Royal Galápagos Inn

Hotels
8.5 (111 reviews)
Vía Playa de Oro , Puerto Baquerizo Moreno , ec

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 111 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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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
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Nina family with young children us
9
Great place to stay, very attentive staff, great communication, exceptional service.
Pros:

The breakfast was absolutely amazing! It felt much more like a B&B that a hotel - very personable and wonderful service! The staff was attentive and very friendly. They went out of their way to accommodate their guests! They were able to offer advice on local tours and even arranged one for us at a much cheaper price than we found in town. Communication was prompt and kind.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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Kathryn solo traveller au
10
A wonderful place to stay in San Cristobal
Pros:

A wonderful place to stay in San Cristobal. Close to beaches, restaurants & walking distance from the pier. Eduardo and his wife are so kind and friendly, they make you feel right at home. Facilities are great, clean and comfortable with a great shower. Breakfast was delicious.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
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Ronen solo traveller de
9
Superb
2025-07-07 via Nuitee
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Karen solo traveller au
7
Great location and stunning views…. Good budget option
Pros:

The location, I read previous posts about having to walk up a hill. It was a 100 metre slight incline, nothing more than you would have walking along the street. It is set back one block from the centre of town. This was great, because it was away from street noise(could still hear the sea lions :)) and I could take advantage of the absolutely STUNNING view from the hammock on the balcony. This location means that you are closer to the beach and the walks that you will want to take advantage of.

Staff are just lovely, definitely a family feeling as you walk in. This of funny grandad and beautiful sweet auntie.

Cons:

Room is basic, and has let’s call it “character” if you are picky about your bed and facilities this might not be for you. TV is more of a decoration on a shelf. From what I saw you will have to spend significantly more to get 4 star accommodation on the Island but you will be compromising on the view and location. I extended my stay by 2 days and if I could I would have started longer. I was really happy and I was happy to pay the more budget price and do extra activities.

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
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Leonardo young couple br
9
Great place.
Pros:

Good breakfast, the room is big and the bed is very comfortable. Great view from the balcony.

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Anonymous family with young children hu
10
Cozy stay close to beach and restaurants
Pros:

Excellent and delicious breakfast with very friendly and attentive staff. Rooms as described and shown in the photos and kept very clean. We especially enjoyed the hammock on our balcony that made our stay even cozier. Thank you so much 🙏🏻

Cons:

N/A it was a good value for money

2025-06-23 via Nuitee
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Richard solo traveller us
10
Exceptional
2025-06-14 via Nuitee