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Hostal Sir Francis Drake

Property class: 2.5

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Hostal Sir Francis Drake provides amenities like a garden and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, red pillows, a white towel, a painting, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Double Room

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a red and beige bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with red bedding and white towels arranged in swan shapes. There is a painting on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with three beds, each with teal and white bedding, and towels arranged in swan shapes.

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a green bedspread and white pillows. There is a small table with a vase of flowers and a mirror on the wall.

Classic Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outside.

Family Triple Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with red and white pillows, a white blanket, and a towel on the bed. There is a small table with a chair and a mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, a phone, a table with a bottle, and a painting.

Family Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with red and white bedding, a wooden headboard, and a view of a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

  • Bay view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden door, a map on the wall, a window with a view, and a table with a bottle and glasses.

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Puerto Ayora, Hostal Sir Francis Drake is connected to a shopping center. 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
Map
Av. Baltra y Charles Binford, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200102

What's nearby

  • A harbor with sailboats and a crowd of people on a boat.
    Academy Bay
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A wooden bridge with railings leading to a small wooden platform over water.
    Las Ninfas Lagoon
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Malecon
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fishing Piers
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Golden Prague Galapagos
    5 min walk
  • Red Tuna
    5 min walk
  • Restaurante Café Hernán
    2 min walk
  • Isla Grill
    5 min walk
  • Gelato Bar
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the health club without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Sir Francis Drake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Hostal Sir Francis Drake provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hostal Sir Francis Drake located?

Located in the heart of Puerto Ayora, this hostal is steps from Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Malecon are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Hostal Sir Francis Drake Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the central location. Rooms were very clean and neat and the staff friendly and accomodating
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was perfect.

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located right next to “restaurant row” which is a street with many dining options and geared mostly toward the tourists. The hotel A/C and Wi-Fi worked well, and I had a comfortable night here. There is a motion sensor hall light that shines into the room through the top windows and some noise as they walk by. It gets quiet after 10:00 so not too much of an inconvenience. Staff helped me with bus arrangements. There is an upstairs lounge area that overlooks the street and would be a nice spot to visit with friends.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
its only 150 m. from the harbor,at the best place, for a few days stay it is the best option, but for a longer stay i wont recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Central and cheap

Location was great, reception only manned daytime. Room with shower ok, had to change room due to very small ants. Air Condition worked well, price VERY low.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and clean hotel

It was a good experience overall. The hotel is only a couple of blocks from the central square and harbour in Puerto Ayora. It was hot and humid on the island, so we appreciated the air conditioning. There was lots of hot water for showers. Our only problem was drying out swimming clothes, because we were in the water almost every day. We wrung them out and hung them up, but they made the whole room damp.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked the place online with the option to pay at the check-in, but they did not have the option for credit or debit card, so I had to pay by cash which was not in my budget
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is old, mouldy and run down. I’m sure it was lovely in its prime but now things are broken, mildewy and shabby. Mould on the bathroom ceiling, broken soap dispensers, broken mosquito blinds, windows that don’t close properly and lack of information in the room. (i.e. you have to go back to reception to ask for a hairdryer and the wifi code). The table in the room was rusty and no spare pillows available. We wouldn’t recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Estuvo bien, no tengo quejas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Inget speciellt men funkade bra för en övernattning, lite billigare än många andra och läget är väldigt centralt
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A localização é excepcional, pois fica no melhor lugar que poderia estar, perto de restaurantes, lojas e do Pier Central. O banheiro não era bom, apesar de espaçoso. A descarga da privada travava e o chuveiro era fraco, ficava indo constantemente do frio para o quente. O atendimento é ótimo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

PAs de télévision et wifi quasi mort chambre correcte
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service

Zwischenstop

Empfang war sehr unfreundlich. Hatte keine Ahnung von einer Reservation. Erhielt dann aber ein Zimmer. War nur für 1 Nacht dort aufgrund von Zwischenstop zwischen den Inseln. Macht einen heruntergekommenen Eindruck. Lage ist gut, zu Fuss nur ca. 3 Minuten vom Hafen und viele Restaurants und Geschäfte in der Umgebung.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo estuvo muy bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ubicación conveniente

Estuvo todo bien. La ubicación es excelente. Cerca del muelle y la calle de comidas.
El patio adentro del hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy lindo hotel la señora de recepción un amor con nosotros muy amble
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Grauenhaft & unhygienisch!

Einfach nur grauenhaft & unfreundlich! ⛔️ Beim Check-In wollte mir die Dame nicht das von mir im Voraus vollständig bezahlte Zimmer geben. Stattdessen wurde mir erst Mal das kleinste Zimmer gegeben, weil ich ja ohnehin alleine sei. Allerdings hatte ich für ein viel grösseres Zimmer bezahlt. Nach langem Hin- und Her, bekam ich dann zwar immer noch nicht das gebuchte/bezahlte Zimmer, dennoch passte es für mich von der Grösse her. Ich akzeptierte. ⛔️ Um 6 Uhr morgens fingen versch. Leute im selben Haus/Komplex mit der sehr lauten Handwerksarbeit an! Schlafen konnte man nicht! ⛔️ Jeden Tag musste ich nach erfolgter Zimmerreinigung nach Toilettenpapier & einem Handtuch bitten. ⛔️ Alles sehr alt, schmutzig, unhygienisch, völlig verstaubt, verdreckt & einfach nur schmuddelig. ⛔️ Laut Beschreibung sollte das Hostal ein Restaurant haben & Frühstück gegen Aufpreis anbieten. Dem war leider nicht so. Die Beschreibung ist völlig veraltet. 👍Das einzig Gute am Sir Francis Drake ist die Lage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Third floor has sea breeze and nice little balcony/patio. It is about a block from ocean and right around the corner from a great little row of restaurants. Honey, who runs the place seems to know about everything going on and is a great font of information. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es war immer sauber, die Rezeption freundlich und eigentlich durchgehend besetzt. Bei Problemen war sofort Hilfe da.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Check in went smooth, however the receptionist didn't provide me with the wifi upon check in. she told me to come see her after. but after she was nowhere to be found. One of the other guests shared the wifi password with me. The wifi was very poor in the room, lobby was great. The lighting in the hallway is was at was very poorly lit. also going down the staircase, sometimes the automated lights wouldn't go on and i would have to walk semi-dark downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Ok for the price. Only room in Galapagos that had a tv (not that we used it). Good working a/c, comfy beds, quiet, filtered water available. Bathroom was pretty smelly, not really well cleaned. Very close to pier, right in downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very, very friendly . Excellent location....
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to the port and close to many restaurants and cafes! The owner is most helpful. It was a good base from which to explore the neighbouring islands!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly. Room was clean. AC was good. WIFI non existent in rooms- should be working for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019