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Hotel el descanso del Guia

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry

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Calle Delfin, Barrio el Mirador, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350
  • Playa de los Alemanes
  • Malecon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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

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About this property

Hotel el descanso del Guia

3.5-star Puerto Ayora hotel steps from Galápagos National Park
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
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.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to a children's pool and an outdoor pool, Hotel el descanso del Guia provides a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Mediterranean hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests.

Hotel el descanso del Guia has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 8 AM.
Hotel el descanso del Guia has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • 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

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel el descanso Guia Puerto Ayora
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Descanso Del Guia Puerto Ayora
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Hotel el descanso del Guia Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 148 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay in El descanso del guía was excellent due to Oscar’s help and attention ! He really made the différence! Thanks Oscar for your help in Galapagos !! It was a pleasure to meet you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Billie- jo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

wellington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea C

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying, Fort McMurray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a little far from the center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana, Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big and new rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Boris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheilah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Good breakfast. Excellent room with very comfortable bed. Oscar was so helpful to us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable, good breakfast

This hotel is in a quiet residential area away from the town; it's about a 15-20 minute walk downhill to reach restaurants and shops in the town (or $1.50 in a taxi). I highly recommend dinner at Dimati - good Italian food and lovely staff. The hotel is clean and comfortable, and breakfast is great with some variety across the days. The jacuzzi is only available for a couple of hours in the evenings... ecofriendly :-) Oscar was very helpful and speaks good English.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dipak

Liked: Staff & service
People are nice. Place is noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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