El Descanso del Petrel

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A bathroom with a wooden door, a sink, a toilet, a mirror, and blue-tiled flooring. - El Descanso del Petrel (Puerto Ayora)

A room with two beds, a TV, an air conditioner, and a window. - El Descanso del Petrel (Puerto Ayora)

A bathroom with a wooden door, a sink, a toilet, a mirror, and a tiled floor. - El Descanso del Petrel (Puerto Ayora)

A room with two beds, a wooden desk, a wardrobe, a painting, and an air conditioning unit. - El Descanso del Petrel (Puerto Ayora)

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Location
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Close to Galápagos National Park, El Descanso del Petrel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Housekeeping

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Room options

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Tonight

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Tomorrow

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a shelf, a television, and a door.

Standard Room

16 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Standard Room

20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

A room with two single beds, a TV, a window, and a door.

Standard Triple Room

24 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, a chair, an air conditioning unit, a window, and a wall-mounted picture.

Standard Quadruple Room

24 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora is home to El Descanso del Petrel. Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Las Grietas are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Galápagos National Park and El Chato Ranch. Visit our Puerto Ayora travel guide

View more Hostels in Puerto Ayora

Av. Baltra, Puerto Ayora, Islas Galápagos

What's nearby

Academy Bay
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Las Ninfas Lagoon
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Malecon
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Fishing Piers
7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
65 min drive

Restaurants

Golden Prague Galapagos
5 min walk
Isla Grill
5 min walk
Gelato Bar
The Rock
3 min walk
Red Tuna
4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

In a nature reserve

Accessibility

No elevator

More

1 building
3 floors
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

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

Optional extras

Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 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, debit cards, and cash

Property Registration Number 0908164809001

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is El Descanso del Petrel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at El Descanso del Petrel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Descanso del Petrel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Descanso del Petrel located?

Situated in Puerto Ayora, this hostel is steps from Galápagos National Park, Academy Bay, and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal. Malecon and Las Ninfas Lagoon are also within 5 minutes.

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