Hotel el descanso del Guia

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Gym
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Gym
Hotel el descanso del Guia offers a family retreat by the ocean. Start with continental breakfast, enjoy scuba diving or unwind in the sauna. The rooftop terrace offers peace, in-room WiFi keeps you connected, and the coffee shop staff make you feel at home.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry

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Room options

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 63 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Single Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Calle Delfin, Barrio el Mirador, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Fishing Piers - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Academy Bay - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪1835 Coffee Lab - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel el descanso del Guia

Family-friendly hotel near Galápagos National Park
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace at Hotel el descanso del Guia. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities such as scuba diving. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, a banquet hall and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 8 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel el descanso Guia Puerto Ayora
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Descanso Del Guia Puerto Ayora
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel el descanso del Guia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Checkout is at 9 AM.

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel el descanso del Guia located?

This family-friendly Puerto Ayora hotel is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Galápagos National Park, Fishing Piers and Academy Bay. Playa de los Alemanes and Tortuga Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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