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Hostal Sir Francis Drake

2.5 star property

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a blue accent, a small round table with a vase of flowers and a bottle, and a view of greenery through large windows.
A courtyard with a tiled floor, surrounded by white walls with green trim, featuring large potted plants and a small fountain.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black leather chair, and a glass door with the hotel's name.
A two-story building with a sign reading "HOSTAL Sir Francis Drake".
A multi-level building with balconies, potted plants, and a tiled courtyard.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Av. Baltra y Charles Binford, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200102
  • Place, Malecon
    ā€Ŗ3 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Las Ninfas Lagoon
    ā€Ŗ3 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Fishing Piers
    ā€Ŗ5 min walkā€¬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden door, a map on the wall, and a balcony with a view.

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, red pillows, a white towel, a painting, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Double Room

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a red and beige bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with red bedding and white towels arranged in swan shapes. There is a painting on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with three beds, each with teal and white bedding, and towels arranged in swan shapes.

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • Garden view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a green bedspread and white pillows. There is a small table with a vase of flowers and a mirror on the wall.

Classic Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outside.

Family Triple Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with red and white pillows, a white blanket, and a towel on the bed. There is a small table with a chair and a mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, a phone, a table with a bottle, and a painting.

Family Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with red and white bedding, a wooden headboard, and a view of a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

  • Bay view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden door, a map on the wall, a window with a view, and a table with a bottle and glasses.

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a teal bedspread, two teal pillows, and a white blanket.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

Hostal Sir Francis Drake places you next to GalƔpagos National Park and Academy Bay. This 30-room hostal welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi. Centrally located in Puerto Ayora, the hostal is connected to a shopping center, and a short walk from Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Malecon.

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Academy Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fishing Piers - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖIslander Coffee Roasters - ā€¬10 min walk
  • ā€ŖIsla Grill - ā€¬5 min walk
  • ā€ŖLimĆ³n CafĆ© Bar - ā€¬5 min walk
  • ā€ŖGolden Prague Galapagos - ā€¬5 min walk
  • ā€ŖThe Rock - ā€¬4 min walk

About this property

Hostal Sir Francis Drake

Hostal Sir Francis Drake features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and securing valuables.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 38-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Ceiling fans and desks are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

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.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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
  • Check-in: 8:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply).

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.
  • 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 depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and 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. Cash is not accepted.Ā 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

This hostal is located in Puerto Ayora, just steps from GalƔpagos National Park and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal, and within a short walk of Playa de los Alemanes. You'll also find Charles Darwin Research Station and Academy Bay less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

As of Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal Sir Francis Drake on Aug 26, 2026 start from $50, 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.

Will I be able to park at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

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

Does Hostal Sir Francis Drake include a casino at the property?

No, Hostal Sir Francis Drake doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostal.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

Couples staying at this hostal will value amenities like a rainfall showerhead, a sea view in some guestrooms, as well as a garden.

Does Hostal Sir Francis Drake have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostal.

Does Hostal Sir Francis Drake feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Hostal Sir Francis Drake doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Hostal Sir Francis Drake allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hostal Sir Francis Drake.

Does Hostal Sir Francis Drake have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostal.

Where is the closest airport to Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

The closest major airport to Hostal Sir Francis Drake is Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour), which is 29.7 mi away (79 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hostal offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea and city views.

Hostal Sir Francis Drake Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dr Farkas

Liked: Cleanliness
its only 150 m. from the harbor,at the best place, for a few days stay it is the best option, but for a longer stay i wont recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Everything was perfect.

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tore

Central and cheap

Location was great, reception only manned daytime. Room with shower ok, had to change room due to very small ants. Air Condition worked well, price VERY low.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and clean hotel

It was a good experience overall. The hotel is only a couple of blocks from the central square and harbour in Puerto Ayora. It was hot and humid on the island, so we appreciated the air conditioning. There was lots of hot water for showers. Our only problem was drying out swimming clothes, because we were in the water almost every day. We wrung them out and hung them up, but they made the whole room damp.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Simone

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located right next to ā€œrestaurant rowā€ which is a street with many dining options and geared mostly toward the tourists. The hotel A/C and Wi-Fi worked well, and I had a comfortable night here. There is a motion sensor hall light that shines into the room through the top windows and some noise as they walk by. It gets quiet after 10:00 so not too much of an inconvenience. Staff helped me with bus arrangements. There is an upstairs lounge area that overlooks the street and would be a nice spot to visit with friends.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Danny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked the place online with the option to pay at the check-in, but they did not have the option for credit or debit card, so I had to pay by cash which was not in my budget
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is old, mouldy and run down. Iā€™m sure it was lovely in its prime but now things are broken, mildewy and shabby. Mould on the bathroom ceiling, broken soap dispensers, broken mosquito blinds, windows that donā€™t close properly and lack of information in the room. (i.e. you have to go back to reception to ask for a hairdryer and the wifi code). The table in the room was rusty and no spare pillows available. We wouldnā€™t recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tommy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Inget speciellt men funkade bra fƶr en ƶvernattning, lite billigare Ƥn mƄnga andra och lƤget Ƥr vƤldigt centralt
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A localizaĆ§Ć£o Ć© excepcional, pois fica no melhor lugar que poderia estar, perto de restaurantes, lojas e do Pier Central. O banheiro nĆ£o era bom, apesar de espaƧoso. A descarga da privada travava e o chuveiro era fraco, ficava indo constantemente do frio para o quente. O atendimento Ć© Ć³timo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simonin

PAs de tƩlƩvision et wifi quasi mort chambre correcte
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Natascha

Disliked: Staff & service

Zwischenstop

Empfang war sehr unfreundlich. Hatte keine Ahnung von einer Reservation. Erhielt dann aber ein Zimmer. War nur fĆ¼r 1 Nacht dort aufgrund von Zwischenstop zwischen den Inseln. Macht einen heruntergekommenen Eindruck. Lage ist gut, zu Fuss nur ca. 3 Minuten vom Hafen und viele Restaurants und GeschƤfte in der Umgebung.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo estuvo muy bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elfie

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

UbicaciĆ³n conveniente

Estuvo todo bien. La ubicaciĆ³n es excelente. Cerca del muelle y la calle de comidas.
El patio adentro del hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy lindo hotel la seƱora de recepciĆ³n un amor con nosotros muy amble
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Simona

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

Grauenhaft & unhygienisch!

Einfach nur grauenhaft & unfreundlich! ā›”ļø Beim Check-In wollte mir die Dame nicht das von mir im Voraus vollstƤndig bezahlte Zimmer geben. Stattdessen wurde mir erst Mal das kleinste Zimmer gegeben, weil ich ja ohnehin alleine sei. Allerdings hatte ich fĆ¼r ein viel grƶsseres Zimmer bezahlt. Nach langem Hin- und Her, bekam ich dann zwar immer noch nicht das gebuchte/bezahlte Zimmer, dennoch passte es fĆ¼r mich von der Grƶsse her. Ich akzeptierte. ā›”ļø Um 6 Uhr morgens fingen versch. Leute im selben Haus/Komplex mit der sehr lauten Handwerksarbeit an! Schlafen konnte man nicht! ā›”ļø Jeden Tag musste ich nach erfolgter Zimmerreinigung nach Toilettenpapier & einem Handtuch bitten. ā›”ļø Alles sehr alt, schmutzig, unhygienisch, vƶllig verstaubt, verdreckt & einfach nur schmuddelig. ā›”ļø Laut Beschreibung sollte das Hostal ein Restaurant haben & FrĆ¼hstĆ¼ck gegen Aufpreis anbieten. Dem war leider nicht so. Die Beschreibung ist vƶllig veraltet. šŸ‘Das einzig Gute am Sir Francis Drake ist die Lage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce6

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Third floor has sea breeze and nice little balcony/patio. It is about a block from ocean and right around the corner from a great little row of restaurants. Honey, who runs the place seems to know about everything going on and is a great font of information. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es war immer sauber, die Rezeption freundlich und eigentlich durchgehend besetzt. Bei Problemen war sofort Hilfe da.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Olchik

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Check in went smooth, however the receptionist didn't provide me with the wifi upon check in. she told me to come see her after. but after she was nowhere to be found. One of the other guests shared the wifi password with me. The wifi was very poor in the room, lobby was great. The lighting in the hallway is was at was very poorly lit. also going down the staircase, sometimes the automated lights wouldn't go on and i would have to walk semi-dark downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Ok for the price. Only room in Galapagos that had a tv (not that we used it). Good working a/c, comfy beds, quiet, filtered water available. Bathroom was pretty smelly, not really well cleaned. Very close to pier, right in downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very, very friendly . Excellent location....
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Um

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to the port and close to many restaurants and cafes! The owner is most helpful. It was a good base from which to explore the neighbouring islands!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly. Room was clean. AC was good. WIFI non existent in rooms- should be working for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

MargaritSanchez

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room had a lot of ants all around the room everywhere it was bad and the front desk said that they will send the fumigador and i said no that i want another room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Selina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rude and unhelpful place. Really noisy. But, it was a place to get my head down
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019