About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: El Arco de Darwin in Puerto Ayora offers adults-only homestay accommodation with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Modern Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, balcony, and terrace with city views. The property features a shared kitchen, dining area, and a picnic area. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, dining table, and free toiletries. Convenient Services: Private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle service, housekeeping, and full-day security ensure a comfortable stay. The tour desk assists with activities such as pub crawls and walking tours. Local Attractions: Located 2 km from La Estacion and Los Alemanes Beaches, and 1 km from Tortuga Bay, the homestay is 45 km from Seymour Airport. Scuba diving is available in the surrounding area. Highly rated for room cleanliness, comfort, and kitchen.

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
7.5
Free WiFi
6.2
Low score for Puerto Ayora

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, kitchen was stocked with everything you need, great aircon, lovely staff
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very happy....Jessica who take care about everything : the best cleaning ever and also check in is very friendly and absolutely good manager....good energy. Hotel new,very nice kitchen,goid wifi....we are very happy
  • Marcel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, providing everything you need for a relaxing stay.
  • Poilin
    Ireland Ireland
    Spacious and comfortable, sparkling clean and lovely staff. Towels, soap and shampoo were provided and there was cold water in the cooler downstairs.
  • Luna
    Belgium Belgium
    It has an openair kitchen which has a super nice view over the city. Also the facility that you can tap water for your water bottels is very handy.
  • Mariusz
    Spain Spain
    It's more like hotel with shared kitchen than hostel. Rooms looks like in the budget hotel - are spacious, with big and comfortable beds, there's big smart TV. Staff is nice and helpfull. Good quality snorkel gear for rent ($5 per day).
  • Mariusz
    Spain Spain
    The room looks like hotel's room - spacious, comfortable bed, big smart TV... There's even daily housekeeping. Tge whole property is quite new, clean and well maintained. Also, snorkel gear ($5 per day) is of good quality.
  • Katy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Immaculate room- good quality fittings, clean, hot shower and friendly staff. You can book tours through them (we did the Bahia which was good)- but best if you can speak Spanish!
  • Sofia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent hotel - super clean and massive beds. Plus a massive tv! Kitchen was upstairs and really clean. The check-in woman was super lovely and helpful.
  • Trixie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceeded expectations. Large room, comfortable bed, very clear, lovely rooftop with facilities and good communication prior to arriving

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of El Arco de Darwin
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • Spanish

House rules
El Arco de Darwin takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 10:30 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 9 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform El Arco de Darwin in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about El Arco de Darwin