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The Galapagos Pearl B&B

3.0 star property
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Panoramic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | View from room
Terrace/patio
Porch
Breakfast area
Panoramic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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Seymour y Cucuve, Libreria Angermeyer y Bodega Blanca, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, 200350
  • Academy Bay
    3 min walk
  • Fishing Piers
    4 min walk
  • Charles Darwin Research Station
    11 min walk
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    82 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Panoramic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Balcony

Panoramic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard House, 2 Bedrooms

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard House, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Puerto Ayora

With a stay at The Galapagos Pearl B&B, you'll be centrally located in Puerto Ayora, steps from Galápagos National Park and 3 minutes by foot from Academy Bay. .This bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Fishing Piers and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Charles Darwin Research Station.
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What's nearby

  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Malecon - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Galapagos Pearl B&B

Mediterranean bed & breakfast in Puerto Ayora with an outdoor pool
The Galapagos Pearl B&B offers 8 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Mediterranean bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available on request).

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Pick-up airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Dining room

More

  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 25 (from 2 to 18 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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The Galapagos Pearl B&B Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 32 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 25 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ming

good A/C. Has hair dryer. spacious room. Wifi is weak. The lighting is very dim, and there are bugs in the room. I find better value with other hostel with much cheaper price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aleks

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Worst place we have ever stayed. Bedding from the 1970’s; dirty towels; problems getting room serviced; 2 pools but both dirty; lack of property maintenance; not sure if TV worked because remote control not provided; NO HOT WATER 2 days in a row; mediocre breakfast; tea bags appeared to have mould on them; “suite” was just one room and misrepresented as to size-advertised on Expedia at about 2x the actual room size; the area is noisy-dogs barking. We asked for a refund for one of the nights to compensate for the lack of hot water and we were told there was hot water and that was their best room and no one else has complained. Not true! Read the past reviews. Anyway if possible AVOID THIS PLACE.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Blake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We only stayed overnight between the afternoon ferry from Isabela and the morning ferry to San Cristobal. It is difficult to rate the hotel as we were not there long. Our room did have a nice balcony with a hammock. The room had a mini fridge. The water in the shower was cool, couldn’t get it to go hot. The grounds of the hotel were nice and has a small pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lidia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looks old, not maintained well care, inside the room ceiling is peeling it off, the picture they have to advertise it, are better looks than how its looks now. It was very depressing, disappointing that I had to leave the place almost immediately. I would like my money back due to falls advertising it.

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous experience.
I stayed at this B&B with my partner during a dive trip to Santa Cruz. Would highly recommend. We had a beautiful and comfortable room, always clean and a great location in town. We left every morning by 6:30am so can’t comment on the breakfast, but the water jug was always full and cold! We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rude and dishonest people. Would not recomment this hotel
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

MELLANEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
This is a little hotel but family was very helpful with airport travel, activities and anything we needed. Our travel changed a bit after reserving the room and The hotel was much more helpful than Expedia with our reservation. Good breakfast. Good internet in common areas. Very safe and location is great. We could see the water from our room but hotel is a few blocks away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lysbeth-Jeanne, Chelan, WA USA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband & I LOVED this B & B which is priced very reasonably. The staff & owners are very personable, friendly, helpful, accommodating, efficient & truly fun!!!! Several times they accompanied us out to the street to hail a taxi. We enjoyed the extremely clean pools (2) on the property. The grounds had a lot of trees, hence a lot of shade, very enjoyable. The owners were continuously sweeping up the leaves etc. that were blowing down because of the nice breeze. It was a very convenient, easy walking distance, location near town. Which includes waterfront restaurants, scuba shops, ferry docks to other islands especially to German Beach, which we would highly recommend. We saw the largest, most colorful Parrot fish EVER! We also saw for the first time sea snakes. I watched the behavior of one of them for quite some time, which was very interesting. In conclusion, my husband & I HIGHLY recommend this B & B.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Of course it is not hotel hotel. Nice comfortable bed and enough clean towels. Ask daily tour & reservation, you save money and time, -no headache! Very kind local sentiments!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We made this reservation for four night approximately 6 months in advance on Expedia. When we arrived, we were told we had the best room on the property. Believably so. It had a distant view of ocean and plenty of cool ocean breezes. The room had a king size bed, a small table two chairs, and a small fridge. It was basic, functional and clean. Aside from the basics, the hotel has no personal touches. For example, there were no glasses or cups, in the room. We had to ask for them. No napkins other than toilet paper. The large bar of soap in the shower appeared to have been used before. (There was a new very small bar of soap that was for the sink.) There was a family size bottle of shampoo that was also used before. The sink had no hot water. The shower did have hot water, however the shower was clogged. (When we told the hotel staff, it was fixed it the same day.) The breakfast area had a water dispenser but the 5 gallon jug was always empty The breakfasts consisted of coffee, watered down juice, a fresh roll, and two eggs everyday. This hotel is listed as a three star; it is more like a two star with a nice view of the ocean far away.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

DG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely b&b close to centro
Secluded yet close for walking to everything. Lovely linens. Nice homecooked breakfast.friendly family atmosphere.Daughter speaks good English and is very helpful. Refrig in room a very nice touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Maria, Urbana, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I liked the trees and the swimming pools the rooms are spacious and the air conditioning worked real good. Our room had a small front porch which we loved to have to sit outside in the afternoon or just to leave our dirty or wet clothes. The owners are very friendly and very knowledgeable of the tours in the Island. They offer a very complete breakfast as well. Ones recommendation would be to have more options for breakfast since after 3 days it starts to get boring. Other than that I will be coming back here for sure. They are one block from the main Street and close to the port and Bank and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This hostal is way over priced by Expedia. You can stay at similar hostal for half the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice place in the Galapagos
The entrance is a bit hard to find, but luckily the island isn't big so taxi drivers can get you there easily. The staff is friendly and the breakfast is good, though it's only served from 7am until 8:30am. That means if you take any day trips, you'll miss breakfast since they usually require taking a boat around 7am. The room and bathroom were nice, but the shower took a long time to get hot and didn't drain well. The wifi was unreliable in the room (though it was fine in the breakfast area). The town is small enough that you can walk anywhere, so not being on the main street wasn't a problem. All the islands are extremely safe (basically no crime), which means you don't have to be worried about walking back late at night. One thing to note is that there is a tax applied on top of the overall hotel cost. You should bring cash to pay for the hotel room because there is a 7% fee to pay by credit card.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little getaway
Quiet, lush common areas. Off the busier main roads but still easy walking distance to good variety of shopping and restaurants. Rooms basic, but very clean and in good repair, great in this price range. Good wifi. Full breakfast with eggs cooked to order. Host Yolanda and staff are wonderful...friendly and helpful. Would definately stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

James, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple hotel - clean rooms and excellent service
We used this hotel as a base for 5 days on Santa Cruz Island - visiting local attractions plus two other Galapagos Islands before taking a short cruise. We found the hotel perfect for our needs. Yolanda was a perfect hostess - always ready to provide advice and ideas - with constant enthusiasm and a happy positive attitude. A simple but very good breakfast was provided every morning, with many suggestions about where to eat lunch and dinner. The room was simple but clean and suited us very well. The hotel is small and well maintained, and its grounds are a welcome oasis to return to a the end of the day.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I traveled to Galapagos for the Thanksgiving week - our trip wouldn't have been as wonderful as it was if not for Yolanda and her wonderful family at Galapagos Pearl helping us out with everything from ferry tickets to restaurant recommendations. Highly recommended for a peaceful oasis just steps away from the main ave. Charles Darwin. Note: If using a taxi, easier to find "La Perla" than Galapagos Pearl.

10/10 Excellent

Noor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My home away from home
A beautiful stay. Yolanda is a wonderful hostess and goes above and beyond to make you feel at home.

8/10 Good

Leodegario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No English TV Channels or Credit Card Payments
Service was great because they are family. Location was good and food was made to order. Unfortunately, there are no English TV channels and all Spanish channels were blurry and fuzzy. At 4am every day a neighborhood roster woke us up. Worst of all, we had to pay entire bill in cash because their credit card machine has been Brocken for over a month.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Fairfax, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B and Staff
Yolanda and her staff truly made us feel at home and like family. We were all sad to leave. They were beyond accommodating. We had two rooms, each very unique and distinct. Units 7 and 8 are on 3rd floor and are large with a good view...but no elevator. Breakfast was great and the grounds of the property tranquil and just lovely. One important note PAYMENT IS EXPECTED IN CASH or a wire transfer, no credit cards accepted. This is true for nearly all establishments on the island other than restaurants, tour companies and a few other exclusive stores, so come with plenty of cash or plan to visit the ATM. We loved our stay and if ever in the Galápagos again would definitely return to The Galapagos Pearl B & B!