Ikala Galapagos Hotel - Puerto Ayora (Galapagos Islands)

4-star eco-friendly hotel in Puerto Ayora with solar energy and free bicycle rentals

Dining

Ikala Galapagos Hotel Puerto Ayora features La Terraza Restaurant on the rooftop, serving breakfast buffet with eggs cooked to order and ocean views. The on-site bar by the outdoor pool offers cocktails and snacks, including light dishes like sandwiches and pizza. Happy hour drinks are available at the pool bar, and the restaurant also provides dinner with local flavors and sushi on Friday nights.

Rooms

The hotel offers 15 spacious suites and 6 standard rooms, each with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom with a rain head shower. Rooms include a seating area, desk, and filtered water pitcher, with some featuring a large balcony overlooking the pool. The suites are designed with separate sitting areas and ample storage space.

Activities & Entertainment

Guests can use the free bicycle rentals to explore Puerto Ayora, or join bike tours and tour or class about local culture offered by the hotel. The outdoor swimming pool has a shallow end and pool toys, with sun loungers and a pool bar for relaxation. Board games, kids' outdoor play equipment, and a terrace with sun loungers are also available on the property.

Location

Hotel Ikala Galapagos is located 500 meters from the entrance to Tortuga Bay Beach, a short walk from Las Ninfas Lagoon and Charles Darwin Station. The property sits on a quiet street half a block off the main road, within a 5-minute walk to the port, restaurants, shops, and a supermarket. El Garrapatero Beach is 22 km away.

Sustainability

Ikala Galapagos Hotel uses solar energy and recycles rainwater as part of its eco-friendly practices, and the building preserves existing trees within its garden. The property provides filtered water stations by the pool area to reduce plastic bottle use. Bicycle rentals encourage low-impact transportation around the island.

• Location: 500 m from Tortuga Bay, near Charles Darwin Station
• Rooms: 15 suites and 6 standard rooms with rain head showers
• Dining: La Terraza Restaurant with ocean views and sushi Fridays
• Activities: free bicycles, bike tours, and local culture classes
• Pool: Outdoor pool with shallow end, toys, and pool bar
• Sustainability: Solar energy and rainwater recycling on site