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Galapagos Dreams

3.0 star property

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Standard Quadruple Room
Standard Quadruple Room | Balcony view
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$152
12 July - 13 July

Explore the area

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Av. Cucuve y Floreana, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
  • Place, Academy Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪122 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Studio Suite

Superior Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Puerto Ayora

Galapagos Dreams places you in the centre of Puerto Ayora, within just a 5-minute stroll of Academy Bay and within 15 minutes of Las Grietas. Highlights at this hostal include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering can include massages and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of airport drop-off service. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Puerto Ayora hostal include Malecon and Charles Darwin Research Station.

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fishing Piers - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Malecon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪1835 Coffee Lab - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Galapagos Dreams

Galapagos Dreams offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Galapagos Dreams. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Puerto Ayora hostal.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Galapagos Dreams offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and an iron/ironing board. Beds feature down duvets. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Puerto Ayora hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostal's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

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
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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 travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Ecuador.

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 8 for adults and from USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hostal before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostel Puerto Ayora
GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostel
GALAPAGOS DREAMS Puerto Ayora
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GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostal Puerto Ayora
GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostal
GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostal
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GALAPAGOS DREAMS Hostal Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Galapagos Dreams?

Galapagos Dreams offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Galapagos Dreams?

As of 13 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galapagos Dreams on 12 July 2026 start from AU$152, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Galapagos Dreams?

Yep, Galapagos Dreams is a short 17-minute walk from Playa de los Alemanes. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

Is there a spa on site at Galapagos Dreams?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Galapagos Dreams. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

What makes Galapagos Dreams a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Galapagos Dreams.

Does Galapagos Dreams serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Galapagos Dreams?

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 Galapagos Dreams?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Galapagos Dreams?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Galapagos Dreams?

No, pets are not allowed.

Galapagos Dreams Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 144 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, incredibly helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Good hot breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

esperanza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 days was very good, the breakfast was delicious and also we booked the activities with them, everything was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service, extremely helpful and friendly. i dont have any complaint. i would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good with hot coffee always on. The location was walking distance to tourist spots in town from the pier to Darwin’s research center. I booked my tours through Galapagos Dreams and Joatan worked up a personalized tour for me. This made my stay easier as the staff kept me informed of pick up times and activities. Overall it really made my stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Byron Jefferson Benavides

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to everything and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dongwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hospitality. The best service.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel within walking distance of the Main Street. Super tour coordinator- Jonathan.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the staff is very friendly and go above and beyond to help you. Breakfast was great, the free cofee and hot/cold water was a plus. We booked a half day tour in their tour agency and had a great experience. Located just a few minutes walking distance to restaurants, markets, souvenir shops, tour agencies etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little place

Great little place! Couldn’t do enough for you. Breakfast changed every day, which was lovely. The ladies serving breakfast were lovely too. In a good location to get around to everywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The staff is incredible - so friendly and helpful! We booked one of our tours through their travel agency as well and thought it was great. The hotel organized our transportation to and from the airport, which was nice because it involved a car, water taxi, and bus. Very much recommend this place if you are staying on Santa Cruz in the Galapagos!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent value for money

Excellent hotel! We also stayed in another one in Puerto Ayora a week before. Almost double the prize and about the same ratings (except they had a large pool). Dreams is very good value for money and in a great location. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yoshinori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was different from the one I reserved, so they changed it for me, which was a bit of a hassle. The staff were all kind and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff and great breakfast

We really enjoyed the 3 nights we spent here. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was delicious. They stored our luggage when we went to another Island for a couple of days. The rooms on the first floor are a little noisy, but we are early risers, so it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Filippo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole team did an amazing job, and special shout out to Andy who went above and beyond to provide the best service. Jonatan has an incredible team and they made this one of the best experiences even when things did not go as planned. They were able to accommodate as much as possible in a short period of time. Hotel and tour agency staff are top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent host and highly recommend! We are a family with kids therefore needed additional space and comfort, GD provided great service, good breakfast, clean, and close to many options like the beach, port, food, bakery and mini market nearby. Will say here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night at this property and everything was great! The room was well appointed and even had a mini fridge. We were given delicious juice upon arrival. Water pressure was great. Their common areas/bar are really cool and this is a unique and fun property. We will be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney N.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family Trip 2025

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The location was perfect, making it easy to explore the area. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with any questions or requests. The service was top-notch, and they made us feel welcome throughout our stay. For a fee, they conveniently arrange transportation to and from Baltar Airport, which made our trip even smoother. Additionally, they provide free clean cold/hot drinking water and coffee for guests downstairs, which was a nice touch. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was awesome for a stay and we wish we would have been able to stay longer. The room was spacious, clean, comfortable. The little kitchen area was a wonderful amenity in the room and the 2nd sink was so handy to have for 3 adults sharing a room. The staff was super friendly and even made us to go breakfasts the minute they arrived since our ferry was leaving at the exact time breakfast officially started. It was a perfect stay! My only complaint was that we were not there longer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely little spot with lovely staff. I will say: between rain on the various metal and plexiglass surfaces, guests getting up at 6am, and in general lots of activity in the dining area early in the morning and into the evening, I didn't sleep great. It's noisy.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, cordial. We arrived early and they made every effort to have our room ready as soon as possible without even asking. They greeted us with a glass of cold tea which was very good and much needed because we were thirsty from walking from the pier to the hotel. They also let us know that the breakfast time had already finished but since the following day we were leaving early to take the ferry they could offer us the included breakfast on the day of our arrival, so we had a wonderful and homey breakfast with eggs, ham, cheese, coffee, fresh fruit, yogurt and it was heaven because we had just come by ferry and hadn't had time to have breakfast. They had water, coffee and tea at the lobby all day. We could walk to the main pier and shopping and dining areas easily, safely and comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Kaffee und Wasser den ganzen Tag kostenlos. Schöne Terrasse mit Whirlpool und Hängestühlen, Billard und Kickerspiel auf der Terrasse. Saubere Zimmer, wir erhielten sogar ein Upgrade. Leider waren wir nur einen Tag hier.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026