3.5-star Puerto Ayora hotel steps from Galápagos National Park
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Hotel Albatross offers 35 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This Puerto Ayora hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance.
Hotel Albatross is a smoke-free property.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9 AM.
Albatross - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Palo Santo - Onsite bar.
Palo Santo - Onsite café.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Albatross
Palo Santo
Palo Santo
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room crib
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 9:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 10 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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.
Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Hotel Albatross Puerto Ayora
Albatross Puerto Ayora
Hotel Albatross Hotel
Hotel Albatross Puerto Ayora
Hotel Albatross Hotel Puerto Ayora
Hotel Albatross Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This was the most disappointing hotel we have ever booked through hotels.com. The largest concern was the inability to connect with someone when a problem arises, as there was a young girl at the desk unable to assist us and we were unable to reach the owners via email or phone. They misrepresented themselves as having a city view, but are actually situated next to a container truck lot and a petroleum filling staton. Also, there was a loud groaning noise in the hotel until 8:00 pm. At night. The bathtub was soft in the bottom, there were insects in the light fixtures, the room phone did not work, and the buffet breakfast was mediocre. A very disappointing stay and at a higher price than other hotels.
Hotel staff are so nice and helpful. Breakfast was ver good. Hotel felt very safe. Is about 10 min walk from town which we didn’t mind but could be an issue for some. There is construction going on across the street which makes it a bit loud - this was the only negative for us. We would stay there again
We got a room on the third floor. The room was very spacious, the bed seemed to be a California king (could be just a king but it felt huge) and was very comfortable. The pool and hot tub are on the third floor too, so it was nice to be able to walk out of the room to get to the pool/hot tub. What we did not like much was the location. Even though it is within walking distance of the pier, this hotel is located in an industrial zone (nothing pretty to see around). In one side of the hotel there is an ongoing construction (loud) and on the other side there are small houses where locals live. Locals have roosters and goats, and those get very loud starting at 4 am. We understand that those things are out of the control of the hotel, however, it does affect the whole experience. We would recommend this hotel, as the staff and service was amazing—just bring ear plugs :)
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Traveled with partner
Jan 1, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly and helpful staff
Very clean
Poor location - next to industrial area/ghetto
Little/no hot water many times and very low pressure
VERY FIRM bed - my wife loved it/I did not
Typical food for that part of the world
The hotel itself I can’t say a bad word against but when we arrived they put us in a room that overlooked a new hotel building site. With the ceiling to floor windows this proved unacceptable as we had builders looking into our room. Next room they put us in had a view of s container yard and shanty town building. 1st thing I saw was a man having s shower outside and using his outside toilet. The hotel itself is new and offers everything u need. If your happy with keeping your blinds closed all day and putting up with the noise of a building site then thid is place is for you but in afraid not for us. A big thank you for hotels.com for sorting us out without paying the 50% charge for us not choosing to stay there. The hotel receptionist was very helpful too
Darren
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Traveled with group
Aug 12, 2019
Liked: Staff & service
We wanted to cancel our stay after 1 night and the manager, Joey, was very cooperative and friendly, assisting us with no cancelation fee
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Lisa
Traveled with family
Jul 2, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit far from the center of the town. It was a ten minute walk to anything. Very Friendly staff but only one staff member spoke fluent English. The hotel was surrounded by construction sites and a large container warehouse.
Joy and the rest of the staff made me feel very welcome. I hope to be back again, and if so, I'll be staying at the Hotel Albatross! Hey, Joy - send me that email. I would love to keep in touch.
We went during a week when tourism was slow and the hotel still was amazing with custom breakfast to make sure it fit our tour schedules. The cook came in at 6:30 am twice during the week just for us. Hotel was clean, safe and they did everything needed to ensure stay is good. Pool was nice as well on top. Rooms comfortable for family and groups even. Not by the port or Charles Darwin Ave but also close, walk was 10 minutes to beat food street and tourist area or taxi $1.50 which is easy to get. Will come back and do this hotel again.
service and overall -great;only issue was that it is npot close to "city" -no local restaurants ;away from the center of all tourist activities;cabs easily available
The hotel was very nice. Everything was in good condition and relatively new. The rooms were large with a comfortable bed and good air conditioning. The hotel also had surprisingly fast WiFi compared to what else we had encountered in the Galapagos. The location was a little far from most of the shops and restaurants on the main street but it’s only $1.50 taxi anywhere in town. It also had an excellent breakfast. Overall it was a nice place to relax for 2 days after we finished our cruise.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
8/10 Good
Shane, Austin TX
Jan 27, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Relatovely new hotel on the outskirts of town
First the good. It is pretty new.and other than stains on the bathtub, its in very good shape. Good and bad is that out of 35 rooms, we were the only guests. Its a small town so the 9 block walk from the docks were not a problem for us. Maybe more important to others. Surrounding neighborhood is not beautiful. The only bad thing and it is BAD. The noise from roosters and barking doga started at 5am every morning. Loud enough to penetrate the walls. You won't need an alarm, I promise you.
Hermoso hotel, ideal para descansar porque tenés todo al alcance de tu mano allí mismo. La pileta es hermosa y todo está preparado para un gran disfrute.