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El Descanso del Petrel

1.0 star property

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A hotel room with three beds, a wooden door, an air conditioning unit, and a small window.
A bathroom with a wooden door, a sink, a toilet, a mirror, and a tiled floor.
A bathroom with a wooden door, a sink, a toilet, a mirror, and blue-tiled flooring.
A room with two beds, a wooden desk, a wardrobe, a painting, and an air conditioning unit.
A room with two beds, a TV, an air conditioner, and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Av. Baltra, Puerto Ayora, Islas Galápagos
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Academy Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Ninfas Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪122 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a shelf, a television, and a door.

Standard Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a shelf, a television, and a door.

Standard Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two single beds, a TV, a window, and a door.

Standard Triple Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, a chair, an air conditioning unit, a window, and a wall-mounted picture.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

El Descanso del Petrel places you next to Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. This 7-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Malecon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Academy Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fishing Piers - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • Gelato Bar
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬5 min walk

About this property

El Descanso del Petrel

Guests of El Descanso del Petrel have access to free WiFi in public areas. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi.

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Exterior
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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 105 reviews
$40 nightly
The price is $40
Jul 16 - Jul 17
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.
Property Registration Number 0908164809001

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around El Descanso del Petrel?

This hostel is located in Puerto Ayora, just steps from Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay, and within a short walk of Malecon. You'll also find Charles Darwin Research Station and Las Ninfas Lagoon less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at El Descanso del Petrel?

As of Jul 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Descanso del Petrel on Aug 13, 2026 start from $53, including 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.

Is there parking available at El Descanso del Petrel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does El Descanso del Petrel include a casino?

No, El Descanso del Petrel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at El Descanso del Petrel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does El Descanso del Petrel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does El Descanso del Petrel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, El Descanso del Petrel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will El Descanso del Petrel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at El Descanso del Petrel.

Does El Descanso del Petrel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to El Descanso del Petrel?

The closest major airport to El Descanso del Petrel is Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour), which is about 21 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at El Descanso del Petrel?

No, there aren't any rooms at El Descanso del Petrel that offer a balcony.

El Descanso del Petrel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A simple but perfectly suitable room for the price. There was initially a problem with them not finding our reservation, but they still roomed us and were able to resolve the issue within the hour. Also, our room didn't have soap when we arrived, but they promptly brought some to us when we asked. A fantastic location right near the dock too. Overall, very happy with our stay and would come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026