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Hotel el descanso del Guia

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Galápagos National Park

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Flat-screen TV
Bicycling
Birthday party area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Calle Delfin, Barrio el Mirador, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350
  • Fishing Piers
    4 min drive
  • Academy Bay
    4 min drive
  • Malecon
    5 min drive
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    75 min drive

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 63 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Puerto Ayora

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Puerto Ayora hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Galápagos National Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Fishing Piers. Academy Bay and Malecon are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 3 min drive
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 4 min drive
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 4 min drive
  • Malecon - 5 min drive
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel el descanso del Guia

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Galápagos National Park
Hotel el descanso del Guia offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel el descanso del Guia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mediterranean Puerto Ayora hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel el descanso del Guia offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Puerto Ayora hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Separate dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–8 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, and cash.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Hotel el descanso del Guia Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 127 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

jaroslaw

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

fabian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff member wouldn’t stop staring at my girlfriend. We felt very uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mildred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little small spot. A bit away from the center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time , Oscar was the best!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Yesenia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our large group found the hotel quite comfortable. Only a few minutes ride away from central downtown so area is more quiet. Easy to get taxi.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Reyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jammily

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ASSA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stuff very kind
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Misty

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

dietlinde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful
Very helpful concierge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio, rockville centre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Aleks

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not recommended
The description of this hotel is totally inaccurate. There is no restaurant of deli on site. Also, when we booked it stated they provided airport transportation. We requested it multiple times and got the run around. Also, it is on a busy road with trucks and motorcycles going by all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay
Staff is super friendly and attentive, rooms are nice with air conditioning, and yhe provided breakfast each day was nice. Even yhough its a but up grom the main tourist center its very essy to get there either a 15 minute walk or a 5 min taxi ride. The tacod have a set price so you dont have to worry about negotiating or being ripped off.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Serge

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and very clean. Nice pool and breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great olace
Very good, Oscar and his entire team were friendly, courteous and professional. Very nice location and experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023