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Hostal Sir Francis Drake

Santa Cruz, Galápagos

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 1.6 km to Las Grietas Rocks and 2.5 km to Tortuga Bay Beach

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3.5/5

OkayFrom 50 reviews

5.0/526 May 2025

John • Solo Trip

Great location!

5.0/523 Jan 2023

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

Todo estuvo muy bien.

5.0/522 Jan 2023

Elfie • Trip with Friends

Estuvo todo bien. La ubicación es excelente. Cerca del muelle y la calle de comidas.

5.0/528 Aug 2022

Luis • Family Trip

Muy lindo hotel la señora de recepción un amor con nosotros muy amble

5.0/55 Feb 2022

Bruce6 • Couple Trip

Great place. Third floor has sea breeze and nice little balcony/patio. It is about a block from ocean and right around the corner from a great little row of restaurants. Honey, who runs the place seems to know about everything going on and is a great font of information. We enjoyed our stay.

5.0/59 Mar 2020

Klaus • Trip with Friends

Es war immer sauber, die Rezeption freundlich und eigentlich durchgehend besetzt. Bei Problemen war sofort Hilfe da.

5.0/521 Jan 2020

Sue • Trip with Friends

Staff very, very friendly . Excellent location....

5.0/530 Nov 2019

Um • Trip with Friends

Short walk to the port and close to many restaurants and cafes! The owner is most helpful. It was a good base from which to explore the neighbouring islands!!

5.0/53 Apr 2018

Barbara

El Hotel Sir Francis es ideal para quedarse unos días en Puerto Ayora, el precio es muy economico, es limpio, cuartos cómodos y el personal es muy amable. Pedí una habitación con linda vista y balcón y la señorita de la recepción hizo todo lo posible hasta que me consiguió una hermosa habitación.

5.0/516 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

The rooms were cleaned daily, staff was very friendly, great meals in their kitchen, can walk everywhere from the hostel.

5.0/512 Aug 2017

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Pleasant reasonably priced hotel near the dock. The room was nice with a good view.

4.0/519 Nov 2025

Simonin • Couple Trip

PAs de télévision et wifi quasi mort chambre correcte

4.0/517 Apr 2024

Mike • Solo Trip

This hotel is located right next to “restaurant row” which is a street with many dining options and geared mostly toward the tourists. The hotel A/C and Wi-Fi worked well, and I had a comfortable night here. There is a motion sensor hall light that shines into the room through the top windows and some noise as they walk by. It gets quiet after 10:00 so not too much of an inconvenience. Staff helped me with bus arrangements. There is an upstairs lounge area that overlooks the street and would be a nice spot to visit with friends.

4.0/52 Mar 2020

Olchik • Solo Trip

Check in went smooth, however the receptionist didn't provide me with the wifi upon check in. she told me to come see her after. but after she was nowhere to be found. One of the other guests shared the wifi password with me. The wifi was very poor in the room, lobby was great. The lighting in the hallway is was at was very poorly lit. also going down the staircase, sometimes the automated lights wouldn't go on and i would have to walk semi-dark downstairs.

4.0/54 Apr 2019

Rhonda • Couple Trip

Staff is very friendly. Room was clean. AC was good. WIFI non existent in rooms- should be working for the price.

4.0/521 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Rezeption wirkt zeitweise ein wenig überfordert, aber Anfragen werden freundlich und zuvorkommend bearbeitet. Es ist sauber und man wird in Ruhe gelassen, falls man das will.

4.0/58 Jan 2019

David • Solo Trip

Very good location and friendly staff. Melanie (young woman at reception) went out of her way to help and make sure everything was good. Rooms are quite different so check around. It seems a bit cheaper if you just book when you get there. WiFi is ok but not great, hot water is available but often takes a while to get hot. I didn't have breakfast included in my rate ($42 a night, more or less in early Dec 2018), so the value was not the best. With breakfast included and hot water for coffee and tea, it would be better value. But a very good value location and very good location.

4.0/56 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

When I go to Galapagos I look for a clean, safe place, close to everything, at a good price. This is what I found in Sir Francis Drake Hostal. It is an unpretentious place offering all that I need, so that I can have a good night of sleep with air conditioner, a good shower with hot water, closeness to all the action of the island and access to all the other islands.

4.0/55 Jan 2019

Michael B • Family Trip

Great simple hostel. Perfect location and nice and clean.

4.0/52 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

PEOPLE AND HOTEL WERE GREAT. Don't forget to ask them to turn on the hot water about 10-30 minutes before taking a shower!

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Airport Transfer

24-hour Front Desk

Children Facility

Sports & Recreation

Garden

Snack Bar/Deli

Hotel Services

Hotel Safe

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No Elevators

Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

Transportation

Airport Transfer (Surcharge)

Tours/Ticket Assistance

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Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

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Av. Baltra y Charles Binford, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, EC

Nearby Destinations

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in8:00 AM-7:00 PM

Check-out11:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About Hostal Sir Francis Drake

Hostal Sir Francis Drake Location
With a stay at Hostal Sir Francis Drake, you'll be centrally located in Puerto Ayora, steps from Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. This hostal is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Las Ninfas Lagoon and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tortuga Bay Beach.

Hostal Sir Francis Drake Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Hostal Sir Francis Drake Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hostal Sir Francis Drake.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 - Mon, 27 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children