Hotel Solymar Galapagos

We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Solymar. At check-in we were greeted with fresh juice and a warmed washcloth to freshen up from traveling. The staff was extremely accomodating throughout our stay. They helped us find local adventures and excursion packages. The daily breakfast was a nice way to start our day. The rooms were clean, air-conditioned and comfortable. I would definitely return

The hotel is in a very convenient position because it is on the promenade, that is on the main shopping street of Puerto Ayora. The internal side, however, gives a view of the sea and the harbour of Puerto Ayora. The breakfast tables are on a porch, near the outdoor swimming pool, on a small terrace overlooking the sea. The swimming pool was OK, but I was there in low season and so I could not enjoy it. However, the most interesting fact of my stay in thi hotel was seeing a sea lion sitting in the driver's seat of a motorboat moored in front of the swimming pool of our hotel. The following day I found I sea lion near the swimming pool, with some beatiful birds and many iguanas (as you can see in the video section).

Stayed here 10 years ago with wife, kids and 80 year old grandma. It looks exactly the same in the pictures now and then. Owners or Staff were great, then they had a 1 winged resident pelican that they fed. Kids, (10 and 12), were swimming in the pool and they asked if they would like to swim with a semi resident seal. They weren't so sure but eventually they agreed. Exciting but a bit terrifying for them as he cut a head off a fish and tossed the head in beside them causing the seal. (They had a name but i cant remember it), to flop over to the pool and swim around. You just can't imagine how fast the seal was! Kids neglected the rule ( nearly anywhere in South America still) , that you throw ALL Toilet paper in the garbge can not down the toilet, Backed up the toilet! Some of our lives best memories here!

Everything about our stay and service was excellent and 5 stars...until the last day. After we checked out we asked if the hotel would hold our baggage for a few hours until we caught a bus to the airport. They obliged but merely had us stick our luggage in the hallway. Later that day when we got on the plane we found out someone had rummaged through our bags while they were left at the hotel and taken some $300 noise canceling headphones. Let's just say it was a very long set of flights to get home without them. The hotel should better secure customer's luggage.

Food was great, amazing view but service was subpar!! Unable to make drinks not listed on their menu despite having a full bar.