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21 Feb 2025
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Hotel Description

When you stay at Hotel el descanso del Guia in Puerto Ayora, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Galápagos National Park and a 3-minute drive from Tortuga Bay Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Las Ninfas Lagoon and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Fishing Piers. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Professional property host/manager

Pets not allowed

Check-in from: 11:30 AM
Check-in by: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 9:00 AM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Important information

Property Alerts

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 eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Special 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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Instructions
  • 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
Minimal age
18
Optional fees
  • 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.

Spoken Language

English

Spanish

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Airport transfers

Dining services

Concierge

Laundry

Spa

Gym

Entertainment

Smoking areas

Childcare

Banquet facilities

Other

Concierge services

Airport transportation (surcharge)

Barbecue grill(s)

Laundry facilities

Arcade/game room

Garden

Free breakfast

Children's pool

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Free use of nearby fitness center

Picnic area

Front desk (limited hours)

Sauna

Express check-in

Designated smoking areas

Number of restaurants - 1

Number of outdoor pools - 1

Snack bar/deli

Bicycle rentals on site

Rooftop terrace

Number of bars/lounges - 1

Number of poolside bars - 1

Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

Pool sun loungers

24-hour fitness facilities

Terrace

Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Banquet hall

Wheelchair accessible – no

Hotel reviews

8.6
Excellent129 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.0/10
Service9.2/10
Comfort8.8/10
Condition8.8/10
Neighborhood7.2/10
10/10
Exceptional
Sheilah, 12 Nov 2024
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Staff was excellent. Good breakfast. Excellent room with very comfortable bed. Oscar was so helpful to us

8/10
Excellent
Jennifer, 09 Oct 2024
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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.

6/10
Fair
Dipak, 30 Sep 2024
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People are nice. Place is noisy.

10/10
Exceptional
Carlos, 17 Aug 2024
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After you cross the ocean the cheapest way to get to the hotel is, buy a bus ticket to take you to bus terminal, hotel is 5 minutes walk. Location of hotel is on a hill with a terrace and great view of the island Mr. Oscar Ramirez as a welcome host and his service, fantastic. Rest of staff like breakfast cook and server/s great also. Pool facilities and spa pool great Overall for such a great low accommodation rate, I felt like I was in a five star hotel/resort Finally, to waterfront a fifteen minutes walk or a cheap taxi ride. At waterfront you have already live SEALS and IGUANAS waiting for you to take pictures. For everyone please be careful, each person has to pay a very expensive entrance fee to Galapagos at airport of Quito or Guayaquil then another fee when you enter Baltra Island, which is horrible way expensive.

2/10
Poor
fabian, 30 Jul 2024
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Staff member wouldn’t stop staring at my girlfriend. We felt very uncomfortable.

8/10
Excellent
Mildred, 22 Jul 2024
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Nice little small spot. A bit away from the center.

10/10
Exceptional
Dominic, 20 Jun 2024
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Great time , Oscar was the best!!!

8/10
Excellent
Yesenia, 05 Jun 2024
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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.

10/10
Exceptional
Rajiv, 02 Jun 2024
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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.

8/10
Excellent
Reyna, 18 May 2024
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Property is clean and well maintained, l liked the kind staff service specially Angel, who was always friendly and ready to help. I didn't like the noisy specially in the early morning because the breakfast set up and the cars passing by the hotel. Our last afternoon at the hotel we couldn't use the hot tub since it was supposedly under maintenance or at least that's what the front desk agent told me in addition to other excuses, I wonder if that was just a bit of laziness, either way it was a bit disappointing. I didn't receive any benefit as Expedia Gold member, at the end of my stay l requested a late check out, once again the same front desk agent asked me for proof that I was a Gold member and the benefit I have, I had to log into my Expedia account and show him so he would believe me. Once more disappointed. It needs to improve.

10/10
Exceptional
ASSA, 23 Apr 2024
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The stuff very kind

10/10
Exceptional
dietlinde, 18 Mar 2024
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Very helpful

Very helpful concierge.

10/10
Exceptional
Victor, 07 Mar 2024
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Excellent hotel! The staff is incredible. Such wonderful young people running the hotel. The rooms are huge and spotlessly clean. The free breakfast was made to order eggs with juice, toast and coffee. I haven’t a single complaint about my stay.

10/10
Exceptional
Victor, 25 Feb 2024
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Excellent hotel! The staff could not be any friendlier and the hotel is beautiful and sparkling clean. Large rooms, great air conditioning and nice hot showers. The only complaint…the hotel does not respond to messages sent through Expedia and they also never answer the phone. I was not able to schedule my free transportation from the airport because I couldn’t ever get a hold of anyone. The hotel clearly needs to update their contact information.

10/10
Exceptional
Julio, 24 Feb 2024
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It was friendly

8/10
Excellent
Aleks, 18 Feb 2024
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Party started, very loud, and didn’t end until 730 am. Not much sleep. The room is very nice. Bedding and bed very nice. The room we booked was being serviced so they gave us a different room which was fine.

4/10
Poor
Barbara, 08 Feb 2024
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Not recommended

The description of this hotel is totally inaccurate. There is no restaurant of deli on site. Also, when we booked it stated they provided airport transportation. We requested it multiple times and got the run around. Also, it is on a busy road with trucks and motorcycles going by all night.

10/10
Exceptional
Emily, 04 Feb 2024
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Very nice stay

Staff is super friendly and attentive, rooms are nice with air conditioning, and yhe provided breakfast each day was nice. Even yhough its a but up grom the main tourist center its very essy to get there either a 15 minute walk or a 5 min taxi ride. The tacod have a set price so you dont have to worry about negotiating or being ripped off.

8/10
Excellent
Serge, 20 Jan 2024
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Excellent staff and very clean. Nice pool and breakfast was very good.

10/10
Exceptional
Jordon, 05 Jan 2024
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Just awesome! Stayed for six nights, can’t think of one really negative thing to say about this place or the great people that work there! It is a little ways out of town, but you never have to wait more than a couple minutes for a taxi ($2) either to or from the hotel.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 27 Dec 2023
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Great olace

Very good, Oscar and his entire team were friendly, courteous and professional. Very nice location and experience.

8/10
Excellent
Mike, 04 Oct 2023
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The room was nice. The staff was great. Oscar and Angel were very helpful. They recommend restaurants and a tour with a taxi driver that turned out to be very good. They helped us with our bags. They made a great effort to communicate with us in English even though they had some limitations. They deserve an increase in their wages. The property is a little distance from the main strip. The $1.50 taxi ride is very cheap but it can be a problem when you start to run out of small bills.

10/10
Exceptional
LK, 19 Sep 2023
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The hotel is good; Oscar Angel are great!

8/10
Excellent
Eudoro Jorge, 05 Sep 2023
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Very comfortable stay.

We got off on rough start. The number provided by hotels.com always sent straight to voicemail. I went online to find a way to contact the hotel for the included gold status airport transfer that was not given as they said they were unable to acomódate three days before arrival but they could send a taxi at normal cost of 25 usd. The hotel itself was very clean, great service at the front desk, very helpful. A little from the docks if you plan to walk but doable. .

8/10
Excellent
Mark, 01 Aug 2023
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Friendly staff, wonderful room and excellent breakfast

10/10
Exceptional
Tyler, 26 Jul 2023
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We enjoyed our stay here, the staff made our time enjoyable as they were very friendly and helpful when booking taxis to where we needed to go, the room was as expected, breakfast in the morning was quick and easy so you could be on your way. No complaints at all, thank you to the staff at Hotel el Descanso del Guia for making our Galapagos visit a great one.

10/10
Exceptional
Marianela, 17 Jul 2023
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The best thing about El Descanso del Guia is the staff. They were attentive and kind and very helpful. The hotel is on the outskirts of the town but it is very clean, has a pool and a great breakfast.

6/10
Fair
Jason, 02 Jun 2023
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The property condition was decent but located on a busy road so you might need ear plugs or white noise (i.e. air conditioner running) to drown out the road noise at night to sleep. Breakfast is good and was served at a dining area near the pool, unfortunately the rooftop restaurant was closed for remodeling. If you're an Expedia VIP member expecting to receive VIP included perks like a free round trip airport shuttle, please note they did not honor that perk when requested in the original booking and closer to check in on both Expedia messaging and the hotel's own reservation system which they send you a link for asking you to access and provide information after booking. Though they sent a couple of template messages through Expedia they never responded on either site and upon arrival no shuttle was waiting (a taxi is $25 USD each way) which they claimed at check in was a misunderstanding but then prior to checkout when I reminded them of the free shuttle request back to the airport they claimed I would have had to email them directly in advance to request (I've re-reviewed everything and nothing actually stated an email was required) and offered me $10 USD instead which I did accept but that leaves $40 USD in shuttle perks they did not provide claiming I did not properly request them. That said, the employees on-site were otherwise friendly and helpful, in particular with calling taxis for guests whenever on demand which arrive promptly and only cost $2 USD to port Arroyo.

8/10
Excellent
Sarah, 29 May 2023
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Overall this is a nice hotel. Rooms are small and bathroom was tiny. Several advertised amenities were not evident (BBQ grills, rooftop terrace). Staff is not bi-lingual as advertised. If you don’t speak Spanish communication can be challenging. However the staff DOES try very hard to understand what you need. Tour assistance though - was not really available, so “concierge” service is limited to calling for taxis. There was absolutely NO WiFi, they should not be advertising it at all. No laundry facilities - they will do laundry for a fee, but you cannot do your own. Continental breakfast is really “eat what we’re serving today”. Food was good - but choice is limited to non-existent. There is no snack bar/deli at all so I don’t understand why it’s advertised to have one. Also no poolside bar and no restaurant. Definitely no room service. The pool is nice - but it’s not heated and was pretty chilly. Note this hotel is not near the pier or any restaurants, etc. Taxis are cheap, but being closer to town would be nicer. Also the area around this hotel is not nice at all. Unfinished construction projects that are now overgrown abound. The staff is great-the hotel itself is nice, but it is not as advertised…..

8/10
Excellent
Pedro, 25 May 2023
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Great staff

I recently had the pleasure of staying at this hotel, and I am delighted to share my wonderful experience with the staff. From the moment I arrived, it was evident that their commitment to excellent customer service was unwavering. Every staff member I encountered was not only incredibly helpful but also genuinely polite. They went above and beyond to assist me with various tasks, ranging from scheduling tours to providing detailed explanations about the activities and attractions on the islands. Their extensive knowledge and willingness to share information made my trip even more enjoyable and stress-free. The staff's dedication to ensuring that guests have a remarkable stay was evident throughout my time at the hotel. They took the time to listen to my needs and preferences, offering personalized recommendations that suited my interests. Their attentive nature and proactive approach truly set them apart. I cannot emphasize enough how appreciative I am of the staff's efforts. Their commitment to customer satisfaction is commendable and undoubtedly made a positive impact on my overall experience. If you're looking for a hotel with exceptional staff who will go the extra mile to make your stay memorable, I highly recommend considering this establishment.

10/10
Exceptional
Spring, 06 May 2023
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Amazing stay! Oscar, Christopher and the rest of the staff were wonderful.

10/10
Exceptional
Wilson, 02 May 2023
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Excelente hotel, muy buena habitación. La habitación limpia y cómoda.

10/10
Exceptional
Catherine, 01 May 2023
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Lovely staff, extremely friendly and attentive. Property very clean and well maintained. Loved the pool at the end of a hot day. 20 minute walk into town or a $2 taxi. Good breakfast every morning.

10/10
Exceptional
Logan, 06 Mar 2023
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Dive lessons in the pool, not near the strip and internet didn’t really work(which is ok but I wouldn’t say has working wifi) staff went above and beyond and are great and was a really nice hotel

10/10
Exceptional
INES MELINA, 22 Feb 2023
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Family stay en Galapagos

Es un Hotel sencillo, se ve nuevo, limpio y el servicio es muy cordial. La ubicación no es óptima, pero no es un problema, pues en Puerto Ayora se puede llegar a cualquier lado por la carrera mínima en taxi de $1,50. Los beneficios Gold de Hoteles.com que se promocionan en la página, no los otorgan. Es recomendable para familias.

2/10
Poor
Nitin, 31 Dec 2022
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Far from everything nothing works, on a super busy road

10/10
Exceptional
Sarah, 26 Nov 2022
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The property itself and staff are amazing. The rooms were extremely spacious and comfortable. The pool was great and the breakfast was also very nice to have. While it’s a bit away from the main strip the staff always got us cabs quickly and they cost $1.50 each way. The surrounding area has some construction but that was during the day when we were typically gone. Every time we arrive md or departed the staff at the hotel were there to meet us and check in. We stayed with another family (5 kids in total) and this hotel met all our needs to ensure we were taken care. We would absolutely stay again!

10/10
Exceptional
Rudi, 14 Jul 2022
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A little off the beaten path the staff was super friendly and accommodating. Would stay again.

10/10
Exceptional
Fabricio, 16 Jun 2022
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El Descanso del Guía was a refreshing experience. While the location is not ideal, it compensates by how quiet, clean and friendly the place is. The staff is very helpful and nice. Our stay was excellent and would definitely stay there again.

8/10
Excellent
Mike, 10 Apr 2022
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Great staff, superb breakfast. Easy 15 minute stroll into the center of town or a couple dollar taxi ride. Small convenience store next door. Comfortable rooms, great place to relax in the pool!

10/10
Exceptional
Helmut, 02 Apr 2022
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Nice place Friendly people and great service

8/10
Excellent
Amanda, 23 Mar 2022
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Staff was super helpful and attentive. Room was nice and cozy. Property further up town so about a 30 minute walk to the main town of puerto ayora.

10/10
Exceptional
Cristina, 07 Oct 2021
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I l be back, thanks megajoy

Everything was mega wonderful, our stay was very comfortable, the staff its friendly

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 23 Jul 2021
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This hotel was a nice stay while we were in santa cruz. It is a bit far from downtown but you can take a taxi for a dollar or two. Host drove us downtown once since our taxi drove off, and he also helped us find a COVID testing site for our return to the USA which was very helpful. You can see the ocean from the top where the restaurant is, but it's not close if a view is important to you. However breakfast was good each morning and the property was very clean and eco friendly.

8/10
Excellent
Gina, 15 Jan 2020
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Had a problem with expedia reservation change and hotel which cost alot of extra time - not very happy about that. The poor girl at the front desk tried her best. Rooms was sufficient and rooftop breakfast was nice. Should not be a charge for hot tub usage (and should be warm so guests could actually use it).

8/10
Excellent
Mari, 08 Jan 2020
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is a bit far away form the busy area of Puerto Ayora, however the taxi ride is only 1.5$ each way, the rooms are nice, with a nice view of the bay, internet works fine, and staff is very helpful & nice. A minimarket is right next door to the place.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 18 Oct 2019
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Rooms were elegant and clean, staff were always minded to help us; which I didn't like was the shower temperature, it was kind of difficult to reach the desired temperature

6/10
Fair
Janos, 16 Aug 2019
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Out of town but nice place to say..

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 19 Jun 2019
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The hotel room was spacious, and the outdoor pool was a nice touch. However, the hotel was located on the outskirts of Puerto Ayora, so every time we wanted to head downtown, we had to call a taxi for $1.50. The surrounding areas were relatively run-down compared to the downtown area. In addition, the complimentary breakfast is only available beginning at 7 am, but the inter-island ferries depart at 7 am, so we had to buy breakfast near the harbor instead.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 30 Apr 2019
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Far away from the boardwalk and piers area of Puerto Ayora, but a taxi ride for flat fee $1.50 is quiet convenient. Comfortable stay!

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