On the sun-kissed grounds of Hotel Red Booby, a free breakfast buffet awaits you. Unwind by the swimming pool with sun loungers or explore nearby attractions with tour/ticket assistance. With laundry facilities and luggage storage, this hotel offers convenience and relaxation.
Av Plaza y Charles Binford, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos
What's nearby
Malecon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Academy Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Fishing Piers - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Las Ninfas Lagoon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 84 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Santa Cruz Brewery - 2 min walk
Limón Café Bar - 3 min walk
Isla Grill - 3 min walk
Gelato Bar - 3 min walk
The Rock - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Red Booby
Hotel Red Booby offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Galápagos National Park. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
27 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 9 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available on request)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9 AM
Restaurant
Barbecue grills
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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:
You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8 AM to 7 PM
Policies
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hotel Red Booby Puerto Ayora
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Red Booby offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Red Booby does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Red Booby?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8 AM to 7 PM.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Red Booby?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Red Booby?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Red Booby.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Red Booby?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Red Booby?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 9 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Red Booby and nearby?
Hotel Red Booby has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Red Booby?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Red Booby like?
Hotel Red Booby is a short 4-minute walk from Malecon and 10 minutes' walk from Playa de los Alemanes.
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Reviews
Hotel Red Booby Reviews
7.2
Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
7.2
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2025
Staff was very friendly and very helpful when we had some issues (issues not related to the hotel stay). The staff tried their best to be accommodating!
John B
John B, 4-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Dec 14, 2021
Just two key things to note. The hotel charges per person so if you bring children, please note an additional cost per night per person not written anywhere on your booking itinerary or confirmation. Second, the internet was terrible. If you're lucky, you may catch the hotel router when it appears as an available wifi even on the first floor, but if you hit the jackpot and see the router and connect, it is excruciatingly slow. I thought that maybe it was my phone, but tried it at different times of the day and night with all phones in the family to no avail. Posting anything on the internet was nearly impossible, let alone making a phone call. They claimed this is how it is on the islands but we did not have this issue at other hotels, even on more remote islands. As a result, we had no choice but to pay the per night charge for our children as we were unable to cancel without cost, and we were unable to get a reliable connection to have a meaningful call with Expedia throughout our entire stay. As long as you are aware of this and okay with it, the room we booked had three beds, was spacious, and clean.
Kenji
Kenji, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2019
A wonderful surprise
The Red Booby was excellent for the price. Extremely clean, great location and a staff that can’t be beat.
john f
john f, 9-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Apr 6, 2019
The property was fairly nice, rooms were plain, tv was very small and old. The worst part was the management. I had reserved a room for 4 but for some reason Expedia only told them 2 adults but did not list the kids. Even though the correct number of beds were listed, the management said we had to pay over $500 more. We had already paid Expedia $621. We checked out after 3 nights because because the $ we paid Expedia should have covered that. They said we still owed them over $300 for those nights. Even their own website showed that it would be much cheaper than that and we should not owe them anything!! We argued and wasted several hours of our vacation. They refused to listen and finally said if we didn’t pay the extra money they would call the police. We ended up paying almost $950 for 3 nights. We are very angry and will never stay there again.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 27, 2019
The service was good after we got things figured out at check I which too two hours. The amenities are bare minimum but it is clean and I felt safe. The breakfast is the same everyday so you may want to venture out.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Dec 2, 2018
Plumbing on sink leAked, water throughout the room; and air conditioner was blowing out dust or dirt, and clanging, moved us to a lesser room that smelled like an outhouse and said it was the humidity, finally moved us to another room that sufficed. I recognize these things happen, but to try and gaslight the smell was not acceptable.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 11, 2018
Good location but needs improvement
When we arrived at Hotel Red Booby, the room we had reserved (1 double bed and 2 twins) was not available. (even with written confirmation and I had pre-paid a month prior). We were put into a room with 3 twins half an hour later with no compensation. (none was given after contacting the hotel administration either).
The breakfast staff person was rude and unfriendly.
The décor is sorely out of date and in desperate need of an update.
Wifi was a joke.
Positives: location, rooftop pool, front desk staff was great.
Mary Beth
Mary Beth, 3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Apr 9, 2018
The Boobies are Running This Place
Although not warned by Expedia when I booked this hotel - they do not take credit cards - cash or pay pal only! Noisy, no head boards on bed so your ONE pillow will fall through behind bed. TV has interference and is maybe a 16 inch screen, no shades on the lights, etc etc,,,,,,, Only positive is; AC works and location but would not recommend to anyone, breakfast is also terrible.
Canada
Canada, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 24, 2018
Nice , affordable and close to everything.
We found the Hotel Red Booby clean and comfortable. It was close to everything In town.
Staff was helpful and available when needed.
A good thing to know - they do not take credit.
A good choice for this price point.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 7, 2018
Very close to the main street, lots of bars and restaurants nearby, Inkos was a very good one. Went snorkeling twice in January on the equator, water was not warm, so we used wetsuits. The hotel was a place to sleep, as they should be when on vacation
Ron
Ron, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 7, 2016
Convienient and has nice pool
This was a comfortable hotel in a good location. The staff were excellent and friendly. The pool was great. The room itself was sparse and the shower was uncomfortable - no place to put soap or shampoo. My room was surrounded by windows and looked out onto other room's windows. I found the price to be high for the quality of the accommodation; however, I was meeting a tour group at the hotel the day after I arrived, so it was convenient. I would consider a less expensive property if I returned, not because of the hotel, but because of the value for money.
Kerry
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2016
Great value
Great size room with a great view of the city!
donna g
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 7, 2015
En general bueno el servicio, muy limpio.Personal muy amable.
La ubicacion es muy buena pues esta equidistante del muelle , de los kioscos y otros restaurantes.
maria
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2015
Couldn't have asked for a better stay
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Room was sparse but clean. Very nice breakfast included. Staff actually concerned when we didn't show up for breakfast one morning due to an early tour. I've never had that happen and was nice to know they were looking out for us. Hotel gave good recommendations on tour operators to use. Would definately stay here again!
Nancy
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 19, 2015
Good location a bit pricey.
Me and my wife stayed at this hotel in Santa Cruz.
The location of the hotel is good, very short walking distance to the main street and with good restaurants around.
The rooms are spacious though basic. The first night we stayed in a room on the ground floor facing the street, and the second night we stayed in a bit smaller room on the second floor inside the hotel. The A/C in the first room wasn't working very good, it worked for about 5 minutes and then stopped for about 10-15 minutes before it started working again. On the second room the A/C worked perfect, even though we decided not to use at at night as it was a bit colder. But the room had an odd smell.
Breakfast was good if a wide variety of options including fruits, pancakes, scramble eggs, fresh bread and etc'.
The service in general was good and staff was nice, BUT most of the time there was no one at the front desk so if you need something you need to wait for someone to pass by. Few times we tried to ring the bell to call to someone but it seems no one noticed it. At first they told us to leave the room key at the reception when going out of the hotel, but when we saw that there is no one at the reception few times and a room key lying on the front desk for few hours we've been told we can take the key with us.
Overall it is a nice place to stay at, should have staff more available at the front desk. But we think it is a bit expensive for what you actually get.
Verified traveler
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 30, 2011
It's okay
The hotel it'self is okay, the breakfast is good and everything is clean. The staff was a bit clueless. I had my door open 3 times for cleaning w/o them knocking! I was sick so I stayed in and they would just come in even after I asked them to not clean. Overall, it's expensive in terms of what you get.
rodniobe
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 2, 2011
Friendly people, good location
This hotel is very conveniently located a block from the waterfront in Puerto Ayora. The staff was very friendly and helpful, especially [...] at the front desk. There were a few little snags that we expected in a developing country - the cable was out for 3 of the 4 days, and water leaked under the balcony door and into the room when it rained especially hard. But the breakfasts were excellent, the room very clean and quiet, the air conditioning worked great, and there was always hot water. Plus the staff was great!P.S. The hotel seemed quite expensive when I booked it, but everything is expensive in the Galapagos Islands.