Hotel Silberstein is a practical, central base on the town's main promenade, Avenida Charles Darwin, a couple of minutes from Academy Bay and the fishing piers. It has an outdoor pool with loungers, a garden and terrace, a restaurant and bar, and a coffee shop, which means you can relax on your hotel's own grounds between day trips. Rooms are classic doubles, twins and a premium double with air conditioning, ceiling fans, a safe and a desk, and free bottled water, and the rate includes a cooked-to-order breakfast. WiFi is free throughout. Free uncovered parking is unusual in town, and the hotel offers a 24-hour airport shuttle for an extra fee. The location puts the harbour, the ferry terminal, the malecón and many restaurants within walking distance, and the Charles Darwin Research Station is within roughly ten minutes on foot. It suits travellers who want convenience and value.
Location and getting around
Staying on the waterfront promenade means you can walk to almost everything in Puerto Ayora, from the boat docks where day trips depart to the markets and cafes. The ferry terminal for Isabela and San Cristóbal is a short walk, so it is a good base if you plan to take an inter-island ferry. The Darwin Research Station is along the same avenue, and a taxi to the Tortuga Bay trailhead takes only a few minutes. Taxis around town are cheap and plentiful.
Rooms and who it suits
Classic Twin and Classic Double rooms sleep two, and the Premium Double sleeps three. Rooms are straightforward, with a pillow-top mattress, hypo-allergenic bedding, a rainfall shower and a wardrobe. The hotel suits couples, small families and solo travellers who want a centrally located base with a pool for cooling off after a hot day and a restaurant on site, without paying beachfront prices. A library and laundry facilities add to the convenience, and staff can arrange tours and tickets.
Good to know
The front desk has limited hours, there is no elevator, and the entrance has a few steps with a front ramp available. Credit card payments carry a surcharge at the property, so carry some cash. Ecuador's value-added tax is payable at the hotel, and non-resident tourists may be exempt with a valid passport and tourist visa.
Check-in is from noon and check-out is in the morning, which is handy for early boats. Rates sit in the middle of the Puerto Ayora range, and because it is on the main road, ask for a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with loungers
- ✓Restaurant, bar and coffee shop
- ✓Breakfast included
- ✓Free WiFi in all rooms
- ✓Free on-site parking
- ✓Air conditioning and ceiling fan
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Airport shuttle for a fee
Good questions
Where is Hotel Silberstein?+
On Avenida Charles Darwin in the centre of Puerto Ayora, a couple of minutes from Academy Bay and the fishing piers. The Darwin Research Station is within about ten minutes on foot.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a cooked-to-order breakfast is included in the rate, along with free bottled water in the rooms.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas, set in the garden and terrace area.
