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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
When you stay at Hotel el descanso del Guia in Puerto Ayora, 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 1.2 mi (2 km) from Las Ninfas Lagoon and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Fishing Piers.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • 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
  • Business center
  • 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

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. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

  • 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

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a 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 a business center, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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
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
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.


Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • All citizens of Ecuador will be charged the national value-added tax (12%) upon checkout. Non-residents on a tourist visa will not be required to pay this tax. The tax exemption does not apply for stays over 90 days.
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