Travelers enjoy continental breakfast at La Zayapa Hotel before surfing or rowing. The hotel offers a relaxing terrace, on-site shopping, in-room WiFi, and luggage storage. The staff excels at arranging tours, earning enthusiastic praise from guests.
Located in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, La Zayapa Hotel is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Malecón San Cristobal and Monument to Charles Darwin are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galápagos National Park and Playa de Oro. Mann Beach and Galapagos Interpretation Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Puerto Baquerizo Moreno travel guide
Avenida Charles Darwin s/n and, Herman Melville, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos, 200120
What's nearby
Malecón San Cristobal
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Playa de Oro
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Monument to Charles Darwin
8 min walk - 0.8 km
Mann Beach
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Galapagos Interpretation Center
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
San Cristobal (SCY)
6 min drive
Restaurants
Midori Sushi Pub
2 min walk
Umami
4 min walk
Ranti
3 min walk
Post Office
3 min walk
The Pier Restaurant & Cevicheria
1 min walk
About this property
La Zayapa Hotel
Hotel near Galápagos National Park
Located close to Malecón San Cristobal and Playa de Oro, La Zayapa Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy surfing/body boarding, cycling and rowing/canoeing at this hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Beagle Bar, the on-site theme restaurant. In addition to shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking
Bike hire, ATM/banking services and concierge services
Smoke-free property, a water dispenser and tour/ticket information
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at La Zayapa Hotel include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 17.25; reservation required
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Beagle Bar
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Rowing/canoeing
Shopping
Surfing/bodyboarding
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
ATM
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
On the bay
On the boardwalk/promenade
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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Built in 2013
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 4 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador value-added tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Ecuador.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)
Hosted evening meal: USD 17.25
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Zayapa Hotel Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Zayapa Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at La Zayapa Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at La Zayapa Hotel?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at La Zayapa Hotel?
Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 100 (subject to availability).
Where is La Zayapa Hotel located?
Located in the heart of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, this beach hotel is steps away from Galápagos National Park and Malecón San Cristobal. Playa de Oro and Monument to Charles Darwin are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
La Zayapa Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very good
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In-person, everything was amazing! There was this little old lady who didn't speak a lick of English, but I we got by with my basic spanish and she was so so sweet. She was accommodating and she was complimentary and she gave us advice on how to be safe in Guayaquil. The hotel and breakfast were great.
The only negative was that before our trip, Zayapa reached out and they tried to get me to pay on a sketchy app beforehand (we ended up just paying in cash in person) but it was stressful beforehand.
Great location and breakfasts. It was very hard to regulate temperature in our shower and the soap dispensers continually dripped. But on the plus side the ac worked very well.
This is a family-owned and run hotel that is next to their restaurant and tour business. We soon became family even though we did not speak each others' languages. It is next to the water and pier. We loved sitting out front and listening to the sea lions bark and watch the crabs scurrying about their business. The coveted blue-footed boobie visited each evening.
Great view of the harbour. There was a comical, loud barking sea lion in the harbour that we could hear from the room. The hotel has a nice cafe that provides a good breakfast. Location is great for getting to the pier for the ferry or for water taxis to do boat tours.
The location was great, right in the middle of everything; the staff was friendly and the Wi-Fi was fast. The room was spacious and clean, but the electrical outlets were in inconvenient locations and the electric shower head was difficult to operate (it basically just served scalding-hot water)
This hotel is in a great location. The cab from the airport was $3. It is on the Malecon and is very walk friendly. The breakfast is outside in front of the hotel and is very quick to receive. If you are going on an early tour they will leave a small bag for you with a sandwich, apple, juice box and cookies. There is water in the lobby to refill your bottles and tea available in the evening.
Ask about walking to Mann beach and there is a museum there as well.
Plenty of sea lions all around.
The only reason this hotel is recommendable is the location. Otherwise, the hospitality and customer service is horrible. We arrived and there were ants on the wall over the bed and on the sheets. We were given a can of ant spray and told to spray and leave the room. There was no hot water unless we asked them to turn on the water heater and only after going down stairs twice to ask. I asked them for 2 extra towels and they wanted to charge me $50 for them. I am not sure how other hotels are in the area but the only reason to put up with the poor service is being able to look out the window at the water and wake up to the sea lions barking. Book with caution.
The hotel is located very close to the airport. It is worth the extra money for a beautiful ocean view. You can see the seals playing in the water and hear them throughout the day. It is the perfect walking distance to everything you could need. There is a small cafe that also has everyday essentials (soap, sun screen, aloe vera, drinks, snacks, alcohol, etc). The hotel also offers breakfast, however if you have a tour scheduled you have the option for a box lunch. This is very convenient and comes with a juice, apple, and pack of cookies which you can place in your fridge over night. Additionally, the hotel is located right across the way from the area in which the tours meet. The air conditioner in the room is perfect, and the hotel also provides complementary drinking water both in your room and downstairs. It is an extremely safe area, where everyone is extremely friendly.
Maria
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
2/10 Terrible
Jo
1 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Kitchen staff really rude
The girl behind the reception desk was super kind and friendly. The housekeeping were spot on with the room. The reason I would never stay at this hotel again was down to the kitchen staff. They were rude and kept laughing at me and sniggering one day I was refused breakfast when I was told I could sit down for a breakfast included in my stay an argument about it ensued with the kitchen staff and the lady who said I was ok to sit down. It made me feel really uncomfortable and I didn't bother. It ruined my stay having to walk past them sniggering at me for no reason.
Perfect location, just in front of the ferry port, but still quiet and no noisy. Hotel had very good condition, everything is as expected. Front desk had free tea and coffee whold day long. Restaurant had $1 for soft ice cream, but which is not as good as the one on multiple market. Room is big enough and bed is good. Not luxury but comfortable and convenience.
The town is very small, everywhere is in walking distance. airport is also only 15 minutes walking. Taxi is $1/p.p shared, or $5/p.car from airport to hotel, but $3/p.car from hotel to airport.
Highly recommended. Only thing I don't like is that they won't be able to be charged by Expedia, but via a 3rd party link, which make us feeling uncomfortable of the transaction safety.
Sea lion is the major residence here.