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Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms
430 square feet
2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
236 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Room, 2 Double Beds
322 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms
Room with view
678 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed
Room with view
344 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable Mediterranean hotel, walk to Galápagos National Park

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

When you stay at Hotel el descanso del Guia in Puerto Ayora, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Galápagos National Park and a 3-minute drive from Tortuga Bay Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Las Ninfas Lagoon and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Fishing Piers.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 8 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to a children's pool and an outdoor pool, Hotel el descanso del Guia provides a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. This Mediterranean hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests.

Hotel el descanso del Guia has designated areas for smoking.

  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Express check-in
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2016
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 12
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Arcade/game room
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Separate dining area

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Room Amenities

Hotel el descanso del Guia offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Puerto Ayora hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Free bottled water
  • Shower only
  • Separate dining area
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Separate bedroom
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 8 AM.

Hotel el descanso del Guia has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Playground on site
  • Scuba diving on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:30 AM

Check-in time ends at 6 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 9 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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 and cash

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

One child stays free

Front desk opens daily at 8 AM

Front desk closes daily at 6 PM

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 2

Social distancing measures are in place

Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours

Contactless check-in is available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night

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

Hotel Names

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We should mention

One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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