Name: Ikala Galapagos Hotel
Address: Tomas de Berlanga y Moises Brito, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador, Puerto Ayora, Galápagos, Ecuador
Rating: 9.33

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9.3

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Based on 107 verified reviews

What guests think

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At Ikala Galapagos Hotel, many travellers highlight the central, walkable location near the pier and the friendly, helpful staff, along with spacious rooms and enjoyable breakfasts with rooftop views, though a few note limited variety and occasional early‑morning noise.

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10

Ashish

10 Apr 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent all around! Nuff said.

10

Robyn

24 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous property and wonderful staff!

10

Alan Marc

19 Jan 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

The rooms are spacious and the hotel is centrally located. Puerto Ayora is a very pleasant place to visit. The Ikala hotel was a great base for an exciting zgalapagos adventure!

10

Karen

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff—very helpful. Nice room and good location.

10

Karla

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The service was excellent. Luis was really nice with his help!

Tomas de Berlanga y Moises Brito, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

Location

Located in Puerto Ayora, Ikala Galapagos Hotel is near the beach, a 2-minute walk from Las Grietas and 7 minutes by foot from Playa de los Alemanes. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Tortuga Bay Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Charles Darwin Research Station.

Galápagos National Park(0.1 Miles)

Academy Bay(0.1 Miles)

Malecon(0.1 Miles)

Las Grietas(0.1 Miles)

Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal(0.1 Miles)

Las Ninfas Lagoon(0.2 Miles)

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From 15:00 to 00:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge of USD 60.00 per person (one-way). Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and some wheelchair-accessible facilities.

The hotel is located in Puerto Ayora, just a 2-minute walk from Las Grietas and 7 minutes by foot from Playa de los Alemanes. It is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Tortuga Bay Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Charles Darwin Research Station.

Yes, the property features an outdoor swimming pool, which is operational seasonally.

One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 70.00 per day, and advance request or confirmation may be required.

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