Royal Galápagos Inn

Hotels
8.5 (115 reviews)
Vía Playa de Oro , Puerto Baquerizo Moreno , ec

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Tour desk
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Old facilities
Issues with hot water
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Multiple reviews mentioned old facilities and issues with hot water, indicating a need for improvement.
Service
10
Positive comments about the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff.
Location
9.5
Reviews highlighted the excellent location close to beaches and attractions.
Room Quality
7.5
Comments on old-fashioned rooms and problems with hot water.
Amenities
7.5
Amenities were deemed basic but adequate; some mentioned potential for enhancement.
Value for Money
8
Some reviews pointed out that the price was high for the quality of services offered.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Many guests praised the breakfasts and the quality of food.
Overall Experience
9
Customer sentiments overall reflect a mixed experience but commendable service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 02:16

Property Description

Beachfront Charm

Spectacular Views: Enjoy stunning beach views from our colorful rooms equipped with modern amenities.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a variety of local and international dishes at our on-site restaurant.

Explore with Ease: Take advantage of our tour desk and knowledgeable guides for seamless adventures around Galapagos.

Experience the beauty of the Galapagos Islands at Royal Galápagos Inn. Book now for an unforgettable stay by the beach.

Important information:

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 115 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9
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Mitja • extended_group • si
7
Good location, good price, bad management
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

Manager was entering our rooms, leaving them unlocked. At the moment, guesthouse is a construction site.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Dirkje • solo_traveller • nl
8
Prettige ligging.
Pros:

Fijne locatie, overal dichtbij. Heerlijk balkon met hangmat. Goed ontbijt.

Cons:

De douche kreeg ik niet goed regelbaar.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
9
Really enjoyed my stay.
Pros:

At first I was a bit taken back by the renovation work taking place but it did not impact my stay at all. My room was a great size , loved I could relax in the hammock and get hot water for my morning coffee all day! Free clean water available to top up my bottle and I slept so well as bed was really comfortable. Quiet and a good breakfast. Value for money and owner was very helpful. Great air con.

Cons:

Despite the middle of property doing renovations, no work was taking place during my 8 day stay.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • us
3
I think I would have had a better San Cristobal experience at a different hotel.
Pros:

The location is great. Not far from playa Mann and not far from the downtown area. The staff and owner were also very friendly

Cons:

The hotel appeared to be under construction which was a bit of an eyesore but not what my main problem was. Everytime we left the room we came back to GIANT bugs. I’m not even that squeamish around bugs and I get it’s the price you pay to be surrounded by beautiful nature. But, maybe put a screen on the open window in the bathroom? Also worth noting we were on the ground floor and noticed that someone could have easily climbed into our open window. Galápagos is extremely safe but between the giant stink bugs, spiders and the open window on the ground floor, I didn’t sleep well.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Valeria • couple • ar
10
Excelente!!
Pros:

Eduardo fue muy amable desde el primer día, el último día me olvide algo en el lugar y ya estaba en Santa Cruz y él me lo envió por ferry.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Diana • family_with_children • lv
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Darragh • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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duncan • couple • ca
8
Comfortable but could be manage by a good person.
Pros:

Beds are comfortable with a great view & the staff lady is very very kind and sweet!

Cons:

The manager is a crazy and treat very poorly his staff.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Mateusz • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The hotel has a great location, it's very close to the beach and various restaurants. It's within walking distance to the ferry terminal and 10 minutes drive from the airport.
My room was very bright and clean. I also had a balcony with a hammock and a great seaview. Eduardo was very friendly and helpful with providing me with advice about tours and arranging airport transfer. I really enjoyed my stay at the Royal Galápagos Inn and having a free breakfast every morning which was a nice bonus. I would definitely stay here again in the future. Muchas gracias!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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maria pilar • couple • es
7
Tienen que mejorar mucho
Pros:

Me gustó la ubicación, el desayuno que aunque básico, tenía fruta y zumos naturales recién hechos. La habitación era amplia. La cama cómoda. La amabilidad de la dueña especialmente y la trabajadora que daba los desayunos.

Cons:

Las instalaciones en general están muy viejas. Estuvimos alojados en la última planta, y no en la habitación reservada con terraza privada. No recibimos ni la más mínima ayuda para subir el equipaje. Nos obligaron a pagar nada más llegar sin ni siquiera poder ver la habitación. A la planta 3 no llegaba la luz de la escalera por lo que teníamos que subir a oscuras hasta llegar a la puerta de la habitación. Pero sin duda lo peor es que el cerramiento del ventanal de entrada a la habitación no encajaba y con el viento se provocaban silbidos que sonaban toda la noche, aún cerrando la puerta del baño, para evitar corriente, porque los cercos de las puertas tenían huecos al no estar recibidos en la pared. Y para remate, no conseguí ducharme algunos días porque no llegaba el agua caliente y cuando llegaba apenas duraba un minuto. Dicho esto, aunque superamos esta estancia, lo que nos resultó abusivo es el precio porque los servicios son más propios de una pensión que de un hotel. Desproporcionado. No pongo peor valoración por la amabilidad de la dueña, frente al despotismo del dueño.

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Berthelon • solo_traveller • fr
10
J’ai passé un super séjour dans cet hôtel. Edouardo est très réactif et sympathique et parle très bien français. La cham
Pros:

J’ai passé un super séjour dans cet hôtel. Edouardo est très réactif et sympathique et parle très bien français. La chambre était très agréable et le petit déjeuner super bon. L’hôtel est très bien placé. Je recommande !

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Tomáš • couple • cz
9
Pros:

Perfect location, nice owners, good wifi speed, nice view from top of the hotel

Cons:

Old fashioned rooms

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
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FILIPPO • extended_group • it
7
Pros:

ottima posizione, in zona tranquilla, in seconda linea rispetto al lussuoso fronte mare. Comunque vicinissimo ai moli da cui partono le escursioni. Buona colazione.

Cons:

Prezzo da quattro stelle italiano, assolutamente esagerato; ma sul fronte mare è ancora peggio. Rispetto alle foto del sito, dove c'era il cortile stanno costruendo altre stanze.

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • extended_group • ca
7
Cute hotel close to beaches and town.
Pros:

Beds were comfortable. Balcony was a nice place to sit. Close to beaches and downtown. Rooftop terrace had a great view.

Cons:

Could use a refresh.

2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
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M_ • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

A nice place to stay in San Cristobal, very close to the Sea, beach, Shops, Restaurants.
Beautiful views from the terrace!
The 2 owners are so lovely they make you feel like at home. Thank you :)

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
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CamiC1992 • couple • ec
9
Excelente experiencia
Pros:

La ubicación del hotel es maravillosa. Cerca de todo: malecón, restaurantes, playa Mann.
El personal muy cálido y el desayuno rico.

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Jose • solo_traveller • ec
6
Too expensive for what it offers.
Pros:

The location is good. Is close to Playa Mann and Tijeretas.
The room was big and had a balcony.

Cons:

The wifi was not good. It came on and off all the time.
The hot water on the shower only worked for 2 minutes, after that it got cold again.
They are making a construction next to the hotel, so it smells like fresh wet cement.

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Louis-Emile • family_with_children • fr
10
Super séjour avec vue 😎
Pros:

La vue sur mer de la terrasse et le bon petit déjeuner
L’accueil chaleureux du propriétaire qui parle très bien français (mais aussi anglais et allemand !)

2025-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Fadi Razzouk • solo_traveller • lb
10
2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
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liagarcia • solo_traveller • br
8
2025-08-11 • via Nuitee