Surrounded by Galápagos National Park's natural beauty, Hotel Ninfa offers an enchanting retreat. Unwind in the garden, indulge in a meal at Manuel J. Cobos restaurant or explore nearby Malecon and Playa de los Alemanes. Previous guests appreciate the hotel's overall condition.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Spa
Bar
Pool
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Hot tub
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Spa services
Business center
Meeting rooms
Airport shuttle
Feel at home (6)
Playground on site
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
The current price is $153
$153
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Room options
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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
18.00 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
30.00 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Double Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Family Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
48 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
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Settlers and Thomas de Berlanga, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos
What's nearby
Las Grietas - 2 min walk
Malecon - 2 min walk
Playa de los Alemanes - 6 min walk
Charles Darwin Research Station - 18 min walk
Tortuga Bay Beach - 2 min drive
Getting around
Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 82 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - 12 min walk
El Muelle De Darwin - 9 min walk
TJ Restaurant - 4 min walk
Golden Prague Galapagos - 6 min walk
Il Giardino - 7 min walk
About this property
Hotel Ninfa
Hotel Ninfa offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Galápagos National Park. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a hot tub are other features. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
33 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No onsite parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Pool table
Beach nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Spa services
Hot tub
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Dining
Manuel J. Cobos - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 38
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 8 and 16 costs USD 45 (one-way)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Hotel Ninfa Puerto Ayora
Hotel Ninfa
Ninfa Puerto Ayora
Hotel Ninfa Galapagos Islands/Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
Hotel Ninfa Hotel
Hotel Ninfa Puerto Ayora
Hotel Ninfa Hotel Puerto Ayora
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Hotel Ninfa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ninfa?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Ninfa?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Ninfa.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Ninfa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 45 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ninfa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 38.
What is there to do at Hotel Ninfa and nearby?
Hotel Ninfa has an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Ninfa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Manuel J. Cobos.
What's the area around Hotel Ninfa like?
Hotel Ninfa is in the heart of Puerto Ayora, a short 1-minute walk from Galápagos National Park and 6 minutes' walk from Playa de los Alemanes.
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Hotel Ninfa Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2025
Great breakfast, clean and nice pool area
Hotel Ninfa is a really nice and fresh hotel with great location, near the main square. Great breakfast with many options, very clean, friendly staff, nice area to hang around near the pool.
Nadia
Nadia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
Excellent service- very safe and family friendly.
Vrajesh
Vrajesh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Short break
Really made to feel welcome by the staff here. Very helpful and friendly. Comfortable bedroom overlooking the pool and near bar for food and drinks.
Dorothy
Dorothy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2023
very frindly staff good location
alan
alan, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2023
Excellent location
Dhawal
Dhawal, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2023
Great place to stay close to everything
Amazing Hotel close to everything with very friendly staff, nice pool, great room, and all was perfect!
Carl
Carl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
I liked the location of the hotel, walking distance to the piers and supermarket. Safe area.
The staff is very friendly and gave me all the best options and answers to my requests and questions.
Patricia
Patricia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2023
The staff is attentive and professional. It's a great location.
LAJLA
LAJLA, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2022
This is a lovely place to stay, very close to the docks, shopping, and the Darwin center. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. Breakfast was great.
Pamela
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2023
The hotel was very nice and situated near the main area of puerto ayora. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Loved the food especially the breakfasts! Would definitely recommend and I would look to stay in this property and when I return to the Galápagos
Philip
Philip, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 25, 2024
A very well maintained, beautiful hotel, located a 100 yards from both the main street and the beach promenade/shopping street. Some rooms overlook a narrow street with a tight S bend which can be a little noisy until the traffic dies down in the evening.
Andras
Andras, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2023
Great stay!
Staff was very helpful and the Santa Fe tour we booked with them was excellent. You are less than 5 minutes from port if you arrive via boat. You are also about a 10 minute walk from main street that has lots of restaurants and bars. Definitely would stay there again.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2023
Thank you. Lovely hotel, great people.
xavier
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2023
East and fast check in. Everything you need is there and around the hotel. Wifi wasn’t the best but is was average. Nice breakfast and the bar and pool was nice too.
Andrae
Andrae, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 16, 2024
Great bar and pool
We enjoyed our stay here during a land based tour of various islands around the Galapagos. Enjoyed the pool and bar area after the days adventures. Close to the hustle and bustle of the Main Street without being right in the middle of it. My only complaint was WiFi wasn’t good in the rooms. Overall I would recommend
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2022
Excellent Ecuadorian hospitality
Wonderful staff who do a great job of catering to guests with very early breakfasts so you can have a good meal before day trips, cash bar, rental bikes, everyone was friendly and helpful with excellent recommendations for places to eat and visit while in Puerto Ayora. The mattress was very firm, the room super clean and the hotel is walking distance to the center of town and the pier.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 7, 2023
The hotel room was spacious and had a balcony view to the ocean. The hotel staff were friendly and helped with all questions and requests. Our only issue with this hotel is that there is no wifi in the hotel room, you have to be in the common spaces to use the wifi.
Salik
Salik, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 8, 2024
The location is the best, the staff is ok but room had not vent in the bathroom which is unacceptable, the AC did not work well, the breakfast buffet did not have coffee, just colored water with not flavor at all. I booked the hotel online and I wasn't advise that next to my room there will be construction work the hotel told me at check in🙄
Marisol
Marisol, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2023
Great Stay
We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Ninfa for 5 days with a group of 7 including kids. The service and cleanliness were very good. Breakfast was great each morning. The location can’t be beat. It’s so close to shopping, dining, pier for tours and supermarket and ATM.
The property is gated so it felt very secure. Would recommend it. We were there on New Year’s Eve and the celebrations outside were very loud but that was understandable and expected.
Ryan
Ryan, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2023
A hidden gem that is situated a short walk from the main avenue and activities area. Very accomodating, courteous and helpful. Great breakfast to start your mornings, with custom omelets and variety of cereals. Of course coffee and juices. Then when returned from tours, there is a adult bar, attended and games and a lounge area and pool.
I would recommend and reserve again in future.
Penn
Penn, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 18, 2022
It was a nice place and kids loved the pool. I perhaps expected a bit more based on previous reviews. Breakfast was okay.
Rooms are all tiled which resulted in a few bad falls
Verified traveler
8/10 Very good
Jan 9, 2023
Good
Marcelo
6/10 Good
May 17, 2024
No wifi in room, only cold water, breakfast not much to choose, noise from the street at night. Overall not worth the money I spent
Ann-Sofie
Ann-Sofie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2023
The water pressure wasn’t great in the shower. If you have candies or something sweet in the room you probably gonna get a lot of ants. There were some insects inside the room too. Breakfast was really amazing and people that work there are the nicest. It’s a good location.
Berardo
Berardo, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 5, 2022
Room had beds and little else. TV didn’t work. Bright white lights felt like we were in a hospital. Not charming, as the photos indicate. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Fine for a last minute overnight but not for a longer stay.