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8.6

348 reviews

El Descanso del Guia

El Descanso del Guia

Barrio El Mirador, Cerca al Termina Terrestre, Puerto Ayora, 200101, Ecuador

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Private pool

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Air conditioning

El Descanso del Guia

Welcome to El Descanso del Guia, a charming 4-star hotel located just 0.6mi from the city center of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador. Nestled in the Barrio El Mirador, Cerca al Terminal Terrestre, this hotel offers stunning views of both the mountains and the ocean. With 348 rave reviews, it's easy to see why this destination is a traveler favorite.

At El Descanso del Guia, guests are treated to a range of amenities. The hotel boasts a private pool, outdoor swimming pool, and even a kids' pool, making it the perfect place for a family getaway. The free WiFi, air conditioning, and room service ensure a comfortable and convenient stay. Additionally, the hotel offers a shuttle service, airport shuttle, and pet-friendly accommodations, catering to a variety of travel preferences.

The beautifully designed private entrance and balcony terrace provide serene spots to relax and take in the breathtaking views. Whether you're looking to unwind in the hot tub or explore the nearby beach, El Descanso del Guia offers an unforgettable experience. A stay here guarantees a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty.

After a day of exploring the nearby beach or soaking in the stunning views from the balcony terrace, guests can indulge in a relaxing swim at one of the hotel's pools. The hotel boasts a clean and inviting private pool, as well as an outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end, making it perfect for both adults and families with little ones. The serene atmosphere and picturesque surroundings create a tranquil setting for a leisurely swim or a refreshing dip in the plunge pool. With the option to enjoy a swim all year round, guests can take full advantage of these enticing pool facilities during their stay at El Descanso del Guia.

For those seeking an authentic dining experience, the hotel offers a family-friendly restaurant on-site. Catering to various tastes and preferences, the restaurant provides a welcoming ambiance where guests can savor delicious meals and spend quality time together. Whether it's a hearty breakfast to kick start the day or a delectable dinner to unwind after a day of adventures, the restaurant at El Descanso del Guia promises to provide a delightful dining experience for the whole family.

At El Descanso del Guia, we strive to make the payment process as convenient as possible for our guests. In addition to accepting cash, we proudly offer a range of payment methods to suit individual preferences. From major credit cards, including American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover, to other options such as JCB, Diners Club, Maestro, and UnionPay, we aim to ensure a hassle-free and secure payment experience for all our guests.

Closest airports

Seymour Airport

19.9mi

San Cristóbal Airport

50.2mi

Most popular amenities

Private pool

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Landmark view

Playground

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Balcony

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Twin Room in El Descanso del Guia

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Twin Room

2 Double Beds

375 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Relax in our spacious 377 sqft Twin Room, offering an ocean, garden, and landmark view. Accommodating 4 adults and 2 children, it features air conditioning, a private entrance, free toiletries, and a private terrace.

Double Room - single occupancy in El Descanso del Guia

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Double Room - single occupancy

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

325 sqft

Private pool

Landmark view

Garden view

City view

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Relax in our spacious 323 sqft Double Room with private pool, terrace, and captivating ocean, garden, and landmark views. Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a Queen size bed and twin beds for a comfortable stay for 2 adults and 1 child.

Family Room in El Descanso del Guia

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Family Room

4 Twin Beds

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

680 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

City view

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Welcome to our spacious 678 sqft Family Room with breathtaking views of the ocean, mountains, and garden. Accommodating 6 adults and 4 children, enjoy your private terrace and comfortable sleeping arrangements with 4 twin beds, 1 sofa bed, and 1 queen size bed.

King Room - single occupancy in El Descanso del Guia

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King Room - single occupancy

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Private pool

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

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Indulge in luxury with our spacious King Room, featuring a private pool, ocean and mountain views, and a serene garden view. Enjoy a restful night's sleep on an extra-long king-size bed and wake up to a refreshing ocean breeze.

Guest reviews

8.6

348 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Rebecca

10

May 2024

Really lovely hotel - rooms spacious and clean, nice pool with comfy sun loungers, even a little gym! The breakfast was nice and staff kindly let us use the facilities to prepare lunches. They even gave us breakfast early when we had a tour booked! Special thanks to Oscar who was so helpful

Nothing! Saw a lot of people have complained about the location but it’s only 25 min walk to the pier which we didn’t mind at all

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Maksim

8.2

September 2023

Our room was very clean. All the personnel was polite and always happy to help.

Breakfast could be more various. Usually they provide you with eggs (scrumble or fried eggs) with pan or pancakes and that all.

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Rachael

8.2

February 2024

Very good value. Game room is a disaster so don’t put too much stock in it. But the staff is great, the bed was very comfortable, cute little balcony. Filtered water on every level is nice. Breakfast was good. We arrived exhausted and they let us check in early, which was very kind.

As mentioned, game room was a disappointment. We love to shoot pool or play ping pong, but it is not a deal breaker. The only issue really was distance from town. We made the mistake of walking it, which while doable, was a bad call with luggage and the heat. Totally our fault. But you do need to taxi in for every activity, overall not a big deal because the taxi costs $1.50 USD.

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Franciane

9.1

March 2024

- The staff is out of this world. Always smiley and ready to help with whatever you need. Helped with the bags during check in. They always ordered taxi for us as well. They prepared a sandwich and bananas for us since our boat left before breakfast on check out. - AC in the room, very clean, always very clean towels and linen. - Offer shampoo and shower gel - Free water in each floor. - Nice pool, comfy chairs and clean beach towels. - Coffee available by the pool. - 1,5/2 dollars taxi to get to town, or 30 mins walk.

- Breakfast is tasty but simple and with small portions. - Hairdryer didn’t work and they couldn’t fix it. They didn’t have a portable one to offer me. - Gym equipment very few and very old.

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Onendaft

9.1

February 2024

The room is very comfortable and a/c gives a nice break from the heat outside. Housekeeping clean every day, towels and bedsheets - on request. Staff - everyone from the kitchen and cleaning to the admins on reception were extremely nice and helpful! Breakfast was good, everyday you will have fresh fruits salad with a different fruit juice, eggs and empanadas/pancakes/toast. Fresh water is always available on every floor - which is extremely convenient and useful! Laundry service is also available (per pound). From the rooftop you can see the whole town and port below.

I would say the only thing that might be improved is the sound isolation of windows: the hotel is on somewhat busy road, so from 6 am to 10 pm there will be loud noise of vehicle passing by (if your windows come out to the street of course). Closing the bathroom door helped a little but still it was a little loud (fixed with earplugs and the tiredness of the whole day travels). And neighbors can also have a party which will start at 12 am and last till 5 am or so. One last thing, to get to the town you will need to walk for about 25-30 min or take a ride with a taxi for about 10 min ($1.5-$2) - not exactly a minus but we didn't mind walking in general.

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Melissa

8.2

October 2023

The hotel was extremely clean and comfortable, the room was a good size, light and airy, and the bathroom was good. Clean drinking water was also available, and the staff were very helpful. Overall, the hotel was very good and I was very pleased with my stay.

Even though the hotel was very comfortable, the location of this hotel would mean I wouldn't book it again. When I booked it I was aware it was a mile away from the main parts of town, but I thought it might be a pleasant 15 minute walk - but instead it was a boring walk past houses and along a road, and I was already doing enough walking and activities during the day that I didn't need to add in extra walking. Also, the breakfast could be served earlier for those going on tours or getting the ferries. Surely they know about this. One morning I came down at 7.10am, and a large family had got in just before me and I had to wait a long time, which meant I had to eat very fast to leave for a tour.

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Peter

8.2

February 2024

It seemed like the hotel was run by a very young man called Oscar. He was there from very early in the morning to late at night. He was outstanding. Couldn't do enough to help. Was always smiling and helpful with excellent English language skills. The hotel itself was clean and tidy, with an excellent cooked breakfast that varied every day. It was simple and delicious. I highly recommend this hotel.

Could do with more sockets in each room. I suggest a simple remedy would be for the hotel to supply one 4 socket extension cable in each room. Also, there is a lack of places to hang clothes to dry. A particular problem for scuba divers. I suggest a simple remedy would be for the hotel to supply a wire drying rack in each room. This would be cheap for the hotel and would remove the risk of water damage to walls or furniture. I saw a family in an adjoining room use the soft furnishings outside to lay out towels and swim suits. That can't be a good thing for the hotel

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Rosemary

9.1

January 2024

The staff here were amazing. They were so helpful and attentive. The rooms were clean, tastefully decorated and very spacious. The pool and hot tub were great. Breakfast was very good, we enjoyed it every morning. They also had free filtered water which made life a lot easier, rather than having to worry about stocking up on water.

The location is about 25 minutes walking from the centre, this is the only downside. However, taxis are readily available and only cost $1.50. The staff are happy to call one for you or you can just wait on the street and hail one. We never waited more than a couple of minutes.

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Georgette

9.1

August 2024

Staff was absolutely wonderful, always willing to help. Very clean room and a nice warm shower. Breakfast was good and super fresh, although not a lot for us personally. Luckily when we asked for a bit more, it was not a problem. Would definitely book this hotel again!

Hotel is a little outside the city center, so you need to take a taxi or walk 15 min. For us it was no problem, we loved the quietness :)

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Rafael

10

June 2024

Very nice hotel. Small, like home. Rooms are spatious, and nice (not like Hilton, but excellent for the place). Very nice 60" Smart TV. Good shower. Comfortable. Staff is excellent. Thanks, boys! It's nice to walk around - you can see tortoises walking freely. A bit far from city centre, but taxis pass in front all the time, and you can get one in 5 minutes. Never waited longer in 5 days. Breakfast is good. Simple, but good, with local delicacies, like empanadas.

Nothing, really.

Points of Interest Around El Descanso del Guia

Attractions

Charles Darwin Research Station (CDRS)

1.3mi

Tortuga Bay

2.2mi

El Chato Tortoise Reserve (Reserva El Chato)

8.9mi

North Seymour Island (Isla Seymour Norte)

23.5mi

Restaurants

Restaurante #1

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • With plunge
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of El Descanso del Guia

Private pool

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Landmark view

Playground

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Balcony

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - El Descanso del Guia

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - El Descanso del Guia

When are the check-in and check-out times for El Descanso del Guia?

Planning your stay at El Descanso del Guia? The room will be ready for you between 01:00 PM and 06:00 PM. However, departures are set at 10:00 AM.

What are the rates at El Descanso del Guia?

El Descanso del Guia's room rates start around $82. Rates, however, may vary depending on room choices and stay period. Please provide your dates for real-time prices.

Which room categories can I book at El Descanso del Guia?

El Descanso del Guia offers a variety of rooms including Twin, Double, and Family rooms. The Twin Room and King Room - both categorized as Double rooms - have a non-smoking policy and accommodate 4 adults, 2 children and 2 adults, 1 child, respectively. The Family Room, also non-smoking, accommodates 6 adults, 4 children and includes 4 Twin beds, 1 Sofa Bed, and 1 Queen size bed. All rooms feature ample space, with the Family Room being the largest at 678 sqft.

What are the main attractions at El Descanso del Guia?

Guests at El Descanso del Guia can spend their time enjoying the private pool or the outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end, making it a great option for the whole family. With a hot tub/jacuzzi and sauna available, guests have the opportunity to relax and unwind. The hotel also offers a sun deck, perfect for soaking up the sun, and a garden providing a tranquil setting. For dining options, the hotel's restaurant offers a family-friendly ambiance, providing a convenient place to enjoy meals without the need to leave the property. With the beach in close proximity, guests can take advantage of beach chairs/loungers for a day by the ocean. The hotel's location offers mountain and ocean views, ensuring a picturesque stay.

Is there a swimming pool at El Descanso del Guia?

El Descanso del Guia has an outdoor pool available year-round. However, it is exclusively for adults and includes a plunge area and a shallow end.

Is there an in-house restaurant at El Descanso del Guia?

The hotel has a restaurant on-site called Ambiances, which offers a family-friendly dining experience.

Does El Descanso del Guia accept credit cards?

Yes, El Descanso del Guia accepts credit cards. You can pay with Discover, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and UnionPay. Cash is also accepted as a payment method.