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La Zayapa Hotel

3.5 star property
Tropical adventures await at La Zayapa Hotel near Galápagos National Park, where helpful staff create memorable experiences for every traveler

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Travelers enjoy continental breakfast at La Zayapa Hotel before surfing or rowing. The hotel offers a relaxing terrace, on-site shopping, in-room WiFi, and luggage storage. The staff excels at arranging tours, earning enthusiastic praise from guests.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room, Oceanfront

Double Room, Oceanfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe
In-room safe
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe
In-room safe
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, La Zayapa Hotel is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Malecón San Cristobal and Monument to Charles Darwin are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galápagos National Park and Playa de Oro. Mann Beach and Galapagos Interpretation Center 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 hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Avenida Charles Darwin s/n and, Herman Melville, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos, 200120

What's nearby

  • Malecón San Cristobal - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Playa de Oro - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Monument to Charles Darwin - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mann Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galapagos Interpretation Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Cristobal (SCY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Midori Sushi Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Umami - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ranti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Post Office - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Restaurant & Cevicheria - ‬1 min walk

About this property

La Zayapa Hotel

Hotel near Galápagos National Park
Located close to Malecón San Cristobal and Playa de Oro, La Zayapa Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy surfing/body boarding, cycling and rowing/canoeing at this hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Beagle Bar, the on-site theme restaurant. In addition to shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a water dispenser and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, ATM/banking services and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at La Zayapa Hotel include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 17.25; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beagle Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 2013
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:30 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
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 4 PM please contact the property in advance 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
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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 17.25

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Zayapa Hotel Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Zayapa Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Zayapa Hotel
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La Zayapa Galapagos Islands/San Cristobal, Ecuador
La Zayapa Hotel
La Zayapa
La Zayapa Hotel Hotel
La Zayapa Hotel Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
La Zayapa Hotel Hotel Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Frequently asked questions

Is La Zayapa Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Zayapa Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Zayapa Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Zayapa Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 100 (subject to availability).

Where is La Zayapa Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, this beach hotel is steps away from Galápagos National Park and Malecón San Cristobal. Playa de Oro and Monument to Charles Darwin are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

La Zayapa Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 172 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lora

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

Great stay, just pay cash when you arrive

In-person, everything was amazing! There was this little old lady who didn't speak a lick of English, but I we got by with my basic spanish and she was so so sweet. She was accommodating and she was complimentary and she gave us advice on how to be safe in Guayaquil. The hotel and breakfast were great. The only negative was that before our trip, Zayapa reached out and they tried to get me to pay on a sketchy app beforehand (we ended up just paying in cash in person) but it was stressful beforehand.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is across the street from the marina this is where you will meet snorkel and dive tours. It is close to all of the restaurants and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Wonderful place to stay. Isabella made us feel like family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Great little hotel!

Overall great location, friendly staff, walkable!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery and excellent service at the hotel and restaurants, beautiful beaches and sea lions were the best
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location close to pier. Room was comfortable with good ac and WiFi. Staff was friendly and breakfast was delicious and plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas E

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and breakfasts. It was very hard to regulate temperature in our shower and the soap dispensers continually dripped. But on the plus side the ac worked very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Prasad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just the right place. Very convenient.

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location and safety in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

Great lication

Lovely hotel, real friendly staff, spacious rooms. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found the hotel to be very comfortable, the location is excellent and staff are friendly. Great value

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills place to stay. Great location just steps from ferry dock. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything with the piers across the walkway from the hotel. Room was magnificent and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a family-owned and run hotel that is next to their restaurant and tour business. We soon became family even though we did not speak each others' languages. It is next to the water and pier. We loved sitting out front and listening to the sea lions bark and watch the crabs scurrying about their business. The coveted blue-footed boobie visited each evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

On the water front !!

Beautiful views of the San Cristobal harbour, super close to all the shops and Restaurants and you can even hear the sea lions playing in the water
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location... right in the heart of town. Walk everywhere! Clean and comfortable. Friendly (Spanish speaking) staff, some English.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the harbour. There was a comical, loud barking sea lion in the harbour that we could hear from the room. The hotel has a nice cafe that provides a good breakfast. Location is great for getting to the pier for the ferry or for water taxis to do boat tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, right in the middle of everything; the staff was friendly and the Wi-Fi was fast. The room was spacious and clean, but the electrical outlets were in inconvenient locations and the electric shower head was difficult to operate (it basically just served scalding-hot water)
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

ANGELO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only reason this hotel is recommendable is the location. Otherwise, the hospitality and customer service is horrible. We arrived and there were ants on the wall over the bed and on the sheets. We were given a can of ant spray and told to spray and leave the room. There was no hot water unless we asked them to turn on the water heater and only after going down stairs twice to ask. I asked them for 2 extra towels and they wanted to charge me $50 for them. I am not sure how other hotels are in the area but the only reason to put up with the poor service is being able to look out the window at the water and wake up to the sea lions barking. Book with caution.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

Lovely hotel

This hotel is in a great location. The cab from the airport was $3. It is on the Malecon and is very walk friendly. The breakfast is outside in front of the hotel and is very quick to receive. If you are going on an early tour they will leave a small bag for you with a sandwich, apple, juice box and cookies. There is water in the lobby to refill your bottles and tea available in the evening. Ask about walking to Mann beach and there is a museum there as well. Plenty of sea lions all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located very close to the airport. It is worth the extra money for a beautiful ocean view. You can see the seals playing in the water and hear them throughout the day. It is the perfect walking distance to everything you could need. There is a small cafe that also has everyday essentials (soap, sun screen, aloe vera, drinks, snacks, alcohol, etc). The hotel also offers breakfast, however if you have a tour scheduled you have the option for a box lunch. This is very convenient and comes with a juice, apple, and pack of cookies which you can place in your fridge over night. Additionally, the hotel is located right across the way from the area in which the tours meet. The air conditioner in the room is perfect, and the hotel also provides complementary drinking water both in your room and downstairs. It is an extremely safe area, where everyone is extremely friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Kitchen staff really rude

The girl behind the reception desk was super kind and friendly. The housekeeping were spot on with the room. The reason I would never stay at this hotel again was down to the kitchen staff. They were rude and kept laughing at me and sniggering one day I was refused breakfast when I was told I could sit down for a breakfast included in my stay an argument about it ensued with the kitchen staff and the lady who said I was ok to sit down. It made me feel really uncomfortable and I didn't bother. It ruined my stay having to walk past them sniggering at me for no reason.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jintao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, just in front of the ferry port, but still quiet and no noisy. Hotel had very good condition, everything is as expected. Front desk had free tea and coffee whold day long. Restaurant had $1 for soft ice cream, but which is not as good as the one on multiple market. Room is big enough and bed is good. Not luxury but comfortable and convenience. The town is very small, everywhere is in walking distance. airport is also only 15 minutes walking. Taxi is $1/p.p shared, or $5/p.car from airport to hotel, but $3/p.car from hotel to airport. Highly recommended. Only thing I don't like is that they won't be able to be charged by Expedia, but via a 3rd party link, which make us feeling uncomfortable of the transaction safety. Sea lion is the major residence here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location in the town center. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cristian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you don’t want your vacation ruined, don’t stay here. The only reason I would give it 1 star is because of the location, other than this nothing else. I booked 1 room with 2 QUEEN beds, by the way, very expensive for the type of hotel it is. It is more of a 2 star hotel. When we arrived, they gave us the room and it had 2 full size beds, honestly they felt more like 2 twin beds. The first night, we couldn’t rest. The beds were very small and we were 3 grown adults. We couldn’t do anything overnight because there’s no one during the night. So if you run into a problem, you’ll have to wait until the morning. So, in the morning, we told the person there about the situation and she said all the rooms have the same size beds. I even told her to give us a twin bed to place in the floor, we just wanted to rest but she declined. It was a complete nightmare. We booked for 6 nights. We asked for a refund of the remaining nights so that we could go to another hotel and they refused. They never solved the problem nor they refunded us. We had to stay there and we never really rested. It was a horrible experience. On top of that, the shower did not work properly. A 10 minute shower turned into a 30 minute shower because of the water flow. There was hot water but you could never regulate it to be warm, it was either hot or cold. The bathroom had a hole in the roof where the vent was, anybody could just see us through it. They go into your room even if you tell them you don’t want service
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025