Hotel Solymar

Property class: 3
Bayfront hotel in Puerto Ayora with outdoor pool and conference center

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Hotel Solymar offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Galápagos National Park. You can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

Double Room Ocean View Solymar Tower

  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar (free items), in-room safe, desk

Room, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Av. Charles Darwin Y Tomas De Berlanga, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fishing Piers - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Malecon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 94 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gelato Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rock - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Red Tuna - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Solymar

  • Hotel Solymar offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Galápagos National Park. You can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3003 square feet of space)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2011
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Free stocked minibar

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Furnished balcony
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 93.3 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 60 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 4 2026 to November 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hotel Solymar Puerto Ayora

Solymar Hotel

Solymar Puerto Ayora

Solymar Hotel Puerto Ayora

Hotel Solymar Galapagos Islands/Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz

Hotel Solymar Hotel

Hotel Solymar Puerto Ayora

Hotel Solymar Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Hotel Solymar?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Solymar?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Solymar?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 93.3 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Solymar?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 60 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Hotel Solymar and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Hotel Solymar also has a picnic area and a garden.

Does Hotel Solymar have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Hotel Solymar like?

Hotel Solymar is located on the waterfront, a short 1-minute walk from Galápagos National Park and 6 minutes' walk from Malecon.

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Reviews

Hotel Solymar Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is very good. Staff at this hotel is very friendly and helpful.
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6/10 Good

SolyMar

Nice hotel but not quite good value for money
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4/10 Fair

Our room was not ready at 6pm which the check in should be at 3pm, they rushed to clean a room and didn't do it well after almost an hour of waiting at the lobby. Very rude staff.
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4/10 Fair

El personal amable, instalaciones, desayuno muy malas en relación con el precio, no recomendaría visitar este hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Muito boa.

Muito boa. O hotel tem uma ótima localização, só podia melhorar um pouco o pão que é servido no café da manhã. Só tinha pão de forma.
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4/10 Fair

Decepcionante

Servicio de internet es pésimo. El desayuno muy pobre y básico. Precio de la habitación no corresponde a la realidad. Piscina y yacuzzi feos y sucios. No es ni mucho menos lo que se ve en las fotos del hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning hotel on the waterfront, sea lions in the lobby, birds everywhere, lovely pool and wonderful staff. Food and drinks were delicious at the restaurant and more dining choices were nearby. Best hotel on Santa Cruz, I think, and owned by the cousin of our Galapagos guide, long-time locals. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved being right on the water, great location in the center of town, the owner /manager was very helpful and accommodating.
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8/10 Very good

Great stay

Very nice /comfortable. Great service.
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4/10 Fair

When it comes to the Hotel Solymar, the location and harbor deck can not be beat. As for the rooms, they need work. Please be advised my wife and I were NOT looking for 5 star treatment, but what were were looking for was just a clean room. Having traveled the night before, what I desperately wanted (needed) was a nice shower. From the time I took my shower until the time I walked to the bed, my feet were more dirty than when I arrived. Spoke to the front desk where we received a big "sorry". Nice hotel, just make sure to ware your flip-flops
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8/10 Very good

Overall great stay

For the price we paid, expected better condition of room. Little more dated than expected but i guess we were paying for the location. The patio and pool area overlooked the ocean/bay where youll have frequent marine visitors like eagle ray, sea lions and turtles. The receptionists there were great too. Would stay again for location and service. But bit pricey I'd say.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property, excellent room and staff very friendly. Gave us helpful tips for dining and tours. Morning breakfast is a plus! Very safe area; can walk at night after dinner with no worries.
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8/10 Very good

Enjoyable stay

Excellent staff service and location. They even have a resident sea lion that swims in the pool! Beds were a bit on the hard side though but a wonderful stay overall.
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was perfect and the staff went out of their way to help us with activities.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a direct waterfront property with direct waterview rooms with balconies. We loved every minute of this stay. All personnel were wanting to please
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10/10 Exceptional

A magical stay in Puerto Ayora

This hotel has to be one of the best in puerto agora in terms of location. It is on the waterfront and right in the heart of puerto agora with great eateries surrounding it. The room was generous and comfortable and had a private balcony which overlooked the deck and ocean. The highlight of the trip was definitely the resident seals that joined me for a swim in the pool and would often come up from the ocean to sleep on the deck! I would highly recommend this hotel
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2/10 Poor

It is by the ocean but still overpriced. The rooms are super tiny no as advertised. The breakfast is horrible, the lowest quality food. The worse experience hotel ever.
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful view with sea lions too!

Free water, comforpable room, balcony with view of harbor. Breakfast was good.
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8/10 Very good

Muy buena opción

Me pareció un buen hotel, con buen servicio y excelente ubicación.
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10/10 Exceptional

Muy bueno, su personal y ubicación excelente

Muy bien sobre todo su personal de una atención excelente todos, las chicas de recepción y los sres y sras que atienden el bar y el restaurant muy amables y eficaces en su trabajo, linda ubicación inmejorable, pero creo deben renovar los baños sobre todo el piso y el area y griferia obsoleta si funciona pero no es muy agradable a la vista este es un comentario constructivo .
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and location

Very helpful and welcoming staff. All rooms face Academy Bay with great views. They even held a bag for us while we were on a live-aboard for a week, before our stay at Solymar. Wendy the sea lion was a welcome distraction when she visited, but I wish the bar staff had stopped guests from harassing her, cornering her on the patio, and chasing her to the stairs where she made a get away. People brought over lounge chair cushions and delicious capairinas that were well worth the 2 for 1 price, but be warned that the price goes up $1 during happy hour. The location on the main street between the pier and the Darwin Institute is ideal, and only a couple streets from Los Kioskos food vendor street. We stayed here and at another more expensive, Red Mangrove, and enjoyed Solymar much more.
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8/10 Very good

Hotel Solymar - Great Location, Staff, and more...

The only thing that bothered us was being put in a room at the end of the hall across from the breakfast area. You couldn't open your blinds or people could see in while they were eating breakfast. The kitchen staff would wake us when setting up at 6:00 am. Other than that - great hotel, location, service, and staff.
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8/10 Very good

Room door

They try to keep open the French window each room, that is good for ecology, I understand. However, thre is a problem , when the door closing, make so noise. I was disturbed my sleeping in the morning from another rooms door. Bang Bang... They should put a door closer at least.
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10/10 Exceptional

Buena opción para Puerto Ayora

Buena opción en Puerto Ayora, la mejor ubicación; quizás un poco costoso para los servicios que dispone el hotel y el desayuno podría ser mejor. El personal super amable; las habitaciones rústicas pero con lo necesario.