Sign in or create an account and get access to member only exclusive rates

El Castillo Galapagos

El Castillo Galapagos

Puerto Ayora Galapagos
Check in 1:00 PM
Check out 9:00 AM
Your journey through living history begins at El Castillo Galapagos, blending timeless charm with contemporary elegance, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Galápagos National Park and 11 minutes by foot from Academy Bay. This historic inn is 15 minutes walk to Tortuga Bay Beach and 20 minutes walk to Las Ninfas Lagoon.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Television in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Picnic area
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Terrace
  • Computer station
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 1:00 PM until 10:00 PM.

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.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
  • 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 credit cards

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The inn also offers 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Galápagos National Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Academy Bay - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Fishing Piers - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Las Ninfas Lagoon - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Las Grietas - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Malecon - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Playa de los Alemanes - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Charles Darwin Research Station - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Tortuga Bay Beach - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
El Garrapatero Beach - 20.4 km / 12.7 mi
El Chato Ranch - 20.7 km / 12.9 mi
Rancho Primicias - 20.9 km / 13 mi
Los Gemelos Sinkholes - 20.9 km / 13 mi
The preferred airport for El Castillo Galapagos is Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 47.2 km / 29.3 mi


Resort 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.


Other charges

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 9 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per room (roundtrip)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Barrio Pampas Coloradas, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos 200350, Ecuador