Hostal Sir Francis Drake
Hostel in Puerto Ayora
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hostel
Hostal connected to a shopping center in Puerto Ayora
This smoke-free hostal features a snack bar/deli, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe.
Hostal Sir Francis Drake offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. 38-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
This smoke-free hostal features a snack bar/deli, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe.
Hostal Sir Francis Drake offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. 38-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Puerto Ayora hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
TV
Garden
Map of Puerto Ayora
Available Rooms
Double Room
Beds not specified • 161 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Twin Room
Beds not specified • 161 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Classic Twin Room
Beds not specified • 237 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Triple Room
Beds not specified • 291 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Classic Quadruple Room
Beds not specified • 312 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0
This hotel is located right next to “restaurant row” which is a street with many dining options and geared mostly toward the tourists. The hotel A/C and Wi-Fi worked well, and I had a comfortable night here. There is a motion sensor hall light that shines into the room through the top windows and some noise as they walk by. It gets quiet after 10:00 so not too much of an inconvenience. Staff helped me with bus arrangements. There is an upstairs lounge area that overlooks the street and would be a nice spot to visit with friends.
8.0 / 10.0
This hotel is located right next to “restaurant row” which is a street with many dining options and geared mostly toward the tourists. The hotel A/C and Wi-Fi worked well, and I had a comfortable night here. There is a motion sensor hall light that shines into the room through the top windows and some noise as they walk by. It gets quiet after 10:00 so not too much of an inconvenience. Staff helped me with bus arrangements. There is an upstairs lounge area that overlooks the street and would be a nice spot to visit with friends.
4.0 / 10.0
I booked the place online with the option to pay at the check-in, but they did not have the option for credit or debit card, so I had to pay by cash which was not in my budget
4.0 / 10.0
I booked the place online with the option to pay at the check-in, but they did not have the option for credit or debit card, so I had to pay by cash which was not in my budget
4.0 / 10.0
This hotel is old, mouldy and run down. I’m sure it was lovely in its prime but now things are broken, mildewy and shabby. Mould on the bathroom ceiling, broken soap dispensers, broken mosquito blinds, windows that don’t close properly and lack of information in the room. (i.e. you have to go back to reception to ask for a hairdryer and the wifi code). The table in the room was rusty and no spare pillows available. We wouldn’t recommend staying here.
4.0 / 10.0
This hotel is old, mouldy and run down. I’m sure it was lovely in its prime but now things are broken, mildewy and shabby. Mould on the bathroom ceiling, broken soap dispensers, broken mosquito blinds, windows that don’t close properly and lack of information in the room. (i.e. you have to go back to reception to ask for a hairdryer and the wifi code). The table in the room was rusty and no spare pillows available. We wouldn’t recommend staying here.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place. Third floor has sea breeze and nice little balcony/patio.
It is about a block from ocean and right around the corner from a great little row of restaurants.
Honey, who runs the place seems to know about everything going on and is a great font of information. We enjoyed our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place. Third floor has sea breeze and nice little balcony/patio.
It is about a block from ocean and right around the corner from a great little row of restaurants.
Honey, who runs the place seems to know about everything going on and is a great font of information. We enjoyed our stay.
8.0 / 10.0
Check in went smooth, however the receptionist didn't provide me with the wifi upon check in. she told me to come see her after. but after she was nowhere to be found. One of the other guests shared the wifi password with me. The wifi was very poor in the room, lobby was great. The lighting in the hallway is was at was very poorly lit. also going down the staircase, sometimes the automated lights wouldn't go on and i would have to walk semi-dark downstairs.
8.0 / 10.0
Check in went smooth, however the receptionist didn't provide me with the wifi upon check in. she told me to come see her after. but after she was nowhere to be found. One of the other guests shared the wifi password with me. The wifi was very poor in the room, lobby was great. The lighting in the hallway is was at was very poorly lit. also going down the staircase, sometimes the automated lights wouldn't go on and i would have to walk semi-dark downstairs.
6.0 / 10.0
Ok for the price. Only room in Galapagos that had a tv (not that we used it). Good working a/c, comfy beds, quiet, filtered water available. Bathroom was pretty smelly, not really well cleaned. Very close to pier, right in downtown.
6.0 / 10.0
Ok for the price. Only room in Galapagos that had a tv (not that we used it). Good working a/c, comfy beds, quiet, filtered water available. Bathroom was pretty smelly, not really well cleaned. Very close to pier, right in downtown.
10.0 / 10.0
Staff very, very friendly . Excellent location....
10.0 / 10.0
Staff very, very friendly . Excellent location....
10.0 / 10.0
Short walk to the port and close to many restaurants and cafes! The owner is most helpful. It was a good base from which to explore the neighbouring islands!!
10.0 / 10.0
Short walk to the port and close to many restaurants and cafes! The owner is most helpful. It was a good base from which to explore the neighbouring islands!!
8.0 / 10.0
Staff is very friendly. Room was clean. AC was good. WIFI non existent in rooms- should be working for the price.
8.0 / 10.0
Staff is very friendly. Room was clean. AC was good. WIFI non existent in rooms- should be working for the price.
4.0 / 10.0
My room had a lot of ants all around the room everywhere it was bad and the front desk said that they will send the fumigador and i said no that i want another room.
4.0 / 10.0
My room had a lot of ants all around the room everywhere it was bad and the front desk said that they will send the fumigador and i said no that i want another room.
2.0 / 10.0
Rude and unhelpful place. Really noisy. But, it was a place to get my head down
2.0 / 10.0
Rude and unhelpful place. Really noisy. But, it was a place to get my head down
2.0 / 10.0
1. Wifi didn't worked
2. Service was bad and none of the staff could speak english
3. No breakfast (even though we've booked it)
4. Our room was dirty
5. The rooms are not like the pictures you see
2.0 / 10.0
1. Wifi didn't worked
2. Service was bad and none of the staff could speak english
3. No breakfast (even though we've booked it)
4. Our room was dirty
5. The rooms are not like the pictures you see
3.0 / 10.0
The location is very convenient. But the room is just in average quality.
8.0 / 10.0
Very good location and friendly staff. Melanie (young woman at reception) went out of her way to help and make sure everything was good. Rooms are quite different so check around. It seems a bit cheaper if you just book when you get there. WiFi is ok but not great, hot water is available but often takes a while to get hot. I didn't have breakfast included in my rate ($42 a night, more or less in early Dec 2018), so the value was not the best. With breakfast included and hot water for coffee and tea, it would be better value. But a very good value location and very good location.
3.0 / 10.0
The location is very convenient. But the room is just in average quality.
4.0 / 10.0
Great simple hostel. Perfect location and nice and clean.
4.0 / 10.0
Great simple hostel. Perfect location and nice and clean.
3.0 / 10.0
The staff is blaise, the breakfast is quite lame (with poor service), the room had 2 small windows located 2 meters up and the wifi is very slooow.
The room was very clean and a comfortable bed.
I am certain there are better options.
3.0 / 10.0
The staff is blaise, the breakfast is quite lame (with poor service), the room had 2 small windows located 2 meters up and the wifi is very slooow.
The room was very clean and a comfortable bed.
I am certain there are better options.
4.0 / 10.0
Great location close to Charles Darwin center, local food, supermarket, tour agencies and ferry station, staff got us hot water for black tea
4.0 / 10.0
Great location close to Charles Darwin center, local food, supermarket, tour agencies and ferry station, staff got us hot water for black tea
5.0 / 10.0
Pleasant reasonably priced hotel near the dock. The room was nice with a good view.
5.0 / 10.0
Pleasant reasonably priced hotel near the dock. The room was nice with a good view.
3.0 / 10.0
It is a good location and the hotel has satisfactory, if basic, facilities. The one person staff was quite friendly.
3.0 / 10.0
It is a good location and the hotel has satisfactory, if basic, facilities. The one person staff was quite friendly.
5.0 / 10.0
Good place for price
5.0 / 10.0
Good place for price
4.0 / 10.0
Everything was good, really helpful staff
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Puerto Ayora?
The average price for a rental in Puerto Ayora is R 804 per night. This rental is R 161 above the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hostal Sir Francis Drake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hostal Sir Francis Drake pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hostal Sir Francis Drake?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, tv, and garden.
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