Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel

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Located close to Playa de los Alemanes and Malecon, Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel provides free full breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy canoeing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Palo Santo, serves breakfast. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ฿8,610
฿9,471 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct

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View all photos for Habitación estándar, 1 cama King size, vista a la piscina

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of a pool and buildings, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Habitación estándar, 1 cama King size, vista a la piscina

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a chair and table.

Standard Twin Room, Pool View

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a glass table, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

Premium Studio Suite, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet
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About the area

Located in Puerto Ayora, Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel is in a national park and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Playa de los Alemanes and Tortuga Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Las Grietas. Malecon and Charles Darwin Research Station are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Puerto Ayora travel guide
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Barrio Punta Estrada Solar 19, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350

What's nearby

  • A marina with various boats docked, including small fishing boats and larger yachts.
    Academy Bay
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa de los Alemanes
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal
    25 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Malecon
    25 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    81 min drive

Restaurants

  • Golden Prague Galapagos
    10 min walk
  • Red Tuna
    11 min walk
  • Restaurante Café Hernán
    7 min walk
  • Isla Grill
    12 min walk
  • Gelato Bar
    2 min walk

About this property

Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel

  • Hotel near Malecon
  • Located close to Playa de los Alemanes and Las Grietas, Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel provides free full breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy canoeing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Palo Santo, serves breakfast. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and multilingual staff
    • Coffee/tea in reception, coworking spaces and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shampoo
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel on 24 Oct 2026 start from ฿8,610, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel located?

Situated by the sea, this hotel is steps away from Malecon and Playa de los Alemanes. Tortuga Bay Beach and Charles Darwin Research Station are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Palo Santo Galapagos Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff and large clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine. Staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay at Palo Santo was excellent! The staff definitely made us feel welcomed and helped us out with the luggage to and from the boat. The room was nice and the breakfast was delicious each morning. The property was quiet and a little run down in areas but nothing that mattered when your in the Galapagos. Surprised it was not busier because the location was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No Internet in My Suite for the 5 night stay. Lackluster front desk support & service.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really nice property, but for me a pool is very important when I stay at a resort. The pool water was cloudy and not very appealing/inviting. The area around the pool itself was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No fridge, no microwave, no restaurant only breakfast, no place to buy anything, no elevators but good staff and very clean the only bad was the pool that did lock clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Palo Santo is Awesome

Because the ferry's were overbooked we had to spend a night in Santa Cruz. Thankfully Palo Santo had rooms. This is a very neat hotel on the opposite side of the bay. You have to take a sea taxi to get to it. The breakfast was tasty and the room was crisp and clean. We swam and chilled out by the pool prior to our departure - the perfect way to end our Galapagos excursion!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful estate. This hotel is located by Finch Bay. Once you get to Puerto Ayora, you need to take a water taxi to Finch Bay. 80 cents during the day, $1- after 7pm. Water taxi comes every 5-10mim. Once you have 3-4 ppl on board and wait about 4min, it start moving. It takes about few minutes to Finch Bay. This Finch Bay is by Playa de Los Alemanes. “German Beach” as you can read lots of German settlers. According to the local, after World War 2, lots of German came to Galapagos and hide around the area. The very first one was supposed to be extradited but he passed away before that. The locals call the area of German. This property is own by very well known person in Ecuador. They built about 5 years ago but because of the neighbor ( Playa de los Alemanes) oppositions they could not operate. Many locals know what happened to the property, and they are not happy about the situation. Made us very upset what they went through because of the neighbors. This is a very modern and beautiful property, just need few TLC. Once you get off at Finch Bay, keep walking straight, up and down the hill, you pass the white building, then you see a pond, make a right there, you will see the hotel. It’s less than 5 minutes walk, very romantic. The room is very large, nice swimming pool, walking distance to the quiet beach. The staff, all of them are very nice. Away from the noisy town, this is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Palo Santo

Se ve bien diseñado, bien en la foto, pero falta mantenimiento y limpieza a fondo. Hotel con potencial pero hace falta mejorar muchos detalles. Para 240 USD/noche es caro, uno espera algo más por ese precio, faltan los detalles, por ejemplo -El agua no sale caliente en la ducha -La piscina no está bien tratada -Hay telarañas en los marcos ventanas y puertas -Mejores sabanas y almohadas -Repaso de grietas, pintura, barniz, mtto grifería
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente! Magnifico servício
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a little difficult to communicate with the staff but they did their best and our Spanish isn’t great
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and modern hotel- beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was top notch, Wendy especially went over and beyond to help us receive a package even after we left the hotel. The location was perfect for a true tranquil getaway, the food was really good and reasonably priced and the room was spacious with nice balcony. Poolside lounging was perfect after the hike to Las Grietas which was a short 10 minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très bon hôtel. Accueil chaleureux.

Très bon hôtel moderne et confortable avec un accueil exceptionnel du responsable de l’hôtel Wendy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lindo hotel pero alimentos y bebidas malo

Un hotel muy lindo, pero con un desayuno muy malo, sin variedad de elección. Tiene la capacidad para ser un increíble hotel pero la parte de alimentos y bebidas es muy pobre
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First, the staff is so helpful and kind! The thing we were less enthusiastic about was that it was very difficult to get basic toiletries like soap, clean towels or shampoo. We had to repeatedly ask.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Upon booking, was not apprised that hotel was involved in a dispute; locals disclosed this. The hotel has potential, but it is not living up to it. First,unfortunate reality: Upon arrival, found staff lacking; there was no bell staff and we had to haul our luggage from the water taxi to the hotel and up stairs to our rooms; there was no elevator. Front desk was unmanned during the hours as represented and none of the staff were uniformed or wore name tags. There is a restaurant on-site and a bar; neither was staffed. We accessed both for glasses, etc. We were not provided wi-fi in our rooms; access to internet through US-based cell service (i.e., hot spots) was limited due to internet accessibility. The business center was not set up; we went to a store across the bay to print tour information (for a fee). The person assigned to assist at check-out indicated she was not able to access the internet to process the credit card payment, after several attempts with a hand-held device.The level of hospitality and services was not what was expected. On the positive: we stayed in suites which were roomy. When the refrigerator stopped working, the repairs/replacement were made within a day. There was one person on-site daily and he was attentive to feedback. We liked the location--it was quiet, and close to Las Grietas and two other nice restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019