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Hotel el descanso del Guia

3.5 star property
Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • 63 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Calle Delfin, Barrio el Mirador, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Malecon - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Las Grietas - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel el descanso del Guia

Family-friendly hotel near Galápagos National Park
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace at Hotel el descanso del Guia. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like scuba diving. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, 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
  • 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 exempt from value-added tax (15%).

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
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel el descanso del Guia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Check-out is at 9 AM.

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel el descanso del Guia located?

This family-friendly Puerto Ayora hotel is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Galápagos National Park, Fishing Piers, and Academy Bay. Playa de los Alemanes and Tortuga Bay Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hotel el descanso del Guia Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 151 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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and family feel safe Excellent breakfast and service Very clean place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great services and beautiful matrimonial room. Big space and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean. Hairdryer in bathroom comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent. Nice swimming pool. Cab ride into town $2 or a half hour walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only there for a night but was comfortable and had no problems
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

wellington

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

8/10 Good

Christian

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

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

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

Sheilah

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

10/10 Excellent

Ying

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

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the room with its blackout curtains and the ability to check out at 12pm. The location is also very good. The only downside was the food in the restaurant - no real flavour and a little overpriced. Other than that Id recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Billie- jo

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, wonderful room and excellent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and very clean. Nice pool and breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Boris

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

6/10 Okay

Dipak

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

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

10/10 Excellent

Spring

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Oscar, Christopher and the rest of the staff were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Yesenia

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

Rudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little off the beaten path the staff was super friendly and accommodating. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

LK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is good; Oscar Angel are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023