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GARDNER HOSTAL

1.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Galápagos National Park

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Comfort Double or Twin Room
Comfort Double or Twin Room
Comfort Triple Room

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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340 e Islas Pl., Puerto Ayora, Islas Galápagos, 200102
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Grietas
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Academy Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪105 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Large Single Beds

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Comfort Shared Dormitory | Bathroom

Comfort Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Puerto Ayora

GARDNER HOSTAL places you in the centre of Puerto Ayora, steps from Galápagos National Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Academy Bay. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas and a rooftop terrace. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Puerto Ayora hostel include Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Fishing Piers.
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What's nearby

  • Malecon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Las Grietas - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Academy Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fishing Piers - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gelato Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rock - ‬2 min walk

About this property

GARDNER HOSTAL

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Galápagos National Park
GARDNER HOSTAL offers its guests a rooftop terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
GARDNER HOSTAL offers 35 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children

Things to do

  • Books
  • Evening entertainment

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at GARDNER HOSTAL

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 5 for adults and from USD 5 for children

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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

GARDNER HOSTAL Puerto Ayora
GARDNER HOSTAL Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
GARDNER HOSTAL Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to GARDNER HOSTAL?

The closest beach to GARDNER HOSTAL is Playa de los Alemanes (0.8 km).

Does GARDNER HOSTAL serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at GARDNER HOSTAL?

No, GARDNER HOSTAL does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at GARDNER HOSTAL?

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

Are pets allowed at GARDNER HOSTAL?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

GARDNER HOSTAL Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

3.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Harparminder Pummy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as shown in website photos. No windows to outside, extremely tiny bathrooms, and constant smell of gasoline.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

mitsuo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025