Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos

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Luxury Villa, Multiple Bedrooms, Private Pool, Bay View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury Villa, Multiple Bedrooms, Private Pool, Bay View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury Villa, Multiple Bedrooms, Private Pool, Bay View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury Villa, Multiple Bedrooms, Private Pool, Bay View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury Villa, Multiple Bedrooms, Private Pool, Bay View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Seymour Street and Charles Dawin Avenue, Puerto Ayora, Islas Galápagos, 200350
  • Place, Academy Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪105 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Triple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View, Ground Floor

  • Ocean view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Honeymoon Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Luxury Villa, Multiple Bedrooms, Private Pool, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 9149 sq ft
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 18
  • 5 King Beds, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos places you next to Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. This 6-room hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fishing Piers - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Malecon - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪1835 Coffee Lab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos

At Hotel Villa Escalesia 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 90 per room one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a water dispenser, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Wardrobes or closets are also included.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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, per registered adult, when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 144.0 per night

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 90 (one-way)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 144.0 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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Villa Escalesia Galapagos
Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos Hotel
Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos Puerto Ayora
Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos?

As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos on Mar 15, 2026 start from $332, 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 Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos?

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

Does Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos have a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Villa Escalesia 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 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos?

This waterfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as an outdoor pool and a nature reserve with some guestrooms featuring private pools.

Does Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos have a hot tub?

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

Does Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos?

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

What is the closest airport to Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos?

The closest major airport to Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos is Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour), which is 29.9 mi away (99 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos?

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

Hotel Villa Escalesia Galapagos Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Montclair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem of Santa Cruz
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atención excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

Excelente

Excelente atención
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024