Hotel el descanso del Guia

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

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Terrace/patio
Gym
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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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.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
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

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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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
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬4 min drive

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

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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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
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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
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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*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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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

More

  • 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

Also known as

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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.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel el descanso del Guia?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel el descanso del Guia like?

Hotel el descanso del Guia is located a short 1-minute walk from Galápagos National Park.

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