Overall Ratings & Reviews Hotel el descanso del Guia

This place promises things that it does not fulfill, it offered me round-trip transportation and when I sent them the email with my data to coordinate the shuttle, they simply told me that they were not going to do it, I asked for an answer, talking to the administrator, it was never possible, the place where the hotel is located is in the middle of nowhere. I attach photos so that what happened to me does not happen to them

I only leave a 4 star review because I stayed for 5 days and the breakfasts were boring. Every day they offered the same thing, eggs, toast, or pancakes, cereal and strawberry yogurt. They don’t have a restaurant in the hotel and everything is far away. After the second day I was bored with the breakfast and started buying croissants next door in the bodega to have it with my coffee. The bodega next door to the hotel sells water, beers, drinks and ice creams. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Just a thought maybe the manager could buy “fresh bread” from the bakery the bodega was charging .25 cents per bread it’s probably cheaper to buy in bulk. Also an omelette would be better than fried eggs every day!

The hotel and the room was clean. Staff was friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was very good. This hotel is not located in the town so you need to take a taxi to restaurant , shopping, and other activities

Spotlessly clean. Hairdryer in bathroom comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent. Nice swimming pool. Cab ride into town $2 or a half hour walk.

Awesome location.

This propety is an amazing value. It is well maintained and in good condition. Breakfast is excellent and the host goes above and beyond to take great care. Compared to the properties in the city center. I recommend tbis strongly with no reservation.

Great services and beautiful matrimonial room. Big space and great staff.

Very quiet and family feel safe Excellent breakfast and service Very clean place

Extremely comfortable beds and very nice staff! The room is well appointed and the ping pong table is a nice addition that we've enjoyed using. It is 2km from the beach so it's a 15min walk each way.. Which in the hot sun seems like a long time even if you are very fit. However it's much cheaper due to its location so it's great value for a long walk..

Only there for a night but was comfortable and had no problems

About a 20 minute walk from downtown, has a couple mini markets right next to it. Nice pool, morning breakfast and quiet rooms.

The stay in El descanso del guía was excellent due to Oscar’s help and attention ! He really made the différence! Thanks Oscar for your help in Galapagos !! It was a pleasure to meet you!

Great hotel for family to use as home base for land based Galapagos visit. The rooms are very clean and modern - comfortable beds and cleaning service each day. Breakfast is provided and made fresh everyday which is nice if you are heading out on your. Pool area is very well maintained and a nice amenity from the heat of the islands! Staff very prompt and helpful. It is a bit far from town and restaurants - not really walkable due to hills and heat) but taxis are very affordable ($2 each way). Some street noise but I think that is hard to avoid in the town. Overall would recommend as a great option.

It was all good

It’s a little far from the center.

Very nice, more modern property with pool, but in an area a little further away from most dining, shopping, and water options. Pool looked very nice but did not use. Staff was very friendly and helpful, especially in arranging taxis. The VIP amenities mentioned free roundtrip transfer from the airport for two. I only needed it one way for one, but when I asked to arrange it for my departure, I was offered $5 to go down to the bus stop to buy a ticket. That's not what a transfer is. The language should be more specific.

Hotel was great. Good room with a view, solid breakfast included. I would deduct one star for the location as it is about a 15 minute walk to town. Super shout out to Oscar, who is amazing. Great English skills (which are in short supply in Ecuador) who helped to book several tours and arrange cab rides and even laundry

I have stayed here twice while visiting Galapagos. It is not located in the main shopping/ dining area but they get you a taxi which only costs about $2. I especially appreciated Roland who took care of all our tours and checked on us to make sure all was well with our excursions.

The property was great! The room was spacious and modern. The property was very clean and comfortable. The staff were super attentive! The breakfast included eggs to order, carb (toast, pancakes, or cheese empanada), small fruit, and some juice. There was also coffee, tea, hot cocoa. The hotel isabout 20 min walk or few minutes taxi ride ($1.50) from the main area. It was nice as it was much quiter, other than some animals (chickens, dogs, etc) making noises. The hotel does not have a restaurant on site. There is a convenience store next door which also sells alcohol (wine, beer, liquor). The hotel has a nice pool, jacuzzi, and a small exercise room.

Nice big and new rooms.