Hotel el descanso del Guia

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Bicycling
Free daily continental breakfast
Family Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
The price is SAR 331
Price available on 13/11/2024

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 3 min drive
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 4 min drive
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 4 min drive
  • Malecon - 5 min drive
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tropical Bird - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel el descanso del Guia

Family-friendly hotel by the ocean
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 like 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, with sun loungers
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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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?

Check-out 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 mi (3 km).

Hotel el descanso del Guia Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 123 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dipak

Liked: Staff & service
People are nice. Place is noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jaroslaw

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After you cross the ocean the cheapest way to get to the hotel is, buy a bus ticket to take you to bus terminal, hotel is 5 minutes walk. Location of hotel is on a hill with a terrace and great view of the island Mr. Oscar Ramirez as a welcome host and his service, fantastic. Rest of staff like breakfast cook and server/s great also. Pool facilities and spa pool great Overall for such a great low accommodation rate, I felt like I was in a five star hotel/resort Finally, to waterfront a fifteen minutes walk or a cheap taxi ride. At waterfront you have already live SEALS and IGUANAS waiting for you to take pictures. For everyone please be careful, each person has to pay a very expensive entrance fee to Galapagos at airport of Quito or Guayaquil then another fee when you enter Baltra Island, which is horrible way expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

fabian

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff member wouldn’t stop staring at my girlfriend. We felt very uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mildred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little small spot. A bit away from the center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time , Oscar was the best!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Yesenia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our time in Galapagos by staying at this place with a great breakfast and wonderful hospitality. Ronald was great helping us organize all our tours and taxi needs. It’s not quite walking distance to the main area but taxi is only $1.50-$2 and the hotel can help you get a taxi right away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our large group found the hotel quite comfortable. Only a few minutes ride away from central downtown so area is more quiet. Easy to get taxi.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Reyna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean and well maintained, l liked the kind staff service specially Angel, who was always friendly and ready to help. I didn't like the noisy specially in the early morning because the breakfast set up and the cars passing by the hotel. Our last afternoon at the hotel we couldn't use the hot tub since it was supposedly under maintenance or at least that's what the front desk agent told me in addition to other excuses, I wonder if that was just a bit of laziness, either way it was a bit disappointing. I didn't receive any benefit as Expedia Gold member, at the end of my stay l requested a late check out, once again the same front desk agent asked me for proof that I was a Gold member and the benefit I have, I had to log into my Expedia account and show him so he would believe me. Once more disappointed. It needs to improve.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jammily

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ASSA

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stuff very kind
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Misty

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

dietlinde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful
Very helpful concierge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel! The staff is incredible. Such wonderful young people running the hotel. The rooms are huge and spotlessly clean. The free breakfast was made to order eggs with juice, toast and coffee. I haven’t a single complaint about my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel! The staff could not be any friendlier and the hotel is beautiful and sparkling clean. Large rooms, great air conditioning and nice hot showers. The only complaint…the hotel does not respond to messages sent through Expedia and they also never answer the phone. I was not able to schedule my free transportation from the airport because I couldn’t ever get a hold of anyone. The hotel clearly needs to update their contact information.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio, rockville centre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Aleks

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Party started, very loud, and didn’t end until 730 am. Not much sleep. The room is very nice. Bedding and bed very nice. The room we booked was being serviced so they gave us a different room which was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not recommended
The description of this hotel is totally inaccurate. There is no restaurant of deli on site. Also, when we booked it stated they provided airport transportation. We requested it multiple times and got the run around. Also, it is on a busy road with trucks and motorcycles going by all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay
Staff is super friendly and attentive, rooms are nice with air conditioning, and yhe provided breakfast each day was nice. Even yhough its a but up grom the main tourist center its very essy to get there either a 15 minute walk or a 5 min taxi ride. The tacod have a set price so you dont have to worry about negotiating or being ripped off.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Serge

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and very clean. Nice pool and breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordon

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just awesome! Stayed for six nights, can’t think of one really negative thing to say about this place or the great people that work there! It is a little ways out of town, but you never have to wait more than a couple minutes for a taxi ($2) either to or from the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great olace
Very good, Oscar and his entire team were friendly, courteous and professional. Very nice location and experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023