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El Barranco Galapagos

2.5 star property

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Superior Room, Bay View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Superior Room, Bay View | Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $276
$276 nightly
$276 total
May 2 - May 3

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Los colonos, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200102
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Academy Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Ninfas Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪122 min drive‬

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Superior Double Room, Bay View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, Bay View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Cabin | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 King Beds and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

When you stay at El Barranco Galapagos in Puerto Ayora, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Las Grietas and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Malecon.

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Academy Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Las Grietas - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gelato Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rock - ‬3 min walk

About this property

El Barranco Galapagos

El Barranco Galapagos offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
El Barranco Galapagos has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per day

Property payment types

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70 (roundtrip), (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per day

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
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
Pool access available from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

El Barranco
Hotel Barranco Galapagos
El Barranco Galapagos Hotel
El Barranco Galapagos Puerto Ayora
El Barranco Galapagos Hotel Puerto Ayora

El Barranco Galapagos Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dang

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice sea view on balcony, rooms clean and spacious. Breakfast was good especially the omelette
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Senthil

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jairo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable hotel with good service and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing! Breakfast is stellar! We could not ask for a better hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What stands out most about the hotel: the location makes it easy to walk to restaurants and shops or to grab a water taxi at the pier, the breakfast is delicious, our room was spacious and immaculate, the beds were super comfortable, the pool is wonderful to relax by and watch turtles, sharks and sea lions swim by. We loved our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

luka

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing. The rooms are super clean, the staff were beyond helpful, and the breakfast was second to none. It was also a very quiet hotel right off the main street. It was about a 100-meter walk from the docks where you arrive on the island. The hotel was extremely reasonably priced. Additionally, the laundry service's turnaround time was excellent! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilo

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place to book your stay in Santa Cruz. Excelent service, rooms and personel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing!!! The staff was great and the amenities are top! The hot tub is open all day! Breakfast was the best I’ve had in a hotel. We will definitely recommend it to friends. We stayed at the dock house and it was unbelievable, just make sure the propane tank for the hot tub is connected when you are checking in so when you are ready to use it, you can get it going no problem … otherwise dock house is the best
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

agnieszka

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was super friendly but when you book the hotel they don’t tell you that they are doing renovations and it’s so loud during the day from all the construction noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kateryna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible property. Immaculately clean with kind, attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Pool was really nice with lots of wildlife to watch right off the side of the it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Excellent recently renovated property. Can't recommend highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

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

El lugar estuvo muy bonito

La estadía fue cómoda nos quedamos en el dock house y la atención fue agradable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Wonderful place in all aspects

Great location to town, beautiful pool, restaurant area on canal, room very clean, beds soft, breakfast delicious and front desk extremely helpful with all actions: taxi service, laundry, food suggestions
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Hotel!

I had an amazing stay at Barranco Hotel! I stayed at the Dock House and the service was excellent from start to finish. The location couldn't be better just a short walk to the malecon and all the main attractions. The continental breakfast was fresh and delicious, a perfect way to start the day. I will definitely be coming back and staying here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xuan Yen Joyee

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

alejandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
El hotel es muy lindo y en general limpio y bien servicio. Sin embargo nos ofrecieron recogernos en el aeropuerto y no lo hicieron. Y hubo una noche completa y parte de la mañana sin agua ni luz
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing hotel and the best service the pool is the perfect spot to see seals, sea turtles, sting rays, sharks and pelicans , at night it’s quiet and the room was perfect. loved especially my balcony overlooking the docks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location overlooking the bay. We saw sea turtles, reef sharks, sea lions and lots of fish just sitting at the bar sipping cocktails. Breakfast is at the sister hotel across the road. The food served is from 2pm-10pm only (and also comes from across the street) and is cash only but very delicious (we had the meat and fish skewers). Only stayed one night before our cruise but would definitely stay there again if we were to return (and for longer than one night only).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025