Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge

4.0 star property
Bayside hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, sea views
Exterior
Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Ocean View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, sea views

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Ave. Charles Darwin S/n Y Piquero, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350
  • Academy Bay
    1 min walk
  • Fishing Piers
    4 min walk
  • Charles Darwin Research Station
    7 min walk
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    82 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Free extra futon mattress
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Free extra futon mattress
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Puerto Ayora

At Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Galápagos National Park and Charles Darwin Research Station. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Almar by Isla Grill, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Puerto Ayora hotel include Playa de los Alemanes and Las Grietas.

What's nearby

  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Las Grietas - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Malecon - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge

Bayside hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Puerto Ayora hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1995
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Memory foam beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Almar by Isla Grill

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1995
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 91.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from USD 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 91.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge?

Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$260.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge?

Yep, but only for motorcycles.

Are there any beaches close to Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge?

Yep, Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge is a short 12-minute walk from Playa de los Alemanes. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

What makes Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and couples dining, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge.

Does Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 102 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with big open rooms. Air conditioning was highly reliable and comfortable. Breakfast was expensive at $25USD for a very small and mediocre buffet. Staff was not super helpful or overly welcoming - just ok.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carinel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at Blu Galápagos it was very easily accessible within walking distance of many delightful places to eat. The breakfast area is located overlooking the water so we enjoyed having breakfast next to sea lions and other local wildlife. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Definitely a return place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was absolutely beautiful. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Only issue that we found was that you couple hear inside your room when people were talking outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and beautiful place!! Huge recommendation:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suceti

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The name lives up to the experience
My stay exceeded my expectations. The ambiance says Galapagos. Natural, lovely comfy, intimate. The staff treated me like family. Nothing was too much to ask. Did i mention it's right on the cove so breakfast is with the sea lions, Galapagos marine iguanas, brightly colored crabs - you get the picture. Already planner my next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is beautiful and the staff were very helpful and friendly. We ate at the restaurant a couple of evenings and the food was delicious! The breakfast wasn't included in our rate (and was $30 each to add), but there are great restuarants very close to the resort. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

branden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience!
Excellent place to stay on the water! Saw sea turtles sitting at the restaurant, room was clean and good wifi also. Will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lezhi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The waterfront and mangroves are beautiful. The staff is friendly, but clearly not excited to be there. The hotel is neighbors with a nightclub that has a bass line that can move furniture, and does until all hours of the night. Reception is in the middle of a bunch of room entrances and is constantly noisy and apparently the meeting place for all groups of all sizes, at all hours of the day. The place is noisy and not relaxing at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price, I was expecting a lot more. The rooms were clean and nice however nothing special. My room lock didn’t work which I would’ve thought would be fixed prior to guests. The restaurant location is great overlooking the water however the food was just ok. They had no beef available and my lobster was overcooked. Bikes were available which was great. Overall, not worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kanishka, Shrewsbury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located with helpful staff. Was a little expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous!
Excellent service! Beautiful location...right on the water with a lovely deck and restaurant just a short walk to other restaurants and shops and easy to get a taxi anywhere else. Make sure to have the staff schedule your taxi to the airport - you can have the driver accompany you on the ferry and bus and help with your bags all the way to the airport - definitely worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here. The property is beautiful and in a great location. Seeing the wildlife around the property was the best part! The restaurant was very good as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Best Front Desk Staff
This hotel is absolutely gorgeous and the staff was over the top in excellence, especially the Front Desk. I know that Hotels.com offers photos of rooms for easy selecting; but the one I chose was a bit misleading and so I was only slightly disappointed in the view that we got versus what was shown on the site. After a large party left, we were able to upgrade to the suite with the panoramic picture window of the bay which was exceptional. Thanks to the hotel’s front desk, they arranged for the upgrade and actually moved our luggage in for us once the room was ready. We came back from our adventures that day to an incredible room. The restaurant is also fantastic with its delicious food and incredibly friendly staff. Needless to say, the room’s bed, view, temperature, quietness and water pressure were perfect. The hotel offers a convenient snack shop with free filtered water. And the wildlife watching is not to be dismissed with its population of iguanas, seals and crabs. The hotel is also within walking distance to everything in town. Obviously, I would recommend staying here, it was absolutely amazing.
Exceptional View
Incredibly Comfortable Bed
Spacious Bathroom
Love the Wildlife
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with family
Excellent location on Pacific Ocean . Excellent restaurant. Excellent value .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay
Lovely hotel, very warm, friendly, and helpful staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful resort. The staff was incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to ensure we had a positive experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced for the things you get!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place but poor value
First of all the staff, particularly the lady that checked us in and is probably the owner was amazing!!! The restaurant attached was very good. Octopus and Gin and Tonic were top notch. The reason this is a 4 not 5 is value. I paid $338/night for a balcony room and a balcony room was exactly what I got…However, this was not a $338 room, the property is not a $338 property. The property is sparse and though the restaurant is nice it is not part of the property therefore the review. I would say this is a $250/night room and property. No tub, no pool and the water front is again the restaurant not the hotel. By no means bad. If they charged $250 it would be 5/5
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

fernanda

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022