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Hotel Ninfa

3.5 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Galápagos National Park

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Exterior
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Beach nearby, white sand
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Room service

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Galapagos, Puerto Ayora, Settlers and Thomas de Berlanga

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Las Grietas - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fishing Piers - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 2 min drive - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ninfa

Hotel near Galápagos National Park
Located close to Malecon and Playa de los Alemanes, Hotel Ninfa provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Manuel J. Cobos, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A billiards/pool table, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like minibars and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Manuel J. Cobos

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 38

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45 (one-way), (from 8 to 16 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 38
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Ninfa Puerto Ayora
Hotel Ninfa
Ninfa Puerto Ayora
Hotel Ninfa Galapagos Islands/Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
Hotel Ninfa Hotel
Hotel Ninfa Puerto Ayora
Hotel Ninfa Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ninfa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Ninfa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Ninfa?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ninfa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ninfa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 38.

Does Hotel Ninfa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Ninfa located?

Located in the heart of Puerto Ayora, this hotel is steps from Galápagos National Park, Las Grietas, and Malecon. Playa de los Alemanes and Charles Darwin Research Station are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Hotel Ninfa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 209 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to use as your base while exploring Galapagos, and a lovely pool, hot tub and bar to come home to at the end of the day
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soma

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Very friendly staff Excellent location I recommend it highly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great place! Mabe,Letty, Diana, Anita and Jesus and chef and restaurant staff are wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

Great place to stay close to everything

Amazing Hotel close to everything with very friendly staff, nice pool, great room, and all was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very frindly staff good location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dhawal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in an excellent location right off the main pier. Nice pool and hot tub area with clean well air conditioned rooms. They use Elon Musks Starlink so the Wifi is great! Enjoyed omelettes, fruit, toast etc for breakfast and drinks at the bar. I recommend this hotel and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

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

Short break

Really made to feel welcome by the staff here. Very helpful and friendly. Comfortable bedroom overlooking the pool and near bar for food and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAJLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is attentive and professional. It's a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay, very close to the docks, shopping, and the Darwin center. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. Breakfast was great.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the hotel, walking distance to the piers and supermarket. Safe area. The staff is very friendly and gave me all the best options and answers to my requests and questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and situated near the main area of puerto ayora. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Loved the food especially the breakfasts! Would definitely recommend and I would look to stay in this property and when I return to the Galápagos
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you. Lovely hotel, great people.

10/10 Excellent

Andrae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
East and fast check in. Everything you need is there and around the hotel. Wifi wasn’t the best but is was average. Nice breakfast and the bar and pool was nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
N/A
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

Great bar and pool

We enjoyed our stay here during a land based tour of various islands around the Galapagos. Enjoyed the pool and bar area after the days adventures. Close to the hustle and bustle of the Main Street without being right in the middle of it. My only complaint was WiFi wasn’t good in the rooms. Overall I would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent Ecuadorian hospitality

Wonderful staff who do a great job of catering to guests with very early breakfasts so you can have a good meal before day trips, cash bar, rental bikes, everyone was friendly and helpful with excellent recommendations for places to eat and visit while in Puerto Ayora. The mattress was very firm, the room super clean and the hotel is walking distance to the center of town and the pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Salik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel room was spacious and had a balcony view to the ocean. The hotel staff were friendly and helped with all questions and requests. Our only issue with this hotel is that there is no wifi in the hotel room, you have to be in the common spaces to use the wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place and kids loved the pool. I perhaps expected a bit more based on previous reviews. Breakfast was okay. Rooms are all tiled which resulted in a few bad falls

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good

10/10 Excellent

Penn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem that is situated a short walk from the main avenue and activities area. Very accomodating, courteous and helpful. Great breakfast to start your mornings, with custom omelets and variety of cereals. Of course coffee and juices. Then when returned from tours, there is a adult bar, attended and games and a lounge area and pool. I would recommend and reserve again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marisol

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is the best, the staff is ok but room had not vent in the bathroom which is unacceptable, the AC did not work well, the breakfast buffet did not have coffee, just colored water with not flavor at all. I booked the hotel online and I wasn't advise that next to my room there will be construction work the hotel told me at check in🙄
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Berardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The water pressure wasn’t great in the shower. If you have candies or something sweet in the room you probably gonna get a lot of ants. There were some insects inside the room too. Breakfast was really amazing and people that work there are the nicest. It’s a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had beds and little else. TV didn’t work. Bright white lights felt like we were in a hospital. Not charming, as the photos indicate. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Fine for a last minute overnight but not for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

SHOGO

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You should not stay this hotel unless you like being cheated. The Expedia’s page said that Wi-Fi was available in all rooms; however, we can access the Internet only around the reception. I had to join a meeting during the vacation and needed Wi-Fi in a room, which is why I chose the hotel. Transportation cost from the airport was also different. In short, ad-fraud.