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Flightless Cormorant

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Lobby
View from property
Exterior
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Indoor wedding

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Av Charles Darwin y 12 de Febrero, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350
  • Academy Bay
    1 min walk
  • Fishing Piers
    3 min walk
  • Las Grietas
    4 min walk
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    84 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Panoramic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, City View

Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Puerto Ayora

At Flightless Cormorant you'll be within steps of Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. Highlights at this guest house include free buffet breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a television in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Puerto Ayora guest house include Fishing Piers and Las Grietas.
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What's nearby

  • Malecon - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Flightless Cormorant

Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Flightless Cormorant.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Puerto Ayora guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Flightless Cormorant offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. This Puerto Ayora guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:30 AM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Flightless Cormorant

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Cormorant Lodging House Puerto Ayora
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Flightless Cormorant?

Flightless Cormorant offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Flightless Cormorant?

Yep, Flightless Cormorant is a short 10-minute walk from Playa de los Alemanes.

Does Flightless Cormorant serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Flightless Cormorant?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Flightless Cormorant?

Check-in begins at 8:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Flightless Cormorant?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Flightless Cormorant Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 18 reviews" "

5.8/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Anna, CA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No reservation!!!
Despite the Expedia confirmation and my correspondence with the hotel prior to arrival, when we arrived first we had to wait over an hour for anybody to arrive at the reception, only to hear that our reservation does not exist. After a tiring trip we had to run around the city to find any hotel that looks acceptable and has free rooms left. All that with full luggage, burning noon sun and a child. Stay away from that hotel! Shame on Expedia that they sell a hotel that claims no work with Expedia!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
would not recommend this one
I stayed here for one night and had booked another 4 nights after visiting some other islands. The staff was very friendly, but the room was not very clean (there was sand in one of the beds), the shower was PVC piping that came out of a hole in the wall and no hot water. The room was also very loud and there was no night time staff who tried to quiet anyone down. There is an outdoor balcony where people smoke and the smoke comes into the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay in Puerto Ayora!
This is a wonderful hotel. It is affordable, very comfortable, and everyone there is so helpful. The breakfasts are terrific! Fernando (the owner) and all the staff did so much for us and went out of their way to make sure our stay on Puerto Ayora and at the Flightless Cormorant was ideal. I would recommend this hotel very very highly.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in the heart of town
Great to use as a base for exploring the islands. Staff friendly, air con great - had a very comfortable stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good accommodation, staff very polite!
We used 5 rooms and stayed around 9 nights. Our experience was very good. Fernando, the administrator was very helpful always ready to give an,advise about the best way to visit the islands. He was always there for whatever we needed. Ceida, the housekeeper is fantastic, she makes very good breakfasts and adapts them to your requirements. She is also always there to help you with anything you need. Besides the hotel is located in the center of the town so it's really easy and quick to go wherever you want to. We would recommend this accommodation for your stay in Puerto Ayora.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
Terrace for relaxing, watching, reading is great. Breakfast was usually varied by the friendly cook/housekeeper. Top floor rooms are the best.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
Happy with everything except the cleanliness of my sheets; the pillow in particular smelled like dirty feet.

6/10 Okay

Ray, Santiago

Good location, Easy on the budget
The hotel works a bit different than other hotels as there is no night staff but the property is still secure. The location is great as it is on the main corridor of the town and very close to the harbor / pier area where most boat tours start / finish from. The hotel is not luxurious but is clean and comfortable. Breakfast is served every morning on the top floor which has a good view of the bay and is the best place for Wifi reception. Wifi is poor on all the islands and I found that most restaurants have the best reception. If you are looking for a moderately priced place to stay, clean and good location. This is the place for you.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very First night room was not even cleaned from previous guests. Hair from other people in shower and in sink. Sheets didn't even look like they were even changed. There was a language barrier so I just dealt with it. Hotel review online was very misleading for $80/ night. You're paying for the location.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Not fancy, but in the middle of everything
The hotel's location is optimal as it's in the middle of the restaurant/shopping district and is across the street from the pier where most of the tours begin. The hotel is nothing fancy, but the couple's room was big and the air conditioning worked well. There was a big day room on the top floor with a nice terrace overlooking the marina. The staff was really wonderful. Always smiles and can-do attitudes.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
CLOSED
While this hotel was booked through travelocity and was assured that the booking was valid, the place was closed and was not in the process of reopening. Fortunately, I found another and better hotel on my own. BTW, I bumped into the previous owner of the hotel and told him of my experience and he assured me that he told travelocity that the hotel closed. Travelocity has also goofed on prior occasions and it is prudent to always call your hotel directly after you book to make sure they are open and have your reservations. I could not find the hotel's number on the travelocity site nor googling it, so I could not do this for this trip.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad experience
- A room is not arranged. - No elevators - The cost is different from that expedia displayed

4/10 Poor

Ángela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel sencillo con pocos detalles
Multitud de detalles fallaron: acababan de pintar y la habitación tenía un fuerte olor a pintura, muy desagradable. No admitían nada más que pago en metálico. En la ducha no tuvimos agua caliente en varias ocasiones. No tenían secador de pelo, incluso prestado de recepción. El bar/restaurante que había justo debajo de la habitación hacía un ruido enorme hasta bien entrada la madrugada, con lo que era difícil descansar. El hotel está bastante destartalado y necesitaría algo más que una mano de pintura.

4/10 Poor

Maria, São Paulo - Brazil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decepcionada
Cheguei no Hotel, por volta das 11:30hs estava fechado, não tinha nínguém para me dar maiores informações, não recebi nenhum informação com antecedência. Tive que arrumar outro Hotel. Quando estava no aeroporto recebi uma mensagem atravês do expedia do horário do check-in 08:30hs.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Es una buena opción de hospedaje
Es una buena opción de hospedaje en Puerto Ayora, es muy económico, la tarifa incluye el desayuno, es mas una casa de huéspedes, el personal es muy atento. La ubicación es muy buena ya que está en la avenida principal y muy cerca del muelle y de las tiendas para hacer compras.

8/10 Good

Thomas, Bern

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice place - but be careful
The hotel is alright. It takes a few minutes until the hot water makes its way from the boiler to the room. And: somebody stole 20 out of 180 Dollars from my wallet when I left it in the room.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Non male
Albergo molto pulito, ordinato, con una bella terrazza nell'area della colazione. In camera c'è una grande tv a schermo piatto, l'aria condizionata e bagno privato con l'acqua calda (nessuna di queste cose sono scontate nei lodge delle Galapagos). La colazione consiste in uova, mortadella, cornetto vuoto, burro e marmellata. Nel periodo in siamo stati nell'albergo la connessione Wifi funzionava solo nella reception e non era disponibile in camera. La camera viene pulita ogni giorno ed anche gli asciugamani vengono cambiati ogni giorno (cosa non comune nei lodge) La posizione è perfetta: nel bel mezzo di avenida Charles Darwin, la strada principale. Nonostante tutti i vantaggi elencati sopra il Lodge e' piuttosto impersonale: a parte la zona colazione il resto non è affascinante e ha alcuni piccoli difetti: non c'è lo specchio in bagno, non c'è nessun posto/balcone dove è possibile asciugare il costume da bagno, le scale per salire alle camere sono piccole e scomode per trasportare i bagagli. A Puerto Ayora, in questa fascia di prezzo (60$ a notte), ci sono molte opzioni che, se non avete bisogno di aria condizionata e tv a schermo piatto, potrebbero essere preferibili.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A localização é excelente e as instalações, ruins.
Pelo valor cobrado, poderia haver um cuidado maior. Recomendável apenas em caso de falta de opção.