The Galapagos Pearl B&B

3.0 star property
City-center Puerto Ayora B&B with outdoor pool

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Panoramic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | View from room
Terrace/patio
Porch
Breakfast area
Panoramic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Television
The price is $99
includes taxes & fees
$99 per night
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Panoramic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 430 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard House, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Seymour y Cucuve, Libreria Angermeyer y Bodega Blanca, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, 200350

What's nearby

  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Malecon - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 82 min drive
  • Airport pick-up service

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Galapagos Pearl B&B

The Galapagos Pearl B&B offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Galápagos National Park. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails and snorkeling are nearby. Other highlights at this Mediterranean bed & breakfast include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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
  • There is no front desk at this property

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 15

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport pickup on request (during limited hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2014
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

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 of USD 80 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 2 and 18 costs USD 25

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Galapagos Pearl B&B offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Galapagos Pearl B&B does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Galapagos Pearl B&B?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Galapagos Pearl B&B?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Galapagos Pearl B&B?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Galapagos Pearl B&B.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Galapagos Pearl B&B?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 80 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Galapagos Pearl B&B?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 75 (subject to availability). Express check-in and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Galapagos Pearl B&B and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and snorkeling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the bed & breakfast's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Does The Galapagos Pearl B&B have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around The Galapagos Pearl B&B like?
The Galapagos Pearl B&B is in the heart of Puerto Ayora, a short 1-minute walk from Galápagos National Park and 11 minutes' walk from Charles Darwin Research Station.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lydia, 25-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

good A/C. Has hair dryer. spacious room. Wifi is weak. The lighting is very dim, and there are bugs in the room. I find better value with other hostel with much cheaper price.
Ming, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Worst place we have ever stayed. Bedding from the 1970’s; dirty towels; problems getting room serviced; 2 pools but both dirty; lack of property maintenance; not sure if TV worked because remote control not provided; NO HOT WATER 2 days in a row; mediocre breakfast; tea bags appeared to have mould on them; “suite” was just one room and misrepresented as to size-advertised on Expedia at about 2x the actual room size; the area is noisy-dogs barking. We asked for a refund for one of the nights to compensate for the lack of hot water and we were told there was hot water and that was their best room and no one else has complained. Not true! Read the past reviews. Anyway if possible AVOID THIS PLACE.
Aleks, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

We only stayed overnight between the afternoon ferry from Isabela and the morning ferry to San Cristobal. It is difficult to rate the hotel as we were not there long. Our room did have a nice balcony with a hammock. The room had a mini fridge. The water in the shower was cool, couldn’t get it to go hot. The grounds of the hotel were nice and has a small pool.
Blake, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

It looks old, not maintained well care, inside the room ceiling is peeling it off, the picture they have to advertise it, are better looks than how its looks now. It was very depressing, disappointing that I had to leave the place almost immediately. I would like my money back due to falls advertising it.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous experience.
I stayed at this B&B with my partner during a dive trip to Santa Cruz. Would highly recommend. We had a beautiful and comfortable room, always clean and a great location in town. We left every morning by 6:30am so can’t comment on the breakfast, but the water jug was always full and cold! We would stay here again.
Tyler, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Rude and dishonest people. Would not recomment this hotel
10-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
This is a little hotel but family was very helpful with airport travel, activities and anything we needed. Our travel changed a bit after reserving the room and The hotel was much more helpful than Expedia with our reservation. Good breakfast. Good internet in common areas. Very safe and location is great. We could see the water from our room but hotel is a few blocks away.
MELLANEE, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My husband & I LOVED this B & B which is priced very reasonably. The staff & owners are very personable, friendly, helpful, accommodating, efficient & truly fun!!!! Several times they accompanied us out to the street to hail a taxi. We enjoyed the extremely clean pools (2) on the property. The grounds had a lot of trees, hence a lot of shade, very enjoyable. The owners were continuously sweeping up the leaves etc. that were blowing down because of the nice breeze. It was a very convenient, easy walking distance, location near town. Which includes waterfront restaurants, scuba shops, ferry docks to other islands especially to German Beach, which we would highly recommend. We saw the largest, most colorful Parrot fish EVER! We also saw for the first time sea snakes. I watched the behavior of one of them for quite some time, which was very interesting. In conclusion, my husband & I HIGHLY recommend this B & B.
Lysbeth-Jeanne, 10-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Of course it is not hotel hotel. Nice comfortable bed and enough clean towels. Ask daily tour & reservation, you save money and time, -no headache! Very kind local sentiments!
5-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

We made this reservation for four night approximately 6 months in advance on Expedia. When we arrived, we were told we had the best room on the property. Believably so. It had a distant view of ocean and plenty of cool ocean breezes. The room had a king size bed, a small table two chairs, and a small fridge. It was basic, functional and clean. Aside from the basics, the hotel has no personal touches. For example, there were no glasses or cups, in the room. We had to ask for them. No napkins other than toilet paper. The large bar of soap in the shower appeared to have been used before. (There was a new very small bar of soap that was for the sink.) There was a family size bottle of shampoo that was also used before. The sink had no hot water. The shower did have hot water, however the shower was clogged. (When we told the hotel staff, it was fixed it the same day.) The breakfast area had a water dispenser but the 5 gallon jug was always empty The breakfasts consisted of coffee, watered down juice, a fresh roll, and two eggs everyday. This hotel is listed as a three star; it is more like a two star with a nice view of the ocean far away.
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely b&b close to centro
Secluded yet close for walking to everything. Lovely linens. Nice homecooked breakfast.friendly family atmosphere.Daughter speaks good English and is very helpful. Refrig in room a very nice touch!
DG, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

I liked the trees and the swimming pools the rooms are spacious and the air conditioning worked real good. Our room had a small front porch which we loved to have to sit outside in the afternoon or just to leave our dirty or wet clothes. The owners are very friendly and very knowledgeable of the tours in the Island. They offer a very complete breakfast as well. Ones recommendation would be to have more options for breakfast since after 3 days it starts to get boring. Other than that I will be coming back here for sure. They are one block from the main Street and close to the port and Bank and restaurants.
Maria, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

This hostal is way over priced by Expedia. You can stay at similar hostal for half the price.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A nice place in the Galapagos
The entrance is a bit hard to find, but luckily the island isn't big so taxi drivers can get you there easily. The staff is friendly and the breakfast is good, though it's only served from 7am until 8:30am. That means if you take any day trips, you'll miss breakfast since they usually require taking a boat around 7am. The room and bathroom were nice, but the shower took a long time to get hot and didn't drain well. The wifi was unreliable in the room (though it was fine in the breakfast area). The town is small enough that you can walk anywhere, so not being on the main street wasn't a problem. All the islands are extremely safe (basically no crime), which means you don't have to be worried about walking back late at night. One thing to note is that there is a tax applied on top of the overall hotel cost. You should bring cash to pay for the hotel room because there is a 7% fee to pay by credit card.
7-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location very helpful staff
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great little getaway
Quiet, lush common areas. Off the busier main roads but still easy walking distance to good variety of shopping and restaurants. Rooms basic, but very clean and in good repair, great in this price range. Good wifi. Full breakfast with eggs cooked to order. Host Yolanda and staff are wonderful...friendly and helpful. Would definately stay there again.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simple hotel - clean rooms and excellent service
We used this hotel as a base for 5 days on Santa Cruz Island - visiting local attractions plus two other Galapagos Islands before taking a short cruise. We found the hotel perfect for our needs. Yolanda was a perfect hostess - always ready to provide advice and ideas - with constant enthusiasm and a happy positive attitude. A simple but very good breakfast was provided every morning, with many suggestions about where to eat lunch and dinner. The room was simple but clean and suited us very well. The hotel is small and well maintained, and its grounds are a welcome oasis to return to a the end of the day.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I traveled to Galapagos for the Thanksgiving week - our trip wouldn't have been as wonderful as it was if not for Yolanda and her wonderful family at Galapagos Pearl helping us out with everything from ferry tickets to restaurant recommendations. Highly recommended for a peaceful oasis just steps away from the main ave. Charles Darwin. Note: If using a taxi, easier to find "La Perla" than Galapagos Pearl.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My home away from home
A beautiful stay. Yolanda is a wonderful hostess and goes above and beyond to make you feel at home.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

No English TV Channels or Credit Card Payments
Service was great because they are family. Location was good and food was made to order. Unfortunately, there are no English TV channels and all Spanish channels were blurry and fuzzy. At 4am every day a neighborhood roster woke us up. Worst of all, we had to pay entire bill in cash because their credit card machine has been Brocken for over a month.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great B&B and Staff
Yolanda and her staff truly made us feel at home and like family. We were all sad to leave. They were beyond accommodating. We had two rooms, each very unique and distinct. Units 7 and 8 are on 3rd floor and are large with a good view...but no elevator. Breakfast was great and the grounds of the property tranquil and just lovely. One important note PAYMENT IS EXPECTED IN CASH or a wire transfer, no credit cards accepted. This is true for nearly all establishments on the island other than restaurants, tour companies and a few other exclusive stores, so come with plenty of cash or plan to visit the ATM. We loved our stay and if ever in the Galápagos again would definitely return to The Galapagos Pearl B & B!
Verified Expedia guest review