Ikala Galapagos Hotel

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Located close to Playa de los Alemanes and Las Grietas, Ikala Galapagos Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Ikala La Terraza, offers breakfast, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is €238
9 Nov - 10 Nov

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a small table with decorative items.

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wall, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Puerto Ayora, Ikala Galapagos Hotel is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Playa de los Alemanes and Tortuga Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Las Grietas. Charles Darwin Research Station and El Garrapatero Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Puerto Ayora travel guide
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Tomas de Berlanga 110 y Moises Brito, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador, EC200350

What's nearby

  • A marina with various boats docked, including small fishing boats and larger yachts.
    Academy Bay
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A wooden bridge with railings leading to a small wooden platform over water.
    Las Ninfas Lagoon
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Malecon
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fishing Piers
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Golden Prague Galapagos
    5 min walk
  • Red Tuna
    5 min walk
  • Restaurante Café Hernán
    2 min walk
  • Isla Grill
    6 min walk
  • Gelato Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Ikala Galapagos Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Playa de los Alemanes
  • Located close to Las Grietas and Charles Darwin Research Station, Ikala Galapagos Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Ikala La Terraza, offers breakfast, dinner and ocean views. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a telescope
    • Beach towels, a water dispenser and a 24-hour front desk
    • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers
    • 42-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and fridges

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ikala Galapagos Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from October 18 2026 until November 9 2026 (completion date subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Ikala Galapagos Hotel?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ikala Galapagos Hotel on 9 Nov 2026 start from €238, 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 Ikala Galapagos Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ikala Galapagos Hotel?

Ikala Galapagos Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ikala Galapagos Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ikala Galapagos Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Ikala Galapagos Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 75.00 per person applies.

Where is Ikala Galapagos Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa de los Alemanes and Charles Darwin Research Station. Tortuga Bay Beach and El Garrapatero Beach are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Ikala Galapagos Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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It was a great hotel with great staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Amenities
Amazing and very helpful staff. Location is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was fantastic. Staff was friendly and helpful in recommending things to do and setting up transportation for us. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was excellent staff was great accomodations perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous property and wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff—very helpful. Nice room and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms are spacious and the hotel is centrally located. Puerto Ayora is a very pleasant place to visit. The Ikala hotel was a great base for an exciting zgalapagos adventure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location, very helpful staff, restaurant was very good, with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel to stay. We loved it. The staff is excellent and very helpful. Location is excellent, near everything.The breakfast is great. No complaints at all. 100% recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located, clean, nice, and the staff are exceptional. The rooftop restaurant was great. Breakfast had a multitude of options including cooked to order eggs. We didn’t evening was delicious and
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel, clean and beautiful. Special thanks for the attentive young man on reception. The hotel is close to everything, beautiful room and bathroom. Nice view of the pool. I enjoyed my drink on the rooftop at night as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I think this is the best place to stay on Santa Cruz, everyone was excellent and provided great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a lovely time. The staff were so kind and the location was amazing while also remaining quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Super place! Clean, comfortable, spacious and modern. The staff was perfect and extremely friendly. Fully recommend for anyone staying in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff and location. Breakfasts were great with pretty views. We also really enjoyed dinner the night we ate there. The rooms were very spacious. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is ok, location very good, staff is very helpfull, rest is your disaire???
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely lovely hotel within walking distance to Pier 1 and many restaurant, yet very quite. The staff went above and beyond and rooms are very clean and spacious. Thanks for the lively stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommended!

The hotel is in a fantastic location, close to everything in Puerto Ayora and especially the port docks from where all excursions start. It was very nice, clean, comfortable, spacious, offered great breakfast with a view of the port, nice bar + swimming pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely

The hotel was lovely. Staff were really helpful, the pool was nice. Can't say more about it just that it was a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel. Very convenient localization. And impeccable service!!! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice and friendly hotel and staff. Close to everything. The service is up to par, the breakfast is great and the staff are attentive. Definitely one of the plus on our visit to the beautiful Galápagos Islands.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It is a beautiful, modern, comfortable and quiet hotel. The breakfast is excellent and the staff so kind and helpful. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very upscale and quiet! You won’t go wrong here. It is central to everything in Puerto Ayora.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024