Puerto Ayora Lodges | Places to Stay in Puerto Ayora

May 6, 2023 Enriqueta Cusson

Discover the best Lodges in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands including Suymar Ecolodge Galapagos, Morning Glory Lodge, La Mirada Del Solitario George, Hostel Sir Francis Drake, Hospedaje Vista al Mar, Hostal Gardner Galapagos, Gloria - Galapagos Inn, Suymar Ecolodge Galapagos, La Casa del Pinzon, El Descanso del Petrel.
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1. Suymar Ecolodge Galapagos

Bellavista Vía playa el Garrapatero, Puerto Ayora 200350 Ecuador
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 9 reviews

Suymar Ecolodge Galapagos

Ideal place outside of the city noise, you can enjoy the pool table, games of chance, transport, guides, cocktails, healthy food, excellent attention and of course clean and comfortable rooms, We care about everything, you just enjoy Of the Galápagos Islands

Wonderful family running a wonderful hotel

Reviewed By loschiaj

We really enjoyed our stay. The owners took great care of us and went out of their way to help in any way. The food was fantastic and the room served our needs perfectly. The grounds were beautiful and well kept. They also helped us get a taxi back and forth to make things even easier.

2. Morning Glory Lodge

Av. Charles Darwin y Floreana Frente Al Tatoo, Puerto Ayora 200350 Ecuador
Excellent
81%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 140 reviews

Morning Glory Lodge

Bolivar Montalvo and Gloria Salas began over 40 years ago today Galapagos Pension Gloria Morning Glory Lodge staying tourists of all nationalities , with a family atmosphere . The hostel is located at Av . Charles Darwin and offers guests the ease of being close to the beach , restaurants, pharmacies , airline offices , hospital, state offices , travel agencies and national police.

Fantastic find, cozy home and great ambiance.

Reviewed By Kris D

Was recommended this hostal by dive operators and also saw on Air Bnb. Lovely place, on the main drag but enough away to be quiet and in its own hip neighborhood (and right next to the best sushi i have ever had). Private room with bath was artistic and quiet, opened to a courtyard and garden with hammocks and an outdoor kitchen and eating area, at which I often sat with my fellow travelers and traded tips and stories. Reuben, the host, is excellent and a former guide, so he has so many good tips and is eager to share. Good security. Loved it loved it.

3. La Mirada Del Solitario George

Calle Petrel y Espanola Española, Puerto Ayora 200350 Ecuador
Excellent
80%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 109 reviews

La  Mirada Del Solitario George

El Hostal La Mirada del Solitario George se encuentra en Puerto Ayora, a 950 metros del Centro Turísticos donde esta las agencias de viaje y restaurantes Turístico. A 3 minutos en taxi desde el Hostal a las entradas del Estación Charles Darwin, Playa Tortuga Bay y Malecón. Oh caminado a 15 minutos a las entradas. El establecimiento ofrece zona Wi,Fi gratuita en algunos lugares, cocina compartida, té, café y agua dulce. Las habitaciones disponen de tv por cable, aire acondicionado, baño privado, agua caliente en la ducha. A pocos pasos del hostal hay una tienda de comestibles, farmacia, banco, mercado y panaderías, además de restaurantes locales, puestos de comida y tiendas de ropa. Referencia para llegar al Hostal; cerca del Colegio Cazares. El establecimiento se halla de Puerto Ayora al Aeropuerto de Baltra A 45 Km.

Perfect accommodation ?

Reviewed By marinaoldani

We spent 5 days at the Hostel La Mirada del Solitario George and were thrilled. Our room was very spacious and was cleaned every day. But what we liked most was the hospitality of the owners/staff. They were always very friendly, helpful and planned/booked our entire Galapagos stay with us. This allowed us to fully enjoy our stay and not waste time organizing tours. Thank you very much for everything ?.

4. Hostel Sir Francis Drake

Av. Baltra y Charles Winfort Galápagos, Puerto Ayora 200102 Ecuador
Excellent
19%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
9%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 116 reviews

Hostel Sir Francis Drake

The hostel and its privileged location allows you to enjoy the most exclusive area of Santa Cruz Island located on the main road that will connect you in five minutes to the areas of greatest tourist activity, and major shopping centers, entertainment, culture, trade and gastronomy. Our hotel is just 15 minutes minutes Breeding Center "Fausto Llerena" where you can also learn the history of the legendary "Lonesome George". You will delight immediately with an exquisite view of the city surrounded by its fauna, flora and unique natural areas. It will be a privilege to host your visit to the Galapagos Islands.

Can't beat the price

Reviewed By Eldorado6

Puerto Ayora kind of smells gross so it's not the hotels fault that you can sort of "smell the pipes." if you will. However, the hotel staff are super friendly(even though they dont speak english) and you literally CANNOT beat the price. My room was lovely, with a new air conditioner and a flat screen tv for $18 a night. Literally nuts.

5. Hospedaje Vista al Mar

Avenida Baltra y Charles Binford, Puerto Ayora 200350 Ecuador
Excellent
49%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 77 reviews

Hospedaje Vista al Mar

Gem in Santa Cruz

Reviewed By mariloub504

This hotel is a little gem in Santa Cruz. The garden is a good place to chill and the staff can help you organise anything you would like to do (including camping on one of the beaches). The kitchen is fully equipped and the beds are very comfortable.

6. Hostal Gardner Galapagos

Avenida Tomas de Berlanga e Islas Plazas, Puerto Ayora 200350 Ecuador
Excellent
35%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 43 reviews

Hostal Gardner Galapagos

Our Hostal has a large terrace where is located the cafeteria and our kitchen for guest. Wi-fi, laundry service, exchange books and magazines. We have matrimonial, single, double, triple and family rooms with hot water, air conditioning and also cable tv.

If you like cold showers...

Reviewed By Robert R

I stayed here for 4 nights. The room is nothing special, but ok and most importantly clean. The guy who makes breakfast is very nice. The breakfast is basic. A portion of scrambled eggs, a bread, jam and butter, coffee/tea and juice. It is write that hot water is available from 07:00 PM to 06:00 AM. I had one time the luck to have a hot shower and that was at 04:00 PM (???). The other times at 08:00 PM and 05:00 AM I only had cold showers.

7. Gloria - Galapagos Inn

De Febrero y Charles Binford 12 Charles Binford, Puerto Ayora 200350 Ecuador
Excellent
36%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 42 reviews

Gloria - Galapagos Inn

Our hostel is very new with spacious rooms and a tall structure in which we have an advantage of the beautiful view that you can get from our coast as well as the vegetation of the highland. Facilities We are a few steps of: food center, center of nightlife (bars, clubs), craft Pier, Boardwalk and Pier Passenger, Banco del Pacifico and AMT, offices of airlines TAME and LAN, Excellent view of the Port, laundries . We also have knowledge of everything you can on our island like the others, which are daily tours, bay tours, diving, overall we help you get it. Services • Daily cleaning of rooms • Wireless Internet • Hot water • TVC • Air conditioning or fan • Water Dispenser

Great value for budget travelers.

Reviewed By macrtravelling

Good value for your dollar. Pretty basic accommodations, but the a/c worked and the showers generally had hot water. No worries x tras like closets or shampoo. Rooms pretty spacious. Best part was going up to the 4th or 5th levels to view the port and watch the herons sweeping down from the mountains in the evenings. Breakfast was fine, served on the upper patio in the fresh air, American style on the day we spent there. We stayed at other places for this price which were not as nice. If you’re on a budget, you could do far worse!

8. Suymar Ecolodge Galapagos

Bellavista Vía playa el Garrapatero, Puerto Ayora 200350 Ecuador
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 9 reviews

Suymar Ecolodge Galapagos

Ideal place outside of the city noise, you can enjoy the pool table, games of chance, transport, guides, cocktails, healthy food, excellent attention and of course clean and comfortable rooms, We care about everything, you just enjoy Of the Galápagos Islands

Wonderful family running a wonderful hotel

Reviewed By loschiaj

We really enjoyed our stay. The owners took great care of us and went out of their way to help in any way. The food was fantastic and the room served our needs perfectly. The grounds were beautiful and well kept. They also helped us get a taxi back and forth to make things even easier.

9. La Casa del Pinzon

Av. San Cristobal y Rodriguez Lara opposite to Avianca Aerlines, Puerto Ayora Ecuador
Excellent
60%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
20%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 5 reviews

La Casa del Pinzon

Ubicada en el Centro de Puerto Ayora frente a las oficinas de la aerolinea Avianca. Posee dos plantas, espacios verdes, sitios de estar usados para relajamiento, TV Cable, cocina, comedor. La isla Santa Cruz, esta en el centro del Archipielago lo que facilita la visita a otras islas como Isabela, FLoreana, Pinzon, Seymour, etc.

Irresponsables

Reviewed By Jumagade

Hice la reserva por booking, cuando llegué al sitio nadie atendió el timbre, con algo de nervios cargándome mi equipaje hasta un lugar donde pudiera realizar llamadas marqué al número de la persona que debería atender el sitio, no recibí respuesta, estuve por varias horas dando vueltas y nunca me atendieron, ni contestaron llamadas de vecinos de este lugar, incluso fui al ministerio de turismo de la isla a poner la denuncia, ellos trataron de comunicarse con la persona, su hija, o conocidos y nadie dio razón. En definitiva tuve que pagar un hotel cercano al precio que me cobraron(el doble de lo que normalmente se cobra) ya que quedé abandonado por esta persona de forma irresponsable. Estoy tratando de poner ésta valoración en Booking, sin embargo, como la reserva quedó como cancelada por parte de la persona de la casa(cosa que hizo después de mi llegada) no puedo dar la valoración. No le recomiendo a nadie éste lugar, supe que fue algo bueno, pero ya no lo administra la misma persona y ahora es alguien irresponsable. Nunca había tenido éste tipo de problemas con un sitio, me aguanto problemas comunes, pero dejar un turista abandonado en la calle es demasiado, por suerte viajaba ligero de equipaje y no iba con niños ni o un adulto mayor. Perdí mi primer día por elegir este lugar.

10. El Descanso del Petrel

Av. Baltra y Tomas de Berlanga, Puerto Ayora 200350 Ecuador
Excellent
26%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
6%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 35 reviews

El Descanso del Petrel

"El Descanso del Petrel" Hostel offers a single, double, triple and quadruple rooms. Each room is provided with air conditioner, hot water, cable tv, clean linen, laundry service and housekeeping service everyday. Front desk service is available 24 hours with WIFI at the lobby. We will be glad to help you with turistic information of the places that you can visit and the activities that you can do for save money and time with this you can enjoy as much as posible your stay at the enchanted islands.

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Reviewed By NorthshoreSG

The only positive was the location. If you are taking the ferry to the other islands, the pier is easily within walking distance (5 mins walk). But the rest is really bad. #1 issue is the hot water, which was not available at all. My wife was forced to skip a shower because of this on the first nite. The next day I queried the lady at the reception on this and at first feigning ignorance and subsequently coming to our room to check, she went back down and I am sure to turn the power on for the water heater, the shower was (presto!) hot. This was at 6pm. Thinking the hot water issue was resolved, we went for dinner first instead of taking a shower. Big mistake. By the time we were back in the room at about 9pm, there was no hot water again. No one was at reception and buzzing the bell was pointless - no one came. Clearly, the water heater was turned off again. For what purpose? To save a few bucks on electricity? I know, i know, electricity is expensive, etc, etc. But hey it is 9pm, not midnight. Why turn off the water heater power? How much can you really save? Folks, I stayed during the cold season (Sep) and believe me, hot water is needed! It is not all sunshine and humidity in the Galapagos. Another issue, the room can be cold too and while I don't expect a heater, surely some thick blankets will be nice? Lastly, the Wi-Fi was hard to get on and when you manage to, it was very weak. The hotel claims it is 24 hours reception. Good luck finding someone to man the reception desk. Even if you ring the bell, no one comes after 9pm (or early in the morning). I feel that this hotel is not prepared to welcome guests, especially English speaking ones. On my part, I have learnt simple Spanish phrases to get me along (ordering food for example) . Surely being a hotel, you would have some encounters with tourists who speak English and learnt some useful everyday phrases connected to staying at the hotel. But the lady totally did not know a single word of English and was not interested in trying sign language too (or google translate for that matter). It is crystal clear they are not in the hospitality business. Also, check out is 9am and we wanted to leave our luggage until our ferry at 1pm. The same young lady who checked the hot water flatly refused. I saw she was leaving her shift so I tried again later with the other female staff who was taking over the day shift. She was more pleasant and helpful. This is the off season, but that does not mean your service standards drop. And in fact, with less guests, you should have ample time to give better service. Sadly, I did not encounter anything remotely good during my 2 night stay here. The hot water issue was really the first time I stayed at a hotel/hostel/BnB/Airbnb/etc, where there was no hot water in the room. Skip it and stay somewhere better!!

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