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Isla Sol by Hotel Solymar

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area
Double Room Interior View
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Av. Charles Darwin Y Tomas De Berlanga, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos
  • Malecon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Playa de los Alemanes
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room Exterior View

Double Room Exterior View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Single Room Exterior View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Interior View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room Interior View

Single Room Interior View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Puerto Ayora

When you stay at Isla Sol by Hotel Solymar in Puerto Ayora, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Las Grietas.

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Isla Sol by Hotel Solymar

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park
Isla Sol by Hotel Solymar offers 14 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Isla Sol by Hotel Solymar has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the 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 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 55 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the 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 eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 79 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 55 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

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
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

Property is also known as

Isla Sol Hotel Solymar
Isla Sol Hotel Solymar Puerto Ayora
Isla Sol Solymar
Isla Sol Solymar Puerto Ayora
Isla Sol By Solymar
Isla Sol by Hotel Solymar Hotel
Isla Sol by Hotel Solymar Puerto Ayora
Isla Sol by Hotel Solymar Hotel Puerto Ayora

Isla Sol by Hotel Solymar Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect Galapagos stay
Outstanding waterfront, hotel in the perfect location. Close to pier, restaurants, and shopping. Sunrise from the balcony was beautiful each morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Great property in the heart of town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo fue muy agradable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Manuel A

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Room had a balcony facing the ocean. Pool and restaurant had views of the sea. Breakfast buffet was good. The hot water in the room was sketchy, not always available. Pool filter was not working, water was cloudy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosana

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was ideally located close to restaurants, port and entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular Views and Great Pool/Bar Area
The WiFi is spotty but the service is great. This hotel is expensive compared to the simpler ones that are further away from the water. Although, the location and view of the water is amazing.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do Not Stay Here.
Of the two tours we booked with this hotel, one of them had its leave time changed from 8am to 6am less than 12 hours before the tour was to take place. Although we had the times in writing, they did not give us our tour as contracted. When we disputed the charge to our credit card company, the hotel manager lied about the circumstances, the same treatment we received when we were there. We met many people during our visit to the Galapagos, and they were appreciative of the other hotels where they stayed. I highly recommend bypassing this hotel in order to receive honest and gracious hospitality. If you have to stay here, try to get a room away from the street and away from the pool, as rooms facing these venues are really noisy.

8/10 Good

Andy, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
A good clean room, nice hotel facilities, no view but that was what unexpected when I booked

6/10 Okay

Chris, Scotland

Hotel Solymar Galapagas
Great location, nice outside bar area. Staff overall pleasant and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Tamara, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is beautiful
Upon arrival we spent a little extra money to get an ocean front room at Hotel Solymar across the street and it was worth every penny! The hotel is beautiful, with fabulous world-class food, excellent service and the most beautiful location ever. The staff is excellent and very friendly. Our room was very nice with an ocean-front balcony where we could watch the boats and wildlife, including a sea lion lounging in the swimming pool! Can't recomment Hotel Solymar enough. A wonderful experience!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Fantastic hotel and location.

10/10 Excellent

Teodoro Mendoza, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel rescue people that needed to relax.
Close to everything, they also upgraded my room, the bar with the hammocks, and the hotel sitting at the edge of the sea is just soooooooo perfect for me. The staff and especially the night time receptionist was so helpful and friendly. If you are going to Santa Cruz island and wanted a suitable hotel, this hotel has everything you want and more. Tortuga Bay (beach) is walkable from this hotel. You would not regret booking this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expedia dropped the ball, seriously!
I made all reservations through Expedia and they allowed my first night in hotel to be cancelled. When the hotel notified me I immediately called Expedia and they did nothing, on the phone for 2 hours with Expedia, and they did nothing to remedy their mistake. I called the hotel in Ecuador myself, to reinstate the first night of our stay. It cost me a lot of frustration, a lot of time, and the expenses of overseas calls, but I got it done. Hotel was excellent, but Expedia took no action to remedy their mistake and did nothing, NOTHING to help us.

8/10 Good

Bob, Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, great service
Been to the island 5 times and stayed here on two different trips to Galapagos. Great service and location. They upgraded my room from the Isla Sol to the Hotel Sol y Mar with an ocean view room. I forgot my snorkeling equipment. They shipped it overnight free of charge and it was waiting for me in QUITO. How TAME cargo charges $2.61 for overnight service from Galapagos to Quito is unbelievable! DON'T swim in the pool though...its really just for the Sea Lions and the birds..its fun to watch BUT VERY UNHEALTHY WATER!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo excelente !!! Recomiendo Hotel Solymar porque su estadia sera maravillosa.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Alan Luis, Lima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visita de Galapagos
Muy agradable el hotel. Galapagos muy bonito.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good view, good location, good hotel
プエルト・アヨラのメインストリートに位置。立地は最高。 施設設備としては申し分なし。スタッフもかなり対応は良い(日本語は不可)。 朝プールサイドでアシカも見ることができた。 1階はやや外の音が気になるときがあったのだが総合評価としては良い。

10/10 Excellent

Hing Leung Jeffrey, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel
Nice hotel, all the rooms with sea view. The front desk guy is nice and helpful. Will stay there again for next trip.

8/10 Good

fernando, Buenos Aires

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buen hotel
Hotel muy bonito y excelentemente ubicado. Nos dieron un up grade a una habitación con vista al mar en el edificio principal. El único detalle negativo fue que el día domingo la piscina y toda el área exterior estaba copada por muchísimos niños (q no se alojaban en el hotel) que festejaban un cumpleaños. Por lo demás, todo 10 puntos.

10/10 Excellent

Viviana, Guayaquil - Ecuador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente servicio
Excelente servicio y atención de todo el personal, la habitación muy confortable, todas las habitaciones con vista al mar y a la piscina. Excelente el desayuno buffet y los platos a la carta. Nos recibieron con un coktel de bienvenida, fue una estadía encantadora.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Нина

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort