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Hostal Sir Francis Drake

2.5 star property
Hostal connected to a shopping center in Puerto Ayora

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Interior
Family Room, Balcony | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Balcony | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Quadruple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Av. Baltra y Charles Binford, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200102

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fishing Piers - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Academy Bay - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hostal Sir Francis Drake

Hostal near Galápagos National Park
Hostal Sir Francis Drake provides amenities like a garden and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostal Sir Francis Drake feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 38-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

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
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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

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

  • 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

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Sir Francis Drake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

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 Las Grietas are also within 5 minutes.

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Hostal Sir Francis Drake Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10

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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

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

4/10

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

4/10

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

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10

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

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Todo estuvo muy bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Estuvo todo bien. La ubicación es excelente. Cerca del muelle y la calle de comidas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Muy lindo hotel la señora de recepción un amor con nosotros muy amble
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

2/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10

Es war immer sauber, die Rezeption freundlich und eigentlich durchgehend besetzt. Bei Problemen war sofort Hilfe da.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

8/10

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

6/10

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

10/10

Staff very, very friendly . Excellent location....
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10

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

6/10

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

6/10

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10

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

4/10

My room had a lot of ants all around the room everywhere it was bad and the front desk said that they will send the fumigador and i said no that i want another room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019