Solymar Torre Principal  

On Puerto Ayora’s main street with direct ocean access, this waterfront hotel sits steps from Academy Bay and the Galápagos National Park. Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Las Grietas are a short walk away, putting island beaches and boat trips within easy reach.

A compact property with 17 individually decorated rooms that boast private furnished balconies and straight-on ocean views. Rooms include air conditioning, hot water, LED TVs and complimentary minibar items. The hotel’s open-air patio is the social hub — pool, hot tub and bar meet a formal dining room, plus a spa and massage room for low-key indulgence. Elevator access and multilingual, attentive staff keep things smooth.

Outdoor pool and hot tub, open-air patio bar, poolside restaurant for alfresco dining, bicycles to rent, gift shop/newsstand, laundry and safe-deposit box, parking zone, and limited-hours room service. Roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

On-site business center, a 3,003 sq ft (279 m²) conference center and three meeting rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi and event/wedding services. Dry cleaning and laundry services available.

Poolside restaurant with ocean-view alfresco dining, plus an on-site restaurant, bar and café. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, and room service is offered during limited hours.