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Hotel Ninfa

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Galápagos National Park

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Beach nearby, white sand
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Settlers and Thomas de Berlanga, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Grietas
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Ninfas Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪122 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels, soap

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

City center stay.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Malecon and a 5-minute walk from Las Grietas. Galápagos National Park and Playa de los Alemanes are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Las Grietas - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Academy Bay - 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) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gelato Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rock - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ninfa

3.5-star hotel near Galápagos National Park
Hotel Ninfa offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. An arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Ninfa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Puerto Ayora hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ninfa offers 33 accommodations with minibars and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 38

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Ninfa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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'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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 46 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 46 (one-way), (from 12 to 17 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 38
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Ninfa Puerto Ayora
Hotel Ninfa
Ninfa Puerto Ayora
Hotel Ninfa Galapagos Islands/Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
Hotel Ninfa Hotel
Hotel Ninfa Puerto Ayora
Hotel Ninfa Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Ninfa to the airport?

Hotel Ninfa is 29.9 mi (82-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 Hotel Ninfa?

As of Apr 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ninfa on Apr 25, 2026 start from $158, including 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 Hotel Ninfa have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Ninfa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 46 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hotel Ninfa to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Playa de los Alemanes and 0.6 mi (2-min drive) from Tortuga Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Ninfa offer free breakfast?

Hotel Ninfa offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Ninfa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ninfa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Ninfa?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Ninfa have a pool?

Hotel Ninfa features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Ninfa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Ninfa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Ninfa to downtown Puerto Ayora?

Hotel Ninfa is 0.4 mi away from Puerto Ayora.

Hotel Ninfa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 234 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room, clean and spacious. The addition of the welcome basket was a lovely touch. Friendly staff and an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuya

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SALVADOR

Traveled with family
Desayuno espectacular
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Milton

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean, and convenient place. Good location close to docks. Walkable to the Main Street. Hotel rooms clean with good service and breakfast. We stayed here two seperate times during Galapagos and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

randi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is in walking distance, great price , the rooms were clean comfortable and had AC , the staff was fantastic and the breakfast had many option. Would certainly recommend
Hotel Entrance
Pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Excellent location and comfortable room

Excellent location a short walk from the pier. Staff is friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable and they even included a small gift. Definitely will stay here if I return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, Sandringham

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to use as your base while exploring Galapagos, and a lovely pool, hot tub and bar to come home to at the end of the day
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soma, Bolingbrook

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Very friendly staff Excellent location I recommend it highly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
N/A
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great place! Mabe,Letty, Diana, Anita and Jesus and chef and restaurant staff are wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in an excellent location right off the main pier. Nice pool and hot tub area with clean well air conditioned rooms. They use Elon Musks Starlink so the Wifi is great! Enjoyed omelettes, fruit, toast etc for breakfast and drinks at the bar. I recommend this hotel and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

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

Short break

Really made to feel welcome by the staff here. Very helpful and friendly. Comfortable bedroom overlooking the pool and near bar for food and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vrajesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service- very safe and family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the hotel, walking distance to the piers and supermarket. Safe area. The staff is very friendly and gave me all the best options and answers to my requests and questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shalni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024