Hotel Galapagos Planet

Hotels
8.2 (89 reviews)
Av. Alsacio Northia via al Aeropuerto , Puerto Baquerizo Moreno , ec

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very close to the airport (5-minute walk)
Helpful, accommodating and efficient staff (easy group check-in, laundry assistance)
Comfortable rooms with ample hot water and good beds
Tea/coffee/chocolate available at reception; convenient amenities
Cons:
Very basic rooms; needs refurbishment
Weak/poor shower pressure
Meagre, insufficient breakfast portions and poor quality
Had to purchase additional breakfast; breakfast took the shine off the stay

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier (not explicitly mentioned in reviews).
Service
9.6
Strong positive: staff described as helpful, accommodating and efficient (easy group check-in, laundry assistance).
Location
9.4
Very positive: excellent proximity to the airport (about a 5-minute walk), good for short overnight stays.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed: comfortable beds, ample hot water and basic in-room comforts noted, but rooms described as very basic and in need of refurbishment; shower pressure was weak.
Amenities
9
Positive: complimentary tea/coffee/chocolate available at reception any time and staff assisted with laundry; basic amenity offering is convenient for guests.
Value for Money
8.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier (not explicitly discussed in reviews).
Food and Beverage
4
Negative: breakfast described as meagre and insufficient (very small portions, poor quality), which significantly affected the stay for some guests.
Overall Experience
9.7
Generally positive overall due to helpful staff, comfortable rooms and excellent airport location; however the poor breakfast and some basic room shortcomings temper the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-21 10:41

Property Description

Central Location & Scenic Views
Galapagos Planet Hotel, just 120 meters from the boardwalk, offers breathtaking views and easy access to local attractions like Playa de Oro beach and Loberia scenic outlook.

Comfortable Rooms & Convenient Amenities
Stay in air-conditioned rooms equipped with a TV, fridge, and private bathroom. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a shared terrace, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Local Dining & Easy Access
With restaurants and bars a short walk away, guests can indulge in local cuisine. Plus, San Cristobal Airport is only a 5-minute drive, making travel convenient for our guests.

Book your stay at Galapagos Planet Hotel for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

El Hotel Galapagos Planet está ubicado en San Cristóbal, a solo 120 metros del pintoresco malecón, y ofrece alojamiento con WiFi gratuita, restaurante y una excelente ubicación para explorar la isla.

Todas las habitaciones cuentan con aire acondicionado, TV y baño privado con artículos de aseo gratuitos.

El hotel dispone de una terraza compartida ideal para relajarse, y a solo 2 minutos a pie encontrarás diversos restaurantes. La Playa de Oro se encuentra a 200 metros.

El mirador de Lobería, que ofrece magníficas vistas de la isla, está a 0.9 mi del alojamiento. El Aeropuerto de San Cristóbal se sitúa a 5 minutos en coche.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 09:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 89 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 4
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Paul couple gb
4
If you are only staying for the night it’s ok as close to airport otherwise stay in town
Pros:

The location to the airport as it’s a 5 minute walk yes walk.

Staff helpful and accommodating

Cons:

Very basic. Needs a refurbishment. Shower was very weak.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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WasanthaSamarasekera Friends getaway Glen Waverley, Monash, Greater Melbourne, Victoria
8
Meagre breakfast took the shine off of a good stay at Galapagos Planet.
Pros:

It was so easy to check in as the efficient reception girl already allocated the rooms for our 14 people group. Comfortable rooms in two levels with ample hot water, comfortable beds, and facility for tea, chocolate and coffee making facility at the reception area any time.
Must commend and credit the attending staff who took care of our washing at the back yard open area as it rained heavily while we were out on our boat trip during the day.
Negative point was the breakfast in adjoining cafe as the breakfast they serve was for birds but not sufficient for humans for our two days stay.
Very thinly sliced (less than 5mm) 1x slice of small French stick slice, similar size small watermelon piece, about 10 grams of scrambled eggs with a bit of peanut butter in a plate with lukewarm water in a half-washed cup for tea making. It was a disgrace for the waitress who is working at the cafe.
Had to venture out to purchase additional breakfast as it's closer to main street.
All the good work with good facility out in the drain with the meagre breakfast.
Must improve on Breakfast.

2026-04-04 via Tripadvisor
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Julie couple gb
7
Cons:

bathroom needs updating

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Jaime family_with_children ec
7
Bien
Pros:

La limpieza en la habitación

Cons:

Que no incluyan el desayuno y que en la publicidad del hotel se incluye fotografías de una piscina que no correspnde a sus instalaciones

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Cristián Curotto couple cl
5
Decepcionante
Pros:

La ubicación muy buena

Cons:

La habitación no era muy cómoda, las almohadas casi no servían. El WiFi pésimo, no funcionaba casi nunca.

2025-11-24 via Nuitee
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Nadja couple de
8
2025-11-03 via Nuitee
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supergreen7 Couples Calgary, Alberta
2
The Hotel That Time (and Hygiene) Forgot
Pros:

This place was one step above a hostel, and that is being generous. The only thing missing was a group of drunk frat boys chanting at 3 a.m. The room was hot enough to hatch iguana eggs, the bed felt like it was stuffed with loose hammers, and the decor looked like it had lost a bar fight. The bathroom? A horror movie. I am fairly certain something was growing in there, possibly sentient. If there were a rating lower than zero stars, this place would own it. Fourteen thumbs down, and if a genie granted me one wish, it would be to go back in time and choose literally anywhere else to stay.

2025-10-30 via Tripadvisor
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CDMOMMY Couples San Diego, California
8
Great quaint little hotel
Pros:

We loved this funky little hotel that was walking distance to the airport and downtown! Highlights most definitely include the gentleman at the front desk with braces(I’m so sorry I forgot your name!) who is so helpful and kind.
Having water available at all times to refill our water bottles each day was huge compared to other, more illustrious hotels we stayed at during our time in Ecuador. We loved watching sunset from the top floor as well.
If I had advice to give, it would be to improve the coffee available, which you can see through it’s so weak.
Still, would stay there again in a heartbeat and remember the nice gentleman‘s name this time!

2025-09-27 via Tripadvisor
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Angsna couple th
9
2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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elsa
10
Pros:

Excellent!!

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
D
Diego
10
Pros:

Nice and clean. Best service than other places

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
5
563rubyc Solo travel
6
Good if you’re on a budget
Pros:

I had a nice stay at the Galapagos Planet Hotel. It was booked for me through my Exoticca tour. It was clean, the staff were friendly and helpful, and it was a short walk to the main strip. The hotel provided shampoo, conditioner, and soap. No lotion. The shower was tricky to operate but did have hot water and good water pressure once you figured it out. The breakfast buffet was okay and had some selection.

A major issue was the musty/mildew smell in the rooms and linens. I luckily brought a travel towel that I ended up using on top of my pillow to avoid the musty smell. It’s an outdated hotel in need of renovations, so I guess that’s unavoidable, but the staff keeps it clean.

There was also a real lack of surfaces to store things. Everything is pretty close on San Cristobal, but this hotel is further from most of the places you’d want to be (restaurants, beaches). Personally, I wouldn’t stay there again. But if you need a place to store your things and sleep while enjoying all the Galapagos has to offer, it might suit your needs.

2025-08-21 via Tripadvisor
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Camila family
6
Pros:

Staff was very nice and helpful. Washrooms could be improved. For some reason the shower stoped working which was very inconvenient but maintenance came to fix it.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Miguel friends
2
Pros:

Contactar con el hotel ha sido imposible, no responden los mensajes y no hay teléfonos a los que llamar en ninguna parte.
Por las mañanas muy temprano como todas las habitaciones dan a un patio hay mucho ruido de la gente.
El check-out es demasiado pronto respecto a otros hoteles.

El trato no ha sido el mejor. No recomendable.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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Cuzco Silva solo_traveller ec
8
Pros:

Todo bien faltó desayunar

Cons:

No tiene desayuno

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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Betty Pilataxi couple ec
10
linda
Pros:

Lugar, Ubicación, dieron una solución a mi requerimiento, amabilidad del personal

Cons:

Que no se pudo utilizar la piscina, los lunes y martes esta en mantenimiento

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
J
Judit couple es
10
Pros:

El trato y la limpieza

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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sophie couple ie
9
Lovely place to stay and reasonable value for money.
Pros:

Clean spacious room, tea and water facilities, comfortable bed.

Cons:

Smell in room on first day but this went away. Cold shower. Card facilities were not easy.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Rianne couple nl
8
Pros:

Groot en mooi verblijf

Cons:

Ietsje gehorig

2025-07-28 via Nuitee