Hotel el descanso del Guia

Family-friendly hotel in Puerto Ayora with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Escape to Hotel el descanso del Guia, a family-friendly haven by the ocean. Unwind with continental breakfast, scuba diving adventures or relax at the sauna and rooftop terrace. With free in-room WiFi, a coffee shop and helpful staff always ready to assist.

VIP Access

Excellent

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Bar
Gym
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Rooftop terrace
24-hour fitness center
Sauna
Children's pool
Pool bar
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Babysitting
Airport shuttle

For families (6)

Children stay free
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Playground on site
Rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Tomorrow

Oct 11 - Oct 12

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

322 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

2 bedrooms

Egyptian cotton linens

678 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

344 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate dining area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

236 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

430 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Oct 11 - Oct 12

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

Malecon - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Fishing Piers - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Las Ninfas Lagoon - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Academy Bay - 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
Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬20 min walk
‪1835 Coffee Lab - ‬4 min drive
‪Isla Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪TJ Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Empanadas Galapagueñas Milenita - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hotel el descanso del Guia

Hotel el descanso del Guia features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Galápagos National Park. After visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a sauna are other highlights at this Mediterranean hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 12 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Babysitting*

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–8 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Playground
Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

Scuba diving
Free use of nearby fitness center

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 2016
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Picnic area
24-hour fitness center
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Sauna
Banquet hall
Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Minibar

Sleep well

Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated
Separate dining area

Freshen up

Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi

Food and drink

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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%).

Optional extras

Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 40 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for USD 35 per night

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel el descanso del Guia offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel el descanso del Guia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel el descanso del Guia.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 40 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 9 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel el descanso del Guia and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as scuba diving. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center and a sauna. Hotel el descanso del Guia also has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.