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The Galapagos Pearl B&B

3.0 star property
Mediterranean bed & breakfast in Puerto Ayora with an outdoor pool

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Flat-screen TV
Standard House, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Porch

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Panoramic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard House, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Seymour y Cucuve, Libreria Angermeyer y Bodega Blanca, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, 200350

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fishing Piers - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Malecon - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Galapagos Pearl B&B

Bed & breakfast near Galápagos National Park
Consider a stay at The Galapagos Pearl B&B and take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), express check-in, and a front-desk safe
  • Beach towels, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at The Galapagos Pearl B&B feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate dining areas

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
  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 80 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 25 (from 2 to 18 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Galapagos Pearl B&B have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Galapagos Pearl B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Galapagos Pearl B&B?

The Galapagos Pearl B&B doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Galapagos Pearl B&B?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Galapagos Pearl B&B?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Galapagos Pearl B&B provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 80 per person applies.

Where is The Galapagos Pearl B&B located?

Located in the heart of Puerto Ayora, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Galápagos National Park, Academy Bay, and Fishing Piers. Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Charles Darwin Research Station are also within 15 minutes.

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The Galapagos Pearl B&B Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 32 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness
We only stayed overnight between the afternoon ferry from Isabela and the morning ferry to San Cristobal. It is difficult to rate the hotel as we were not there long. Our room did have a nice balcony with a hammock. The room had a mini fridge. The water in the shower was cool, couldn’t get it to go hot. The grounds of the hotel were nice and has a small pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Ming

good A/C. Has hair dryer. spacious room. Wifi is weak. The lighting is very dim, and there are bugs in the room. I find better value with other hostel with much cheaper price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lidia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looks old, not maintained well care, inside the room ceiling is peeling it off, the picture they have to advertise it, are better looks than how its looks now. It was very depressing, disappointing that I had to leave the place almost immediately. I would like my money back due to falls advertising it.

2/10 Terrible

Aleks

Disliked: Amenities
Worst place we have ever stayed. Bedding from the 1970’s; dirty towels; problems getting room serviced; 2 pools but both dirty; lack of property maintenance; not sure if TV worked because remote control not provided; NO HOT WATER 2 days in a row; mediocre breakfast; tea bags appeared to have mould on them; “suite” was just one room and misrepresented as to size-advertised on Expedia at about 2x the actual room size; the area is noisy-dogs barking. We asked for a refund for one of the nights to compensate for the lack of hot water and we were told there was hot water and that was their best room and no one else has complained. Not true! Read the past reviews. Anyway if possible AVOID THIS PLACE.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 25 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

Fabulous experience.

I stayed at this B&B with my partner during a dive trip to Santa Cruz. Would highly recommend. We had a beautiful and comfortable room, always clean and a great location in town. We left every morning by 6:30am so can’t comment on the breakfast, but the water jug was always full and cold! We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Trois-Rivières

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place and the staff is amazing! Go there to have good times in Galapagos
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rude and dishonest people. Would not recomment this hotel
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

MELLANEE

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

Great location

This is a little hotel but family was very helpful with airport travel, activities and anything we needed. Our travel changed a bit after reserving the room and The hotel was much more helpful than Expedia with our reservation. Good breakfast. Good internet in common areas. Very safe and location is great. We could see the water from our room but hotel is a few blocks away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lysbeth-Jeanne, Chelan, WA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband & I LOVED this B & B which is priced very reasonably. The staff & owners are very personable, friendly, helpful, accommodating, efficient & truly fun!!!! Several times they accompanied us out to the street to hail a taxi. We enjoyed the extremely clean pools (2) on the property. The grounds had a lot of trees, hence a lot of shade, very enjoyable. The owners were continuously sweeping up the leaves etc. that were blowing down because of the nice breeze. It was a very convenient, easy walking distance, location near town. Which includes waterfront restaurants, scuba shops, ferry docks to other islands especially to German Beach, which we would highly recommend. We saw the largest, most colorful Parrot fish EVER! We also saw for the first time sea snakes. I watched the behavior of one of them for quite some time, which was very interesting. In conclusion, my husband & I HIGHLY recommend this B & B.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Of course it is not hotel hotel. Nice comfortable bed and enough clean towels. Ask daily tour & reservation, you save money and time, -no headache! Very kind local sentiments!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We made this reservation for four night approximately 6 months in advance on Expedia. When we arrived, we were told we had the best room on the property. Believably so. It had a distant view of ocean and plenty of cool ocean breezes. The room had a king size bed, a small table two chairs, and a small fridge. It was basic, functional and clean. Aside from the basics, the hotel has no personal touches. For example, there were no glasses or cups, in the room. We had to ask for them. No napkins other than toilet paper. The large bar of soap in the shower appeared to have been used before. (There was a new very small bar of soap that was for the sink.) There was a family size bottle of shampoo that was also used before. The sink had no hot water. The shower did have hot water, however the shower was clogged. (When we told the hotel staff, it was fixed it the same day.) The breakfast area had a water dispenser but the 5 gallon jug was always empty The breakfasts consisted of coffee, watered down juice, a fresh roll, and two eggs everyday. This hotel is listed as a three star; it is more like a two star with a nice view of the ocean far away.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

DG

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

Lovely b&b close to centro

Secluded yet close for walking to everything. Lovely linens. Nice homecooked breakfast.friendly family atmosphere.Daughter speaks good English and is very helpful. Refrig in room a very nice touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Maria, Urbana, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I liked the trees and the swimming pools the rooms are spacious and the air conditioning worked real good. Our room had a small front porch which we loved to have to sit outside in the afternoon or just to leave our dirty or wet clothes. The owners are very friendly and very knowledgeable of the tours in the Island. They offer a very complete breakfast as well. Ones recommendation would be to have more options for breakfast since after 3 days it starts to get boring. Other than that I will be coming back here for sure. They are one block from the main Street and close to the port and Bank and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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

sehr schöne Unterkunft mit familiärem Ambiente

Das Galapagos Pearl ist ein kleines Hostel in guter Nähe zum Hafen und der Innenstadt. Die Anlage ist liebevoll gestaltet und gepflegt. Das Hostal befindet sich in Familienhand. Die ganze Familie stand und jederzeit mit viel Engagement für Fragen und Unterstützung zur Verfügung. Die Zimmer sind groß und schön eingerichtet. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Héctor, Estado de México.

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

Hotel céntrico y las personas del hotel súper.

Estuvimos muy contentos de la calidez de las personas del hotel. Nos guiaron de la mejor manera durante nuestra estancia. No tenemos más palabras que decirles ¡MUCHAS GRACIAS Y QUE SIGAN SIENDO ASÍ! Mucho éxito y u abrazo cordial. Perdón por el atraso en mi reseña, pero no había tenido oportunidad de hacerla. Saludos afectuosos desde México de mi esposa y míos. Cordialmente, Héctor Pérez.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This hostal is way over priced by Expedia. You can stay at similar hostal for half the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A nice place in the Galapagos

The entrance is a bit hard to find, but luckily the island isn't big so taxi drivers can get you there easily. The staff is friendly and the breakfast is good, though it's only served from 7am until 8:30am. That means if you take any day trips, you'll miss breakfast since they usually require taking a boat around 7am. The room and bathroom were nice, but the shower took a long time to get hot and didn't drain well. The wifi was unreliable in the room (though it was fine in the breakfast area). The town is small enough that you can walk anywhere, so not being on the main street wasn't a problem. All the islands are extremely safe (basically no crime), which means you don't have to be worried about walking back late at night. One thing to note is that there is a tax applied on top of the overall hotel cost. You should bring cash to pay for the hotel room because there is a 7% fee to pay by credit card.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not what we expected! - Bad WiFi,AirCon & Shower.

This was unfortunately the worst stay on our trip through South America. Not nearly as good as the pictures show! When we first arrived the rooms had gecko-fecis on doorposts and splines. I understand that animals get in, but it isn't that hard to check the rooms beforehand for a last cleanup before guests arrive. Shower worked inconsistently, would lose pressure and turn hot after a minute or two, which is the last thing you want after a blistering day in the sun. The air condition couldn't be set consistently, it was either on at max, making you freeze during the night or shut off leaving you to the humid tropical climate. WiFi was only available down at the reception desk, which ment you had to sit and work outside in the hot, humid climate (and without privacy) if you needed to work online or book things. Service was ok and well-meaning (for example breakfast was fine!) but disorderly at times, we had no issue with it until they tried to charge us for an additional three nights at checkout, luckily we were on our toes and cleared it up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kim

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

Great little getaway

Quiet, lush common areas. Off the busier main roads but still easy walking distance to good variety of shopping and restaurants. Rooms basic, but very clean and in good repair, great in this price range. Good wifi. Full breakfast with eggs cooked to order. Host Yolanda and staff are wonderful...friendly and helpful. Would definately stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James, Vancouver, Canada

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

Simple hotel - clean rooms and excellent service

We used this hotel as a base for 5 days on Santa Cruz Island - visiting local attractions plus two other Galapagos Islands before taking a short cruise. We found the hotel perfect for our needs. Yolanda was a perfect hostess - always ready to provide advice and ideas - with constant enthusiasm and a happy positive attitude. A simple but very good breakfast was provided every morning, with many suggestions about where to eat lunch and dinner. The room was simple but clean and suited us very well. The hotel is small and well maintained, and its grounds are a welcome oasis to return to a the end of the day.