Gloria - Galápagos Inn

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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View from property
Exterior
Triple Room
Porch
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
12 de febrero y Charles Binford, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200101
  • Academy Bay
    3 min walk
  • Fishing Piers
    4 min walk
  • Las Grietas
    5 min walk
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    80 min drive

Room options

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Puerto Ayora

At Gloria - Galápagos Inn you'll be within steps of Galápagos National Park and Fishing Piers. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Puerto Ayora guest house include Academy Bay and Las Grietas.

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gloria - Galápagos Inn

Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Gloria - Galápagos Inn.

This Puerto Ayora guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Gloria - Galápagos Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers 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

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:30 AM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts cash.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gloria - Galápagos Inn?

Gloria - Galápagos Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Gloria - Galápagos Inn?

Yep, Gloria - Galápagos Inn is a short 11-minute walk from Playa de los Alemanes.

Does Gloria - Galápagos Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gloria - Galápagos Inn?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gloria - Galápagos Inn?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Gloria - Galápagos Inn's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gloria - Galápagos Inn?

Check-in begins at 9:30 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gloria - Galápagos Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gloria - Galápagos Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 52 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación a un paso de todo. El personal nos brindó todas las facilidades durante la estadía. Recomendado.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom smelled like a sewer. Room in disrepair. You can get much better options in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Josh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Galapagos stop over
Friendly and helpful staff, only stayed there for one night but great location and nice view from the terrace
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Celso

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disgusting. Upset that hotels.com sell this hole
The walls look like a set from a prison movie. They are coated in years of dirt and stains. Couldn’t shower as would have come out dirtier. We were given an”upgrade” and can’t imagine what the regular room could be like. Support from hotels.com was a waste of time. Checked out after one gross night on stained sheets and manager tried to overcharge. Photos can’t show how bad this place is. This isn’t like the daily cleaners aren’t doing their tasks, the floor was clean, the entire place needs an overhaul. DEEP CLEAN YOUR ROOMS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not the best but the room was clean and the air conditioning was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and comfortable. The location is great. Unfortunately there was no WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Windsor

Good deal
Good deal, very inexpensive hotel, good location, good service, quiet, no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Harry K Jr.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night before cruise
Very clean room, comfy bed and pillows with a cooked to order egg breakfast from the rooftop dining area with great views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to downtown!
I was only one night there but everything was great. It's quite close to the downtown core; only about a block. The breakfast was good and there was more than one option. Instant coffee though, but that seems to be the norm in many places. The bed and linens were nice, the AC worked. My room - #3 had a view to all of the junk on the rooftop but that did not affect the comfort of the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Sue, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Conveniently located
Close to everything. Very friendly staff. Best breakfast for the price. Eggs and omelets made to order each morning, juice, toast, ham and cheese.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Tina, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic hotel in good location (cash only!)
Decent hotel in good location -- close to heart of town but on a hill with great view from breakfast room with balcony on top floor. They take only cash (which was not noted when I made reservation). Breakfast included was okay -- no fresh fruit or yoghurt, but good coffee and eggs. Sheets are thin which gives you a weird feeling - I think that would improve stay significantly. They were renovating/adding to hotel so I expect in future it will have better appearance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Tina, philadelphia

Decent place in good location (cash only)
Gloria-Galapagos Inn is well located but fairly basic. We stayed during high season (Christmas week) and paid a fair amount ($160 for two rooms for total of 5 people). Cash only, which I don't think they tell you when you book. The sheets were thin, and there is only shampoo in the shower (no conditioner). But the hotel is clean and the manager in the morning was very nice and welcoming, and breakfast was good (although again basic, just eggs and toast, no fresh fruit or yogurt). Breakfast is on top floor which is new and has a great view of town of Puerto Ayora and the harbor.

8/10 Good

Brothers, Arizona USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Met our needs nicely
Check in went well. The hotel was very accommodating. There were 4 of us (my brother who made the reservation was sick so didn't go on the trip). The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was decent. The hotel is close enough to catch local tours and trips to other islands. We left early so didn't eat breakfast. We ended up staying there again before we left the islands.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
look elsewhere...
this property is in bad condition - I can't recommend - also booked/paid for a 'bayview' room but got a large dorm style room very loud and noisy --- find another place....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Jessica, Charleston, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay!
Anthony (Gloria's son) was really helpful making an itinerary for our stay in Santa Cruz and our triple bed room was perfect for our needs. He made a fantastic breakfast in the morning too! Wifi was slow, but it worked, and is slow everywhere on the island. Nice patio on our floor. Part of the building is under construction/renovation, and the staircase probably wouldn't pass safety standard codes in the States, but it was fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

JT, Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely family owned inn close to everything.
This hotel was nice and located in walking distance to restaurants and the coastline. The breakfast was delicious and they make you real fruit juice! It is family owned and they were super flexible when I had two canceled flights. There wasn't a TV in my room and the internet is spotty. I heard from a native that internet is satellite so that's why its spotty in most places on the islands. The room had a/c and hot water, which i heard is a bonus in the islands. I didn't see an elevator, so pack lightly. We had to go up some stairs but the gorgeous view of the ocean was worth it. I would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Great place.
I travelled with my sister. We stayed for 6 nights. The hotel/lodge was great. Great location. Clean and had everything we needed.

10/10 Excellent

David, Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Clean, Great Price
Seevice was great, rooms were great, everything was just fantastic. Compared to the other "3-star" hotels, this was a palace! It's nearby everything you need, has the benefits of an expensive hotel (very clean, great service), and at a great price. (They recently installed satellite tv in the rooms too). We will definitely stay here again when we return.

10/10 Excellent

Adam, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good hotel
Good place. Friendly and helpful owner. He is not always available though. Decent wifi. Free drinking water. Clean.