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Hostal Tongo Reef

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park

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Porch
Reception
Coffee shop
Junior Room, Balcony | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Calles Jose Vallejo y Gonzalo Morales, Barrio las Peñas, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galápagos, 200102
  • Place, Malecón San Cristobal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mann Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Galapagos Interpretation Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Cristobal (SCY)
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room (#7) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double Room (#7)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Balcony (Street View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room, Balcony | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Hostal Tongo Reef places you next to Galápagos National Park and within a 5-minute walk of Playa de Oro. This 3-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Playa de Oro - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Malecón San Cristobal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mann Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galapagos Interpretation Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Monument to Charles Darwin - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Cristobal (SCY) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Midori Sushi Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Umami - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ranti - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Post Office - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Restaurant & Cevicheria - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hostal Tongo Reef

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park
Guests of Hostal Tongo Reef enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a meeting room. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 20 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Laptop-compatible safes are also included.
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
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 property charges 8 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

  • 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 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 8 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 10:30 AM—-5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 9:00 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 (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.
  • 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.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Hostal Tongo Reef Hotel
Hostal Tongo Reef Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Hostal Tongo Reef Hotel Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hostal Tongo Reef?

Hostal Tongo Reef provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Hostal Tongo Reef?

Located steps from Galápagos National Park, this hotel is in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, and within a 10-minute walk of Malecón San Cristobal and Mann Beach. You'll also find Galapagos Interpretation Center and Monument to Charles Darwin less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hostal Tongo Reef?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Does Hostal Tongo Reef feature a casino at the property?

No, Hostal Tongo Reef doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hostal Tongo Reef?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hostal Tongo Reef?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a café plus some guestrooms include sea views and minibars.

Are there hot tubs at Hostal Tongo Reef?

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

Does Hostal Tongo Reef have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hostal Tongo Reef serves free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning from its cafe.

Will Hostal Tongo Reef allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hostal Tongo Reef.

Does Hostal Tongo Reef have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Hostal Tongo Reef?

The closest major airport to Hostal Tongo Reef is San Cristobal (SCY), which is within a mile.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hostal Tongo Reef?

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

Hostal Tongo Reef Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shayne, North Vancouver

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place - it is exactly how it displays online. Clean, basic hotel a little away from the centre of town, but still only a 5 minute walk. Plenty of food and shops nearby. Staff went out of their way to help us when we had an issue with one of the local laundries being closed. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I really wanted to like this hotel, especially since the staff was so kind. But the truth is, it left a lot to be desired. We found the beds to be pretty uncomfortable, and the AC unit worked but was rather old and took a while. The Wifi didn't work great, but that might be par for the course on the islands. There's also a very easy-to-miss ledge in the bathroom that they should probably put a warning sign on. Even before we took any food out, we had ants coming in by the window. I realize this isn't the hotel's fault, but our breaking point was how noisy it got at night. It's hard to sleep in an uncomfortable bed when an aspiring musician is playing the drums ALL NIGHT. On a positive note, I did appreciate the breakfast service. And the walk into town wasn't too far. If you're just staying here for a night or two and looking to save money, it's really not bad. But I wouldn't recommend staying for a long time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

RITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry, North Bend

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property has some loud construction going on during the day, and it is a very noisy at all hours, motorcycles, dogs, cats. Breakfast was nice and it is close to Playa Mann.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Claudia Isabel Vasquez

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limpieza súper buena y todos los días, comida deliciosa y buen precio
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is included (eggs, toast, fruit, juice, coffee)- great to start the day on a full stomach. The area is a little noisy at night (there’s a club on the corner) and the neighborhood cats and dogs make a ruckus. But that seems to be an issue most places in town. Friendly staff, clean rooms, good food, good price… basics are covered!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness
Hostel is a bit off the main area and the streets surrounding
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Mojca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Shameful business

Avoid at all costs if you can. They are disrespectful frauds. Booked a sea view room with breakfast, which the check-in lady confirmed. At breakfast, they refused saying our booking didn’t include it. Even after showing the email confirmation they still refused, saying we had booked a balcony room no breakfast, then proceeded to refuse us a room with a balcony. Worst of all they were incredibly patronizing, belligerent and disrespectful, calling us names like “clowns” on the hotels.com messaging service. There were many other issues including no hot water, noise all night (they live downstairs and were very loud with music and talking), neon lights outside our window, no ventilation, windows did not open, and filthy streets outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

GERMAN

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the main street. Taxi station at 1 block. Friendly service, and very safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Alright stay

It was alright. The wifi was horrible. Breakfast was okay. I highly recommend looking around before booking online and staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Ali

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
It was a decent property, pros walking distance to all the shops and restaurants Cons the owner not attentive, the stray dogs barking all night and the roosters crowing all day and night..the credit card machine out of service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olga, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean upon arrival. Breakfast was delicious. Location was great. about a 6min walk to the pier. This is a family owned hostal, not a hostal a hotel. Jhosias was a gem, helped me plan my route around Galapagos, arranged all the Ferries, all my tours at no extra cost. Everybody was extremely friendly at the hotel. Only downpoint would be for slow and sometimes non working wifi in my room. But if you sit in the lobby, wifi was fine. Thanks Hostal Tongo Reef for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay. Rooms were very clean , shower had hot water. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Close to the water and ferry
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Juergen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unterkunft war sehr sauber, die Lage zum Stadtzentrum mit ca. 8 Gehminuten ganz gut, aber die Umgebung doch relativ laut.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Alejandra

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

Experiencia Inolvidable en el Corazón de Galápagos

Desde el momento en que llegamos al Hostal Tongo Reef, supe que nuestra estadía en San Cristóbal sería excepcional. Viajé con mi hermana y mi sobrina, y todas nos sentimos instantáneamente acogidos por la calidez de los propietarios, que nos trataron más como miembros de su propia familia que como huéspedes. El hostal está ubicado en una posición privilegiada, a pocos pasos de una playa encantadora habitada por leones marinos y sus adorables crías. La cercanía a esta maravilla natural añadió un toque mágico a nuestra estadía. Las habitaciones del Tongo Reef son un verdadero refugio de tranquilidad y limpieza. Cada rincón del lugar refleja el esmero y la dedicación de sus dueños por mantener un ambiente pulcro y acogedor. Además, el wifi funcionó a la perfección durante toda nuestra visita, lo cual fue esencial para compartir nuestras experiencias con amigos y familiares. Pero lo que realmente distingue a este hostal son sus espectaculares desayunos. Cada mañana, nos deleitamos con platos locales exquisitamente preparados, llenos de sabor y amor. Fue una verdadera inmersión en la cultura gastronómica de Galápagos. Además, los propietarios fueron increíblemente serviciales al ofrecernos recomendaciones para explorar San Cristóbal e incluso otras islas en Galápagos. Sus consejos enriquecieron enormemente nuestra aventura en las islas. En resumen, el Hostal Tongo Reef no es solo un lugar para alojarse; es un hogar lejos de casa.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Isabel Vasquez

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Precio abusivo para lo que ofrece

Esperaba mucho más por el precio que he pagado. El precio es de un 4 estrellas y en España no tendría ni 3. No es una estancia acogedora, ni en la decoración ni en el trato, y tampoco está bien ubicada. Casi todos los servicios en esta isla son claramente abusivos, y los lugareños no tienen la menor piedad con los turistas. Este es un hotel regentado por personas locales, que ya tienen estigmatizado ese proceder en todo lo que ofrecen (comidas, tours, ...). Les queda mucho que aprender, pero sin conciencia, lo tienen difícil.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El propietario muy amable, te indica las diferentes playas y costos de transporte, la comida muy buena, personal de cocina muy atentos, volveré nuevamente me falto el tour 360 recomendable. Tuve muy mala experiencia con la aero linea Avianca, cobran por check in $10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena ubicación. A solo 5 minutos a pie de playa Mann
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Yoshinori Yoshiie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio, Josep y su mamá siempre atentos, te ayudan con recomendaciones y reservaciones para cualquier tour que quieras tomar, y para los barquitos entre islas. Grandes pláticas y risas con ellos, súper amables y amigables. El hotel súper limpio, bien ubicado y cómodo. Sin duda regresaríamos!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. Good location. Good room for 2. The breakfast was super! Thank you again for the delicious "patacones" and guanabana juice :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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