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Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Habitación estándar, 1 cama King size, vista a la piscina | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually furnished
Point of interest
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium Studio Suite, Pool View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually furnished

Premium Studio Suite, Pool View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Habitación estándar, 1 cama King size, vista a la piscina | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually furnished

Habitación estándar, 1 cama King size, vista a la piscina

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Pool View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room, Pool View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

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Barrio Punta Estrada Solar 19, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Las Grietas - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel

Hotel near Playa de los Alemanes
Located close to Malecon and Las Grietas, Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy canoeing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Palo Santo, serves breakfast. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and a water dispenser
  • Coworking spaces, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Palo Santo

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel Puerto Ayora
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Palo to Galapagos Puerto Ayor
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Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel Hotel
Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel Puerto Ayora
Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

Does Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel located?

Situated by the sea, this hotel is steps from Malecon, Playa de los Alemanes, and Las Grietas. Tortuga Bay Beach and Charles Darwin Research Station are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really nice property, but for me a pool is very important when I stay at a resort. The pool water was cloudy and not very appealing/inviting. The area around the pool itself was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No fridge, no microwave, no restaurant only breakfast, no place to buy anything, no elevators but good staff and very clean the only bad was the pool that did lock clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Boris

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

Palo Santo

Se ve bien diseñado, bien en la foto, pero falta mantenimiento y limpieza a fondo. Hotel con potencial pero hace falta mejorar muchos detalles. Para 240 USD/noche es caro, uno espera algo más por ese precio, faltan los detalles, por ejemplo -El agua no sale caliente en la ducha -La piscina no está bien tratada -Hay telarañas en los marcos ventanas y puertas -Mejores sabanas y almohadas -Repaso de grietas, pintura, barniz, mtto grifería
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katsiaryna

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente! Magnifico servício
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a little difficult to communicate with the staff but they did their best and our Spanish isn’t great
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and modern hotel- beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerry, Sequim, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was top notch, Wendy especially went over and beyond to help us receive a package even after we left the hotel. The location was perfect for a true tranquil getaway, the food was really good and reasonably priced and the room was spacious with nice balcony. Poolside lounging was perfect after the hike to Las Grietas which was a short 10 minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

guy

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

Très bon hôtel. Accueil chaleureux.

Très bon hôtel moderne et confortable avec un accueil exceptionnel du responsable de l’hôtel Wendy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Juan Ignacio

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

Lindo hotel pero alimentos y bebidas malo

Un hotel muy lindo, pero con un desayuno muy malo, sin variedad de elección. Tiene la capacidad para ser un increíble hotel pero la parte de alimentos y bebidas es muy pobre
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First, the staff is so helpful and kind! The thing we were less enthusiastic about was that it was very difficult to get basic toiletries like soap, clean towels or shampoo. We had to repeatedly ask.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

Palo Santo is Awesome

Because the ferry's were overbooked we had to spend a night in Santa Cruz. Thankfully Palo Santo had rooms. This is a very neat hotel on the opposite side of the bay. You have to take a sea taxi to get to it. The breakfast was tasty and the room was crisp and clean. We swam and chilled out by the pool prior to our departure - the perfect way to end our Galapagos excursion!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

FH, Houston, TX

Upon booking, was not apprised that hotel was involved in a dispute; locals disclosed this. The hotel has potential, but it is not living up to it. First,unfortunate reality: Upon arrival, found staff lacking; there was no bell staff and we had to haul our luggage from the water taxi to the hotel and up stairs to our rooms; there was no elevator. Front desk was unmanned during the hours as represented and none of the staff were uniformed or wore name tags. There is a restaurant on-site and a bar; neither was staffed. We accessed both for glasses, etc. We were not provided wi-fi in our rooms; access to internet through US-based cell service (i.e., hot spots) was limited due to internet accessibility. The business center was not set up; we went to a store across the bay to print tour information (for a fee). The person assigned to assist at check-out indicated she was not able to access the internet to process the credit card payment, after several attempts with a hand-held device.The level of hospitality and services was not what was expected. On the positive: we stayed in suites which were roomy. When the refrigerator stopped working, the repairs/replacement were made within a day. There was one person on-site daily and he was attentive to feedback. We liked the location--it was quiet, and close to Las Grietas and two other nice restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful estate. This hotel is located by Finch Bay. Once you get to Puerto Ayora, you need to take a water taxi to Finch Bay. 80 cents during the day, $1- after 7pm. Water taxi comes every 5-10mim. Once you have 3-4 ppl on board and wait about 4min, it start moving. It takes about few minutes to Finch Bay. This Finch Bay is by Playa de Los Alemanes. “German Beach” as you can read lots of German settlers. According to the local, after World War 2, lots of German came to Galapagos and hide around the area. The very first one was supposed to be extradited but he passed away before that. The locals call the area of German. This property is own by very well known person in Ecuador. They built about 5 years ago but because of the neighbor ( Playa de los Alemanes) oppositions they could not operate. Many locals know what happened to the property, and they are not happy about the situation. Made us very upset what they went through because of the neighbors. This is a very modern and beautiful property, just need few TLC. Once you get off at Finch Bay, keep walking straight, up and down the hill, you pass the white building, then you see a pond, make a right there, you will see the hotel. It’s less than 5 minutes walk, very romantic. The room is very large, nice swimming pool, walking distance to the quiet beach. The staff, all of them are very nice. Away from the noisy town, this is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018