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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 | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | View from room
Coffee shop
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
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  • BarBarBar

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Calle Delfin, Barrio el Mirador, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350
  • Popular LocationTortuga Bay Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMalecon5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya de los Alemanes9 min drive
  • AirportIsla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)75 min drive

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10/10 Exceptional
  • 678 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

10/10 Exceptional
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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$62 total
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About the neighborhood

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

  • Golden Prague Galapagos - 4 min drive
  • 1835 Coffee Lab - 4 min drive
  • The Rock - 4 min drive
  • Limón Café Bar - 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.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. 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
  • Business facilities
  • 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
  • 1 conference room
  • 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 bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room 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 on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel el descanso del Guia to the airport?

Hotel el descanso del Guia is 28.7 mi (75-min drive) away from the Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

As of May 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel el descanso del Guia on May 29, 2024 start from $111.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia have an airport shuttle?

Hotel el descanso del Guia offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 40 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Hotel el descanso del Guia to the beach?

This hotel is 1.1 mi (3-min drive) from Tortuga Bay Beach and 1.7 mi (9-min drive) from Playa de los Alemanes. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia offer free breakfast?

Hotel el descanso del Guia offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 8 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia have a pool?

Hotel el descanso del Guia features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel el descanso del Guia to downtown Puerto Ayora?

Hotel el descanso del Guia is 0.8 mi away from Puerto Ayora.

Hotel el descanso del Guia Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 109 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Aleks

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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