"Good location and fairly quiet. I asked for a room away from the street and they were able to switch me into it. Breakfast is very basic, just eggs, toast, and some apples/oranges."
"An incredible hotel within walking distance of all of the action of town, but in a quieter area. The owner was so helpful and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was great too. "
"Hotel Mainao is a hidden gem in Puerto Ayora. Spacious, clean rooms, delicious breakfast offerings, courteous and efficient staff, and striking Barcelona-inspired architecture make this family - owned hotel a top choice when holidaying in the Galápagos. "
"The front desk (young men) are really professional helpful and nice, besides the property manager was very professional and helpful thanks Fernandina I highly recommend "
"Great value! Clean, spacious, super helpful reception, has many services.
2 minor comments:
- Slightly far from the areas of the restaurants and shops (10-15 minute walk)
- The room only had white light (no warm yellow light) - which I'm not a fan of"
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Top Academy Bay Hotel Reviews
Hotel Fiesta
10/10 Excellent
"Excellent property and the pool area was so beautiful. Breakfast was delicious and when we had early tours they wrapped up a to go breakfast as long as you told them the night before. If I ever come back to the Galapagos we will stay here again. Hot tub was great too. "
"We had a great stay at Blu Galapagos. Loved the location and our room was perfect - Great view, well maintained and had a king bed. Even if the description says queen bed and the picture looks like a king, you can trust the picture. Morning breakfast with iguanas and seals, and all day Galapagos coffee availability made this stay special. "
"Excellent location, clean, friendly, and great breakfast. Highly recommend. Only caveat- the outdoor area on the water shown in photos is actually a couple blocks from the rest of the hotel. Not a big deal, but I was surprised. "
"Excellent location a short walk from the pier. Staff is friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable and they even included a small gift. Definitely will stay here if I return. "
"amazing hotel and the best service the pool is the perfect spot to see seals, sea turtles, sting rays, sharks and pelicans , at night it’s quiet and the room was perfect. loved especially
my balcony overlooking the docks. "
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Playa de los Alemanes might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Puerto Ayora. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Academy Bay is located in an area that travellers like for its local tours. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 142 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Academy Bay?
Hotel Fiesta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Academy Bay. Other good options close by include Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel and Angermeyer Waterfront Inn.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Academy Bay?
Expedia has 142 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Academy Bay.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Academy Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Academy Bay.
What can I see and do near Academy Bay?
Lounge by the water at Playa de los Alemanes and Tortuga Bay Beach. Explore nature at Las Grietas and Las Ninfas Lagoon. Charles Darwin Research Station and Malecon are some sights worth a visit in the area.
