Ikala Galapagos Hotel

Property class: 4
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Playa de los Alemanes

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Ikala Galapagos Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Galápagos National Park. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Ikala La Terraza, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate bedroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $270
$297 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9

Why we love this property

Culinary getaway
This hotel offers a restaurant with local and international fare plus ocean views. A bar awaits, and the free buffet breakfast starts each day on a high note.
Dreamy sleep destination
Drift into dreamland with plush bathrobes and rainfall showerheads. Blackout drapes create a sleep sanctuary in curated rooms with separate bedrooms.

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a small table with decorative items.

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wall, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Tomas de Berlanga 110 y Moises Brito, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador, EC200350

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Academy Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fishing Piers - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 80 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rock - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red Tuna - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Ikala Galapagos Hotel

  • Ikala Galapagos Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Galápagos National Park. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Ikala La Terraza, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 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 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2017
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Ikala La Terraza - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

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 75.00 per person (one-way)

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 18 2026 to November 9 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 70.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 12 costs USD 75.00 (one-way)

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club
State tax ID - 0993143979001

Also known as

Ikala Galapagos Hotel Puerto Ayora
Ikala Galapagos Puerto Ayora
Ikala Galapagos
Ikala Galapagos Hotel Hotel
Ikala Galapagos Hotel Puerto Ayora
Ikala Galapagos Hotel Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Ikala Galapagos Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Ikala Galapagos Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ikala Galapagos Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Ikala Galapagos Hotel.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Ikala Galapagos Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 75.00 per person one-way.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Ikala Galapagos Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like kayaking, scuba diving, and body boarding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ikala Galapagos Hotel?

Yes, Ikala La Terraza offers local and international cuisine and ocean views.

Does Ikala Galapagos Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Ikala Galapagos Hotel like?

Ikala Galapagos Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Galápagos National Park and 2 minutes' walk from Malecon.

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Reviews

Ikala Galapagos Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as fresh, delicious, and exceptional with a multitude of options. (19 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered excellent food, great breakfast options, and exceptional service with breathtaking views. (9 reviews)
  • The pool was a highlight, described as great, nice, beautiful, and perfect temperature. (8 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

I highly recommend this hotel. It is very clean and staff is very friendly. The air conditioning worked great and we were very comfortable in our rooms. The rooftop restaurant is very good and is very scenic. We had breakfast there and wished we would have had dinner there too. Good location. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was fantastic. Staff was friendly and helpful in recommending things to do and setting up transportation for us. Beds were comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was excellent staff was great accomodations perfect
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous property and wonderful staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff—very helpful. Nice room and good location.
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are spacious and the hotel is centrally located. Puerto Ayora is a very pleasant place to visit. The Ikala hotel was a great base for an exciting zgalapagos adventure!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel to stay. We loved it. The staff is excellent and very helpful. Location is excellent, near everything.The breakfast is great. No complaints at all. 100% recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is well located, clean, nice, and the staff are exceptional. The rooftop restaurant was great. Breakfast had a multitude of options including cooked to order eggs. We didn’t evening was delicious and
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, very helpful staff, restaurant was very good, with a great view.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel, clean and beautiful. Special thanks for the attentive young man on reception. The hotel is close to everything, beautiful room and bathroom. Nice view of the pool. I enjoyed my drink on the rooftop at night as well.
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10/10 Exceptional

I think this is the best place to stay on Santa Cruz, everyone was excellent and provided great service.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely time. The staff were so kind and the location was amazing while also remaining quiet.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super place! Clean, comfortable, spacious and modern. The staff was perfect and extremely friendly. Fully recommend for anyone staying in town.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and location. Breakfasts were great with pretty views. We also really enjoyed dinner the night we ate there. The rooms were very spacious. Would highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is ok, location very good, staff is very helpfull, rest is your disaire???
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely lovely hotel within walking distance to Pier 1 and many restaurant, yet very quite. The staff went above and beyond and rooms are very clean and spacious. Thanks for the lively stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended!

The hotel is in a fantastic location, close to everything in Puerto Ayora and especially the port docks from where all excursions start. It was very nice, clean, comfortable, spacious, offered great breakfast with a view of the port, nice bar + swimming pool area.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and cleaned.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely

The hotel was lovely. Staff were really helpful, the pool was nice. Can't say more about it just that it was a lovely stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel. Very convenient localization. And impeccable service!!! Thank you
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and friendly hotel and staff. Close to everything. The service is up to par, the breakfast is great and the staff are attentive. Definitely one of the plus on our visit to the beautiful Galápagos Islands.
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a beautiful, modern, comfortable and quiet hotel. The breakfast is excellent and the staff so kind and helpful. Thank you
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10/10 Exceptional

This property is very upscale and quiet! You won’t go wrong here. It is central to everything in Puerto Ayora.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room is large and clean. The courtyard is beautiful.