Title: GARDNER HOSTAL - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111924923&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # GARDNER HOSTAL ## Photo gallery for GARDNER HOSTAL ![Terrace/patio - GARDNER HOSTAL (Puerto Ayora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/ec743b6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - GARDNER HOSTAL (Puerto Ayora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/545976d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Triple Room - GARDNER HOSTAL (Puerto Ayora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/9c35e793.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Double or Twin Room - GARDNER HOSTAL (Puerto Ayora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/w1284h856x0y0-ee96982d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Double or Twin Room - GARDNER HOSTAL (Puerto Ayora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/w1284h856x0y1-7835f54f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies GARDNER HOSTAL provides amenities like a rooftop terrace and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 4.8 ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar. 10 - Mar. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar. 11 - Mar. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar. 13 - Mar. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar. 20 - Mar. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Comfort Double Room ![Comfort Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/aafb0efd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room ### Highlights Shower/tub combination Wardrobe or closet Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Triple Room ![Comfort Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/9c35e793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Triple Room ### Highlights Shower/tub combination Wardrobe or closet Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Large Twin Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory ![Comfort Shared Dormitory | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/2567a0b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Shared Dormitory ### Highlights Shower/tub combination Located on the top floor Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet Laptop workspace - Sleeps 5 - 5 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room ![Comfort Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/c67f862b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Quadruple Room ### Highlights Shower/tub combination Wardrobe or closet Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Twin Room ![Comfort Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/86663b44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Twin Room ### Highlights Shower/tub combination Wardrobe or closet Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Puerto Ayora travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Ayora.dx602686) [View more Hostels in Puerto Ayora](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Ayora-Hostels.d602686-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-0.74566%2C-90.31282&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=P0Xszi1SAtmaFPrQOx3OOlu1BK0=) 340 e Islas Pl., Puerto Ayora, Islas Galápagos, 200102 ### What's nearby - ![About to motor boat up the Napo River in the Amazon jungle ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602686/7a456c1c-c21a-48cc-9e91-d3a16343acd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Academy Bay 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Listen to the silence. #Patterns](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602686/3603c5a2-a741-46f6-b00c-385f09a2875b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Las Ninfas Lagoon 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Giant tortoises are the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. The oldest on record lived to be 152. There are now only 11 types of giant tortoises left in the Galápagos, down from 15 when Darwin arrived. Hunted as food by pirates, whalers, and merchantmen during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, more than 100,000 tortoises are estimated to have been killed off. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602686/d6e42268-f19d-4575-b004-b3628c483257.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Charles Darwin Research Station 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Malecon 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Las Grietas 3 min walk \- 0.3 km ### Getting around - Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) 81 min drive ### Restaurants - Santa Cruz Brewery 1 min walk - Limón Café Bar 2 min walk - Isla Grill 3 min walk - Gelato Bar 3 min walk - The Rock 2 min walk ## About this property ### GARDNER HOSTAL Hostel in the city center GARDNER HOSTAL provides amenities like a rooftop terrace and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and books - Evening entertainment Room features All guestrooms at GARDNER HOSTAL include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children ### Things to do - Books - Evening entertainment ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture - Rooftop terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Stair-free path to entrance ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### More - Laptop workspace ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as GARDNER HOSTAL Puerto Ayora GARDNER HOSTAL Hostel/Backpacker accommodation GARDNER HOSTAL Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Puerto Ayora ## Frequently asked questions ### Is GARDNER HOSTAL pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at GARDNER HOSTAL? ### What time is check-out at GARDNER HOSTAL? ### Where is GARDNER HOSTAL located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## GARDNER HOSTAL Reviews 4.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 3.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Amenities ### 6.0 Staff & service ### 3.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 4/10 Poor #### Harparminder Pummy Apr 14, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Not as shown in website photos. 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