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Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Galápagos National Park

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Suite Signature
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Reception
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Ave. Charles Darwin S/n Y Piquero, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350
  • Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Malecon
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Playa de los Alemanes
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Ocean View | Bathroom

Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite Signature

Suite Signature

  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 21 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Puerto Ayora

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Galápagos National Park and Charles Darwin Research Station. Playa de los Alemanes and Las Grietas are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Malecon - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Las Grietas - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Academy Bay - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

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 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge

4-star hotel near Galápagos National Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge. Only motorcycle parking is available on site, but there's also free nearby parking.

This 4-star Puerto Ayora hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1995
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Paddleboard

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 300.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

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 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 300.0 per night

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 112 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stella Leal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Our stay at The Blu was AMAZING, great service 💙

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

chanel e

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
They offered to pick me up but never did. I had to take a cab and the manager stated he would pay for my cab because of the inconvenience then lied. Also, I was supposed to get breakfast but didnt so they offered me a beer each day then tried to charge me for it. The restaurant not affiliated was fantastic. Room was nice, by very warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, walk to everything, lovely and attentive staff. Coffee on the private patio watching birds, sea lions and the ocean was dreamy. Breakfast was so good!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

vijay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Beautiful location. Exceptional staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Juana, Altamonte Springs

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good property, Yelena went the extra mile preparing a birthday surprise. The experience was fantastic. All the staff very friendly. Daniel from the restaurant went the extra mile with the presentation of the menu. Housekeeping was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Louis, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Issues with sewage. Nit allowed yo flush the TP. In warmer weather the toilet would stink. Running water not suitable for drinking nor washing teeth. Need to use the water from a canister. The restaurant is not part of the hotel AL MAR is very good and very accommodation .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful beachfront hotel! Buffet breakfast is quite good as well and hotel staff is extremely helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La ubicación es excelente y el personal que atiende es espectacular
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with big open rooms. Air conditioning was highly reliable and comfortable. Breakfast was expensive at $25USD for a very small and mediocre buffet. Staff was not super helpful or overly welcoming - just ok.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carinel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at Blu Galápagos it was very easily accessible within walking distance of many delightful places to eat. The breakfast area is located overlooking the water so we enjoyed having breakfast next to sea lions and other local wildlife. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Definitely a return place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was absolutely beautiful. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Only issue that we found was that you couple hear inside your room when people were talking outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and beautiful place!! Huge recommendation:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suceti

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lucy

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

The name lives up to the experience

My stay exceeded my expectations. The ambiance says Galapagos. Natural, lovely comfy, intimate. The staff treated me like family. Nothing was too much to ask. Did i mention it's right on the cove so breakfast is with the sea lions, Galapagos marine iguanas, brightly colored crabs - you get the picture. Already planner my next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is beautiful and the staff were very helpful and friendly. We ate at the restaurant a couple of evenings and the food was delicious! The breakfast wasn't included in our rate (and was $30 each to add), but there are great restuarants very close to the resort. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

branden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great experience!

Excellent place to stay on the water! Saw sea turtles sitting at the restaurant, room was clean and good wifi also. Will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lezhi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The waterfront and mangroves are beautiful. The staff is friendly, but clearly not excited to be there. The hotel is neighbors with a nightclub that has a bass line that can move furniture, and does until all hours of the night. Reception is in the middle of a bunch of room entrances and is constantly noisy and apparently the meeting place for all groups of all sizes, at all hours of the day. The place is noisy and not relaxing at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price, I was expecting a lot more. The rooms were clean and nice however nothing special. My room lock didn’t work which I would’ve thought would be fixed prior to guests. The restaurant location is great overlooking the water however the food was just ok. They had no beef available and my lobster was overcooked. Bikes were available which was great. Overall, not worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kanishka, Shrewsbury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located with helpful staff. Was a little expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous!

Excellent service! Beautiful location...right on the water with a lovely deck and restaurant just a short walk to other restaurants and shops and easy to get a taxi anywhere else. Make sure to have the staff schedule your taxi to the airport - you can have the driver accompany you on the ferry and bus and help with your bags all the way to the airport - definitely worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023