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Hostal Sir Francis Drake

2.5 star property
Central hostal in Puerto Ayora, connected to a shopping center

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Interior
Family Room, Balcony | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Classic Quadruple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free toiletries
The price is $53
includes taxes & fees
$53 per night
Dec 29 - Dec 30

Room options

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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
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 248 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • 312 sq ft
  • 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
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large 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
  • 258 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 1 min drive - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 79 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hostal Sir Francis Drake

Hostal Sir Francis Drake offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Galápagos National Park. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 38-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the health club without adult supervision

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hostal Sir Francis Drake.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hostal Sir Francis Drake?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?
Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hostal Sir Francis Drake and nearby?
Hostal Sir Francis Drake has a garden.
What's the area around Hostal Sir Francis Drake like?
Hostal Sir Francis Drake is in the heart of Puerto Ayora, a short 1-minute walk from Galápagos National Park and 3 minutes' walk from Malecon.

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Juana, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

P. James, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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
Danny, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

rolando, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Ruth, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Bruce6, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

maria Esther, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Olchik, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very, very friendly . Excellent location....
Sue, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Um, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Staff is very friendly. Room was clean. AC was good. WIFI non existent in rooms- should be working for the price.
Rhonda, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
MargaritSanchez, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Rude and unhelpful place. Really noisy. But, it was a place to get my head down
Selina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good location with average room quality
The location is very convenient. But the room is just in average quality.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

When I go to Galapagos I look for a clean, safe place, close to everything, at a good price. This is what I found in Sir Francis Drake Hostal. It is an unpretentious place offering all that I need, so that I can have a good night of sleep with air conditioner, a good shower with hot water, closeness to all the action of the island and access to all the other islands.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great simple hostel. Perfect location and nice and clean.
Michael B, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The wifi and air conditioner didnt work. Breakfast is not included.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Very disappointing !!! We have group of 12 travelers. We had booked this hotel for 3 nights on Nov, 26 - 29, 2018. #1: The price we booked is included breakfast. But when we arrive there we were told the breakfast must pay $5.50 USD before 7:30 am. They are local business and know all type of day-tours start around 7:30 am. So we can not get our breakfast even though breakfast box. This is trick and they try to charge twice for breakfast from travelers. #2: This hotel do not have enough hot water to support all rooms.
Traveler, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The staff is blaise, the breakfast is quite lame (with poor service), the room had 2 small windows located 2 meters up and the wifi is very slooow. The room was very clean and a comfortable bed. I am certain there are better options.
Joseph G Ward, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Edgar, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review