Hotel el descanso del Guia

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
VIP Access

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Gym
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Gym
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, Academy Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Las Ninfas Lagoon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪70 min drive‬
VIP Access
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Room options

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

Hotel el descanso del Guia places you next to Galápagos National Park and within a mile (2 km) of Fishing Piers. This 12-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Malecon - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Fishing Piers - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

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 hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Hotel el descanso del Guia features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a 24-hour gym. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 40 per vehicle one way. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a sauna, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include dining areas, minibars, and safes.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • 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

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
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

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night

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 40 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 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 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: 11:30 AM—-6 PM
  • Check-out: 9 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 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 and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Hotel el descanso del Guia offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Hotel el descanso del Guia?

This hotel is located in Puerto Ayora, just steps from Galápagos National Park. You'll also find Tortuga Bay Beach and Charles Darwin Research Station within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

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

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia include a casino at the property?

No, Hotel el descanso del Guia doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel el descanso del Guia a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel el descanso del Guia serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel el descanso del Guia.

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia have connecting rooms?

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

What is the closest airport to Hotel el descanso del Guia?

The closest major airport to Hotel el descanso del Guia is Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour), which is 28.7 mi away (75 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy ocean or pool views.