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Hotel Albatross

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

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Front of property
Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Porch
Snack bar
Spa

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Av Baltra y Albatros, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350
  • Place, Las Ninfas Lagoon
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Academy Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View

  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

Hotel Albatross places you next to Galápagos National Park and within a 15-minute walk of Academy Bay. This 35-room, 3.5-star hotel has an outdoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Academy Bay - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Malecon - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Las Grietas - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Empanadas Galapagueñas Milenita - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Laguna Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Servisabroson - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel Albatross

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park
Hotel Albatross offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with tours/tickets and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Laptop-compatible safes, desks, and free toiletries are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Albatross
  • Palo Santo
  • Palo Santo

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe

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 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 10 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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.
  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 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
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 9:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: PayPal.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December.

Property is also known as

Hotel Albatross Puerto Ayora
Albatross Puerto Ayora
Hotel Albatross Hotel
Hotel Albatross Puerto Ayora
Hotel Albatross Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Albatross?

Hotel Albatross offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to Hotel Albatross?

This hotel is located in Puerto Ayora, just steps from Galápagos National Park. You'll also find Academy Bay and Las Grietas less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Albatross?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Hotel Albatross feature a casino?

No, Hotel Albatross doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Albatross?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from January until December.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel Albatross?

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

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Albatross?

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

Does Hotel Albatross have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Albatross serves free buffet breakfast at Albatross each morning.

Does Hotel Albatross allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Albatross.

Does Hotel Albatross have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Albatross?

The closest major airport to Hotel Albatross is Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour), which is 29.2 mi away (77 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Albatross?

Yes, some guestrooms at Hotel Albatross offer a balcony and may feature city views.

Hotel Albatross Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Not a 3.5 star stay

This was the most disappointing hotel we have ever booked through hotels.com. The largest concern was the inability to connect with someone when a problem arises, as there was a young girl at the desk unable to assist us and we were unable to reach the owners via email or phone. They misrepresented themselves as having a city view, but are actually situated next to a container truck lot and a petroleum filling staton. Also, there was a loud groaning noise in the hotel until 8:00 pm. At night. The bathtub was soft in the bottom, there were insects in the light fixtures, the room phone did not work, and the buffet breakfast was mediocre. A very disappointing stay and at a higher price than other hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff are so nice and helpful. Breakfast was ver good. Hotel felt very safe. Is about 10 min walk from town which we didn’t mind but could be an issue for some. There is construction going on across the street which makes it a bit loud - this was the only negative for us. We would stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a room on the third floor. The room was very spacious, the bed seemed to be a California king (could be just a king but it felt huge) and was very comfortable. The pool and hot tub are on the third floor too, so it was nice to be able to walk out of the room to get to the pool/hot tub. What we did not like much was the location. Even though it is within walking distance of the pier, this hotel is located in an industrial zone (nothing pretty to see around). In one side of the hotel there is an ongoing construction (loud) and on the other side there are small houses where locals live. Locals have roosters and goats, and those get very loud starting at 4 am. We understand that those things are out of the control of the hotel, however, it does affect the whole experience. We would recommend this hotel, as the staff and service was amazing—just bring ear plugs :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly and helpful staff Very clean Poor location - next to industrial area/ghetto Little/no hot water many times and very low pressure VERY FIRM bed - my wife loved it/I did not Typical food for that part of the world
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Darren

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

hotel but terrible location

The hotel itself I can’t say a bad word against but when we arrived they put us in a room that overlooked a new hotel building site. With the ceiling to floor windows this proved unacceptable as we had builders looking into our room. Next room they put us in had a view of s container yard and shanty town building. 1st thing I saw was a man having s shower outside and using his outside toilet. The hotel itself is new and offers everything u need. If your happy with keeping your blinds closed all day and putting up with the noise of a building site then thid is place is for you but in afraid not for us. A big thank you for hotels.com for sorting us out without paying the 50% charge for us not choosing to stay there. The hotel receptionist was very helpful too
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We wanted to cancel our stay after 1 night and the manager, Joey, was very cooperative and friendly, assisting us with no cancelation fee
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit far from the center of the town. It was a ten minute walk to anything. Very Friendly staff but only one staff member spoke fluent English. The hotel was surrounded by construction sites and a large container warehouse.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joy and the rest of the staff made me feel very welcome. I hope to be back again, and if so, I'll be staying at the Hotel Albatross! Hey, Joy - send me that email. I would love to keep in touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ali, New York

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went during a week when tourism was slow and the hotel still was amazing with custom breakfast to make sure it fit our tour schedules. The cook came in at 6:30 am twice during the week just for us. Hotel was clean, safe and they did everything needed to ensure stay is good. Pool was nice as well on top. Rooms comfortable for family and groups even. Not by the port or Charles Darwin Ave but also close, walk was 10 minutes to beat food street and tourist area or taxi $1.50 which is easy to get. Will come back and do this hotel again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

Great !

Great experience! Beautiful place Santa Cruz Island , nice people ... wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

alka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
service and overall -great;only issue was that it is npot close to "city" -no local restaurants ;away from the center of all tourist activities;cabs easily available
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Hotel Albatros

The hotel was very nice. Everything was in good condition and relatively new. The rooms were large with a comfortable bed and good air conditioning. The hotel also had surprisingly fast WiFi compared to what else we had encountered in the Galapagos. The location was a little far from most of the shops and restaurants on the main street but it’s only $1.50 taxi anywhere in town. It also had an excellent breakfast. Overall it was a nice place to relax for 2 days after we finished our cruise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Shane, Austin TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Relatovely new hotel on the outskirts of town

First the good. It is pretty new.and other than stains on the bathtub, its in very good shape. Good and bad is that out of 35 rooms, we were the only guests. Its a small town so the 9 block walk from the docks were not a problem for us. Maybe more important to others. Surrounding neighborhood is not beautiful. The only bad thing and it is BAD. The noise from roosters and barking doga started at 5am every morning. Loud enough to penetrate the walls. You won't need an alarm, I promise you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tasha, ATL

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

Great hotel

The hotel was great and just a few blocks from the port. Employees were nice and super helpful. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room. Great service. Street construction nearby seemed to increase traffic and noise.

10/10 Excellent

luis ramon

Muy buena calidad humana en la atención. un poco alejado del centro comercial de la isla. muy buenas instalaciones.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Elizabeth, Castelar, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hermoso hotel, ideal para descansar porque tenés todo al alcance de tu mano allí mismo. La pileta es hermosa y todo está preparado para un gran disfrute.

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