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Hotel Solymar

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Puerto Ayora hotel

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Reception
Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Av. Charles Darwin Y Tomas De Berlanga, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos
  • Malecon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Playa de los Alemanes
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, Partial Ocean View

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

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room Ocean View Solymar Tower

  • 280 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

Oceanside stay.You'll be steps from Fishing Piers and a 5-minute walk from Galápagos National Park. Academy Bay and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fishing Piers - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Malecon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Bird - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Solymar

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Puerto Ayora hotel
Hotel Solymar offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 3 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3003 square feet (279 square meters) and includes a conference center. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Solymar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Puerto Ayora hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3003 sq ft of conference space
  • 279 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2011
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Solymar offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 93.3 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Solymar to the airport?

Hotel Solymar is 30 mi (94-min drive) away from the Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Solymar have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Solymar offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 93.3 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hotel Solymar to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Playa de los Alemanes and 0.7 mi (2-min drive) from Tortuga Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Solymar offer free breakfast?

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

Is there a casino at Hotel Solymar?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Solymar?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Solymar?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Solymar have a pool?

Hotel Solymar features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Solymar have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Solymar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Solymar to downtown Puerto Ayora?

Hotel Solymar is 0.2 mi away from Puerto Ayora.

Hotel Solymar Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

VISHAL, Buford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location is very good. Staff at this hotel is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning hotel on the waterfront, sea lions in the lobby, birds everywhere, lovely pool and wonderful staff. Food and drinks were delicious at the restaurant and more dining choices were nearby. Best hotel on Santa Cruz, I think, and owned by the cousin of our Galapagos guide, long-time locals. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

David

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

Great stay

Very nice /comfortable. Great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
When it comes to the Hotel Solymar, the location and harbor deck can not be beat. As for the rooms, they need work. Please be advised my wife and I were NOT looking for 5 star treatment, but what were were looking for was just a clean room. Having traveled the night before, what I desperately wanted (needed) was a nice shower. From the time I took my shower until the time I walked to the bed, my feet were more dirty than when I arrived. Spoke to the front desk where we received a big "sorry". Nice hotel, just make sure to ware your flip-flops
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Janice

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

Overall great stay

For the price we paid, expected better condition of room. Little more dated than expected but i guess we were paying for the location. The patio and pool area overlooked the ocean/bay where youll have frequent marine visitors like eagle ray, sea lions and turtles. The receptionists there were great too. Would stay again for location and service. But bit pricey I'd say.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, excellent room and staff very friendly. Gave us helpful tips for dining and tours. Morning breakfast is a plus! Very safe area; can walk at night after dinner with no worries.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Enjoyable stay

Excellent staff service and location. They even have a resident sea lion that swims in the pool! Beds were a bit on the hard side though but a wonderful stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect and the staff went out of their way to help us with activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a direct waterfront property with direct waterview rooms with balconies. We loved every minute of this stay. All personnel were wanting to please
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

A magical stay in Puerto Ayora

This hotel has to be one of the best in puerto agora in terms of location. It is on the waterfront and right in the heart of puerto agora with great eateries surrounding it. The room was generous and comfortable and had a private balcony which overlooked the deck and ocean. The highlight of the trip was definitely the resident seals that joined me for a swim in the pool and would often come up from the ocean to sleep on the deck! I would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Karina, Florida

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is by the ocean but still overpriced. The rooms are super tiny no as advertised. The breakfast is horrible, the lowest quality food. The worse experience hotel ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful view with sea lions too!

Free water, comforpable room, balcony with view of harbor. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Great hotel and location

Very helpful and welcoming staff. All rooms face Academy Bay with great views. They even held a bag for us while we were on a live-aboard for a week, before our stay at Solymar. Wendy the sea lion was a welcome distraction when she visited, but I wish the bar staff had stopped guests from harassing her, cornering her on the patio, and chasing her to the stairs where she made a get away. People brought over lounge chair cushions and delicious capairinas that were well worth the 2 for 1 price, but be warned that the price goes up $1 during happy hour. The location on the main street between the pier and the Darwin Institute is ideal, and only a couple streets from Los Kioskos food vendor street. We stayed here and at another more expensive, Red Mangrove, and enjoyed Solymar much more.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Hotel Solymar - Great Location, Staff, and more...

The only thing that bothered us was being put in a room at the end of the hall across from the breakfast area. You couldn't open your blinds or people could see in while they were eating breakfast. The kitchen staff would wake us when setting up at 6:00 am. Other than that - great hotel, location, service, and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

EN, N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Room door

They try to keep open the French window each room, that is good for ecology, I understand. However, thre is a problem , when the door closing, make so noise. I was disturbed my sleeping in the morning from another rooms door. Bang Bang... They should put a door closer at least.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

BLK

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

Oceanfront hotel in town

Hotel SolyMar is centrally located in town, a short walk to restaurants and harbor, as well as Darwin research center and beach. The highlight for us was the oceanfront pool, which in addition to being a nice place for a dip, attracts all kinds of friendly wildlife. Herons and other birds, marine iguanas, and even a pair of sea lions show up to hang around the pool with you, which is a real kick to see up close. Only in Galapagos! The oceanfront rooms have a small balcony, which is a nice spot to watch the moonlight on the ocean at nite, but not very private.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Galapagos delight!

Close enough to nature? Sea Lions lazing on the deck, swimming in the pool, competing for your chaise lounge! Our room had a balcony overlooking the pool area in the foreground, ocean to the horizon - as far as the eye could see. To the left; the Charles Darwin Center a short walk. Best place to stay in Puerto Ayora!!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

SolyMar

Nice hotel but not quite good value for money

8/10 Good

Mary G

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice enough base in Puerto Ayora

A clean and accommodating hotel centrally located on Ch Darwin, near travel agencies and other tourist resources. Not quite a luxury hotel by usual standards, but good enough. Very helpful staff with limited English can help with ordinary requests. Has a nice and well located pool by the Bay.

8/10 Good

Kenneth, Milford, CT

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

Centrally located, comfortable, family friendly

Great location, friendly staff with good English, decent breakfast included. The biggest complaint was the internet connection, which seemed slow and inconsistent, even for the Galapagos.

6/10 Okay

Teresa, Spring, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Sea Lions share pool dips & lizards sun on deck

Viewed 3 different hotels prior to booking Solymar. Finch Bay is the most beautiful but you have to take a boat and walk a long distance with your luggage along a boardwalk to get to hotel, Aventura in the mangroves does not have any kind of a view from rooms- just restaurant. So Solymar was our pick for relaxation, convenience, a newer remodel and views. Staff is apathetic and not very service oriented. The owner and his wife were often at this hotel and Isle Solymar across the street. They use Solymar as their personal playground to dock their boat, have their small kids use pool, eat & drink in restaurant. The hotel staff seems to cater to the owners but not the guests. Service needs a lot of improvement. Jacuzzi does not look very safe and needs maintenance, a garden hose feeds the pool. You can sit outside by pool all day w/staff walking by and you will not be approached to order a drink. You must ask repeatedly for things and get most of it yourself. We've heard, This is island life and difficult to get trained top notch staff. Outdoor bar with restaurant has a daily fresh fish catch. Try the sushi too. The Breakfast room, is not exceptionally clean and wonder about the food sitting out for so long on the buffet. That said, I would book this property again only due to lack of choice for a short stay but don't think it's worth what you pay per night. If I were there for more than 2 nights, I would check out the resorts in the highlands or Finch Bay.

6/10 Okay

Kati, portland,or

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

You definitely stay here for the location

The location is great; on the Main Street within walking distance to food, shopping, beaches, Charles Darwin Research Center and marina where all day trips leave. The room is basic- nothing special, but I guess you aren't really in it much! The air conditioning is a must and not all lodging has it. The bar/restaurant staff were amazing, always remembering your drink or special requests as soon as you sit down. The front desk staff was not helpful and assumed I could not understand what they were saying about me in front of me. The breakfast had a great selection of food. The restaurant was priced a little too high for what it was but the drinks were in line with other places. They offer an airport pick up with tour that is way overpriced for what it is and can be done on your own for less than half the cost. Follow everyone else onto the bus and water taxi, then take a taxi to the hotel- you can have the driver stop at different locations on the way.