Does Hotel Castro Galapagos have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much is parking at Hotel Castro Galapagos?

This property doesn't offer parking.

Does Hotel Castro Galapagos provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Hotel Castro Galapagos located?

Located in the heart of Puerto Ayora, this hotel is steps from Galápagos National Park, Las Grietas, and Malecon. Academy Bay and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal are just steps away.

Hotel Castro Galapagos Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the neighborhood

Located in Puerto Ayora, Hotel Castro Galapagos is in the city center and near the beach. Las Grietas and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal 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.

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8/10 Good

Maxwell, Port st Lucie

Dec 1, 2015

Liked: Staff & service

Satisfactory. Great location

It was good but I tried to adjust the booking by cancelling1night in good time but was not permitted.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Nov 19, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Galapagos Shark, 愛知県

Nov 15, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

港に近いホテル

港にも近く、スーパーマーケットもすぐそばにあり、レストラン街も近い。何かと便利。建物はおしゃれで、屋上からは港やサンタクルス島のハイランドも見渡せる。部屋もきれいで、wifiのつながりもよかった。スタッフも親切で英語もちゃんと通じる。４泊したが、快適だった。

6/10 Okay

Farid, Idstein

Aug 27, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Absolut okay. Zentral!

Sehr zentrale Lage zum Hafen. Zimmer sauber und Bad okay. Hatten Familienzimmer mit Verbindungstür zu einem guten Preis. Frühstück eher ecuadorianisch schmal. Pool sauber aber in Hinterhof Atmosphäre, wenig einladend für mehr als eine kurze Erfrischung. Personal nett und hilfreich. W-Lan geht gut.

6/10 Okay

yvonne, Birmingham England

Jul 27, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness

ok hotel close to harbour

This hotel is old, but it does have a sort of quaintness to it. It is situated next to the harbour and if you sit around the back you can spot all sorts of wildlife. Very little English spoken here, so you will get to use your Spanish. We enjoyed our stay but did lose a few things, not sure if they were lost or just disappeared so would recommend the use of the safe. Windows are a little ill fitting but all in all an ok hotel. There is a little plunge pool but very small and very cold. Not big enough to swim, but great if you just want to cool off.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

May 13, 2015

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

The hotel is very old and not very appealing. It was clean enough but not what I expected for the price - although accommodations in Galapagos are very expensive so I guess it is all relative. This is more like a hostel than a hotel. I had a private bath with three beds in my room. The staff were pleasant but didn't not understand a bit of English. The location of the hotel was great for us. I recommend this hotel only because of the lack of good hotels in the area.

8/10 Good

Rainer

Apr 6, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

6/10 Okay

d, Vermont

Mar 5, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Inexpensive no frills with an ideal location

A bit on the rustic side however the location is perfect as is the view from the top floors. Bare necessities are present however your not in the Galapagos to hang out in your room. Walls between the rooms are paper thin which was tough the couple nights a family with a crying baby stayed next door. It must have been an interesting hotel in its hey day which was about 25 years ago. The front desk was INCREDIBLY helpful in setting up boat tours and taxis All staff were very friendly and accommodating. The last evening of my stay the hotel hosted a religios service in the all purpose room that woke me up and continued until 11:00, this was directly across the hall from my room. Breakfast was good. At times the shower would not produce water for a few seconds. But again a good price for a great location a view from the top floors of the defunct lounge and bar area.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Mar 4, 2015

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

Not a luxury hotel

this is a budget hotel. The staff very friendly and the hotel is clean and well kept. I would highly recommend this hotel. In the Galapagos the only time spent in room is to sleep anyway.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Feb 20, 2015

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

it is not a hotel, rather hostel.

Loudy at night and no restaurant. No concierge and nobody in hotel can speak english. credit card cannot be used. breakfast from 7am when usually tour programs starts to 9am with poor quality. the difference of USD30 between single and classic single is only a view of port.

4/10 Poor

Sherry, So. CA

Jan 20, 2015

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel staff very helpful. Close to the pier.

The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. It was close to the pier and restaurants. The room was was basic. It needed some maintenance and TLC. It was not what I would expect for the price.

6/10 Okay

sandra, Fort lauderdal

Jan 16, 2015

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bueno

Buen hotel Por el precio

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Dec 31, 2014

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is a "Last Minute; vesry Last Resort"

The staff is very nice and accommodating as best they could. (1) LOCATION: thought it close to everything, it located on a one-way busy side street where we walked out the door and onto the traffic with taxis, trucks, buses, motorcycles and pedestrian traffic all day and most of the night. St San Francisco Catholic Church is across the narrow street and bells and singing is loud. (2) ROOM CONDITIONS: The room was dark, dimly lit and the floor was sort of dusty, not properly swept or mopped; the bathroom was small, and whenever water went through the pipe from upstairs, a sewer scent would emit from the pipe in the corner of our room. The sink had a home made wooden enclosure which could not be opened; the shower has a 6" wall step to step over into the shower; not suitable or accessible for anyone with problems climbing steps. (3) BREAKFAST: The breakfast was plain and bland and we were served the same thing for three days - hard scrambled eggs, rolls, butter, diluted juice, coffee.

4/10 Poor

Carmen, Arizona

Dec 27, 2014

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very disappointing

We booked the room for 6 of us. When we arrived they only allowed 5 to stay even though there was one double bed and 4 single ones and we wanted to stay together like in the cabin. We had to pay extra for another room. Then the next morning our boat trip was scheduled for 645 am departure. Their breakfast started at 7 and they could not accommodate an earlier breakfast time for our family. We had to go eat elsewhere. The staff was not helpful when it came to questions about suggestions for places to visit in the island. No concierge knowledge or attempt to be helpful. It seemed they lacked training.

8/10 Good

Roger, Vancouver, Canada

Nov 24, 2014

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

Pleasant stay

Nice quiet hotel..... Excellent location a block from city center and pier to take tours.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Oct 26, 2014

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

Disliked: Room comfort

It is loud. In fareness everything in PA is loud it seems. Right next to a church that rocks out every evening. Had a few lizards in my room, which is fine.

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