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Hotel Castro Galapagos

3.0 star property
Travelers relax by the outdoor pool at this seaside retreat while multilingual staff help arrange excursions to nearby Galapagos attractions

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Hotel Castro Galapagos, by the sea, offers a peaceful getaway. Start your day with on-site breakfast or café coffee, then head to the rooftop terrace for spectacular views. Relax by the outdoor pool on sun loungers while the helpful multilingual staff arrange local tours.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Classic Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Puerto Ayora, Hotel Castro Galapagos is in the city center and near the beach. Las Grietas and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Galápagos National Park and El Chato Ranch. Visit our Puerto Ayora travel guide
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Barrio Las Ninfas Calle Colonos, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350

What's nearby

  • About to motor boat up the Napo River in the Amazon jungle
    Academy Bay
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Listen to the silence. #Patterns
    Las Ninfas Lagoon
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Giant tortoises are the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. The oldest on record lived to be 152. There are now only 11 types of giant tortoises left in the Galápagos, down from 15 when Darwin arrived. Hunted as food by pirates, whalers, and merchantmen during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, more than 100,000 tortoises are estimated to have been killed off.
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Malecon
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Las Grietas
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    81 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Castro Galapagos

Hotel near Galápagos National Park
Consider a stay at Hotel Castro Galapagos and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and bike rentals
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Castro Galapagos offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 9:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Castro Galapagos Puerto Ayora
Hotel Castro Galapagos
Castro Galapagos Puerto Ayora
Castro Galapagos
Hotel Castro Galapagos Hotel
Hotel Castro Galapagos Puerto Ayora
Hotel Castro Galapagos Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Castro Galapagos have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Castro Galapagos?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.

Does Hotel Castro Galapagos provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Hotel Castro Galapagos located?

Located in the heart of Puerto Ayora, this hotel is steps from Galápagos National Park, Las Grietas, and Malecon. Academy Bay and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal are just steps away.

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Reviews

Hotel Castro Galapagos Reviews

6.2

6.8

Cleanliness

5.4

Location

7.4

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maxwell, Port st Lucie

Liked: Staff & service

Satisfactory. Great location

It was good but I tried to adjust the booking by cancelling1night in good time but was not permitted.

8/10 Good

Galapagos Shark, 愛知県

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

港に近いホテル

港にも近く、スーパーマーケットもすぐそばにあり、レストラン街も近い。何かと便利。建物はおしゃれで、屋上からは港やサンタクルス島のハイランドも見渡せる。部屋もきれいで、wifiのつながりもよかった。スタッフも親切で英語もちゃんと通じる。４泊したが、快適だった。

6/10 Okay

Farid, Idstein

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Absolut okay. Zentral!

Sehr zentrale Lage zum Hafen. Zimmer sauber und Bad okay. Hatten Familienzimmer mit Verbindungstür zu einem guten Preis. Frühstück eher ecuadorianisch schmal. Pool sauber aber in Hinterhof Atmosphäre, wenig einladend für mehr als eine kurze Erfrischung. Personal nett und hilfreich. W-Lan geht gut.

6/10 Okay

yvonne, Birmingham England

Liked: Cleanliness

ok hotel close to harbour

This hotel is old, but it does have a sort of quaintness to it. It is situated next to the harbour and if you sit around the back you can spot all sorts of wildlife. Very little English spoken here, so you will get to use your Spanish. We enjoyed our stay but did lose a few things, not sure if they were lost or just disappeared so would recommend the use of the safe. Windows are a little ill fitting but all in all an ok hotel. There is a little plunge pool but very small and very cold. Not big enough to swim, but great if you just want to cool off.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

The hotel is very old and not very appealing. It was clean enough but not what I expected for the price - although accommodations in Galapagos are very expensive so I guess it is all relative. This is more like a hostel than a hotel. I had a private bath with three beds in my room. The staff were pleasant but didn't not understand a bit of English. The location of the hotel was great for us. I recommend this hotel only because of the lack of good hotels in the area.

6/10 Okay

d, Vermont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Inexpensive no frills with an ideal location

A bit on the rustic side however the location is perfect as is the view from the top floors. Bare necessities are present however your not in the Galapagos to hang out in your room. Walls between the rooms are paper thin which was tough the couple nights a family with a crying baby stayed next door. It must have been an interesting hotel in its hey day which was about 25 years ago. The front desk was INCREDIBLY helpful in setting up boat tours and taxis All staff were very friendly and accommodating. The last evening of my stay the hotel hosted a religios service in the all purpose room that woke me up and continued until 11:00, this was directly across the hall from my room. Breakfast was good. At times the shower would not produce water for a few seconds. But again a good price for a great location a view from the top floors of the defunct lounge and bar area.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Not a luxury hotel

this is a budget hotel. The staff very friendly and the hotel is clean and well kept. I would highly recommend this hotel. In the Galapagos the only time spent in room is to sleep anyway.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

it is not a hotel, rather hostel.

Loudy at night and no restaurant. No concierge and nobody in hotel can speak english. credit card cannot be used. breakfast from 7am when usually tour programs starts to 9am with poor quality. the difference of USD30 between single and classic single is only a view of port.

4/10 Poor

Sherry, So. CA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel staff very helpful. Close to the pier.

The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. It was close to the pier and restaurants. The room was was basic. It needed some maintenance and TLC. It was not what I would expect for the price.

6/10 Okay

sandra, Fort lauderdal

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bueno

Buen hotel Por el precio

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is a "Last Minute; vesry Last Resort"

The staff is very nice and accommodating as best they could. (1) LOCATION: thought it close to everything, it located on a one-way busy side street where we walked out the door and onto the traffic with taxis, trucks, buses, motorcycles and pedestrian traffic all day and most of the night. St San Francisco Catholic Church is across the narrow street and bells and singing is loud. (2) ROOM CONDITIONS: The room was dark, dimly lit and the floor was sort of dusty, not properly swept or mopped; the bathroom was small, and whenever water went through the pipe from upstairs, a sewer scent would emit from the pipe in the corner of our room. The sink had a home made wooden enclosure which could not be opened; the shower has a 6" wall step to step over into the shower; not suitable or accessible for anyone with problems climbing steps. (3) BREAKFAST: The breakfast was plain and bland and we were served the same thing for three days - hard scrambled eggs, rolls, butter, diluted juice, coffee.

4/10 Poor

Carmen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very disappointing

We booked the room for 6 of us. When we arrived they only allowed 5 to stay even though there was one double bed and 4 single ones and we wanted to stay together like in the cabin. We had to pay extra for another room. Then the next morning our boat trip was scheduled for 645 am departure. Their breakfast started at 7 and they could not accommodate an earlier breakfast time for our family. We had to go eat elsewhere. The staff was not helpful when it came to questions about suggestions for places to visit in the island. No concierge knowledge or attempt to be helpful. It seemed they lacked training.

8/10 Good

Roger

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

Pleasant stay

Nice quiet hotel..... Excellent location a block from city center and pier to take tours.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
It is loud. In fareness everything in PA is loud it seems. Right next to a church that rocks out every evening. Had a few lizards in my room, which is fine.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service