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Hostal Sir Francis Drake

2.5 star property
Hostal connected to a shopping center in Puerto Ayora

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Hostal Sir Francis Drake offers a quiet escape adjacent to shopping convenience. Visitors can find respite in the garden, pick up provisions at the on-site deli, connect with complimentary WiFi, and receive expert assistance arranging local tours.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 257
AED 257 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Balcony | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Av. Baltra y Charles Binford, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200102

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fishing Piers - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 25 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bahia Mar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hostal Sir Francis Drake

Hostal near Galápagos National Park
Hostal Sir Francis Drake provides amenities like a garden and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostal Sir Francis Drake feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 38-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, 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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 exempt from value-added tax (15%).

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

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the health club without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Sir Francis Drake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Hostal Sir Francis Drake provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hostal Sir Francis Drake located?

Located in the heart of Puerto Ayora, this hostal is steps from Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Las Grietas are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Hostal Sir Francis Drake Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Everything was perfect.

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Danny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked the place online with the option to pay at the check-in, but they did not have the option for credit or debit card, so I had to pay by cash which was not in my budget
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is old, mouldy and run down. I’m sure it was lovely in its prime but now things are broken, mildewy and shabby. Mould on the bathroom ceiling, broken soap dispensers, broken mosquito blinds, windows that don’t close properly and lack of information in the room. (i.e. you have to go back to reception to ask for a hairdryer and the wifi code). The table in the room was rusty and no spare pillows available. We wouldn’t recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Tore

Central and cheap

Location was great, reception only manned daytime. Room with shower ok, had to change room due to very small ants. Air Condition worked well, price VERY low.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Simone

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Natascha

Disliked: Staff & service

Zwischenstop

Empfang war sehr unfreundlich. Hatte keine Ahnung von einer Reservation. Erhielt dann aber ein Zimmer. War nur für 1 Nacht dort aufgrund von Zwischenstop zwischen den Inseln. Macht einen heruntergekommenen Eindruck. Lage ist gut, zu Fuss nur ca. 3 Minuten vom Hafen und viele Restaurants und Geschäfte in der Umgebung.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located right next to “restaurant row” which is a street with many dining options and geared mostly toward the tourists. The hotel A/C and Wi-Fi worked well, and I had a comfortable night here. There is a motion sensor hall light that shines into the room through the top windows and some noise as they walk by. It gets quiet after 10:00 so not too much of an inconvenience. Staff helped me with bus arrangements. There is an upstairs lounge area that overlooks the street and would be a nice spot to visit with friends.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo estuvo muy bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elfie

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

Ubicación conveniente

Estuvo todo bien. La ubicación es excelente. Cerca del muelle y la calle de comidas.
El patio adentro del hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy lindo hotel la señora de recepción un amor con nosotros muy amble
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Simona

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

Grauenhaft & unhygienisch!

Einfach nur grauenhaft & unfreundlich! ⛔️ Beim Check-In wollte mir die Dame nicht das von mir im Voraus vollständig bezahlte Zimmer geben. Stattdessen wurde mir erst Mal das kleinste Zimmer gegeben, weil ich ja ohnehin alleine sei. Allerdings hatte ich für ein viel grösseres Zimmer bezahlt. Nach langem Hin- und Her, bekam ich dann zwar immer noch nicht das gebuchte/bezahlte Zimmer, dennoch passte es für mich von der Grösse her. Ich akzeptierte. ⛔️ Um 6 Uhr morgens fingen versch. Leute im selben Haus/Komplex mit der sehr lauten Handwerksarbeit an! Schlafen konnte man nicht! ⛔️ Jeden Tag musste ich nach erfolgter Zimmerreinigung nach Toilettenpapier & einem Handtuch bitten. ⛔️ Alles sehr alt, schmutzig, unhygienisch, völlig verstaubt, verdreckt & einfach nur schmuddelig. ⛔️ Laut Beschreibung sollte das Hostal ein Restaurant haben & Frühstück gegen Aufpreis anbieten. Dem war leider nicht so. Die Beschreibung ist völlig veraltet. 👍Das einzig Gute am Sir Francis Drake ist die Lage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce6

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Third floor has sea breeze and nice little balcony/patio. It is about a block from ocean and right around the corner from a great little row of restaurants. Honey, who runs the place seems to know about everything going on and is a great font of information. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Klaus, Westerngrund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es war immer sauber, die Rezeption freundlich und eigentlich durchgehend besetzt. Bei Problemen war sofort Hilfe da.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Olchik, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Check in went smooth, however the receptionist didn't provide me with the wifi upon check in. she told me to come see her after. but after she was nowhere to be found. One of the other guests shared the wifi password with me. The wifi was very poor in the room, lobby was great. The lighting in the hallway is was at was very poorly lit. also going down the staircase, sometimes the automated lights wouldn't go on and i would have to walk semi-dark downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Ok for the price. Only room in Galapagos that had a tv (not that we used it). Good working a/c, comfy beds, quiet, filtered water available. Bathroom was pretty smelly, not really well cleaned. Very close to pier, right in downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very, very friendly . Excellent location....
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Um, Quito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to the port and close to many restaurants and cafes! The owner is most helpful. It was a good base from which to explore the neighbouring islands!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Rhonda, Santa cruz cruz Galapagos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly. Room was clean. AC was good. WIFI non existent in rooms- should be working for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

MargaritSanchez, Kissimmee, Fl.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room had a lot of ants all around the room everywhere it was bad and the front desk said that they will send the fumigador and i said no that i want another room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Selina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rude and unhelpful place. Really noisy. But, it was a place to get my head down
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rezeption wirkt zeitweise ein wenig überfordert, aber Anfragen werden freundlich und zuvorkommend bearbeitet. Es ist sauber und man wird in Ruhe gelassen, falls man das will.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service verbesserungswürdig

Wir hatten 2 Aufenthalte im Hotel.Beim 1. Aufenthalt war das Zimmer gut, beim 2.Aufenthalt nicht befriedigend.Die Klimaanlage war alt, laut und nicht regulierbar.Nachts haben wir darauf verzichtet,um nicht zu erfrieren und wegen der Geräusche.Entgegen der Buchung gab es keinen Balkon und der Fernseher hatte nicht 38 Zoll sondern eher 38 cm Bilddiagonale. Obwohl wir eine Buchung inklusive Frühstück gebucht hatten, wollte man uns zunächst das Frühstück verweigern und erst nach unserem Insistieren konnten wir gratis frühstücken, allerdings nur um 7.30h.Deswegen wurden wir auch um 7.15h gweckt,um an diese Frühstückszeit zu erinnern.Selbst die "offizielle" Frühstückszeit von 7.30 -8.30h fanden wir sehr früh,schliesslich sind wir im Urlaub und nicht auf Montage. Im Übrigen mussten wir immer versuchen,uns auf Spanisch verständlich zu machen, niemand im Hotel hat auch nur ansatzweise Englisch verstanden.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Can't recommend this place

1. Wifi didn't worked 2. Service was bad and none of the staff could speak english 3. No breakfast (even though we've booked it) 4. Our room was dirty 5. The rooms are not like the pictures you see
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

David, New Orleans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good location and friendly staff. Melanie (young woman at reception) went out of her way to help and make sure everything was good. Rooms are quite different so check around. It seems a bit cheaper if you just book when you get there. WiFi is ok but not great, hot water is available but often takes a while to get hot. I didn't have breakfast included in my rate ($42 a night, more or less in early Dec 2018), so the value was not the best. With breakfast included and hot water for coffee and tea, it would be better value. But a very good value location and very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Good location with average room quality

The location is very convenient. But the room is just in average quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019