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El Barranco Galapagos

2.5 star property
Bayside hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Restaurant
Superior Room, Bay View | Exterior
Superior Room, Bay View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Los colonos, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200102
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa de los Alemanes
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Bay View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, Bay View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, Bay View

  • 301 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Cabin | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 King Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

El Barranco Galapagos places you next to Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. This 10-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fishing Piers - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Academy Bay - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

El Barranco Galapagos

Bayside hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop
At El Barranco Galapagos, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 70 per vehicle roundtrip. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Minibars, safes, and wardrobes or closets are other standard amenities.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 9 2025 to November 3 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70 (roundtrip), (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per day

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
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: noon—-10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 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 (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee.

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 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:

  • Pool access available from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

El Barranco
Hotel Barranco Galapagos
El Barranco Galapagos Hotel
El Barranco Galapagos Puerto Ayora
El Barranco Galapagos Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near El Barranco Galapagos?

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

Is parking available on site at El Barranco Galapagos?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does El Barranco Galapagos include a casino?

No, El Barranco Galapagos doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at El Barranco Galapagos?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 1:00 PM and 10:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at El Barranco Galapagos?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at El Barranco Galapagos?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does El Barranco Galapagos have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, El Barranco Galapagos serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does El Barranco Galapagos allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at El Barranco Galapagos.

Does El Barranco Galapagos have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from El Barranco Galapagos?

The closest major airport to El Barranco Galapagos is Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour), which is 29.9 mi away (77 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at El Barranco Galapagos?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy sea or city views.