Offering an outdoor swimming pool, Villas Galapagos Cottages is located in Puerto Ayora, just 3 blocks away from the island's commercial area. Free WiFi access is available in this holiday home. The accommodation will provide you with a TV and air conditioning.There is a full kitchen, with a microwave and a refrigerator, and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. You can enjoy a pool view from the room. At Villas Galapagos Cottages you will find a garden and a terrace. The property offers free parking. Tortuga Bay beach is just 2 km away, while Baltra Airport is 50 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Puerto Ayora, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
4 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Puerto Ayora

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lei
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Host is fantastic, could not ask for a better service. Highly recommended.
  • Leslie-anne
    Canada Canada
    Amazing cottage, very spacious with our kids & has a beautiful pool. This was our second visit and we would stay again.
  • Nicolasmejias
    Argentina Argentina
    My stay at Galapagos Cottages was superb. The room was very comfortable, and the facilities are complete. We stayed for 3 nights, and everything went very well. Ximena's service was fabulous. I had already read good comments about her, and I can...
  • N
    Nathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners are extremely friendly, helpful and generous. We were provided with tourist information and even some basic essentials to make our stay a 'home from home' experience.
  • Jocelyn
    France France
    Lovely well decorated and well equipped cottage. Lots of nice food waiting for us in the fridge. Very friendly hosts who make you feel right at home and relaxed. Great location to explore Tortuga Bay
  • Akiko
    Japan Japan
    The owner was very kind and friendly. Our cottage was lovely and clean. Easy walking distance from downtown still very quiet and relaxing.
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed 4 nights here. Absolutely fantastic place in an optimal location. The house is spotless and cleaned daily. The cleaner will also do your laundry (leave a tip!). There is a big tank of drinking water which is changed whenever you need a...
  • Menno
    Netherlands Netherlands
    A really nice place to stay. Quiet location but still close to everything. Ximena is a lovely host and very helpful.
  • Christine
    United States United States
    We loved everything about our stay here. We were cared for like family you love and appreciated how close to the Tortuga beach trail we were and the quiet surroundings. The pool was clean and beautiful at the end of the day. Our apartment was a...
  • Nate
    United States United States
    Ximena was very friendly and hospitable. She showed us our room medicine gave us. The keys gave us the rundown and was very friendly. We felt totally comfortable. We would absolutely stay here again.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Galapagos Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Outdoors

    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun terrace
    • BBQ facilities
      Additional charge
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels

    Wellness

    • Public Bath

    Food & Drink

    • Room service
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Outdoor & View

    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Detached

    Transport

    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Tour desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Miscellaneous

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safety deposit box

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Galapagos Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 11:30 to 17:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 05:00 to 09:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please be aware that Galapagos is conformed by different islands; in this case you are arriving to to Santa Cruz Island. Once you arrive to Seymour Airport in Baltra Island, please take a public bus to Baltra Ferry Terminal where you should take a ferry to Santa Cruz Ferry Terminal. Then, take a bus or a taxi to Puerto Ayora. Give the driver the property's name and directions in order to arrive easily. This whole trip take approximately 40 minutes. To move between islands you can take a boat or plane; please check with your hotel the different schedules.

    Please inform Galapagos Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Galapagos Cottages

    • Galapagos Cottages is 650 yards from the centre of Puerto Ayora. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Galapagos Cottages is from 11:30, and check-out is until 09:00.

    • The prices at Galapagos Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Galapagos Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Galapagos Cottages on this page.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Galapagos Cottages (subject to availability). These have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Galapagos Cottages (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 4 guests
      • 7 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Galapagos Cottages. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Galapagos Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming Pool
      • Public Bath