Hotel Solymar
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Hotel Solymar
No.1 of Four-Star Hotels in Galapagos
Avenida Charles Darwin y Tomas de Berlanga, Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos 200350, Ecuador
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Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Business Center
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Bar
Surfing
Children's Playground
Snorkeling
Diving
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Property Description
When you stay at Hotel Solymar in Puerto Ayora, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Las Grietas.
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8.1/10
Very GoodCleanliness8.1
Amenities8.1
Location8.1
Service8.1
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Maprae
(<100m)
Landmarks: Origins - Museum of Nature
(110m)
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Services & Amenities
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8
Double or Twin Room with Sea View
2 Single bed or 1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Sea View
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4
Partial Ocean View Room
2 Single bed or 1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
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Guest Reviews
8.1/10
Very Good
31 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.1
- Amenities8.1
- Location8.1
- Service8.1
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AI Summary
Centrally located with sea views, the accommodation offers comfortable, clean rooms and exceptional hospitality. Guests enjoy delicious breakfast and convenient access to amenities.
metrowmn
April 7, 2025
This place was a dump. The beds and pillows were hard as rocks, the room was dusty with a blinking lightbulb that needed to be changed, no outlets to recharge anything. Drinks with no alcohol and and rowdy screaming friends of the management by the pool. It was sold to me by KV Travel in Manta as a very nice 3 star hotel. It was barely a step up from a hostel and there are probably better hostels for a lot less than what they charged. The furniture was falling apart and the pool and hot tub water was literally MURKY and dirty. In a word, GROSS. I refused to stay more than one night. I told our travel agent and asked for a partial refund since we were cancelling 3 days ahead of time. Of course they refused to give anything back since now in reading the reviews I see they are not honorable in their dealings. The central location is probably the only thing they have going for them but truly, stay away. We booked the Angermeyer for the last two nights on Santa Cruz which was 1000 times better than this hole.
Guest User
January 12, 2025
As others have said, this place is centrally located with a wonderful staff. The view is to die for and the rooms are very clean and comfortable. The restaurant is quite good as well. The included breakfast buffet is a nice extra. Don't forget to say hi to Holly the seal who swims in the pool everyday and then relaxes on the bench by the pool. We were even able to get some laundry done for $3 a pound. This was so helpful since we had packed so light for this trip.
Guest User
January 12, 2025
I travel a lot for work and pleasure so to say this is the best hotel ever is saying a lot. The pictures on their website are exactly how everything looked. No photo shop going on. The hotel is on the water and right in the middle of town. Close to everything! We just arrived home from the Galapagos Islands. Our trip included being evacuated for the Tsunami and the clean up afterwards. We were not treated as guests that had to be evacuated but as family who needed to be taking care of because we were important. The morning after with no water or electricity, they still some how pulled off an amazing breakfast. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the food was amazing, the wildlife just at the hotel was breath taking but the best part of this hotel is the staff and owners. Anything we needed or wanted was taking care of with a smile and immediately. We honestly felt like family (those you want to spend time with and visit often LOL). This hotel had everything you could ask for and more.
Tourist12499776574
September 18, 2024
The hotel, the room, the restaurant, the location all perfect. I enjoyed three meals in the restaurant and each was delicious. Every employee was warm and welcoming but the girl at the front desk went above and beyond for me as I almost went to the wrong dock to find my cruise. I cannot thank her enough. I would definitly stay here again. The bed was comfy, the view of the harbor from my room was absolutely divine. Any questions I would be more than happy to try to answer them
Joanne F
September 26, 2023
We stayed 4 nights. We had a view of the Marina. On our first day while we were waiting for our room to be ready, we were entertained by diving blue footed Boobies and Pelicans.we were also greeted by iguanas passing by. The manager and his team were very informative. He made sure they had gluten-free options for the GF members of our group. The rooms were clean and comfortable. THE sealion shenanigans was fun to watch I would highly recommend Solymar for your next trip to Santa Cruz Galapagos
Guest User
February 27, 2023
We booked this extremely last minute when we were already on the island and needed a hotel for the night. For the value I’d say it was pretty overpriced—while the rooms are quite clean, they are very dated (bathrooms and such) BUT I was told this is the last hotel that is exclusively run by Galapagonian owners (I think third generation if I remember correctly), so for that I would book again. It is also extremely well located steps away from all the shops and restaurants. However the #1 reason to book this hotel is for WENDY THE RESIDENT SEA LION!!! If you have kids, I feel they would get a kick out of waking up and seeing Wendy right outside their window. She lives there and freely hops from the lawn chairs in to the pool and then in to the sea. This hotel is the most oceanfront hotel I have ever seen, and that is saying a lot growing up in Hawaii! It’s a gem. We didn’t appreciate that the included breakfast ended at 8am (!?), so we skipped that, but if you are getting up early for an excursion it will work perfectly. One night was enough but we are sure glad we stayed here!! Gracias SolyMar!
Guest User
January 31, 2023
This hotel has 2 buildings all the pictures you see are from the new building, The old building the rooms are shabby, the floor looks dirty all the time you have to wear flipflops. Our rooms faced the street so noisy like hell. the air-condition on your bed so you either freeze or sweat. and the highlight ... all activities on the island begin at 06:30 at the pier, their breakfast begins at 06:30 so you either eat all your stay lunchbox or you sneak at 06:15 to have a rush breakfast, how come an hotel that serves the island activities did adjust to activities schedule. I wouldn't recommend this hotel but if you get the nice rooms in the pictures, there are hotels less expensive and much nicer and quiקter, also better services.
Guest User
July 17, 2023
Apart from the nice bar area this hotel has nothing going for it whatsoever. Rooms very outdated. Shower is a trickle, bathroom fittings covered in limescale. No hairdryer in one of the rooms we had. After fighting to open the patio doors we were unable to close them again and had to get maintenance in. No decent view from the floor we were on. The second room we had was on the opposite side of the street and had no external view but overlooked the staircase which meant it was really noisy when people entered or left the building. Again very outdated but at least the shower was slightly more powerful and there was a hairdryer. Would I return- NO
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Business Center
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Bar
Surfing
Off-site
Children's Playground
Snorkeling
Diving
Restaurant
Hiking
Multi-Function Room
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Luggage Storage
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Parking
Transportation
Shuttle Bus Service
Additional charge
Business Services
Business Center
Multi-Function Room
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Wedding Service
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Safe
VIP Check-In Service
Tour/Ticket Service
Luggage Storage
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Food & Drink
Room Service
Bar
Snack Bar
Public Areas
Garden
Picnic Area
Smoking Area
Vending Machine
Health & Wellness
Surfing
Off-site
Snorkeling
Public Bath
Diving
Hiking
Kayaking
Off-site
Activities
Eco Tours
Off-site
Fishing
Cleaning Services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Clothes Dryer
Ironing Service
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Children's Playground
Children's Meals Available
Accessibility
Braille Signage
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
Security Alarm
CCTV In Public Areas
Smoke Detector
Security Personnel
Fire Extinguisher
First-Aid Kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 13:00–20:30
Check-out: Before 10:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]06:00–22:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2011
- Number of Rooms: 19
When you stay at Hotel Solymar in Puerto Ayora, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Las Grietas.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's poolside restaurant, where you can take in the ocean view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Puerto Ayora? This hotel has 3003 square feet (279 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and LED televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's poolside restaurant, where you can take in the ocean view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Puerto Ayora? This hotel has 3003 square feet (279 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and LED televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.