Angermeyer Waterfront Inn is a small, friendly hotel on the quieter southern shore of Academy Bay, and it combines waterfront atmosphere with a good price for the quality. The property has a marina and dock, a terrace and garden, and a beachfront restaurant, Eloise, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with an international menu. Rooms are simple and comfortable, with air conditioning, ceiling fans, an in-room safe and free WiFi, and range from garden-view standards to sea-view superiors and a suite, plus a family room for four. A cooked-to-order breakfast is included in the rate. Guests are a short walk from Playa de los Alemanes and the path to Las Grietas, and a water taxi takes about two minutes to cross to Puerto Ayora. It is a good fit for travellers who want a waterfront feel and a personal scale without paying splurge prices, and the staff can help with tours and tickets.
Location and getting around
The inn is on Punta Estrada, across the bay from the main town. A water taxi from the nearby ferry landing crosses to the town pier for a small fare, so you pass between the beach side and the shops and restaurants of Avenida Charles Darwin easily. The Darwin Research Station is a longer walk around the town side, and Tortuga Bay is reached by taxi or an energetic walk.
The waterfront terrace is a pleasant place to watch sea lions and pelicans in the evening. The airport transfer is available for a surcharge on request, with a road and channel journey of roughly an hour and a half.
Rooms and who it suits
Standard rooms are compact, while Superior doubles and the suite offer more space and sea views, and the family quadruple suits small groups. The property is smoke-free, and there is no parking. It suits couples, solo travellers and families looking for a pleasant base near the water, and it works well for people who plan to spend their days on boats and on the beach. Guests particularly note the cooked breakfast and the friendly staff.
Good to know
Rooms vary by category and view, so choose between garden and sea view when you book and ask for a quiet room if you are a light sleeper. Check-in is from the early afternoon and check-out is in the morning, so plan your luggage storage if you have a late flight.
The water taxi into town is cheap, but ask the front desk about the last evening crossing before you plan dinner out. Rates are mid-to-upper range for Puerto Ayora and rise in the high season, but the location and the setting are a real draw for visitors who want a relaxed waterfront base.
Why stay here
- ✓Waterfront with marina and dock
- ✓Beachfront restaurant
- ✓Cooked-to-order breakfast included
- ✓Free in-room WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning and ceiling fans
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
How do I get from the inn to Puerto Ayora?+
By water taxi across the bay, which takes a couple of minutes and costs a small fare. The town pier and restaurants are on the other side.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a cooked-to-order breakfast is included in the rate, served at the beachfront restaurant.
Is it close to Las Grietas?+
Yes, the path to Las Grietas starts near the inn, and Playa de los Alemanes is a couple of minutes away on foot.
