Hotel Palace Galapagos offers a quiet retreat near the Malecon with a garden and library for relaxation. The on-site restaurant serves meals after cycling. Staff arrange tours, and free WiFi keeps everyone connected. Bikes are available for rent.
Located in Puerto Ayora, Hotel Palace Galapagos is in a national park and near the beach. Malecon is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Las Grietas and Tortuga Bay Beach. Charles Darwin Research Station and Playa de los Alemanes are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Puerto Ayora travel guide
Petrel 466 and Floereana, Puerto Ayora, 200102
What's nearby
Academy Bay
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Las Ninfas Lagoon
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Charles Darwin Research Station
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Malecon
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Las Grietas
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
69 min drive
Restaurants
Santa Cruz Brewery
9 min walk
Islander Coffee Roasters
2 min walk
Limón Café Bar
11 min walk
1835 Coffee Lab
6 min walk
Isla Grill
7 min walk
About this property
Hotel Palace Galapagos
Hotel near Malecon
Located close to Charles Darwin Research Station and Playa de los Alemanes, Hotel Palace Galapagos provides a garden, a library and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
Additional perks include:
Outdoor pool access nearby
Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Beach towels, luggage storage and a water dispenser
A front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Palace Galapagos offer perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 16 for adults and USD 16 for children
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Library
Outdoor pool (guest access)
Family friendly
Access to nearby outdoor pool
In-room refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Beach towels
Garden
In a national park
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 16 for adults and from USD 16 for children
Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per day
Pool fee: USD 5 per person per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Galapagos Suites Palace Puerto Ayora
Galapagos Suites Palace
Hotel Palace Galapagos Puerto Ayora
Hotel Palace Galapagos Hotel
Hotel Palace Galapagos Puerto Ayora
Hotel Palace Galapagos Hotel Puerto Ayora
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Palace Galapagos have a pool?
Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Palace Galapagos?
As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Palace Galapagos on 1 May 2026 start from €69, 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.
Is Hotel Palace Galapagos pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hotel Palace Galapagos?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hotel Palace Galapagos?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hotel Palace Galapagos?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Hotel Palace Galapagos located?
Situated by the sea, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Las Grietas, Malecon and Charles Darwin Research Station. Playa de los Alemanes and Tortuga Bay Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
Hotel Palace Galapagos Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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This hotel is excellent! Highly recommended. The accommodations were clean and comfortable - and the service is warm and friendly. Can’t wait to come back!
Our stay was great! The rooms were spacious and very clean! There was even has a back patio with a table and chairs. The interior courtyard was cute and I liked that our room was right off of the courtyard.They provided towels for the beach which was very nice. We would recommend this hotel to anyone and would definitely stay here again!
Absolutely happy with everything!!!! My room was cleaned before I back from my day out!!! Great service! Recommend to everyone!!! Close to everything !! Loved it
This was a lovely hotel, within walkin distance to the main strip and the staff here are super friendly! I'd highly recommend checking out this place if you're on Santa Cruz!
The best place to stay! The staff were always helpful and they helped me keep my reservation when flight was not able to happen at last minute. They kept rooms cleaned phenomenally everyday. I did not want to leave. The location to downtown and harbor was excellent yet far enough from the noise! Never miss a chance to stay there!
Beautiful hotel just 10-15 minutes away from the port and all the shopping and restaurants. The room was very clean and the staff was very attentive. We got complimentary water and coffee in the lobby. The rooms are quiet, have air conditioning and the staff speak English.
We selected this property as a last minute, emergency option. We were absolutely blown away! Simple, convenient, clean, accommodating....we couldn't have made a better choice. We would recommend this to anyone and we would stay there again with zero hesitation.
We loved our stay at this hotel! The owners offered us help in so many ways, such as recommending us a bilingual tour guide and even lending their phones to contact the coordinator, undertaking laundry and boxing breakfasts when we had to go out early in the morning. The property was very clean and the housekeeper even washed our cooking equipment left in the kitchen. The breakfast was delicious and professional. They also helped us transport our luggage to the next hotel when we were out on a tour.
It is about a 7-10 minute walk from the city center.
I highly recommend this hotel!
Staff was amazing. Very helpful and wanted to make sure your needs were met. Always hot showers and good working air conditioning. Appreciated the water in the lobby to refill bottles and they even put a jug in each room too. Location was a bit outside the central area but we always walked it, even in dark and it was safe. It was only like a 10 - 15 minute walk. We took a cab from the ferry with our luggage and it was only $2. They booked us a cab to go to the airport ferry for us. Very prompt in responding to emails and I had a lot of questions so very patient too!
Note that this review is based on a father and 5yr old son travelling in the Galapagos Islands. We booked several nights here and it was one of the best choices we made. The hosts helped us on numerous occasions with advice, guidance, collected us from the ferry, and booked our taxi for the airport. The room provided was spacious and clean. The beds were very comfortable and firm which was just what we needed upon our return from our daily tours. It is not far from the seafront and main street. There is a laundry on the corner, which was very convenient, and a lot of local shops, and nice cafes down the road. We would definitely stay there again.
The hotel is in a nice quiet residential neighborhood, yet very walkable to restaurants and shops. The wifi was fast and dependable. The bed was very comfortable. Air conditioning worked well which was welcome each day after a day out. We chose not to spend the additional $8 a day for breakfast. The room was very clean! The staff was friendly and helpful. The only thing lacking was guidance on places worth visiting while on the island of Santa Cruz, although a recommendation was made by Julio for a travel agent we could contact. Overall, Hotel Palace is a great place to stay.