Hostal Sir Francis Drake

2.5 star property
Hostal with free WiFi, connected to a shopping center in Puerto Ayora

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Interior
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Av. Baltra y Charles Binford, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200102
  • Popular LocationMalecon3 min walk
  • Popular LocationLas Ninfas Lagoon4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya de los Alemanes8 min walk
  • AirportIsla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)79 min drive

Room options

Classic Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Triple Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Balcony

  • 248 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Quadruple Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Family Triple Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

  • 258 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of the hostal, you'll find Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. Las Grietas and Malecon are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 3 min walk
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 4 min walk
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 8 min walk
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 16 min walk
  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 1 min drive

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Golden Prague Galapagos - 5 min walk
  • 1835 Coffee Lab - 8 min walk
  • The Rock - 4 min walk
  • Limón Café Bar - 5 min walk
  • Il Giardino - 5 min walk

About this property

Hostal Sir Francis Drake

Hostal with free WiFi, connected to a shopping center in Puerto Ayora
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hostal Sir Francis Drake also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe.

This Puerto Ayora hostal is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Hostal Sir Francis Drake offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. 38-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Puerto Ayora hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 38-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostal Sir Francis Drake to the airport?

Hostal Sir Francis Drake is 29.7 mi (79-min drive) away from the Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

As of Jun 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal Sir Francis Drake on Jun 13, 2024 start from $45.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hostal Sir Francis Drake have an airport shuttle?

Hostal Sir Francis Drake offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Hostal Sir Francis Drake to the beach?

This hostal is a short 8-minute walk from Playa de los Alemanes and 0.3 mi (1-min drive) from Tortuga Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hostal Sir Francis Drake offer free breakfast?

Hostal Sir Francis Drake does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

No, there is no casino at this hostal.

What time is check-in at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

Free parking is not available at this hostal.

Does Hostal Sir Francis Drake have a pool?

Hostal Sir Francis Drake does not have a pool.

Does Hostal Sir Francis Drake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Hostal Sir Francis Drake to downtown Puerto Ayora?

Hostal Sir Francis Drake is 0.3 mi away from Puerto Ayora.

Hostal Sir Francis Drake Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

P. James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Danny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked the place online with the option to pay at the check-in, but they did not have the option for credit or debit card, so I had to pay by cash which was not in my budget
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is old, mouldy and run down. I’m sure it was lovely in its prime but now things are broken, mildewy and shabby. Mould on the bathroom ceiling, broken soap dispensers, broken mosquito blinds, windows that don’t close properly and lack of information in the room. (i.e. you have to go back to reception to ask for a hairdryer and the wifi code). The table in the room was rusty and no spare pillows available. We wouldn’t recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce6

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Third floor has sea breeze and nice little balcony/patio. It is about a block from ocean and right around the corner from a great little row of restaurants. Honey, who runs the place seems to know about everything going on and is a great font of information. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

maria Esther

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Olchik, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Check in went smooth, however the receptionist didn't provide me with the wifi upon check in. she told me to come see her after. but after she was nowhere to be found. One of the other guests shared the wifi password with me. The wifi was very poor in the room, lobby was great. The lighting in the hallway is was at was very poorly lit. also going down the staircase, sometimes the automated lights wouldn't go on and i would have to walk semi-dark downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Ok for the price. Only room in Galapagos that had a tv (not that we used it). Good working a/c, comfy beds, quiet, filtered water available. Bathroom was pretty smelly, not really well cleaned. Very close to pier, right in downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Uk

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very, very friendly . Excellent location....
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Um, Quito

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to the port and close to many restaurants and cafes! The owner is most helpful. It was a good base from which to explore the neighbouring islands!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019