Hotel el descanso del Guia

Hotels
Independent
8.6 (92 reviews)
Calle Delfin, Barrio el Mirador, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350 , Puerto Ayora , EC

Facilities

Free breakfast
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Sauna
Continental breakfast
Designated smoking area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Location far from town
Repetitive breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.61
The hotel and the room was clean. Spotlessly clean.
Service
8.78
Staff was friendly and very helpful.
Location
8.32
The location is peaceful but requires a taxi ride to town.
Room Quality
8.57
Beautiful and spacious family room.
Amenities
8.7
Swimming pool and good breakfast.
Value for Money
8.86
Excellent value and well maintained.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Breakfast was good but repetitive after several days.
Overall Experience
8.68
A generally positive experience with some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 02:14

Property Description

Experience a perfect blend of comfort and adventure at Hotel el descanso del Guia, nestled in the heart of Puerto Ayora and just steps away from the stunning Galápagos National Park.

Recreational Paradise
Unwind in our outdoor pool or rejuvenate in the sauna after a workout in our 24-hour fitness center. Embrace the vibrant atmosphere of the island with endless recreational options at your doorstep.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor delightful meals at our on-site restaurant, enjoy a quick snack at the coffee shop, or relax with a cocktail at the bar or poolside bar. Your culinary journey begins here!

Comfortable Guestrooms
Retreat to one of our 12 uniquely decorated rooms featuring modern amenities like minibars, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Relaxation comes easy with our thoughtful in-room conveniences.

Don’t miss out on this exceptional getaway—book your stay at Hotel el descanso del Guia today!

Important information:

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 09:00 AM
Airport code: GPS

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 92 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.61
Service: 8.78
Location: 8.32
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Oly
8
Pros:

Room was clean but had no spare plugs room 12, hotel is very basic. The breakfast is served between 7am and 8.30am. It's very noisy as on the main road and scooters and trucks are up and about at 6am and there is a cockerel next door that crows early too.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
K
Kishan Rao family
2
Pros:

Hotel Manager has to go.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
S
Sonia M
6
Pros:

The hotel offered jacussy but the jacussy never was on. If We asked for it we need to wait two hours to be hot.
The "clean" towels smell like popcorn.
For me they give us dirty towels.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
M
Michelle
10
Pros:

Muy lindo todo <3

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
F
Fidelia
10
Pros:

Lugar tranquilo y limpio muy recomendado

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
S
Susanna
10
Pros:

Beautiful and spacious family room. Good breakfast and the staff is courteous. I highly recommend this hotel.

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
M
Marien Segura friends
2
Pros:

This place promises things that it does not fulfill, it offered me round-trip transportation and when I sent them the email with my data to coordinate the shuttle, they simply told me that they were not going to do it, I asked for an answer, talking to the administrator, it was never possible, the place where the hotel is located is in the middle of nowhere. I attach photos so that what happened to me does not happen to them

2025-07-11 via Nuitee
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SONNIA
8
Pros:

I only leave a 4 star review because I stayed for 5 days and the breakfasts were boring. Every day they offered the same thing, eggs, toast, or pancakes, cereal and strawberry yogurt. They don’t have a restaurant in the hotel and everything is far away. After the second day I was bored with the breakfast and started buying croissants next door in the bodega to have it with my coffee. The bodega next door to the hotel sells water, beers, drinks and ice creams. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Just a thought maybe the manager could buy “fresh bread” from the bakery the bodega was charging .25 cents per bread it’s probably cheaper to buy in bulk. Also an omelette would be better than fried eggs every day!

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
J
JIANYI
10
Pros:

The hotel and the room was clean. Staff was friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was very good. This hotel is not located in the town so you need to take a taxi to restaurant , shopping, and other activities

2025-06-14 via Nuitee
S
Sharon partner
10
Pros:

Spotlessly clean. Hairdryer in bathroom comfortable bed.
Breakfast was excellent. Nice swimming pool. Cab ride into town $2 or a half hour walk.

2025-06-10 via Nuitee
K
Kevin
10
Pros:

Awesome location.

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
R
Rajiv
10
Excellent value and a great location
Pros:

This propety is an amazing value. It is well maintained and in good condition. Breakfast is excellent and the host goes above and beyond to take great care. Compared to the properties in the city center. I recommend tbis strongly with no reservation.

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
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Xavier
10
Pros:

Great services and beautiful matrimonial room. Big space and great staff.

2025-05-25 via Nuitee
M
Manuel family
10
Pros:

Very quiet and family feel safe
Excellent breakfast and service
Very clean place

2025-05-20 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Great hotel with a long to the beach
Pros:

Extremely comfortable beds and very nice staff! The room is well appointed and the ping pong table is a nice addition that we've enjoyed using. It is 2km from the beach so it's a 15min walk each way.. Which in the hot sun seems like a long time even if you are very fit. However it's much cheaper due to its location so it's great value for a long walk..

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
Y
Yvonne partner
8
Pros:

Only there for a night but was comfortable and had no problems

2025-05-09 via Nuitee
M
Maria Clara friends
10
Pros:

About a 20 minute walk from downtown, has a couple mini markets right next to it. Nice pool, morning breakfast and quiet rooms.

2025-04-25 via Nuitee
D
Diego
10
Pros:

The stay in El descanso del guía was excellent due to Oscar’s help and attention ! He really made the différence! Thanks Oscar for your help in Galapagos !! It was a pleasure to meet you!

2025-02-13 via Nuitee
B
Billie- jo family
8
Pros:

Great hotel for family to use as home base for land based Galapagos visit. The rooms are very clean and modern - comfortable beds and cleaning service each day.

Breakfast is provided and made fresh everyday which is nice if you are heading out on your.

Pool area is very well maintained and a nice amenity from the heat of the islands!

Staff very prompt and helpful.

It is a bit far from town and restaurants - not really walkable due to hills and heat) but taxis are very affordable ($2 each way). Some street noise but I think that is hard to avoid in the town.

Overall would recommend as a great option.

2025-02-03 via Nuitee
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wellington partner
10
Pros:

It was all good

2025-02-02 via Nuitee