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Within 5 minutes' walk from various restaurants, Hospedaje Vista al Mar is located in Puerto Ayora city center. Free WiFi access is available, and the Puerto Ayora restaurant district is 164 feet away. All the rooms are simply furnished and have a flat-screen cable TV, a fan and a wardrobe. The private bathroom includes free toiletries and a shower with hot water. Linens and towels are provided. At Hospedaje Vista al Mar you will find a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and a tour desk. Kayak activities can be arranced upon request. Charles Darwin Research Station is a 5 minutes' drive from the property. Baltra Airport is 26 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Puerto Ayora, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
6.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chu
    United States of America United States of America
    location, the setting of the place, lovely garden court
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    Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    The price was great. The location was good - short walk to pier area (restuartants, grocery store) and short walk to Tortuga Beach trailhead. Very helpful in arranging a non-standard route taxi for a day (I do not speak Spanish, many taxi drivers...
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Nice common area with hammocks. Good kitchen. Decent dorm room
  • Jill
    United States of America United States of America
    Being a hostal people often gather in the center of the property to converse and it was a bit loud from some of the rooms. However by 10 it was quiet but that is the life of a hostal so if that concerns you then look elsewhere. Room 3,4 and 5 are...
  • Bartosz
    Poland Poland
    Vista Al Mar is in the best location possible. Two steps from the pier, ATM & and street where local people dine. Kitchen was very clean and well equipped with 2 filtered water dispensers. You also have hammocks and very nice outdoor area. Staff...
  • Cortney
    United States of America United States of America
    Close to town, good air con! Great communal kitchen, let us check in early, held our bags on a transfer day.
  • Scott
    United States of America United States of America
    It had a lot of amenities: kitchen, bikes to rent, and hammocks.
  • Zorica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were great, the place was very, very clean, kitchen well equiped, my favourite were cotton bed sheets. Amazing. and the quiet air conditioning system.
  • Andreas
    Germany Germany
    Everything. Very nice place. The daughter of the host is very friendly and a girl is working on the front desk, with very good English skills
  • Anita
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Location is very central. 2 minutes walk to Charles Binford Street where u can find a set lunch for only $5 & 5 minutes walk to the ferry pier. Staffs are friendly & assisting. A/C, free water, tea & coffee are bonus.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hello! We saw your hostel which looks lovely & a good option for us (family of 6). Do you ask for the salvoconducto? Is it valid only at the hostel?

    Thank you very much for writing, we can issue a safe conduct for your entire stay in Galapagos, only reserve the nights that you will be in our hotel,..
    Answered on 22 January 2021
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?

    Hello, we have a Safe box in receptions.
    Answered on 18 September 2019
  • How much does it cost to rent a lock?

    Hello, we have a save box in reception.
    Answered on 18 September 2019
  • Is there AC in the bedrooms?

    hello yes we have AC in the bedrooms regards robert
    Answered on 7 April 2023
  • Do your private rooms all have air con? The site seems to show the private rooms have air con and the dormitory rooms have fans, but I want to confir..

    hello, all rooms have air con
    Answered on 20 February 2021
  • Hello, why are the female dorms more expensive than the male dorms? They appear identical aside from gender, so should they not be the same price?

    Hola, hay dos tipos de habitaciones para mujeres. El uno tiene el mismo precio al de los hombre, otro es un poco más costoso por que son camas más gra..
    Answered on 7 July 2021
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Area info

Amenities of Hostal Vista al Mar
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Solarium
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the reception is open from 06:00 to 22:00.

Please inform Hostal Vista al Mar of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Hostal Vista al Mar

  • The nearest beach is 2,450 feet from Hostal Vista al Mar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hostal Vista al Mar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hostal Vista al Mar is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Hostal Vista al Mar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Solarium
    • Bar crawls
    • Bicycle rental
  • Hostal Vista al Mar is 800 feet from the center of Puerto Ayora. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.