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Galapagos Dreams

Property class: 3
3-star spa hostal near Galápagos National Park

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A covered outdoor area with a hammock, wooden seating, and potted plants.
A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses, a jukebox, and wooden chairs.
A wooden boardwalk along a beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a few buildings in the background.
A room with two beds, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A two-story building with wooden windows and doors, a balcony with a palm tree, and a sign indicating the room number.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Av. Cucuve y Floreana, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
  • Place, Academy Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fishing Piers
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, two wooden nightstands, a wooden wardrobe, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a green bedspread and white pillows. There is a painting on the wall above the beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a folded towel on one bed.

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a green bedspread and a white towel shaped like a swan. There is a painting of a marine scene on the wall, a lamp on the left side, and a small table with a lamp on the right.

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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A room with two beds, each with a green quilted bedspread and white pillows. There is a window with horizontal blinds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a refrigerator, and a television.

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a wardrobe, and a sofa.

Family Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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A spacious room with a large bed, a red chair, and a desk. There is a window with blinds and a door leading to another room.

Superior Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Puerto Ayora

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of the hostal, you'll find Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. Malecon and Charles Darwin Research Station are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fishing Piers - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Malecon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Øy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Red Tuna - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Galapagos Dreams

3-star spa hostal near Galápagos National Park
Galapagos Dreams offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Galapagos Dreams. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Puerto Ayora hostal.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Galapagos Dreams offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Puerto Ayora hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostal's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:30 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

  • No pets 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
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hostal before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostel Puerto Ayora
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GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostal Puerto Ayora
GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostal
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Galapagos Dreams to the airport?

Galapagos Dreams is 30.2 mi (83-min drive) away from the Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Galapagos Dreams?

As of Oct 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galapagos Dreams on Nov 17, 2026 start from CA $107, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Galapagos Dreams have an airport shuttle?

Galapagos Dreams offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 60 per vehicle.

How close is Galapagos Dreams to the beach?

This hostal is 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Tortuga Bay Beach and 0.9 mi (7-min drive) from Playa de los Alemanes. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Galapagos Dreams offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Galapagos Dreams, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Galapagos Dreams?

No, there is no casino at this hostal.

What time is check-in at Galapagos Dreams?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in costs USD 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Galapagos Dreams?

Free parking is not available at this hostal.

Does Galapagos Dreams have a pool?

Galapagos Dreams does not have a pool.

Does Galapagos Dreams have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Galapagos Dreams have a spa?

This hostal has a spa, which features aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and mani/pedis.

How close is Galapagos Dreams to downtown Puerto Ayora?

Galapagos Dreams is 0.1 mi away from Puerto Ayora.

Galapagos Dreams Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 150 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Nice room, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelent staff clean room close to main street in town
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only there for one night but the room was clean, modern, well maintained and conveniently located. Helpfull staff and yummy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean and very spacious room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, incredibly helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 days was very good, the breakfast was delicious and also we booked the activities with them, everything was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Good hot breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It starts with the staff, continues with the vibe and keeps going with the food. Galapagos Dreams is an amazing spot. The common area with a Jacuzzi, pool table and areas to just sit and enjoy is fantastic. The Good in the restaurant is awesome and the staff across the board are fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very clean, comfortable room. Large bathroom. Bed comfortable and AC cold! 8 appreciated they provided a sealed pitcher of filtered water in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for three nights in the family suite (a newer building, a short walk from the main reception). It was excellent! They have a pool, a large living room, a kitchen, and hammocks. The room is super clean and modern. It exceeded our expectations and we totally loved it! Really good choice and we 100% recommend this place! They also have free morning coffee as well. Love Love Love.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the spa the day of arrival. They were quick to fit me and my husband in for a couples massage within 30 minutes of asking. Spa hours are 10-5 roughly but they are extremely accommodating. They set up the hot tub for us afterwards and we enjoyed several glasses of wine. Several of our fellow travel companions also raved about their experience as well. Our AC split worked well which was wonderful after exploring the pier and shopping. The food is good in the restaurant and they have filtered water available at all times.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to everything and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was really, really great! The front desk woman was very helpful in arranging a tour for my family of 4 when everywhere else it seemed to be booked (Easter week). Breakfast was nice. Our room was more like an apartment and a short walk from the common area. Very spacious with 2 separate bedrooms, living area and a kitchenette. A/C worked well (and was needed!). Close enough walk to the water/center of town/dock/Darwin museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hospitality. The best service.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service, extremely helpful and friendly. i dont have any complaint. i would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel within walking distance of the Main Street. Super tour coordinator- Jonathan.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good with hot coffee always on. The location was walking distance to tourist spots in town from the pier to Darwin’s research center. I booked my tours through Galapagos Dreams and Joatan worked up a personalized tour for me. This made my stay easier as the staff kept me informed of pick up times and activities. Overall it really made my stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean room but dated. Water dripping from faucet. Shower water weak. Good AC
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great little place

Great little place! Couldn’t do enough for you. Breakfast changed every day, which was lovely. The ladies serving breakfast were lovely too. In a good location to get around to everywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the staff is very friendly and go above and beyond to help you. Breakfast was great, the free cofee and hot/cold water was a plus. We booked a half day tour in their tour agency and had a great experience. Located just a few minutes walking distance to restaurants, markets, souvenir shops, tour agencies etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The staff is incredible - so friendly and helpful! We booked one of our tours through their travel agency as well and thought it was great. The hotel organized our transportation to and from the airport, which was nice because it involved a car, water taxi, and bus. Very much recommend this place if you are staying on Santa Cruz in the Galapagos!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friendly staff and great breakfast

We really enjoyed the 3 nights we spent here. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was delicious. They stored our luggage when we went to another Island for a couple of days. The rooms on the first floor are a little noisy, but we are early risers, so it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent value for money

Excellent hotel! We also stayed in another one in Puerto Ayora a week before. Almost double the prize and about the same ratings (except they had a large pool). Dreams is very good value for money and in a great location. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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