El Barranco Galapagos

3.0 star property
Bayside hotel with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Restaurant
Reception
Family Cabin | Living area
Superior Room, Bay View
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$343
11 June - 12 June

Explore the area

Map
Los colonos, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200102
  • Malecon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Playa de los Alemanes
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

Superior Room, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cabin

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 King Beds and 3 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Puerto Ayora

At El Barranco Galapagos you'll be within steps of Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. Highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the Hot tub and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Puerto Ayora hotel include Las Grietas and Malecon.

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fishing Piers - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Academy Bay - 2 min drive - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬7 min walk

About this property

El Barranco Galapagos

Bayside hotel with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
El Barranco Galapagos offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

El Barranco Galapagos also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mediterranean Puerto Ayora hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
El Barranco Galapagos offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (140 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at El Barranco Galapagos

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.

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 exempt from value-added tax (15%).

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70 (return), (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

El Barranco
Hotel Barranco Galapagos
El Barranco Galapagos Hotel
El Barranco Galapagos Puerto Ayora
El Barranco Galapagos Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to El Barranco Galapagos?

The closest beach to El Barranco Galapagos is Playa de los Alemanes (0.7 km).

How much does it cost to stay at El Barranco Galapagos?

As of 10 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Barranco Galapagos on 11 June 2025 start from AU$342.55, excluding 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.

Does El Barranco Galapagos have a pool?

El Barranco Galapagos has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

What makes El Barranco Galapagos a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at El Barranco Galapagos.

Does El Barranco Galapagos serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Barranco Galapagos?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Barranco Galapagos?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at El Barranco Galapagos?

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

Are pets allowed at El Barranco Galapagos?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

El Barranco Galapagos Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

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