Located in Puerto Ayora, 0.6 mi from malecon, El Descanso del Guia features air-conditioned rooms and an outdoor swimming pool. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as El Garrapatero Beach. The accommodations provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Every room comes with a private bathroom with free toiletries. All units include a wardrobe. Guests at El Descanso del Guia can enjoy an American breakfast. The property has a fitness center. You can play table tennis at the accommodations.

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Property highlights

Breakfast Info

Continental, American


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Availability

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4 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Polina
United States United States
This hotel is simply wonderful! From the moment I arrived, I felt very welcomed and well taken care of. The staff is incredibly attentive, friendly, and always ready to help. They assisted me many times with different questions and requests, and I...
Jamie
United States United States
This was a great place to stay while in Santa Cruz. The property was clean and well kept. The breakfast was wonderful and we got the larger room size which was very helpful while traveling with our toddler. It gave him room to move around and...
Cierra
United States United States
Diego was the best part of our stay! Great property with a nice pool! Breakfast was always yummy. Comfortable beds, good wifi.
Alberto
United States United States
Nice place but too far from the center. Need taxi but it is cheap only $2
Darko
United States United States
Best hotel in Galapagos with amazing people who work there, thank you, muchas gracias por todo🫶🏾
Rachel
United States United States
Room was clean, quiet, and big. Bathroom was nice, warm shower. Oscar was amazing, he was available for what we needed, and breakfast was very good.
Paul
United States United States
The staff was wonderful. Helpful, considerate and pleasant in every regard. My room was spotless and they offered daily attention if I chose. Nice view. I couldn't have been happier.
Rhian
New Zealand New Zealand
This is a very well thought out hotel, the room was spacious and it was fabulous having two bathrooms and two bedrooms for our family of 5. This hotel also had the best shower we encountered in our entire time in Ecuador, hot with great pressure,...
Natalia
Australia Australia
Friendly staff and very helpful. Good size of the rooms, contable and clean. Simple breakfast but enough.
Donna
United States United States
Love the hotel. Great breakfast. Oscar was the best. Location was a bit out of town and had to take a taxi (only $3) each time but was a nice hotel. Super clean with great air conditioning and hot water showers

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurante #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

Amenities of El Descanso del Guia

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

El Descanso del Guia takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform El Descanso del Guia of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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