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Hotel el descanso del Guia

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Galápagos National Park

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms
Gym
Gym
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Calle Delfin, Barrio el Mirador, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Las Ninfas Lagoon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 63 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Puerto Ayora

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Puerto Ayora hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Galápagos National Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Fishing Piers. Academy Bay and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Malecon - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Fishing Piers - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Empanadas Galapagueñas Milenita - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪1835 Coffee Lab - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel el descanso del Guia

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Galápagos National Park
Hotel el descanso del Guia offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel el descanso del Guia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mediterranean Puerto Ayora hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel el descanso del Guia offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Puerto Ayora hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 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
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, Discover, Diners Club, and cash.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Hotel el descanso del Guia Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 171 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and spacious family room. Good breakfast and the staff is courteous. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marien Segura, dobbs ferry

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place promises things that it does not fulfill, it offered me round-trip transportation and when I sent them the email with my data to coordinate the shuttle, they simply told me that they were not going to do it, I asked for an answer, talking to the administrator, it was never possible, the place where the hotel is located is in the middle of nowhere. I attach photos so that what happened to me does not happen to them
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin Margreth Sneli

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SONNIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only leave a 4 star review because I stayed for 5 days and the breakfasts were boring. Every day they offered the same thing, eggs, toast, or pancakes, cereal and strawberry yogurt. They don’t have a restaurant in the hotel and everything is far away. After the second day I was bored with the breakfast and started buying croissants next door in the bodega to have it with my coffee. The bodega next door to the hotel sells water, beers, drinks and ice creams. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Just a thought maybe the manager could buy “fresh bread” from the bakery the bodega was charging .25 cents per bread it’s probably cheaper to buy in bulk. Also an omelette would be better than fried eggs every day!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIANYI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the room was clean. Staff was friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was very good. This hotel is not located in the town so you need to take a taxi to restaurant , shopping, and other activities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

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

Excellent value and a great location

This propety is an amazing value. It is well maintained and in good condition. Breakfast is excellent and the host goes above and beyond to take great care. Compared to the properties in the city center. I recommend tbis strongly with no reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 8 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

Manuel, bronx

Travelled with family
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

Verified traveller

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

Great hotel with a long to the beach

Extremely comfortable beds and very nice staff! The room is well appointed and the ping pong table is a nice addition that we've enjoyed using. It is 2km from the beach so it's a 15min walk each way.. Which in the hot sun seems like a long time even if you are very fit. However it's much cheaper due to its location so it's great value for a long walk..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with partner
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

Maria Clara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
About a 20 minute walk from downtown, has a couple mini markets right next to it. Nice pool, morning breakfast and quiet rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith Maria Conde

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

wan tuen

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Billie- jo

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

wellington

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

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea C

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying, Fort McMurray

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, more modern property with pool, but in an area a little further away from most dining, shopping, and water options. Pool looked very nice but did not use. Staff was very friendly and helpful, especially in arranging taxis. The VIP amenities mentioned free roundtrip transfer from the airport for two. I only needed it one way for one, but when I asked to arrange it for my departure, I was offered $5 to go down to the bus stop to buy a ticket. That's not what a transfer is. The language should be more specific.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025