Galapagos at airport of Quito or Guayaquil then another fee when you enter Baltra Island, which is horrible way expensive.
After you cross the ocean the cheapest way to get to the hotel is, buy a bus ticket to take you to bus terminal, hotel is 5 minutes walk. Location of hotel is on a hill with a terrace and great view of the island Mr. Oscar Ramirez as a welcome host and his service, fantastic. Rest of staff like breakfast cook and server/s great also. Pool facilities and spa pool great Overall for such a great low accommodation rate, I felt like I was in a five star hotel/resort Finally, to waterfront a fifteen minutes walk or a cheap taxi ride. At waterfront you have already live SEALS and IGUANAS waiting for you to take pictures. For everyone please be careful, each person has to pay a very expensive entrance fee to Galapagos at airport of Quito or Guayaquil then another fee when you enter Baltra Island, which is horrible way expensive.
8
Billie- jo
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Great hotel for family to use as home base for land based Galapagos visit. The rooms are very clean and modern - comfortable beds and cleaning service each day. Breakfast is provided and made fresh everyday which is nice if you are heading out on your. Pool area is very well maintained and a nice amenity from the heat of the islands! Staff very prompt and helpful. It is a bit far from town and restaurants - not really walkable due to hills and heat) but taxis are very affordable ($2 each way). Some street noise but I think that is hard to avoid in the town. Overall would recommend as a great option.
Great hotel for family to use as home base for land based Galapagos visit. The rooms are very clean and modern - comfortable beds and cleaning service each day. Breakfast is provided and made fresh everyday which is nice if you are heading out on your. Pool area is very well maintained and a nice amenity from the heat of the islands! Staff very prompt and helpful. It is a bit far from town and restaurants - not really walkable due to hills and heat) but taxis are very affordable ($2 each way). Some street noise but I think that is hard to avoid in the town. Overall would recommend as a great option.
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Brian
26 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice, more modern property with pool, but in an area a little further away from most dining, shopping, and water options. Pool looked very nice but did not use. Staff was very friendly and helpful, especially in arranging taxis. The VIP amenities mentioned free roundtrip transfer from the airport for two. I only needed it one way for one, but when I asked to arrange it for my departure, I was offered $5 to go down to the bus stop to buy a ticket. That's not what a transfer is. The language should be more specific.
Very nice, more modern property with pool, but in an area a little further away from most dining, shopping, and water options. Pool looked very nice but did not use. Staff was very friendly and helpful, especially in arranging taxis. The VIP amenities mentioned free roundtrip transfer from the airport for two. I only needed it one way for one, but when I asked to arrange it for my departure, I was offered $5 to go down to the bus stop to buy a ticket. That's not what a transfer is. The language should be more specific.
8
Sarah
29 May 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Overall this is a nice hotel. Rooms are small and bathroom was tiny. Several advertised amenities were not evident (BBQ grills, rooftop terrace). Staff is not bi-lingual as advertised. If you don’t speak Spanish communication can be challenging. However the staff DOES try very hard to understand what you need. Tour assistance though - was not really available, so “concierge” service is limited to calling for taxis. There was absolutely NO WiFi, they should not be advertising it at all. No laundry facilities - they will do laundry for a fee, but you cannot do your own. Continental breakfast is really “eat what we’re serving today”. Food was good - but choice is limited to non-existent. There is no snack bar/deli at all so I don’t understand why it’s advertised to have one. Also no poolside bar and no restaurant. Definitely no room service. The pool is nice - but it’s not heated and was pretty chilly. Note this hotel is not near the pier or any restaurants, etc. Taxis are cheap, but being closer to town would be nicer. Also the area around this hotel is not nice at all. Unfinished construction projects that are now overgrown abound. The staff is great-the hotel itself is nice, but it is not as advertised…..
Overall this is a nice hotel. Rooms are small and bathroom was tiny. Several advertised amenities were not evident (BBQ grills, rooftop terrace). Staff is not bi-lingual as advertised. If you don’t speak Spanish communication can be challenging. However the staff DOES try very hard to understand what you need. Tour assistance though - was not really available, so “concierge” service is limited to calling for taxis. There was absolutely NO WiFi, they should not be advertising it at all. No laundry facilities - they will do laundry for a fee, but you cannot do your own. Continental breakfast is really “eat what we’re serving today”. Food was good - but choice is limited to non-existent. There is no snack bar/deli at all so I don’t understand why it’s advertised to have one. Also no poolside bar and no restaurant. Definitely no room service. The pool is nice - but it’s not heated and was pretty chilly. Note this hotel is not near the pier or any restaurants, etc. Taxis are cheap, but being closer to town would be nicer. Also the area around this hotel is not nice at all. Unfinished construction projects that are now overgrown abound. The staff is great-the hotel itself is nice, but it is not as advertised…..
10
Logan
6 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Dive lessons in the pool, not near the strip and internet didn’t really work(which is ok but I wouldn’t say has working wifi) staff went above and beyond and are great and was a really nice hotel
Dive lessons in the pool, not near the strip and internet didn’t really work(which is ok but I wouldn’t say has working wifi) staff went above and beyond and are great and was a really nice hotel
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Serge
20 Jan 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent staff and very clean. Nice pool and breakfast was very good.
Excellent staff and very clean. Nice pool and breakfast was very good.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean and well maintained, with a few isolated comments about towel odor.
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Sharon
10 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spotlessly clean. Hairdryer in bathroom comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent. Nice swimming pool. Cab ride into town $2 or a half hour walk.
Spotlessly clean. Hairdryer in bathroom comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent. Nice swimming pool. Cab ride into town $2 or a half hour walk.
10
Catherine
1 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely staff, extremely friendly and attentive. Property very clean and well maintained. Loved the pool at the end of a hot day. 20 minute walk into town or a $2 taxi. Good breakfast every morning.
Lovely staff, extremely friendly and attentive. Property very clean and well maintained. Loved the pool at the end of a hot day. 20 minute walk into town or a $2 taxi. Good breakfast every morning.
10
Manuel
20 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very quiet and family feel safe Excellent breakfast and service Very clean place
Very quiet and family feel safe Excellent breakfast and service Very clean place
10
Victor
25 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent hotel! The staff could not be any friendlier and the hotel is beautiful and sparkling clean. Large rooms, great air conditioning and nice hot showers. The only complaint…the hotel does not respond to messages sent through Expedia and they also never answer the phone. I was not able to schedule my free transportation from the airport because I couldn’t ever get a hold of anyone. The hotel clearly needs to update their contact information.
Excellent hotel! The staff could not be any friendlier and the hotel is beautiful and sparkling clean. Large rooms, great air conditioning and nice hot showers. The only complaint…the hotel does not respond to messages sent through Expedia and they also never answer the phone. I was not able to schedule my free transportation from the airport because I couldn’t ever get a hold of anyone. The hotel clearly needs to update their contact information.
10
Fidelia
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Lugar tranquilo y limpio muy recomendado
Lugar tranquilo y limpio muy recomendado
10
Victor
7 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent hotel! The staff is incredible. Such wonderful young people running the hotel. The rooms are huge and spotlessly clean. The free breakfast was made to order eggs with juice, toast and coffee. I haven’t a single complaint about my stay.
Excellent hotel! The staff is incredible. Such wonderful young people running the hotel. The rooms are huge and spotlessly clean. The free breakfast was made to order eggs with juice, toast and coffee. I haven’t a single complaint about my stay.
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Billie- jo
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Great hotel for family to use as home base for land based Galapagos visit. The rooms are very clean and modern - comfortable beds and cleaning service each day. Breakfast is provided and made fresh everyday which is nice if you are heading out on your. Pool area is very well maintained and a nice amenity from the heat of the islands! Staff very prompt and helpful. It is a bit far from town and restaurants - not really walkable due to hills and heat) but taxis are very affordable ($2 each way). Some street noise but I think that is hard to avoid in the town. Overall would recommend as a great option.
Great hotel for family to use as home base for land based Galapagos visit. The rooms are very clean and modern - comfortable beds and cleaning service each day. Breakfast is provided and made fresh everyday which is nice if you are heading out on your. Pool area is very well maintained and a nice amenity from the heat of the islands! Staff very prompt and helpful. It is a bit far from town and restaurants - not really walkable due to hills and heat) but taxis are very affordable ($2 each way). Some street noise but I think that is hard to avoid in the town. Overall would recommend as a great option.
10
Sasikaran
30 Dec 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Friendly staff, very nice service, clean room, different fresh made breakfast every day. Hotel itself was very good and worth the stay even though it was in a bit of outskirt of the main town. For VIP access we meant to receive free airport transfer and room upgrade if available but didn’t receive it. Hotels.com displayed incorrect information and the hotel itself couldn’t assist with that.
Friendly staff, very nice service, clean room, different fresh made breakfast every day. Hotel itself was very good and worth the stay even though it was in a bit of outskirt of the main town. For VIP access we meant to receive free airport transfer and room upgrade if available but didn’t receive it. Hotels.com displayed incorrect information and the hotel itself couldn’t assist with that.
10
Marianela
17 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The best thing about El Descanso del Guia is the staff. They were attentive and kind and very helpful. The hotel is on the outskirts of the town but it is very clean, has a pool and a great breakfast.
The best thing about El Descanso del Guia is the staff. They were attentive and kind and very helpful. The hotel is on the outskirts of the town but it is very clean, has a pool and a great breakfast.
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JIANYI
14 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel and the room was clean. Staff was friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was very good. This hotel is not located in the town so you need to take a taxi to restaurant , shopping, and other activities
The hotel and the room was clean. Staff was friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was very good. This hotel is not located in the town so you need to take a taxi to restaurant , shopping, and other activities
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Rooms
Rooms are generally modern, comfortable, and in some cases spacious, with good air conditioning and hot water; some guests report traffic or rooster noise, small bathrooms, limited outlets, and unreliable or nonexistent Wi‑Fi.
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Lana
8 Jan 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The property was great! The room was spacious and modern. The property was very clean and comfortable. The staff were super attentive! The breakfast included eggs to order, carb (toast, pancakes, or cheese empanada), small fruit, and some juice. There was also coffee, tea, hot cocoa. The hotel isabout 20 min walk or few minutes taxi ride ($1.50) from the main area. It was nice as it was much quiter, other than some animals (chickens, dogs, etc) making noises. The hotel does not have a restaurant on site. There is a convenience store next door which also sells alcohol (wine, beer, liquor). The hotel has a nice pool, jacuzzi, and a small exercise room.
The property was great! The room was spacious and modern. The property was very clean and comfortable. The staff were super attentive! The breakfast included eggs to order, carb (toast, pancakes, or cheese empanada), small fruit, and some juice. There was also coffee, tea, hot cocoa. The hotel isabout 20 min walk or few minutes taxi ride ($1.50) from the main area. It was nice as it was much quiter, other than some animals (chickens, dogs, etc) making noises. The hotel does not have a restaurant on site. There is a convenience store next door which also sells alcohol (wine, beer, liquor). The hotel has a nice pool, jacuzzi, and a small exercise room.
10
Susanne
1 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I really liked the room with its blackout curtains and the ability to check out at 12pm. The location is also very good. The only downside was the food in the restaurant - no real flavour and a little overpriced. Other than that Id recommend this hotel!
I really liked the room with its blackout curtains and the ability to check out at 12pm. The location is also very good. The only downside was the food in the restaurant - no real flavour and a little overpriced. Other than that Id recommend this hotel!
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Susanna
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful and spacious family room. Good breakfast and the staff is courteous. I highly recommend this hotel.
Beautiful and spacious family room. Good breakfast and the staff is courteous. I highly recommend this hotel.
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Oly
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Room was clean but had no spare plugs room 12, hotel is very basic. The breakfast is served between 7am and 8.30am. It's very noisy as on the main road and scooters and trucks are up and about at 6am and there is a cockerel next door that crows early too.
Room was clean but had no spare plugs room 12, hotel is very basic. The breakfast is served between 7am and 8.30am. It's very noisy as on the main road and scooters and trucks are up and about at 6am and there is a cockerel next door that crows early too.
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Billie- jo
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Great hotel for family to use as home base for land based Galapagos visit. The rooms are very clean and modern - comfortable beds and cleaning service each day. Breakfast is provided and made fresh everyday which is nice if you are heading out on your. Pool area is very well maintained and a nice amenity from the heat of the islands! Staff very prompt and helpful. It is a bit far from town and restaurants - not really walkable due to hills and heat) but taxis are very affordable ($2 each way). Some street noise but I think that is hard to avoid in the town. Overall would recommend as a great option.
Great hotel for family to use as home base for land based Galapagos visit. The rooms are very clean and modern - comfortable beds and cleaning service each day. Breakfast is provided and made fresh everyday which is nice if you are heading out on your. Pool area is very well maintained and a nice amenity from the heat of the islands! Staff very prompt and helpful. It is a bit far from town and restaurants - not really walkable due to hills and heat) but taxis are very affordable ($2 each way). Some street noise but I think that is hard to avoid in the town. Overall would recommend as a great option.
8
Brian
26 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice, more modern property with pool, but in an area a little further away from most dining, shopping, and water options. Pool looked very nice but did not use. Staff was very friendly and helpful, especially in arranging taxis. The VIP amenities mentioned free roundtrip transfer from the airport for two. I only needed it one way for one, but when I asked to arrange it for my departure, I was offered $5 to go down to the bus stop to buy a ticket. That's not what a transfer is. The language should be more specific.
Very nice, more modern property with pool, but in an area a little further away from most dining, shopping, and water options. Pool looked very nice but did not use. Staff was very friendly and helpful, especially in arranging taxis. The VIP amenities mentioned free roundtrip transfer from the airport for two. I only needed it one way for one, but when I asked to arrange it for my departure, I was offered $5 to go down to the bus stop to buy a ticket. That's not what a transfer is. The language should be more specific.
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Sarah
29 May 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Overall this is a nice hotel. Rooms are small and bathroom was tiny. Several advertised amenities were not evident (BBQ grills, rooftop terrace). Staff is not bi-lingual as advertised. If you don’t speak Spanish communication can be challenging. However the staff DOES try very hard to understand what you need. Tour assistance though - was not really available, so “concierge” service is limited to calling for taxis. There was absolutely NO WiFi, they should not be advertising it at all. No laundry facilities - they will do laundry for a fee, but you cannot do your own. Continental breakfast is really “eat what we’re serving today”. Food was good - but choice is limited to non-existent. There is no snack bar/deli at all so I don’t understand why it’s advertised to have one. Also no poolside bar and no restaurant. Definitely no room service. The pool is nice - but it’s not heated and was pretty chilly. Note this hotel is not near the pier or any restaurants, etc. Taxis are cheap, but being closer to town would be nicer. Also the area around this hotel is not nice at all. Unfinished construction projects that are now overgrown abound. The staff is great-the hotel itself is nice, but it is not as advertised…..
Overall this is a nice hotel. Rooms are small and bathroom was tiny. Several advertised amenities were not evident (BBQ grills, rooftop terrace). Staff is not bi-lingual as advertised. If you don’t speak Spanish communication can be challenging. However the staff DOES try very hard to understand what you need. Tour assistance though - was not really available, so “concierge” service is limited to calling for taxis. There was absolutely NO WiFi, they should not be advertising it at all. No laundry facilities - they will do laundry for a fee, but you cannot do your own. Continental breakfast is really “eat what we’re serving today”. Food was good - but choice is limited to non-existent. There is no snack bar/deli at all so I don’t understand why it’s advertised to have one. Also no poolside bar and no restaurant. Definitely no room service. The pool is nice - but it’s not heated and was pretty chilly. Note this hotel is not near the pier or any restaurants, etc. Taxis are cheap, but being closer to town would be nicer. Also the area around this hotel is not nice at all. Unfinished construction projects that are now overgrown abound. The staff is great-the hotel itself is nice, but it is not as advertised…..
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Aleks
18 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Party started, very loud, and didn’t end until 730 am. Not much sleep. The room is very nice. Bedding and bed very nice. The room we booked was being serviced so they gave us a different room which was fine.
Party started, very loud, and didn’t end until 730 am. Not much sleep. The room is very nice. Bedding and bed very nice. The room we booked was being serviced so they gave us a different room which was fine.
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Christian
8 Dec 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice big and new rooms.
Nice big and new rooms.
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Paul
5 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s all about cost versus location . Hotel is clean and comfy with pool, games room, decent rooms and good aircon and hot water, but it’s a 20 minute walk down to the port. We did it twice and it’s absolutely fine, and taxis are $2 flat fare, so not expensive, but you are away from the action. Which is why it’s so much cheaper than the similar hotels in town.
It’s all about cost versus location . Hotel is clean and comfy with pool, games room, decent rooms and good aircon and hot water, but it’s a 20 minute walk down to the port. We did it twice and it’s absolutely fine, and taxis are $2 flat fare, so not expensive, but you are away from the action. Which is why it’s so much cheaper than the similar hotels in town.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, attentive, and helpful with taxis and tours (notably Oscar, Angel, and Ronald). Recurrent issues include poor communication and unfulfilled airport transfer or VIP perks, plus an occasional room-type mix-up.
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Yesenia
8 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I have stayed here twice while visiting Galapagos. It is not located in the main shopping/ dining area but they get you a taxi which only costs about $2. I especially appreciated Roland who took care of all our tours and checked on us to make sure all was well with our excursions.
I have stayed here twice while visiting Galapagos. It is not located in the main shopping/ dining area but they get you a taxi which only costs about $2. I especially appreciated Roland who took care of all our tours and checked on us to make sure all was well with our excursions.
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Sheilah
12 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was excellent. Good breakfast. Excellent room with very comfortable bed. Oscar was so helpful to us
Staff was excellent. Good breakfast. Excellent room with very comfortable bed. Oscar was so helpful to us
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Yesenia
5 Jun 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Enjoyed our time in Galapagos by staying at this place with a great breakfast and wonderful hospitality. Ronald was great helping us organize all our tours and taxi needs. It’s not quite walking distance to the main area but taxi is only $1.50-$2 and the hotel can help you get a taxi right away.
Enjoyed our time in Galapagos by staying at this place with a great breakfast and wonderful hospitality. Ronald was great helping us organize all our tours and taxi needs. It’s not quite walking distance to the main area but taxi is only $1.50-$2 and the hotel can help you get a taxi right away.
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Victor
25 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent hotel! The staff could not be any friendlier and the hotel is beautiful and sparkling clean. Large rooms, great air conditioning and nice hot showers. The only complaint…the hotel does not respond to messages sent through Expedia and they also never answer the phone. I was not able to schedule my free transportation from the airport because I couldn’t ever get a hold of anyone. The hotel clearly needs to update their contact information.
Excellent hotel! The staff could not be any friendlier and the hotel is beautiful and sparkling clean. Large rooms, great air conditioning and nice hot showers. The only complaint…the hotel does not respond to messages sent through Expedia and they also never answer the phone. I was not able to schedule my free transportation from the airport because I couldn’t ever get a hold of anyone. The hotel clearly needs to update their contact information.
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Carlos
17 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
After you cross the ocean the cheapest way to get to the hotel is, buy a bus ticket to take you to bus terminal, hotel is 5 minutes walk. Location of hotel is on a hill with a terrace and great view of the island Mr. Oscar Ramirez as a welcome host and his service, fantastic. Rest of staff like breakfast cook and server/s great also. Pool facilities and spa pool great Overall for such a great low accommodation rate, I felt like I was in a five star hotel/resort Finally, to waterfront a fifteen minutes walk or a cheap taxi ride. At waterfront you have already live SEALS and IGUANAS waiting for you to take pictures. For everyone please be careful, each person has to pay a very expensive entrance fee to Galapagos at airport of Quito or Guayaquil then another fee when you enter Baltra Island, which is horrible way expensive.
After you cross the ocean the cheapest way to get to the hotel is, buy a bus ticket to take you to bus terminal, hotel is 5 minutes walk. Location of hotel is on a hill with a terrace and great view of the island Mr. Oscar Ramirez as a welcome host and his service, fantastic. Rest of staff like breakfast cook and server/s great also. Pool facilities and spa pool great Overall for such a great low accommodation rate, I felt like I was in a five star hotel/resort Finally, to waterfront a fifteen minutes walk or a cheap taxi ride. At waterfront you have already live SEALS and IGUANAS waiting for you to take pictures. For everyone please be careful, each person has to pay a very expensive entrance fee to Galapagos at airport of Quito or Guayaquil then another fee when you enter Baltra Island, which is horrible way expensive.
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Billie- jo
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Great hotel for family to use as home base for land based Galapagos visit. The rooms are very clean and modern - comfortable beds and cleaning service each day. Breakfast is provided and made fresh everyday which is nice if you are heading out on your. Pool area is very well maintained and a nice amenity from the heat of the islands! Staff very prompt and helpful. It is a bit far from town and restaurants - not really walkable due to hills and heat) but taxis are very affordable ($2 each way). Some street noise but I think that is hard to avoid in the town. Overall would recommend as a great option.
Great hotel for family to use as home base for land based Galapagos visit. The rooms are very clean and modern - comfortable beds and cleaning service each day. Breakfast is provided and made fresh everyday which is nice if you are heading out on your. Pool area is very well maintained and a nice amenity from the heat of the islands! Staff very prompt and helpful. It is a bit far from town and restaurants - not really walkable due to hills and heat) but taxis are very affordable ($2 each way). Some street noise but I think that is hard to avoid in the town. Overall would recommend as a great option.
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Paul
5 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked superior double king bed, at check-in the guy went to get the key for the correct room (we’ve stayed before and know the room types) but the were no keys left for that room type so gave us a deluxe double with queen, pretty much half the size. I pointed this out but he just said that’s what Expedia had reserved so argue with them. Expedia no help either.
Booked superior double king bed, at check-in the guy went to get the key for the correct room (we’ve stayed before and know the room types) but the were no keys left for that room type so gave us a deluxe double with queen, pretty much half the size. I pointed this out but he just said that’s what Expedia had reserved so argue with them. Expedia no help either.
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LK
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is good; Oscar Angel are great!
The hotel is good; Oscar Angel are great!
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Monica Patricia
21 Nov 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
What really stood out was the exceptional customer service. Everyone was friendly, professional, and always willing to help with anything I needed. The location was perfect, and the atmosphere made my stay Monica
What really stood out was the exceptional customer service. Everyone was friendly, professional, and always willing to help with anything I needed. The location was perfect, and the atmosphere made my stay Monica
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David
26 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Hotel was great. Good room with a view, solid breakfast included. I would deduct one star for the location as it is about a 15 minute walk to town. Super shout out to Oscar, who is amazing. Great English skills (which are in short supply in Ecuador) who helped to book several tours and arrange cab rides and even laundry
Hotel was great. Good room with a view, solid breakfast included. I would deduct one star for the location as it is about a 15 minute walk to town. Super shout out to Oscar, who is amazing. Great English skills (which are in short supply in Ecuador) who helped to book several tours and arrange cab rides and even laundry
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Location
On the outskirts of Puerto Ayora, typically a 15–25 minute walk to the port; $1.50–$2 taxis are easy to arrange. Some like the quieter setting, while others note busy-road noise or less appealing surroundings.
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Sharon
10 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spotlessly clean. Hairdryer in bathroom comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent. Nice swimming pool. Cab ride into town $2 or a half hour walk.
Spotlessly clean. Hairdryer in bathroom comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent. Nice swimming pool. Cab ride into town $2 or a half hour walk.
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Lana
8 Jan 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The property was great! The room was spacious and modern. The property was very clean and comfortable. The staff were super attentive! The breakfast included eggs to order, carb (toast, pancakes, or cheese empanada), small fruit, and some juice. There was also coffee, tea, hot cocoa. The hotel isabout 20 min walk or few minutes taxi ride ($1.50) from the main area. It was nice as it was much quiter, other than some animals (chickens, dogs, etc) making noises. The hotel does not have a restaurant on site. There is a convenience store next door which also sells alcohol (wine, beer, liquor). The hotel has a nice pool, jacuzzi, and a small exercise room.
The property was great! The room was spacious and modern. The property was very clean and comfortable. The staff were super attentive! The breakfast included eggs to order, carb (toast, pancakes, or cheese empanada), small fruit, and some juice. There was also coffee, tea, hot cocoa. The hotel isabout 20 min walk or few minutes taxi ride ($1.50) from the main area. It was nice as it was much quiter, other than some animals (chickens, dogs, etc) making noises. The hotel does not have a restaurant on site. There is a convenience store next door which also sells alcohol (wine, beer, liquor). The hotel has a nice pool, jacuzzi, and a small exercise room.
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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.
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.
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Devlin
31 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel and room with friendly staff. location out of town so $2 taxi each time. Not a deal breaker by any means for the quality and price.
Nice hotel and room with friendly staff. location out of town so $2 taxi each time. Not a deal breaker by any means for the quality and price.
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Billie- jo
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Great hotel for family to use as home base for land based Galapagos visit. The rooms are very clean and modern - comfortable beds and cleaning service each day. Breakfast is provided and made fresh everyday which is nice if you are heading out on your. Pool area is very well maintained and a nice amenity from the heat of the islands! Staff very prompt and helpful. It is a bit far from town and restaurants - not really walkable due to hills and heat) but taxis are very affordable ($2 each way). Some street noise but I think that is hard to avoid in the town. Overall would recommend as a great option.
Great hotel for family to use as home base for land based Galapagos visit. The rooms are very clean and modern - comfortable beds and cleaning service each day. Breakfast is provided and made fresh everyday which is nice if you are heading out on your. Pool area is very well maintained and a nice amenity from the heat of the islands! Staff very prompt and helpful. It is a bit far from town and restaurants - not really walkable due to hills and heat) but taxis are very affordable ($2 each way). Some street noise but I think that is hard to avoid in the town. Overall would recommend as a great option.
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Jordon
5 Jan 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Just awesome! Stayed for six nights, can’t think of one really negative thing to say about this place or the great people that work there! It is a little ways out of town, but you never have to wait more than a couple minutes for a taxi ($2) either to or from the hotel.
Just awesome! Stayed for six nights, can’t think of one really negative thing to say about this place or the great people that work there! It is a little ways out of town, but you never have to wait more than a couple minutes for a taxi ($2) either to or from the hotel.
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Sarah
29 May 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Overall this is a nice hotel. Rooms are small and bathroom was tiny. Several advertised amenities were not evident (BBQ grills, rooftop terrace). Staff is not bi-lingual as advertised. If you don’t speak Spanish communication can be challenging. However the staff DOES try very hard to understand what you need. Tour assistance though - was not really available, so “concierge” service is limited to calling for taxis. There was absolutely NO WiFi, they should not be advertising it at all. No laundry facilities - they will do laundry for a fee, but you cannot do your own. Continental breakfast is really “eat what we’re serving today”. Food was good - but choice is limited to non-existent. There is no snack bar/deli at all so I don’t understand why it’s advertised to have one. Also no poolside bar and no restaurant. Definitely no room service. The pool is nice - but it’s not heated and was pretty chilly. Note this hotel is not near the pier or any restaurants, etc. Taxis are cheap, but being closer to town would be nicer. Also the area around this hotel is not nice at all. Unfinished construction projects that are now overgrown abound. The staff is great-the hotel itself is nice, but it is not as advertised…..
Overall this is a nice hotel. Rooms are small and bathroom was tiny. Several advertised amenities were not evident (BBQ grills, rooftop terrace). Staff is not bi-lingual as advertised. If you don’t speak Spanish communication can be challenging. However the staff DOES try very hard to understand what you need. Tour assistance though - was not really available, so “concierge” service is limited to calling for taxis. There was absolutely NO WiFi, they should not be advertising it at all. No laundry facilities - they will do laundry for a fee, but you cannot do your own. Continental breakfast is really “eat what we’re serving today”. Food was good - but choice is limited to non-existent. There is no snack bar/deli at all so I don’t understand why it’s advertised to have one. Also no poolside bar and no restaurant. Definitely no room service. The pool is nice - but it’s not heated and was pretty chilly. Note this hotel is not near the pier or any restaurants, etc. Taxis are cheap, but being closer to town would be nicer. Also the area around this hotel is not nice at all. Unfinished construction projects that are now overgrown abound. The staff is great-the hotel itself is nice, but it is not as advertised…..
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Boris
5 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff is super friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is surrounded by not so nice areas and it can get loud first thing in the morning from the traffic. The building is open concept and there is lots of natural light and fresh air. The hotel is about a 15-20 minute walk to the downtown area and although you walk through very sketchy-looking streets, it is very safe.
Staff is super friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is surrounded by not so nice areas and it can get loud first thing in the morning from the traffic. The building is open concept and there is lots of natural light and fresh air. The hotel is about a 15-20 minute walk to the downtown area and although you walk through very sketchy-looking streets, it is very safe.
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Paul
5 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s all about cost versus location . Hotel is clean and comfy with pool, games room, decent rooms and good aircon and hot water, but it’s a 20 minute walk down to the port. We did it twice and it’s absolutely fine, and taxis are $2 flat fare, so not expensive, but you are away from the action. Which is why it’s so much cheaper than the similar hotels in town.
It’s all about cost versus location . Hotel is clean and comfy with pool, games room, decent rooms and good aircon and hot water, but it’s a 20 minute walk down to the port. We did it twice and it’s absolutely fine, and taxis are $2 flat fare, so not expensive, but you are away from the action. Which is why it’s so much cheaper than the similar hotels in town.
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JIANYI
14 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel and the room was clean. Staff was friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was very good. This hotel is not located in the town so you need to take a taxi to restaurant , shopping, and other activities
The hotel and the room was clean. Staff was friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was very good. This hotel is not located in the town so you need to take a taxi to restaurant , shopping, and other activities
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Dining
Breakfast is generally good to excellent but can feel repetitive, and there is no on-site restaurant or snack bar.
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Sharon
10 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spotlessly clean. Hairdryer in bathroom comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent. Nice swimming pool. Cab ride into town $2 or a half hour walk.
Spotlessly clean. Hairdryer in bathroom comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent. Nice swimming pool. Cab ride into town $2 or a half hour walk.
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Lana
8 Jan 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The property was great! The room was spacious and modern. The property was very clean and comfortable. The staff were super attentive! The breakfast included eggs to order, carb (toast, pancakes, or cheese empanada), small fruit, and some juice. There was also coffee, tea, hot cocoa. The hotel isabout 20 min walk or few minutes taxi ride ($1.50) from the main area. It was nice as it was much quiter, other than some animals (chickens, dogs, etc) making noises. The hotel does not have a restaurant on site. There is a convenience store next door which also sells alcohol (wine, beer, liquor). The hotel has a nice pool, jacuzzi, and a small exercise room.
The property was great! The room was spacious and modern. The property was very clean and comfortable. The staff were super attentive! The breakfast included eggs to order, carb (toast, pancakes, or cheese empanada), small fruit, and some juice. There was also coffee, tea, hot cocoa. The hotel isabout 20 min walk or few minutes taxi ride ($1.50) from the main area. It was nice as it was much quiter, other than some animals (chickens, dogs, etc) making noises. The hotel does not have a restaurant on site. There is a convenience store next door which also sells alcohol (wine, beer, liquor). The hotel has a nice pool, jacuzzi, and a small exercise room.
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SONNIA
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
I only leave a 4 star review because I stayed for 5 days and the breakfasts were boring. Every day they offered the same thing, eggs, toast, or pancakes, cereal and strawberry yogurt. They don’t have a restaurant in the hotel and everything is far away. After the second day I was bored with the breakfast and started buying croissants next door in the bodega to have it with my coffee. The bodega next door to the hotel sells water, beers, drinks and ice creams. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Just a thought maybe the manager could buy “fresh bread” from the bakery the bodega was charging .25 cents per bread it’s probably cheaper to buy in bulk. Also an omelette would be better than fried eggs every day!
I only leave a 4 star review because I stayed for 5 days and the breakfasts were boring. Every day they offered the same thing, eggs, toast, or pancakes, cereal and strawberry yogurt. They don’t have a restaurant in the hotel and everything is far away. After the second day I was bored with the breakfast and started buying croissants next door in the bodega to have it with my coffee. The bodega next door to the hotel sells water, beers, drinks and ice creams. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Just a thought maybe the manager could buy “fresh bread” from the bakery the bodega was charging .25 cents per bread it’s probably cheaper to buy in bulk. Also an omelette would be better than fried eggs every day!
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Isabel Cristina
23 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
El hotel solo tiene para desayuno, si quieres otra comida en el día se debe mandar a traer de otro restaurante, no hay como comprar bebidas ahí en el hotel. Es lejos del malecón.
El hotel solo tiene para desayuno, si quieres otra comida en el día se debe mandar a traer de otro restaurante, no hay como comprar bebidas ahí en el hotel. Es lejos del malecón.
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Victor
7 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent hotel! The staff is incredible. Such wonderful young people running the hotel. The rooms are huge and spotlessly clean. The free breakfast was made to order eggs with juice, toast and coffee. I haven’t a single complaint about my stay.
Excellent hotel! The staff is incredible. Such wonderful young people running the hotel. The rooms are huge and spotlessly clean. The free breakfast was made to order eggs with juice, toast and coffee. I haven’t a single complaint about my stay.
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Sarah
29 May 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Overall this is a nice hotel. Rooms are small and bathroom was tiny. Several advertised amenities were not evident (BBQ grills, rooftop terrace). Staff is not bi-lingual as advertised. If you don’t speak Spanish communication can be challenging. However the staff DOES try very hard to understand what you need. Tour assistance though - was not really available, so “concierge” service is limited to calling for taxis. There was absolutely NO WiFi, they should not be advertising it at all. No laundry facilities - they will do laundry for a fee, but you cannot do your own. Continental breakfast is really “eat what we’re serving today”. Food was good - but choice is limited to non-existent. There is no snack bar/deli at all so I don’t understand why it’s advertised to have one. Also no poolside bar and no restaurant. Definitely no room service. The pool is nice - but it’s not heated and was pretty chilly. Note this hotel is not near the pier or any restaurants, etc. Taxis are cheap, but being closer to town would be nicer. Also the area around this hotel is not nice at all. Unfinished construction projects that are now overgrown abound. The staff is great-the hotel itself is nice, but it is not as advertised…..
Overall this is a nice hotel. Rooms are small and bathroom was tiny. Several advertised amenities were not evident (BBQ grills, rooftop terrace). Staff is not bi-lingual as advertised. If you don’t speak Spanish communication can be challenging. However the staff DOES try very hard to understand what you need. Tour assistance though - was not really available, so “concierge” service is limited to calling for taxis. There was absolutely NO WiFi, they should not be advertising it at all. No laundry facilities - they will do laundry for a fee, but you cannot do your own. Continental breakfast is really “eat what we’re serving today”. Food was good - but choice is limited to non-existent. There is no snack bar/deli at all so I don’t understand why it’s advertised to have one. Also no poolside bar and no restaurant. Definitely no room service. The pool is nice - but it’s not heated and was pretty chilly. Note this hotel is not near the pier or any restaurants, etc. Taxis are cheap, but being closer to town would be nicer. Also the area around this hotel is not nice at all. Unfinished construction projects that are now overgrown abound. The staff is great-the hotel itself is nice, but it is not as advertised…..
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Sasikaran
30 Dec 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Friendly staff, very nice service, clean room, different fresh made breakfast every day. Hotel itself was very good and worth the stay even though it was in a bit of outskirt of the main town. For VIP access we meant to receive free airport transfer and room upgrade if available but didn’t receive it. Hotels.com displayed incorrect information and the hotel itself couldn’t assist with that.
Friendly staff, very nice service, clean room, different fresh made breakfast every day. Hotel itself was very good and worth the stay even though it was in a bit of outskirt of the main town. For VIP access we meant to receive free airport transfer and room upgrade if available but didn’t receive it. Hotels.com displayed incorrect information and the hotel itself couldn’t assist with that.
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Rajiv
9 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This propety is an amazing value. It is well maintained and in good condition. Breakfast is excellent and the host goes above and beyond to take great care. Compared to the properties in the city center. I recommend tbis strongly with no reservation.
This propety is an amazing value. It is well maintained and in good condition. Breakfast is excellent and the host goes above and beyond to take great care. Compared to the properties in the city center. I recommend tbis strongly with no reservation.
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JIANYI
14 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel and the room was clean. Staff was friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was very good. This hotel is not located in the town so you need to take a taxi to restaurant , shopping, and other activities
The hotel and the room was clean. Staff was friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was very good. This hotel is not located in the town so you need to take a taxi to restaurant , shopping, and other activities
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Serge
20 Jan 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent staff and very clean. Nice pool and breakfast was very good.
Excellent staff and very clean. Nice pool and breakfast was very good.
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irene gunawan
14 Aug 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Property is well maintained,room is spacey bed is comfortable,breakfast was small but enough to start the day,downside the location it’s $2 taxi away to the main town and $2 back,no restaurants nearby,walking is not too comfortable as its dirt road up hill,and there are plenty options in downtown. Maybe won’t be as quiet. So choose your preferences. Eric at the front desk was super helpful and friendly, he can help book tours and taxi also make recommendations of the attractions and restaurants ,we tried The island grill he recommended and that was our best meal we had while we were there,we appreciate him lot. Thank you Eric
Property is well maintained,room is spacey bed is comfortable,breakfast was small but enough to start the day,downside the location it’s $2 taxi away to the main town and $2 back,no restaurants nearby,walking is not too comfortable as its dirt road up hill,and there are plenty options in downtown. Maybe won’t be as quiet. So choose your preferences. Eric at the front desk was super helpful and friendly, he can help book tours and taxi also make recommendations of the attractions and restaurants ,we tried The island grill he recommended and that was our best meal we had while we were there,we appreciate him lot. Thank you Eric
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Gordon
14 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Really quirky hotel which we loved. Very central and staff were great.
Really quirky hotel which we loved. Very central and staff were great.
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Sandra
5 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
A lot of noise. Breakfast was ok . Staff was helpful but property needs a little bit more attention.
A lot of noise. Breakfast was ok . Staff was helpful but property needs a little bit more attention.
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Keathan B.
31 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel staff greeted us with a smile. Our room was clean and over sized. Breakfast was freshly made and served with a smile. I would highly recommend this hotel.
The hotel staff greeted us with a smile. Our room was clean and over sized. Breakfast was freshly made and served with a smile. I would highly recommend this hotel.
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Jacques
25 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
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FAQs about El Descanso del Guia
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 8 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
Are airport shuttle services available?
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.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located just steps from Galápagos National Park and a 3-minute drive from Tortuga Bay Beach. It is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Las Ninfas Lagoon and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Fishing Piers.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. The pool is seasonal and operational hours are not specified.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Rollaway beds are available for a fee of USD 35 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.
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- 2026-11-12: 79.51188283934022USD
- 2026-11-13: 62.688016163993844USD
- 2026-11-14: 82.62139066229248USD
- 2026-11-15: 68.85232645057678USD
- 2026-11-16: 68.17509072943116USD
- 2026-11-17: 76.04333601612855USD
- 2026-11-18: 75.49670443447877USD
- 2026-11-19: 62.257737391250615USD
- 2026-11-20: 84.38542432954408USD
- 2026-11-21: 78.92746434205628USD
- 2026-11-22: 138.37968572192383USD
- 2026-11-23: 68.8593402828064USD
- 2026-11-24: 65.96302426284791USD
- 2026-11-25: 65.71291488804627USD
- 2026-11-26: 68.8593402828064USD
- 2026-11-27: 70.49203551043702USD
- 2026-11-28: 65.35446248386384USD
- 2026-11-29: 65.20442893186188USD
- 2026-11-30: 65.35446248386384USD
- 2026-12-01: 65.35446248386384USD
- 2026-12-02: 65.35446248386384USD
- 2026-12-03: 65.35446248386384USD
- 2026-12-04: 71.4050068924408USD
- 2026-12-05: 71.40580027418518USD
- 2026-12-06: 68.12298918147279USD
- 2026-12-07: NO DATA
- 2026-12-08: 69.62962533417512USD
- 2026-12-09: 76.46593839848329USD
- 2026-12-10: 65.65242797026825USD
- 2026-12-11: 66.67291523898317USD
- 2026-12-12: 72.68928937104798USD
- 2026-12-13: 70.29403612382508USD
- 2026-12-14: 71.15505788203431USD
- 2026-12-15: 76.22097756478883USD
- 2026-12-16: 68.14750805346681USD
- 2026-12-17: 65.49365877884675USD
- 2026-12-18: 59.69846090860749USD
- 2026-12-19: 76.99703995449829USD
- 2026-12-20: 52.80062277806854USD
- 2026-12-21: 68.92204276130677USD
- 2026-12-22: 75.62550236447144USD
- 2026-12-23: 75.10811618435669USD
- 2026-12-24: 73.88374246768188USD
- 2026-12-25: 65.9699747933426USD
- 2026-12-26: 74.43647633657838USD
- 2026-12-27: 74.40646287399292USD
- 2026-12-28: 78.07290780104066USD
- 2026-12-29: 87.66713819218445USD
- 2026-12-30: 70.79658437727356USD
- 2026-12-31: 78.07290780104066USD
- 2027-01-01: 71.33605020252992USD
- 2027-01-02: 71.68681777609254USD
- 2027-01-03: 154.1692991112671USD
- 2027-01-04: 83.01423278900147USD
- 2027-01-05: 78.04304626261903USD
- 2027-01-06: 71.68681777609254USD
- 2027-01-07: 65.40103990042115USD
- 2027-01-08: 72.14332456767274USD
- 2027-01-09: 68.0937268994751USD
- 2027-01-10: 67.22731183345033USD
- 2027-01-11: 70.7907310768509USD
- 2027-01-12: NO DATA
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one way)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Tour desk
General
Room service
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Poolside bar
Breakfast in the room
Family room
Beach Sun Loungers
Fence Around Pool
Snack Bar/Deli
Services
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Safe-deposit box
Bicycle rental
Designated smoking area
Self laundry
Concierge Services
Activities
Swimming pool
Garden
Beach (nearby)
Playground
Child pool
Pool outdoor
Outdoor Furniture
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Table Tennis
Terrace
Parking
Airport shuttle
Internet
Free wi-fi