Grand Hotel Leon Marino Galapagos

Hotels
8.6 (32 reviews)
Avenue Charles Darwin 12 de febrero , Puerto Ayora , ec

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Ironing service
Packed lunches
Darts
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cleanliness of hotel
Cons:
Staff needs improvement
Odor near hotel
Maintenance of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Multiple reviews mentioned the cleanliness of rooms positively, but also highlighted some issues with odor.
Service
9.05
General sentiment is positive towards the staff's courteousness, although there were mentions of some inconsistency in service.
Location
9.29
Consistently praised for its great location near the maritime port and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.74
Rooms are described as comfortable and spacious, with little negative sentiment.
Amenities
8.07
Lack of a fridge and noted maintenance issues with the pool reduced the score.
Value for Money
8.73
Overall, offers good value according to the price-quality ratio in several reviews.
Food and Beverage
7.78
Breakfast was noted as simple, which lowers the overall score.
Overall Experience
8.85
Despite some issues, the overall experience remains positive, especially due to location and comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 10:34

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience 3-star comfort just steps away from Los Alemanes Beach at Grand Hotel Leon Marino Galapagos. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. Some rooms even feature a balcony for stunning views.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a delicious American or vegetarian breakfast at the hotel's restaurant. Unwind in the evening with a drink at the bar or enjoy a meal on the terrace overlooking the beautiful surroundings.

Exciting Activities and Services
From billiards and darts to bike rentals, there's no shortage of entertainment at Grand Hotel Leon Marino Galapagos. Plus, the multilingual staff is available 24/7 to assist you with anything you need during your stay.

Book your stay now at Grand Hotel Leon Marino Galapagos for a memorable and relaxing experience in Puerto Ayora!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: GPS

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for US$30 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

8.6
Based on 32 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 7.78
Overall Experience: 8.85
J
Jaime A Arciniegas O family_with_children co
10
Extraordinaria
Pros:

Los desayunos, las habitaciones, la vista desde el balcon

Cons:

NA

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
P
Paula family_with_children uy
10
Excelente opción para conocer Santa Cruz
Pros:

Excelente ubicación, las imstaciones son muy cómodas. El personal es muy atento y te ayudan en todo lo que precises. Incluso nos dejaron guardar el equipaje mientras visitamos otra isla. Es una excelente opción para conocer Santa Cruz. Volvería siempre a este hotel.

Cons:

-

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
A
aijiang couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
K
Karsten couple de
10
Gern wieder
Pros:

Zentrale Lage, aber ruhig, gute Qualität, zuvorkommendes Personal, Pool

Cons:

-

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
M
Marjolein couple nl
9
2026-01-18 via Nuitee
C
Carlosvk extended_group ec
9
2026-01-13 via Nuitee
C
Céline couple ch
8
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Le personnel peu accueillant, la piscine inutile

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
D
Dimitrina couple us
9
Pros:

Great location, clean, comfortable and courteous staff. It's a central location right on the Charles Darwin Ave with lots of restaurants and shops a few minutes away. Five minutes walk to the maritime port.
Highly recommended!

Cons:

A small fridge in each room will make the hotel a perfect place for clients.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
A
Altamirano Freire family_with_children ec
10
2025-12-26 via Nuitee
J
Jose extended_group ec
10
2025-12-13 via Nuitee
D
DIDIER family_with_children fr
10
Bon rapport qualité prix
Pros:

L’emplacement proche de la mer
La grandeur des chambres

2025-10-18 via Nuitee
M
Mayte family_with_children ec
10
Pros:

La habitación muy cómoda y limpia, viajé con un bebé y estuvo excelente la ubicación cerca de absolutamente todo.

2025-10-15 via Nuitee
J
Jorge couple ar
8
Galapagos es un paraiso eñl
Pros:

Las habitaciones muy cómodas.

Cons:

La recepción.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
A
Andrea couple es
7
Pros:

La ubicación, y su personal fue muy agradable en todo momento

Cons:

La falta de mantenimiento en la piscina, en la habitación 10 no llega el wifi, y te dicen que justo ahí no llega. (No crean todo lo que indica booking )

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
V
Veronique family_with_children ca
9
Pros:

Close to everything
Comfortable

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
M
Mylène family_with_children ca
9
Pros:

Excellente localisation. Bon service. Belle chambre.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
C
Christos family_with_children be
7
Pros:

La habitación y baño amplios

Cons:

Huele a cañería cerca del Hotel, y queda cerca de muchas discotecas, es difícil descansar.
Los colchones y almohadas no son cómodas.
El desayuno estuvo simple.

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
M
Maria Belen couple es
9
2025-07-26 via Nuitee
G
Geovanna couple ec
10
2025-07-21 via Nuitee
S
Steven with friends us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Very accommodating

Cons:

No dislikes

2025-06-12 via Nuitee