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Galapagos Dreams

Property class: 3

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A covered outdoor area with a hammock, wooden seating, and potted plants.
A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses, a jukebox, and wooden chairs.
A wooden boardwalk along a beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a few buildings in the background.
A room with two beds, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A two-story building with wooden windows and doors, a balcony with a palm tree, and a sign indicating the room number.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $86
$78 nightly
$86 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24

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Av. Cucuve y Floreana, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
  • Place, Academy Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fishing Piers
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, two wooden nightstands, a wooden wardrobe, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a green bedspread and white pillows. There is a painting on the wall above the beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a folded towel on one bed.

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a green bedspread and a white towel shaped like a swan. There is a painting of a marine scene on the wall, a lamp on the left side, and a small table with a lamp on the right.

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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A room with two beds, each with a green quilted bedspread and white pillows. There is a window with horizontal blinds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a refrigerator, and a television.

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a wardrobe, and a sofa.

Family Suite

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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A spacious room with a large bed, a red chair, and a desk. There is a window with blinds and a door leading to another room.

Superior Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

With a stay at Galapagos Dreams, you'll be centrally located in Puerto Ayora, steps from Galápagos National Park and within a 5-minute walk of Academy Bay. .This spa hostal is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Charles Darwin Research Station and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Malecon.

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fishing Piers - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Malecon - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Øy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rock - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Galapagos Dreams

Galapagos Dreams offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Puerto Ayora hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostal's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and designer toiletries. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards and in-room massages, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This hostal also features complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hostal also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Galapagos Dreams has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostel Puerto Ayora
GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostel
GALAPAGOS DREAMS Puerto Ayora
GALAPAGOS DREAMS
GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostal Puerto Ayora
GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostal
GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostal
GALAPAGOS DREAMS Puerto Ayora
GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostal Puerto Ayora

Galapagos Dreams Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 148 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelent staff clean room close to main street in town
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only there for one night but the room was clean, modern, well maintained and conveniently located. Helpfull staff and yummy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean and very spacious room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, incredibly helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Good hot breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

esperanza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 days was very good, the breakfast was delicious and also we booked the activities with them, everything was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It starts with the staff, continues with the vibe and keeps going with the food. Galapagos Dreams is an amazing spot. The common area with a Jacuzzi, pool table and areas to just sit and enjoy is fantastic. The Good in the restaurant is awesome and the staff across the board are fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very clean, comfortable room. Large bathroom. Bed comfortable and AC cold! 8 appreciated they provided a sealed pitcher of filtered water in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for three nights in the family suite (a newer building, a short walk from the main reception). It was excellent! They have a pool, a large living room, a kitchen, and hammocks. The room is super clean and modern. It exceeded our expectations and we totally loved it! Really good choice and we 100% recommend this place! They also have free morning coffee as well. Love Love Love.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the spa the day of arrival. They were quick to fit me and my husband in for a couples massage within 30 minutes of asking. Spa hours are 10-5 roughly but they are extremely accommodating. They set up the hot tub for us afterwards and we enjoyed several glasses of wine. Several of our fellow travel companions also raved about their experience as well. Our AC split worked well which was wonderful after exploring the pier and shopping. The food is good in the restaurant and they have filtered water available at all times.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really, really great! The front desk woman was very helpful in arranging a tour for my family of 4 when everywhere else it seemed to be booked (Easter week). Breakfast was nice. Our room was more like an apartment and a short walk from the common area. Very spacious with 2 separate bedrooms, living area and a kitchenette. A/C worked well (and was needed!). Close enough walk to the water/center of town/dock/Darwin museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Byron Jefferson Benavides

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to everything and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service, extremely helpful and friendly. i dont have any complaint. i would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dongwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hospitality. The best service.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good with hot coffee always on. The location was walking distance to tourist spots in town from the pier to Darwin’s research center. I booked my tours through Galapagos Dreams and Joatan worked up a personalized tour for me. This made my stay easier as the staff kept me informed of pick up times and activities. Overall it really made my stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel within walking distance of the Main Street. Super tour coordinator- Jonathan.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bahareh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room but dated. Water dripping from faucet. Shower water weak. Good AC
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little place

Great little place! Couldn’t do enough for you. Breakfast changed every day, which was lovely. The ladies serving breakfast were lovely too. In a good location to get around to everywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the staff is very friendly and go above and beyond to help you. Breakfast was great, the free cofee and hot/cold water was a plus. We booked a half day tour in their tour agency and had a great experience. Located just a few minutes walking distance to restaurants, markets, souvenir shops, tour agencies etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The staff is incredible - so friendly and helpful! We booked one of our tours through their travel agency as well and thought it was great. The hotel organized our transportation to and from the airport, which was nice because it involved a car, water taxi, and bus. Very much recommend this place if you are staying on Santa Cruz in the Galapagos!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff and great breakfast

We really enjoyed the 3 nights we spent here. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was delicious. They stored our luggage when we went to another Island for a couple of days. The rooms on the first floor are a little noisy, but we are early risers, so it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent value for money

Excellent hotel! We also stayed in another one in Puerto Ayora a week before. Almost double the prize and about the same ratings (except they had a large pool). Dreams is very good value for money and in a great location. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent host and highly recommend! We are a family with kids therefore needed additional space and comfort, GD provided great service, good breakfast, clean, and close to many options like the beach, port, food, bakery and mini market nearby. Will say here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023