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Hotel el descanso del Guia

Hotel el descanso del Guia

Puerto Ayora Galapagos
Check in 11:30 AM
Check out 9:00 AM
Create lifelong memories at Hotel el descanso del Guia, where family adventures begin and smiles are guaranteed for every age, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Galápagos National Park and a 3-minute drive from Tortuga Bay Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 3 minutes drive to Las Ninfas Lagoon and 3 minutes drive to Fishing Piers.

Ideal for families, our rooms come with a private bathroom with premium toiletries, premium bedding, Egyptian-cotton sheets, room service, a flat-screen TV, a fully-stocked minibar, daily housekeeping and air conditioning, rollaway beds and extra space for little ones. Conveniences include an in-room safe and a desk.

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Property Details

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Banquet hall
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Free breakfast
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Playground on site
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Daily
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 2016
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 12
  • Number of floors - 3

Check-in

Check-in is from 11:30 AM until 6:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 8 AM.

Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Galápagos National Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Fishing Piers - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Academy Bay - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Malecon - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Las Grietas - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Las Ninfas Lagoon - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Playa de los Alemanes - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Charles Darwin Research Station - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Tortuga Bay Beach - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Rancho Primicias - 16 km / 10 mi
El Garrapatero Beach - 19.5 km / 12.1 mi
El Chato Ranch - 19.8 km / 12.3 mi
Lava Tunnel - 19.8 km / 12.3 mi
Los Gemelos Sinkholes - 20 km / 12.4 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel el descanso del Guia is Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 46.2 km / 28.7 mi

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • By ocean
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Resort 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 exempt from value-added tax (15%).
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

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