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Hotel Solymar

Av. Charles Darwin and Thomas de Berlanga, Puerto Ayora 200350 Ecuador
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#8 of 29 hotels in Puerto Ayora
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Hotel Solymar is eager to welcome you to the islands! Our two towers, Solymar and Isla Sol, are centrally located in Puerto Ayora’s mainstreet. They are only 10 feet apart from each other, with the same services! We have direct access to the ocean, a pool, hot tub, a chill out zone and a restaurant area. Our rooms are fully equipped with flat screen TVs, air conditioning, hot water, balconies and a comfortable bed arrangement. All our prices include a buffet-like breakfast featuring international and national dishes. The staff is ready to handle your requests in Spanish, English and Hebrew. With 17 rooms in Solymar, and 14 rooms in IslaSol, we are ready to house big groups! Categories like Sea View are only available in the Solymar Tower, whereas Interior View and Exterior View are available in Isla Sol. Hotel Solymar is one of the very first hotels that were built on the islands, in 1960, when Jimmy Perez created the first Galapagueño-owned hotel. Drop a comment below!
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Children's television networks
Kids pool
Baggage storage
Concierge
Laundry service
Wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Happy hour
Outdoor dining area
Poolside bar
Non-smoking hotel
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
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Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Ocean View
Marina View
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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Nicola G wrote a review Mar 2019
Cusco, Peru9 contributions13 helpful votes
This excellently located hotel offers a pool, air conditioning and an ocean view - there is even a seal that occupies a sunbed and swims regularly in the pool! However since my husband and I arrived there has been been no hot water. After three days of complaining we were offered the option of showering at another site. We have since been carrying our toiletries etc and traipsing to another site each day to shower. It seems as though this is a regular occurrence not noted by many guests who stay for one night. To date the only compensation on offer has been a single cocktail (a gin and tonic as it happens!) that, despite numerous explanations, turned out to be gin served with freshly squeezed lemon - yuk! If you are planning to stay here be sure they confirm there is hot water
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Date of stay: March 2019
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Responded 20 Mar 2019
Dear Nicola, We appreciate all your comments as it makes us improve our service. As result from several power outages on the Island, our water heater got broken and to replace it we had to wait until the new water heater comes from Guayaquil on a ship that takes around of 4 days from the mainland to the Galápagos Islands. Then to begin with the installation of the water heater and to take the approval of the Fireman Station who also are installing water sprinklers and testing the water pressure as a normal regulation from the Galápagos National Park. That is part of the experience of being in the Galapagos, this is a sustainable destination, which makes our main interest to share that experience with our guests. As a result we provided quality service regulated by ecological standars. We are glad that beside this inconvenient you could enjoyed our installations and the beauty of this natural paradise. Ventas & Reservaciones I Hotel Solymar.
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Tommy599 wrote a review Mar 2019
Two Rivers, Wisconsin874 contributions624 helpful votes
We checked into our hotel Solymar Galapagos which is very nice and thus we are giving it a 4.1 hinge rating. The hotel (about 20 years old) with pool, hot tub, bar, restaurant is right on the waterfront of the town, and there are large well-appointed newer rooms just across this small road (that is where we are billeted). Lunch was another treat, where we at the same time watched the sea lions, swimming iguanas and pelicans do their thing, including the sea Lion jumping into the pool to cool off.
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Date of stay: February 2019
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Responded 6 Mar 2019
Dear Tommy, Thank you very much for choosing us as destination in the Enchanted Islands! All the opinions of our clients are very important to us. We are very pleased to know that the experience lived with a Hotel Solymar and its staff has met your expectations. We always strive to ensure that our customers keep the best memories of their stay in this place, and so our visitors (Wendy sea lion) who also come together for the experience at the Solymar hotel will be unforgettable. We hope to have it back on a next occasion Best regards, Maritza Muñoz Sales & Reservations I Hotel Solymar
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magrjg123 wrote a review Feb 2019
New York City, New York6 contributions2 helpful votes
From its central location in Santa Cruz to its fine restaurant, the Solymar proved to be a winner for us when we spent four nights there last week. The hotel staff is friendly and accommodating, the rooms are clean, and views from the deck are fantastic. We enthusiastically recommend the Solymar for a stay on the island.
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Date of stay: February 2019
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Responded 26 Feb 2019
Dear, Thank you very much for choosing a destination place in the Enchanted Islands! All the opinions of our clients are very important to us. We are very pleased that in our facilities and services. We hope to have it back on a next occasion Best regards, Maritza Muñoz Sales & Reservations I Hotel Solymar
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JimAndDenise51 wrote a review Feb 2019
Toronto, Ontario115 contributions154 helpful votes
We were looking for a hotel with a swimming pool and, when we came to the front desk to enquire, mentioned this as being very important. When we asked if the pool was working properly, we were told “yes” and so, we checked in. We then changed into our swimsuits, came out to the pool, and discovered that the bottom of the pool, only about 1 1/2 meters/4 1/2 feet deep, was hardly visible. It soon became obvious that the reason was that the resident sea lion takes regular swims in the pool to cool off. For many guests, swimming in the pool may be of little or no interest and it is definitely interesting and amusing to watch the antics of the sea lion in the pool and lying on the same mattress on a chaise-lounge that hotel guests also use. However, don’t let prospective guests be
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Date of stay: February 2019
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Response from HotelSolymar, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Hotel Solymar
Responded 21 Feb 2019
Dear, Thank you very much for choosing a destination place in the Enchanted Islands! All the opinions of our clients are very important to us. We regret that we have had an unexpected with the pool, Galapagos is a National Park where marine species occupy their territory in which we do not have to take them out of their hands, who enjoy swimming with them or just take pictures The cleaning of the pool area has a schedule for the same act for the use of all our clients. We hope to have her back on the next occasion Best regards, Maritza Muñoz Sales & Reservations I Hotel Solymar
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Denise J wrote a review Jan 2019
Scarsdale, New York, United States18 contributions16 helpful votes
We recently stayed at Hotel Solymar and we loved every minute that we spent there. From the spotlessly clean rooms, to the beautiful ocean views, we truly enjoyed this wonderful place. The sea lions also love it there. This hotel is in a great location in the heart of Santa Cruz.
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Date of stay: December 2018
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Responded 11 Jan 2019
Dear Denise Thank you very much for choosing us as destination in the Enchanted Islands! Thank you for taking the time to highlight our services we are very pleased that your stay has been pleasant. We hope to have her back on the next occasion Best regards, Maritza Muñoz Sales & Reservations I Hotel Solymar
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Laura wrote a review Jan 2019
14 contributions1 helpful vote
My husband and I stayed at this hotel as a part of our bucket list vacation. We stayed here both at the beginning and end of our trip and loved it both times! The staff are friendly, welcoming, and professional. Our room was clean and overlooked the beautiful bay. You can’t ask for a better location as the hotel is centrally located and we walked to shops and restaurants easily. The room was clean and the breakfast area was lovely. It was so relaxing to start off our day next to the ocean and be greeted by our favorite sea lions Wendy and Al Pacino. We also ate a quiet dinner at the restaurant, complete with a blue footed boobie drink (photo to show it’s cuteness). Both of us also appreciated the filtered water the hotel provides. We definitely recommend this hotel for anyone
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Date of stay: December 2018
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Responded 7 Jan 2019
Dear, Thank you very much for choosing us as destination in the Enchanted Islands! All the opinions of our clients are very important to us. We are very pleased to know that the experience lived with Hotel Solymar and its staff has met your expectations. We always strive for our customers to take the best memories of their visit to this place, and also our visitors (Wendy sea lion) who also come together to make the Solymar Hotel experience unforgettable. We hope to have it back on the next occasion Best regards, Maritza Muñoz Sales & Reservations I Hotel Solymar
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Joe M wrote a review Jan 2019
Nashville, Tennessee4 contributions1 helpful vote
Our family of 5 (3 grown boys) loves staying at Hotel Solymar. The staff and accommodations were perfect for us. The hotel is located perfectly in the center of town, was very clean, a great staff and a great breakfast. Highlight is the resident sea lion, Wendy. She is wonderful. We had dinner one night at the posh and acclaimed Finch Bay hotel and we were so glad we stayed at Solymar. It captures the local vibe and best highlights the simplicity of the Galapagos.
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Responded 7 Jan 2019
Dear Joem Thank you very much for choosing us as destination in the Enchanted Islands! All the opinions of our clients are very important to us. We are very happy that our facilities and services were according to your requirements and your stay was the best at Hotel Solymar for you and your family. We hope to have it back on the next occasion Best regards, Maritza Muñoz Sales & Reservations I Hotel Solymar
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tjbluebird wrote a review Jan 2019
Seward, Alaska18 contributions5 helpful votes
There were any choices to eat in town we were tired and wanted something good and quick. We decided on this location because it was right on the water and quite. That is about all it has going for it. We ordered a Caesar salad and fish and chips simple and easy. But some how it took over an hour to get our food. We were the only ones in the restaurant; was there cook even there? What was taking to long? When the food finally came there was no apology, the salad was tiny and made with iceberg lettuce ( I understand we are on a island but on the menu it said romaine, and Caesar salad is not the same with iceberg) and the fish was little nuggets; much like chicken nuggets you get out of a box, not fresh made. We were shocked at the low quality of food and it was not cheap!
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Date of stay: December 2018
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Responded 14 Jan 2019
Dear, Thank you very much for choosing us among one of your options! All the opinions of our clients are important to us as they help us to improve every day. We are sorry that your requirement has not been met according to your expectations. It should be noted that Hotel Solymar complies with all the rules and processes that lead to the satisfaction of all our customers. We hope to have her back on the next occasion Best regards, Maritza Muñoz Sales & Reservations I Hotel Solymar
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vacationproIllinois wrote a review Dec 2018
Illinois13 contributions6 helpful votes
Just returned from 3 days at this location. It is centrally located so makes for easy getting around. Views with water are breathtaking. Breakfast was included and they had plenty to choose from. Restaurant was just okay, but there are so many restaurants in the area eating is never an issue. An added bonus is you never know who you will find in the pool, usually a sea lion.
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Date of stay: December 2018
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Responded 18 Dec 2018
Dear, Thank you very much for choosing us as destination in the Enchanted Islands! Thank you for taking the time to highlight our services we are very pleased that your stay has been pleasant. We hope to have her back on the next occasion Best regards, Maritza Muñoz Sales & Reservations I Hotel Solymar
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jenfradams wrote a review Dec 2018
Cali, Colombia2 contributions
We enjoyed our stay here as a family of four. Location is great and we especially appreciated the breakfast, After many days of travel through Ecuador and Colombia, we found this place stood out for having the most variety of choice for its buffet style breakfast: fresh fruit, breads, cereals, scrambled and hard boiled eggs, yogurt and granola, and more. The staff were very attentive and super friendly. It was also pretty fun to have a resident sea lion steps away from the restaurant door!
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Date of stay: July 2018
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Responded 11 Dec 2018
Dear Jenfradams, Thank you very much for choosing us as destination in the Enchanted Islands! Thank you for taking the time to highlight our services we are very pleased that your stay has been pleasant. We hope to have her back on the next occasion Best regards, Maritza Muñoz Sales & Reservations Hotel Solymar
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PRICE RANGE
£203 - £228 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
EcuadorGalapagos IslandsSanta CruzPuerto Ayora
NUMBER OF ROOMS
31
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