El Descanso del Guia

Hotels
8.7 (198 reviews)
Barrio El Mirador, Cerca al Termina Terrestre , Puerto Ayora , ec

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Location is distant from central attractions
Pool temperature was too cold

Categories

Cleanliness
8.69
The rooms were reported as clean and spotless with nice bathrooms.
Service
9.16
Staff was consistently described as helpful, friendly, and accommodating.
Location
8.2
The hotel is located a distance from the center, with limited nearby options.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained.
Amenities
8.68
Amenities include a pool and gym, although some guests found the pool temperature uncomfortable.
Value for Money
8.84
Guests felt the service and quality were worth the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Breakfast was generally praised for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.66
Overall, guests had a pleasant and enjoyable stay despite minor inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:11

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
El Descanso del Guia, nestled in Puerto Ayora just 0.9 km from malecon, offers air-conditioned rooms and a refreshing outdoor swimming pool. Each room boasts a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can indulge in an American breakfast and take advantage of the fitness centre. For recreation, there is a table tennis area. The property also provides airport transfers and bicycle rentals for exploring nearby attractions like El Garrapatero Beach.

Relaxing Retreat
Escape to El Descanso del Guia for a tranquil stay with top-notch services and modern facilities. Book now for a memorable 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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 198 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.69
Service: 9.16
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 8.66
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Ambar • solo_traveller • ec
10
Pros:

Nos encargados del lugar, fueron muy amables y siempre estuvieron atentos a cada cosa que se necesitaba.

Cons:

Está un poquito lejos del centro pero en taxi es rápido la llegada

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
M
Michel • couple • ca
7
Parfait pour une nuit
Pros:

Personnel, propreté

Cons:

Situation géographique

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
N
Neikeel • couple • do
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
J
Jeroen • family_with_children • nl
8
Comfortabel verblijf.
Pros:

Mooie en nette kamers, goed ontbijt en fijn zwembad.

Cons:

De lokatie, het ligt net te ver van het centrum dus je hebt vaak de taxi nodig.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
O
omer • family_with_children • il
8
Pros:

הצוות היה מקסים לאורך כל האירוח, ארוחת הבוקר היה נחמדה לא מאוד גדולה אך מספקת. התאימו את השעות לסיורים שלנו. המיטות היו נוחות והחלל היה גדול ומרווח.

Cons:

רחוק יותר מהעיר כך שצריך מונית לכל כיוון ( 2 דולר) לפעמים לוקח זמן. מדרגות לעלות כל פעם לחדר בקומה השנייה. מקלחות מאוד פשוטות אבל בסדר גמור.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
B
Bas • couple • nl
7
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
A
Alfonso • couple • es
10
El servicio de Eric impecable
Pros:

El servicio de Eric espectacular siempre pendiente y calidad precio inmejorable 100% recomendable

Cons:

Está un poco lejos del centro pero los taxis son a precio fijo y 2 dólares así que ningún problema

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
C
Cristina Maria • couple • es
1
Mala gestion
Cons:

A las 11 de la noche empezó a sonar la alarma anti-incendios. Tuvimos que llamar a emergencias porque no había nadie del hotel. Llegaron los bomberos y tardaron otra hora en localizar a algún responsable del hotel para que apagasen la alarma. Al día siguiente nos dijeron que probablemente era porque alguno de los dispositivos se había quedado sin batería y que ya les habla pasado antes.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
C
carlo benedetto • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Stanzq
Staff

Cons:

Distanza dal centro

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Tapia • solo_traveller • ec
8
Pros:

Las instalaciones esta muy bien, son nuevas y de primera calidad.

Cons:

Esta un poco lejos de la parte central

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
K
Kyohei • family_with_children • pe
5
そこそこ
Pros:

スタッフが、親切だった

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Polina • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

This hotel is simply wonderful! From the moment I arrived, I felt very welcomed and well taken care of. The staff is incredibly attentive, friendly, and always ready to help. They assisted me many times with different questions and requests, and I truly appreciated their kindness and professionalism.

The rooms are very spacious, clean, and comfortable. The bed and pillows are excellent — very cozy and perfect for a good night’s sleep.

I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable and pleasant stay. Thank you so much for the wonderful time I spent with you. It was a pleasure staying here!

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
S
sofia • family_with_children • lu
7
Basic place with nice staff
Pros:

Staff was very nice and relaxed. Location is 20 mins walking to the town centre or 2 dollars (taxi ride). Laundry is a fair price and they give you the clothes the same day. The staff is what stands out.

Cons:

Rooms were small and the facilities were basic. Pictures on booking look better than the actual place. It is clean but very basic and not very well maintained. Breakfast was basic and no variety. We don’t find it ideal for families with young kids like us. The balconies and stairs are quite dangerous, we were always on the lookout.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
J
Julia • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal
Saubere Unterkunft
Ausreichendes Frühstück
Guter Preis

Cons:

Wie bekannt war liegt die Unterkunft weiter weg vom Zentrum (nur 2$ pro Strecke, keine Kritik)
Wenig Liegen und Pool schnell im Schatten

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
S
Sally • couple • gb
9
It was ideal for a one night stopover
Pros:

The room was clean and spacious and ideal for a one night stopover.

Cons:

It was a little way out of town so we needed to catch a taxi for our dinner. They still only charged $2 each way.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
G
Gustavo • solo_traveller • ar
9
Pros:

Atención y camaradería del personal

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
P
Perez • solo_traveller • be
8
Cons:

Locatie, te ver van de hoofdstraat.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
R
Ricardo • solo_traveller • ec
9
Pros:

Las habitaciones son cómodas , el personal es amable y profesional, el desayuno es incluído.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
H
Hongmei • couple • us
7
Pros:

it's clean and look like a formal hotel

Cons:

Room is small. Away from the center so less restaurants around. In the hotel description, it emphasized airport shuttle, but they seem reluctant to offer it. We end up getting a taxi for $30 (not a bad price). Communication is poor (Questions are not answered properly, and msgs could have been translated into English)

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth • extended_group • cl
8
Excelentes instalaciones muy cómodo
Pros:

La habitación con muy buen espacio, que teníamos dos baños, la piscina y el jacuzzi. Excelentes instalaciones muy cómodo.

Cons:

El desayuno le falta más variedad y que el cambio de toallas se hiciera con más frecuencia.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee