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La Fortaleza De Haro

2.5 star property
Hotel near Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora

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Outdoor pool
Tower Suite | Balcony
Bar (on property)
Garden
Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Barrio El Eden, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350
  • Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Malecon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Playa de los Alemanes
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Suite

  • 505 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Tower Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Tower Suite

  • 635 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

Close to the beach.You'll find Charles Darwin Research Station and Playa de los Alemanes within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Las Grietas and Malecon are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Fishing Piers - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Malecon - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Las Grietas - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬11 min walk

About this property

La Fortaleza De Haro

Hotel near Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at La Fortaleza De Haro.
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
La Fortaleza De Haro offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Puerto Ayora hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 9 reviews
$110 nightly
The price is $121
Jul 24 - Jul 25
All taxes and fees included in total
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 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
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during April, May, June, July, August, and September.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Fortaleza De Haro

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • 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 exempt from value-added tax (15%).

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

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

This property collects a 50% deposit prior to arrival for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Fortaleza Haro Hotel Puerto Ayora
Fortaleza Haro Hotel
Fortaleza Haro Puerto Ayora
Fortaleza Haro
La Fortaleza De Haro Galapagos Islands/Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
La Fortaleza De Haro Hotel
La Fortaleza De Haro Puerto Ayora
La Fortaleza De Haro Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Fortaleza De Haro to the airport?

La Fortaleza De Haro is 29.9 mi (81-min drive) away from the Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does La Fortaleza De Haro have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Fortaleza De Haro.

How close is La Fortaleza De Haro to the beach?

This hotel is 1 mi (3-min drive) from Tortuga Bay Beach and 1.2 mi (8-min drive) from Playa de los Alemanes. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Fortaleza De Haro offer free breakfast?

La Fortaleza De Haro offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at La Fortaleza De Haro?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at La Fortaleza De Haro?

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

Is there free parking at La Fortaleza De Haro?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does La Fortaleza De Haro have a pool?

La Fortaleza De Haro features an outdoor pool.

Does La Fortaleza De Haro have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La Fortaleza De Haro to downtown Puerto Ayora?

La Fortaleza De Haro is 0.4 mi away from Puerto Ayora.

La Fortaleza De Haro Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Lovely stay

Lovely place to stay in nice quieter neighbourhood of Santa Cruz and Gianna and Roberto are fabulous hosts. Nice breakfast, lovely pool, nice pace relax on hammocks on rooftop.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel, we stayed in the Sun & Moon room which had its own turret! We had two outdoor areas to relax on. Great views. Pool was a life saver on a hot day. Breakfast was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

leslie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very gracious host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brynlee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay here largely due to the fantastic host Gianna! From the minute we arrived she provided us with lots of information on what to do on the island, would book us tours, and made sure we were always well taken care of! The breakfast was great, and hotel was very unique with beautiful view over the national park. Enjoyed jumping in the pool every day. Short walk to the main shopping/restaurants area and only about 15 minute walk to the Charles Darwin station. We stayed 3 extra nights here and would love to come back one day!

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

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

Wonderful stay!

On the edge of town in a quiet location. Our room had lovely art with beautiful tile throughout. Lovely courtyard with pool. The on-site owner was a fantastic host. Delicious breakfast to start the day. The Sun & Moon room is exceptional. Enjoy your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was fabulous and the property was beautiful

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Funky little place, reasonably priced. Super nice hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay so much! Gianna and the girls were outstanding and very helpful! We are looking forward to come back in the future on our next visit in the Galapagos
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is like a piece of art! The people here are so sweet and helpful. We would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaspreet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for one night but enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and gave great travel recommendations. It was clean and they offered us a free room upgrade which was very kind. They helped us try to coordinate travelling to other islands and answered our questions. The location was a little bit isolated but still not too far from the Charles Darwin research centre and from restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely and secluded but within walking distance of everything. The owners are lovely and the breakfast is delicious. We spent a lot of time at the pool. A great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

zdravko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Logan

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Haro family has created a gem, impeccably attended to, with interior/exterior attention to detail at the property shockingly beautiful. The volcanic rock, tile, wood interface inside and out is wonderful to behold. The suites are beautiful, the pool, though small, is immaculate, and great for laps. The outdoor kitchen where each breakfast is served is quaint and delightful. One simply can’t believe that such a charming beautiful property could even exist within the rough hewn untamed beauty of the Galapagos. Just a short walk to the town square with fabulous restaurants, every mouthful is delectable. The Haro’s have created a grand slice of Heaven on Earth and have given their heart, mind and soul to this property. BRAVO. If only other hotel owners took such pride in presenting themselves to their clients!🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gibran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gianna is a fabulous host! Her castle-inspired hotel is spacious, welcoming, and impeccably clean. Gianna knows everything about the Galapagos and helped me get the most of my short stay on Santa Cruz and Isabela. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

susana

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

Great place to stay in Santa Cruz

Gianna makes you feel very welcome and comfortable. She also offers great info about the island. Very friendly and genuine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

You can stop your Santa Cruz hotel search now!

There are not enough words to describe our amazing stay at La Fortaleza De Haro! We were greeted warmly upon our arrival by Gianna and Roberto, and that first class hospitality never ended (even after we checked out). As soon as I even booked our stay, I received an e-mail with ideas on our Santa Cruz itinerary. Gianna recommended a solid plan, which led to an unforgettable experience. They genuinely care about their guests. The hotel is super cool, and in a nice, quiet location (and was built by Roberto). Breakfast was fabulous, and we enjoyed our time by the pool. This is a fortress, and you will not regret your decision to stay here! If you have the opportunity to stay in the tower, do it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

martha lourdes

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

Relaxing Rest and Recreation

We stayed for two different times in the same trip. We were so totally grateful for the careful and caring help we received, as well as the quality of the accommodations, we simply had no desire or need to look anywhere else. And we are scheming how to return again. Also, excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

Exceeded High Hopes

The proprietors are friendly and helpful way beyond the call of duty. Gianna is helpful because she wants her guests to have an exceptional experience, and she seems to enjoy simply helping others. They helped with very inexpensive tours, and most importantly, helping us know exactly what to do for finding COVID-19 testing back in Quito for our onward journey. The hotel borders the National park, so it is quiet . Our room was private, nice breeze or air conditioning. The pool is beautiful and breakfast was perfect. The architecture and feel are really fun. We would return in a heartbeat and never consider another alternative.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

sean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet and pleasant property. Our son loved the pool and we enjoyed our daily chat with the owner. She feels like a mum to all guests and has a wealth of knowledge.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Amazing

We had the best time ever in this castle. It is a quiet paradise but a 5 minute walk to the main street with all the restaurants and shops. I want to go back so bad!! Gianna is great host and I highly recommend this place. One of the best hotels I've ever been to!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and quiet spot. The landlords are very friendly and helpful with good advice. Nice breakfast and made sure I had bread I can eat as part of my dietary needs. It is small and close quaters but confirtable. I was the only one there so might be different when full. I was very pleased with friendliness of the landlords. They do sell there boat trip to you too. I went and it was good and saw lots of marine life despite the weather. Had to ask for a drink though even when included. I did a lot thanks to them and very pleased. Very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019