El Descanso del Guia

Hotels
8.7 (190 reviews)
Barrio El Mirador, Cerca al Termina Terrestre , Puerto Ayora , ec

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 190 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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Maria Veronica • extended_group • nl
9
Geweldig
Pros:

Wij hebben allen 2 nachten gebleven. Ik heb een modificatie met de hotel gedaan

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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EVELIN DENNIS • family_with_children • ec
10
Hermoso Lugar para descansar y conocer Glapagos
Pros:

la piscina no contaba con la seguridad necesaria, ya que las baldosas de las gradas provocaron cortes en pies y piernas

Cons:

Todo fue excelenete solo la piscina que no era segura para niños

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • family_with_children • us
10
Large clean rooms, friendly/helpful staff and great breakfast
Pros:

This was a great place to stay while in Santa Cruz. The property was clean and well kept. The breakfast was wonderful and we got the larger room size which was very helpful while traveling with our toddler. It gave him room to move around and play with his toys. The pool was a good size and looked very clean. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The beds were comfortable and the showers had good pressure. There also a very small convince/grocery store right next door with a few items such as water and simple snacks.

Cons:

I knew this before going, but the location isn't the best. There isn't really much of anything near the hotel like restaurants, no views, or stores. The good thing is, taxis are everywhere and the staff can even help call one for you and it's only $2 each way to town and back. The trip only takes 5-7 minutes. This was in no way a deal breaker.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • fr
9
Incroyable
Pros:

Le personnel etait incroyable le petit déjeuner copieux et agréable
Les chambres spacieux

Cons:

le bruit des coqs des smoothie et de la centrale électrique et le manque de volet

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Jorge Eliecer • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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viviane • couple • be
7
Pros:

de rust

Cons:

te afgelegen

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Garcia • family_with_children • ec
10
Pros:

Todo

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
C
Cierra • couple • us
10
We really enjoyed our time here. Diego made our trip that much better with all his help & knowledge of the island.
Pros:

Diego was the best part of our stay! Great property with a nice pool! Breakfast was always yummy. Comfortable beds, good wifi.

Cons:

Everything was great!

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Cardenas • family_with_children • ec
10
Descanso, acogedor
Pros:

Todo muy limpio, ordenando, nos gusto mucho, continúen con la buena atencion

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
F
Fabien • extended_group • fr
8
Très bon séjour.
Pros:

Grande piscine rafraîchissante et bon petit déjeuner

Cons:

Emplacement excentré mais facilité de se déplacer en taxi (2 dollars)

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Camila • extended_group • cl
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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ANDRES • family_with_children • ec
10
Pros:

Los servicios del hotel, su personal, el desayuno bueno y contundente, la limpieza de las habitaciones y la piscina.

Cons:

Todo estuvo bien.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Witold • family_with_children • pl
6
Pros:

Wszystko jest ok. Na krotki pobyt w sam raz .

Cons:

Oczywiscie troche ubogie sniadania .

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Hanne Toft • couple • dk
10
Fint hotel, sødt personale.
Pros:

Rigtig fint sted. God morgenmad og personalet var altid søde og hjælpsomme. Vi nød vores ophold her.

Cons:

Der er mange hunde og høns i området, hvilket kan give noget larm, så husk ørepropper.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee