Sun 5/24
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Mon 5/25
2 guests, 1 room
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$51
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Nightly total
Deluxe room
$51
Double room
$52
Superior room
$66
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Overview

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Hotel el descanso del Guia offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Puerto Ayora hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
8.8
Very good rating
Based on 763 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for El Descanso del Guia

Sun 5/24
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Mon 5/25
Double room
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$52
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$65
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$95
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Deluxe room
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$51
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$52
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$64
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Superior room
1 king bed
$66
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$68
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$83
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Amenities at El Descanso del Guia

  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Child pool

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • Private check-in/check-out

Dining

  • Minibar
  • Dining room
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Pool and spa

  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels

General

  • Window
  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Telephone
  • Tile/marble floor

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 meters)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Child pool
  • Indoor play area
  • Babysitting/child services (surcharge)
  • Playground

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Table tennis

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Pants press

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Reviews of El Descanso del Guia

8.8
Very good
763 verified ratings
Wonderful
438
Very good
134
Good
88
Okay
51
Fair
27
Mediocre
7
Poor
18

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests had mixed experiences with this hotel. Many appreciated the cleanliness of the rooms, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, and the quality of the breakfast. However, several guests were dissatisfied with the hotel's location being far from the center, the cold or uninviting pool area, and some issues with service and breakfast variety. Despite some negatives, the positive aspects like cleanliness and service stood out to many guests.
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Cleanliness8 out of 10
Service3.5 out of 10
Breakfast3.5 out of 10
Pool3 out of 10
Location1.5 out of 10
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Location

Calle Delfin, Barrio El Mirador, Puerto Ayora 200101

What's nearby

  • Charles Darwin Research Station1.4 mi
  • Tortuga Bay Beach1.8 mi
  • Las Grietas1.9 mi
  • Tortuga Bay2.1 mi
  • El Garrapatero Beach6.9 mi
  • Twin Craters8.7 mi
  • Galapagos National Park9 mi

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Check in anytime after 1:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

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Essential information about El Descanso del Guia

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January
December
$85
$74
Cheapest month to stay with an average 24% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 21% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at El Descanso del Guia

  • If you’re after a cheap room at El Descanso del Guia, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and September.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at El Descanso del Guia, plan to stay on a Sunday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at El Descanso del Guia was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $74, while the most expensive was $74.
  • How long should you stay at El Descanso del Guia? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 5 days.

FAQs when booking at El Descanso del Guia

  • Where is El Descanso del Guia located?

    El Descanso del Guia is located at Calle Delfin, Barrio El Mirador, 0.7 miles from the center of Puerto Ayora. Charles Darwin Research Station is the closest landmark to El Descanso del Guia.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at El Descanso del Guia?

    Check-in time is 1:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at El Descanso del Guia.

  • Does El Descanso del Guia offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, El Descanso del Guia offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is El Descanso del Guia from the airport?

    El Descanso del Guia is 20.1 miles from Baltra. El Descanso del Guia is 45.9 miles from General Villamil.

  • Does El Descanso del Guia have a pool?

    Yes, El Descanso del Guia has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great El Descanso del Guia hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at El Descanso del Guia in Puerto Ayora and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at El Descanso del Guia and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for El Descanso del Guia.

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Distance to airport

8.9
0.7 mi
Baltra
20.1 mi