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Galapagos Best Hostel

Galapagos Best Hostel

Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz
Check in 12:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of Galapagos Best Hostel, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Galápagos National Park and a 3-minute drive from Charles Darwin Research Station. This hostel is 20 minutes walk to Academy Bay and 4 minutes drive to Las Grietas.

Our spacious rooms feature a private balcony, complimentary high-speed WiFi, in-room coffee & tea facilities, mini-refrigerator, air conditioning and a private bathroom with premium toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay whether you’re here for business or leisure. Conveniences include a kitchenette.

Property Details

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include concierge services, wedding services, and a television in a common area.

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Reception hall
  • Luggage storage
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Multilingual staff
  • Shared microwave
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Library
  • Daily
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Picnic area
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Terrace
  • Concierge services
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 11
  • Number of floors - 3

Check-in

Check-in is from 12:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
  • 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

Other details

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Galápagos National Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Fishing Piers - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Academy Bay - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Charles Darwin Research Station - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Las Grietas - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Malecon - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Las Ninfas Lagoon - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Playa de los Alemanes - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Tortuga Bay Beach - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
El Garrapatero Beach - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi
El Chato Ranch - 21.7 km / 13.5 mi
Lava Tunnel - 21.8 km / 13.5 mi
Rancho Primicias - 21.9 km / 13.6 mi
Los Gemelos Sinkholes - 22 km / 13.6 mi
The preferred airport for Galapagos Best Hostel is Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 48.2 km / 29.9 mi

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hostel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Cash deposit required
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Caters to adults only
  • Beach nearby

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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%).
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.


Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (roundtrip)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Calle Piqueros, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz 0593, Ecuador