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Hotel Palace Galapagos

3.0 star property
3-star Beaux Arts hotel near Las Grietas

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Exterior
Exterior
Restaurant
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ground Floor | Living area | LCD TV
Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Petrel 466 and Floereana, Puerto Ayora, 200102
  • Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Malecon
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Playa de los Alemanes
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub, Tower | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub, Tower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 290 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Las Grietas and Malecon. Charles Darwin Research Station and Playa de los Alemanes are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Fishing Piers - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Malecon - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Las Grietas - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Bird - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Palace Galapagos

3-star Beaux Arts hotel near Las Grietas
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Palace Galapagos. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Puerto Ayora hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Hotel Palace Galapagos offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 16 for adults and USD 16 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower (54 inches high)
  • Handrails in hallways (39 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (41 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Palace Galapagos

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Pool fee: USD 5 per person, per night
  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 16 for adults and USD 16 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
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. 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. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Galapagos Suites Palace Puerto Ayora
Galapagos Suites Palace
Hotel Palace Galapagos Puerto Ayora
Hotel Palace Galapagos Hotel
Hotel Palace Galapagos Puerto Ayora
Hotel Palace Galapagos Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Palace Galapagos to the airport?

Hotel Palace Galapagos is 29.9 mi (69-min drive) away from the Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Palace Galapagos have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Palace Galapagos.

How close is Hotel Palace Galapagos to the beach?

This hotel is 0.8 mi (3-min drive) from Tortuga Bay Beach and 1.1 mi (7-min drive) from Playa de los Alemanes. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Palace Galapagos offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Palace Galapagos, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 16 for adults and USD 16 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Palace Galapagos?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Palace Galapagos?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Palace Galapagos?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Palace Galapagos have a pool?

Hotel Palace Galapagos features outdoor pool access.

Does Hotel Palace Galapagos have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Palace Galapagos have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Palace Galapagos to downtown Puerto Ayora?

Hotel Palace Galapagos is 0.1 mi away from Puerto Ayora.

Hotel Palace Galapagos Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to stay! The staff were always helpful and they helped me keep my reservation when flight was not able to happen at last minute. They kept rooms cleaned phenomenally everyday. I did not want to leave. The location to downtown and harbor was excellent yet far enough from the noise! Never miss a chance to stay there!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

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

Fantastic

This was a lovely hotel, within walkin distance to the main strip and the staff here are super friendly! I'd highly recommend checking out this place if you're on Santa Cruz!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We selected this property as a last minute, emergency option. We were absolutely blown away! Simple, convenient, clean, accommodating....we couldn't have made a better choice. We would recommend this to anyone and we would stay there again with zero hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Staff was very attentive. We added on breakfast and it was a great start to our day!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very attentive and welcoming anything we required they were very approachable and ensured our stay was as homely as possible
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MEMET

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Note that this review is based on a father and 5yr old son travelling in the Galapagos Islands. We booked several nights here and it was one of the best choices we made. The hosts helped us on numerous occasions with advice, guidance, collected us from the ferry, and booked our taxi for the airport. The room provided was spacious and clean. The beds were very comfortable and firm which was just what we needed upon our return from our daily tours. It is not far from the seafront and main street. There is a laundry on the corner, which was very convenient, and a lot of local shops, and nice cafes down the road. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, a short walk to the town centre, excellent service. Highly recommended !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quiet locations, easy access to taxi and attractions. Walking distance to restaurants, shopping and pier.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel just 10-15 minutes away from the port and all the shopping and restaurants. The room was very clean and the staff was very attentive. We got complimentary water and coffee in the lobby. The rooms are quiet, have air conditioning and the staff speak English.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Good option

Staff was amazing. Very helpful and wanted to make sure your needs were met. Always hot showers and good working air conditioning. Appreciated the water in the lobby to refill bottles and they even put a jug in each room too. Location was a bit outside the central area but we always walked it, even in dark and it was safe. It was only like a 10 - 15 minute walk. We took a cab from the ferry with our luggage and it was only $2. They booked us a cab to go to the airport ferry for us. Very prompt in responding to emails and I had a lot of questions so very patient too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown, safe, nice. Best thing is breakfast, Tonia makes it and it's very delicious
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ganna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and staff very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Great place to stay.

The hotel is in a nice quiet residential neighborhood, yet very walkable to restaurants and shops. The wifi was fast and dependable. The bed was very comfortable. Air conditioning worked well which was welcome each day after a day out. We chose not to spend the additional $8 a day for breakfast. The room was very clean! The staff was friendly and helpful. The only thing lacking was guidance on places worth visiting while on the island of Santa Cruz, although a recommendation was made by Julio for a travel agent we could contact. Overall, Hotel Palace is a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

MERCEDES

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with air con. Staff really helpful. Safe to walk about even at night. In easy walking distance to the town.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel stuff are very friendly and helpful. It has been in short of water for two nights after a hot day (maybe a general issue in the island). They did try to help and provided a small bucket of drinking water for us to clean the face before the water came back in the morning. The hotel is clean and quiet. The breakfast is exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay, has all the comforts and cleanliness you could hope for! We will for sure come back next time we’re in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Fort Myers Florida

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jose was excellent, he helped us get taxis, accomodated us for early breakfast, answered numerous questions. We were able to walk to restaurants, but were not in the hustle of the main tourist section. I highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely hotel, located close to the Charles Darwin Centre. Jose took great pride in personally serving freshly prepared breakfast to his guests. We could avail of free water in the foyer to refill our bottles. We were not very comfortable with the lack of privacy using the bathroom .... in our room, (Iguana) the bathroom wasn't a separate room to the bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well maintained with good service, centrally. It is a few blocks from the Main Street which made for a quiet stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Brantford, Ontario

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance, a few blocks, from many very good restaurants and activity centers. Quite neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

James Allen

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

Great small hotel

The hotel has been remodeled and it is nicely done. Front desk Jose is awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019