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Galapagos Native

3.0 star property
This oceanfront retreat balances wellness and adventure, offering waterside yoga and chances to explore Galapagos wildlife.

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Travelers wake to ocean sounds at Galapagos Native, a seaside family guesthouse. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet daily, convenient cycling options, and a SPA for sports massages. Guests love the living plant wall and relax on sun loungers by the pool.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • Partial sea view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Native is in the city center and on the waterfront. Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Las Grietas are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Galápagos National Park and El Chato Ranch. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Puerto Ayora travel guide
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Tomas de Berlanga 368 y 12 de Febrero, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350

What's nearby

  • About to motor boat up the Napo River in the Amazon jungle
    Academy Bay
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Listen to the silence. #Patterns
    Las Ninfas Lagoon
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Giant tortoises are the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. The oldest on record lived to be 152. There are now only 11 types of giant tortoises left in the Galápagos, down from 15 when Darwin arrived. Hunted as food by pirates, whalers, and merchantmen during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, more than 100,000 tortoises are estimated to have been killed off.
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Malecon
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Las Grietas
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    94 min drive

Restaurants

  • Santa Cruz Brewery
    1 min walk
  • Limón Café Bar
    1 min walk
  • Isla Grill
    2 min walk
  • Gelato Bar
    3 min walk
  • The Rock
    2 min walk

About this property

Galapagos Native

Family-friendly guesthouse by the sea
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle, and a poolside bar at Galapagos Native. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this guesthouse. Treat yourself to a sports massage at the onsite spa. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, a reception hall, and a billiards/pool table
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a living plant wall, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Dining table
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Dining table
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 50 (roundtrip), (up to 3 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Galapagos Native House Puerto Ayora
Galapagos Native House
Galapagos Native Puerto Ayora
Galapagos Native
Galapagos Native Guesthouse Puerto Ayora
Galapagos Native Guesthouse
Galapagos Native Guesthouse
Galapagos Native Puerto Ayora
Galapagos Native Guesthouse Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

Does Galapagos Native have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Galapagos Native pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Galapagos Native?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Galapagos Native?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Galapagos Native provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per person applies.

Where is Galapagos Native located?

This family-friendly Puerto Ayora guesthouse is located on the boardwalk/promenade, steps from Galápagos National Park, Academy Bay, and Fishing Piers. Las Grietas and Malecon are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Galapagos Native Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, quiet, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location but noisy neighbourhood at night. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. It is very close to the boat launch and there are tons of restaurants and shops within a few minute's walk. Breakfast is a set meal...toast, eggs, meat, cheese, and fruit. If you are a vegan or have dietary restrictions, you are going to have an issue with the breakfast. The door to my patio was broken so I wasn't able to put my wetsuit out to dry. The hot water took about 5 minutes to heat. Wifi in the room is non-existant, I had to go down to the restaurant to get access. The area is VERY loud, the restaurant plays loud music and there is a nightclub across the street that blasts music on the weekends. The pool closes at 6 and has no seating, its really not a place to hang out unless you have kids. You can probably get a similar room for less since the amenities are actually very basic, despite what it lookslike on the website.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ikwak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Confortablenstop over for a family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is clean but the area is noisy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was big, water pressure great, and the breakfast fantastic. They will even give you a togo breakfast if you had to catch the boat to another island, which usually is early in the morning. The TV did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kurtis

Ok value for the money, but no functioning WiFi

It's probably an ok stay for the money. But be warned that the wifi barely works at all. For someone who needs to work on the road, like myself, that proved pretty disastrous. The breakfast was very basic. Location is pretty good though, short walk from everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Wifi did almost not work at all in my room more the common areas of the hotel. There was often no one available at the front desk. However the people were friendly and the cleaning person always did a good job.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Julia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cold shower, bad wifi
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Cristhian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros. 1.The Hotel is close to everything so everything you would ever want is at walking distance. 2. Very clean Hotel with very friendly staff and it feels very safe inside the Hotel and out 3. It has a pool which has a decent temperature and is clean. 4. Price was decent but expected more for what I paid. Cons. 1. My only complain about the hotel would be the amount of noise. Tjhe walls are very thin that you can hear everything. 2. They allowed someone to have a birthday party right outside our door pretty much in the hallway/balcony. It was a kids parry so you can guess how loud it was. It felt like our privacy went down from a 5/10 to a 0 because of it. 3. Little expensive for that kind of Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
3泊中，3泊目の清掃がありませんでした。 シャワーか，水だけで少し残念。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
MUY AMABLE ,LIMPIO,ORGANIZADO,SEGURO EN CONCLUSIÓN ME HOSPEDERÍA DE NUEVO SI REGRESO , GRACIAS POR TODO
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación, desayuno muy rico. Muy contenta con la elección
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy limpia y el trato formidable
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lo que mas destaco es la amabilidad del personal y para mejorar abastecerse suficientemente de alimentos y bebidas
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El excelente servicio y atención recibida. Felicitaciones especial a Alejandro por su destacada atención al cliente
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Demasiado ruido, hay un bar restaurante como parte del hotel, con música demasiado alta desde muy de mañana y hasta muy tarde en la noche. Difícil descansar con tanto ruido. Su personal muy amable.

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cecilia a été très pro active quand il a fallu régler un problème. M’a beaucoup aidée. Merci
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

GEORGIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place,downtown, very nice restaurant and helpful personnel. Unfortunately very noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

MAURICIO

La amabilidad de las personas
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Marie

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

Amazing location and service!

Galagos Native was centrally located, clean and affordable. I recommend their breakfast because it was really good! The staff was very accommodating— they were able to find a private taxi service for us since the places we wanted to visit was all over the island of Santa Cruz. The internet/WIFI could have been stronger though. However, I believe it is slow (compared to Quito) for most of the island anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

jalile

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bien
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021