Hostal Vista al Mar
Avenida Baltra y Charles Binford
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Why people book this hotel
“This hostel is in a prime location but is feeling pretty tired”
“It was centrally located”
“The staff are nice”
“Great location lovely communal area to sit in nice staff”
“Rooms are ok but run down, kitchen is ok but limited equipment, the mosquitos an…”
“Very quiet place as backed off from the main road”
“The hostel is spotless, both the room and the common areas, I particularly liked…”
“The rooms were nice and clean and there was a nice outside area”
“2 minutes waking from the harbour, very nice for that price”
“As a couple, we had a very affordable room with a double bed”
Overview
Within 5 minutes' walk from various restaurants, Hospedaje Vista al Mar is located in Puerto Ayora city centre. Free WiFi access is available, and the Puerto Ayora restaurant district is 50 metres 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 42 km away.
Traveller reviews
Emily
family_with_children
June 13, 2026
This hostel is in a prime location but is feeling pretty tired. Rooms are ok but run down, kitchen is ok but limited equipment, the mosquitos and ants make cooking or hanging out in the garden trickier.
Natalia
solo_traveller
May 5, 2026
2 minutes waking from the harbour, very nice for that price
Kevin
couple
April 22, 2026
“The place just gave us the ick.”
It was centrally located. The staff are nice. The cat is adorable and is excellent at catching rats.
Lois
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
Great location lovely communal area to sit in nice staff
Kimberley
solo_traveller
March 16, 2026
“Great value on Galápagos”
Very quiet place as backed off from the main road. . Great location in town 2 minutes walk from the boat harbour. Nice garden to sit/ work in. Huge kitchen fully equipped. Feee coffee/ tea water all day . Room had nice cold air con.
Talisha Jade
solo_traveller
March 13, 2026
Great little hostel in the town and close to the port, nice fully equipped kitchen, can't go wrong if you're a backpacker in the Galapagos
Emily
extended_group
March 11, 2026
“Dirty and a bit unorganised”
The location is nice as it’s only ~ 5 minutes by foot from the pier.
Daniele07528
solo_traveller
March 11, 2026
Perfectly located on the main road and close to everything. The hostel is spotless, both the room and the common areas, I particularly liked the big kitchen. There is free water refill, as well as coffee and tea. Hammocks to chill and nice large common space.
Emer
solo_traveller
March 2, 2026
Excellent location. The people working there were really nice and helpful. I could leave my bag there after arriving early before check in. Great place to meet other travellers too
Wessel
solo_traveller
February 21, 2026
Comfortable beds and the location fantastic!
Teis Cornelis
solo_traveller
February 19, 2026
Staf are very friendly. I like there garden nice to relax. Kitch had all things you need Bed and shower were goog
Chloe
solo_traveller
February 6, 2026
Great location in town nice size kitchen and common space
sophie
couple
February 4, 2026
“Great location but lots of issues”
Location and staff were excellent
Eike
couple
February 3, 2026
Perfect place for backpackers, there is a big kitchen and the common space is very nice with los of plants and beautiful paintings on the walls. It's quiet even though its located just at the main street. As a couple, we had a very affordable room with a double bed.
neuma
extended_group
January 28, 2026
“simple and cool”
location, lovely staff, specially Brian, exonomic
Jessica
couple
January 6, 2026
Comfortable hotel in a really good location. Staff were lovely booked to stay again.
Charline
solo_traveller
December 29, 2025
Nice outdoor spaces and shared facilities. Very central location
Diana
couple
December 5, 2025
Very central, comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen (despite the knives are useless). Hammocks in the garden! Easy check in and check out. You can rent snorkling gear for 5 USD per person.
Lucie
couple
December 2, 2025
We really liked the hostel area with all these paintings on the walls and also our room. I also appreciated very much hot water dispenser, because almost everywhere else we had to boil it in a stovetop kettle. And the location is great.
Lauren
solo_traveller
November 26, 2025
The staff were very lovely and helpful. The rooms were nice and clean and there was a nice outside area. Very close to the main part of town.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Solarium, Diving, Snorkelling, Pub crawls
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Minimarket on site, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Laundry, Luggage storage, Tour desk
Standard Double or Twin Room
Simply furnished room offers free WiFi. Includes a fan, a wardrobe and bathroom with toiletries. Linens and towels are included as well.
Standard Triple Room
Simply furnished room offers free WiFi. Includes a fan, a wardrobe and bathroom with toiletries. Linens and towels are included as well.
Standard Quadruple Room
Simply furnished room offers free WiFi. Includes a fan, a wardrobe and bathroom with toiletries. Linens and towels are included as well.
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