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Hotel el descanso del Guia

3.5 star property
Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms
Gym
Terrace/patio
Gym
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Calle Delfin, Barrio el Mirador, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350
  • Playa de los Alemanes
  • Malecon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

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 Twin Beds

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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

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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

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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

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Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

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 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Puerto Ayora

A family-friendly stay in Puerto Ayora awaits you at Hotel el descanso del Guia. You'll be steps from Galápagos National Park and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Fishing Piers. Highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, sauna, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Puerto Ayora hotel include Academy Bay and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Fishing Piers - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Academy Bay - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Malecon - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 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
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel el descanso del Guia

Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Hotel el descanso del Guia offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel el descanso del Guia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mediterranean Puerto Ayora hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel el descanso del Guia offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Puerto Ayora hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Hotel el descanso del Guia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel el descanso del Guia?

The closest beach to Hotel el descanso del Guia is Playa de los Alemanes (2.3 km).

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia have a pool?

Hotel el descanso del Guia has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Hotel el descanso del Guia a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel el descanso del Guia.

Is Hotel el descanso del Guia family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and a playground, it's no surprise that Hotel el descanso del Guia is a hit with families.

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 8 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 9 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

No, pets are not allowed.