If being by the water is a major draw, Tortuga Bay Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 43.7 mi (70.3 km) from central Bella Vista. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Playa de los Alemanes.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Playa de los Alemanes, located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Puerto Ayora. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Tortuga Bay Beach.
Galapagos Interpretation Center is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Malecón San Cristobal, just a short walk away.
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Hotel el descanso del Guia
10/10 Excellent
"The room was very clean, and the staff was very helpful and friendly. The hotel was very quiet at night, which was really good for sleeping. The continental breakfast was good. The distance from the hotel to Puerto Ayora is about 1.4 miles; about a 6-minute drive (the cost is $2 one-way) or a 15-minute walk. The front desk can coordinate a taxi for you if needed. Walking at night was very safe from Puerto Ayora to the hotel."
"Beautiful property in San Cristobal. Our family of 4 had the oceanview room. It was such a joy to watch the sea lions play from the pool. We had a busy vacation so it felt heavenly to rest and relax at the resort for a couple of days.
The food was great. We had the breakfast buffet and their poolside menu. The burgers and pizza were excellent. The hot chocolate was loved by all. The beef stew in the morning with the plantain patties and yuca bread were so great.
We celebrated my husband's birthday here and they brought us a yummy dessert of brownie and ice cream to share. It was lovely.
The front desk staff and wait staff were all excellent.
We highly recommend!"
"Niko and his staff were VERY helpful and kind. They made breakfast from scratch every morning. If you couldn’t make breakfast due to a tour, you just had to tell him and he’d make a box lunch instead. He also gave us recommendations for places to eat and his phone number if needed.
The Maidith was very clean and decorated in a way that made it feel like home away from home.
Thank you, Niko and your Staff! We appreciate you!"
"We loved our stay at Hotel Cucuve. The interior design of the hotel and all it’s spaces are really beautiful. The finishes. Nice. The staff are super friendly, kind, and helpful. The room was great. The bed comfortable. The bathroom nicely sized with a great shower. We also had a big balcony in our room which was a great place to hang out after an amazing day. The other room we rented had a regular sized balcony which was still nice. Both were covered which was nice. I also appreciated that they provided a portable clothes drying stand with the room so we could dry our wet clothes after the beach or excursion. Really thoughtful. We loved our stay."
"We felt very safe during our stay, and the owner’s husband was incredibly friendly and helpful. He assisted with arranging tours and transportation, which made our visit much easier. The rooms were cozy and comfortable, and the coffee was some of the best we’ve had.
The main areas and outdoor facilities are showing their age and could benefit from updates and improvements. Breakfast was also a bit disappointing compared to the rest of the experience. One unexpected issue for us was the large number of cats on the property. As non-cat people, finding a cat in our room one evening and seeing cats around the breakfast area was not ideal.
Overall, the hospitality was great, and with some facility updates and a few small improvements, this could be an even better experience."
"Great hotel adjacent to downtown area of puerto Ayora. Staff was fantastic and helpful. Pool area was great and helpful for the kids to play (note there is no beach in town, it’s outside of town). Poolside bar was a nice touch as well. Had bikes to loan and a kayak for the lagoon it sits on. We loved this place."