Located in Santa Cruz, 15 minutes walk from Charles Darwin Station and beach, La Fortaleza De Haro offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi access. Guests can also enjoy a free daily breakfast throughout their stay. Each air-conditioned room features a cable TV, a private bathroom, with hot water and a hairdryer, and views of the sea and Galápagos National Park. Suites also have a mini-bar. La Fortaleza De Haro provides tours around Puerto Ayora for a fee, such as glass-bottom boat trips around the bay, day trips to other islands, and water sports. Airport transfers can also be arranged for a fee. Baltra Airport is 1-hour drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Puerto Ayora, this property has an excellent location score of 8.3!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
7.9
High score for Puerto Ayora
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  • Richards
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is slightly off the beaten path, which is good; it's quiet. However, it's a short walk down to the main tourist street with restaurants and shops. I absolutely loved the architecture; the owners have done an amazing job with the...
  • Denise
    United States of America United States of America
    Attention to details. Roberto keeps a very clean and wonderful place full of great touches.
  • Jacob
    United States of America United States of America
    THe location was nice and the hotel was interestingly designed

Host Info

Company review score: 9.4Based on 166 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

WE LIVE HERE, SO IT IS VERY SAFE AND FAMILIAR. WE ALSO ATTEND OUR GUESTS PERSONALLY, AND HELP THEM SINCE THEY ARRIVE WITH ALL THE INFORMATION AND NEEDS THEY COULD HAVE.

Property info

WE ARE LOCATED NEXT TO THE FOREST, SURROUNDED BY NATURE. ANIMALS HERE ARE HARMLESS, EXCEPT FOR THE WASPS THAT BITE ONLY IF WE TOUCH THEM.

Neighborhood info

OUR FORTRESS IS LOCATED BESIDE THE NATIONAL RESERVE IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, WHICH MAKES IT PEACEFUL TO REST AND STILL AT A SHORT, NICE AND SAFE WALK FROM AND TO THE MAIN AVENUE, DARWIN CENTER, RESTAURANTS AND STORES.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,Italian

Area info

Amenities of La Fortaleza De Haro
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Game room
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules

La Fortaleza De Haro takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please be aware that Galapagos is conformed by different islands; in this case you are arriving to to Santa Cruz Island. Once you arrive to Seymour Airport in Baltra Island, please take a public bus to Baltra Ferry Terminal where you should take a ferry to Santa Cruz Ferry Terminal. Then, take a bus or a taxi to Puerto Ayora. Give the driver the property's name and directions in order to arrive easily. This whole trip take approximately 40 minutes. To move between islands you can take a boat or plane; please check with your hotel the different schedules.

Guests are kindly notified of the fact that Galapagos has a tropical weather and ecosystem. Therefore and especially being part of the National Park, there is a diversity of bugs and animal species, like nonpoisonous spiders, lizards, bees, and ants. The property takes efforts to exterminate bees and ants, but does not intent to kill the spiders and lizards, as they are considered harmless and live in their own habitat.

Please note that breakfast is served between 7:30 and 9:30 am.

Payments are made trough PayPal, guests will receive a request via e-mail with more details.

Please inform La Fortaleza De Haro of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about La Fortaleza De Haro

  • La Fortaleza De Haro is 0.6 miles from the center of Puerto Ayora. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at La Fortaleza De Haro is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at La Fortaleza De Haro on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from La Fortaleza De Haro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at La Fortaleza De Haro include:

    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Double

  • La Fortaleza De Haro offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at La Fortaleza De Haro may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.