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La Fortaleza De Haro

2.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Charles Darwin Research Station

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Outdoor pool
Bar (on property)
Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Tower Suite | Balcony
La Fortaleza De Haro is a haven near the Malecon, offering continental breakfast, an inviting pool, and relaxing garden. Enjoy in-room WiFi while planning your tour or simply unwind on the scenic terrace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor swimming pools

Room options

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 47 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Tower Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Tower Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 59 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Barrio El Eden, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fishing Piers - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Malecon - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Las Grietas - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Art Coffee Galápagos - ‬8 min walk

About this property

La Fortaleza De Haro

La Fortaleza De Haro offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Galápagos National Park. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, scuba diving, and snorkeling are nearby. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during April, May, June, July, August, and September.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property collects a 50% deposit prior to arrival for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Also known as

Fortaleza Haro Hotel Puerto Ayora
Fortaleza Haro Hotel
Fortaleza Haro Puerto Ayora
Fortaleza Haro
La Fortaleza De Haro Galapagos Islands/Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
La Fortaleza De Haro Hotel
La Fortaleza De Haro Puerto Ayora
La Fortaleza De Haro Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

Is La Fortaleza De Haro currently open?

The property is closed during April, May, June, July, August, and September.

Does La Fortaleza De Haro offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, La Fortaleza De Haro does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at La Fortaleza De Haro?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at La Fortaleza De Haro?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Fortaleza De Haro?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at La Fortaleza De Haro and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

What's the area around La Fortaleza De Haro like?

La Fortaleza De Haro is a short 1-minute walk from Galápagos National Park and 14 minutes' walk from Charles Darwin Research Station.

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La Fortaleza De Haro Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Room
Islands
National parks
View
Art
Restaurant
Service staff

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and a great way to start the day. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay

Funky little place, reasonably priced. Super nice hosts
Andrew, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful property and very gracious host!
leslie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The host was very friendly and open! Super nice and comfortable place.
Henrike, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owner was fabulous and the property was beautiful

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay so much! Gianna and the girls were outstanding and very helpful! We are looking forward to come back in the future on our next visit in the Galapagos
Erick, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property is like a piece of art! The people here are so sweet and helpful. We would absolutely stay there again!
Heather, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great time

Our stay in the hotel was great. We loved the castle style of the place. The personnel was friendly and they kept our room always clean. The only drawback was the Wi-Fi, connection was slow and bad.
Roy, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hotel, we stayed in the Sun & Moon room which had its own turret! We had two outdoor areas to relax on. Great views. Pool was a life saver on a hot day. Breakfast was very nice
christina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay!

On the edge of town in a quiet location. Our room had lovely art with beautiful tile throughout. Lovely courtyard with pool. The on-site owner was a fantastic host. Delicious breakfast to start the day. The Sun & Moon room is exceptional. Enjoy your stay!
kimberly, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing stay here largely due to the fantastic host Gianna! From the minute we arrived she provided us with lots of information on what to do on the island, would book us tours, and made sure we were always well taken care of! The breakfast was great, and hotel was very unique with beautiful view over the national park. Enjoyed jumping in the pool every day. Short walk to the main shopping/restaurants area and only about 15 minute walk to the Charles Darwin station. We stayed 3 extra nights here and would love to come back one day!

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Lovely place to stay in nice quieter neighbourhood of Santa Cruz and Gianna and Roberto are fabulous hosts. Nice breakfast, lovely pool, nice pace relax on hammocks on rooftop.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Die Unterkunft ist sehr schön mit mehreren Aussichtspunkten und einem wunderbaren Pool.
Ulrike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We only stayed for one night but enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and gave great travel recommendations. It was clean and they offered us a free room upgrade which was very kind. They helped us try to coordinate travelling to other islands and answered our questions. The location was a little bit isolated but still not too far from the Charles Darwin research centre and from restaurants.
Jaspreet, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun place to stay.
Julie A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is lovely and secluded but within walking distance of everything. The owners are lovely and the breakfast is delicious. We spent a lot of time at the pool. A great stay!
Brandon, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

muy amable en orientar con base al tiempo que se dispone, pero debe respetar los gustos del huésped y con base al gusto del huésped adaptar sus recomendaciones y NO querer casi que IMPONER las áreas a visitar.
edgar, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hôtel Galapagos Santa Cruz très agréable, piscine au top, excellente !
Joele, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Haro family has created a gem, impeccably attended to, with interior/exterior attention to detail at the property shockingly beautiful. The volcanic rock, tile, wood interface inside and out is wonderful to behold. The suites are beautiful, the pool, though small, is immaculate, and great for laps. The outdoor kitchen where each breakfast is served is quaint and delightful. One simply can’t believe that such a charming beautiful property could even exist within the rough hewn untamed beauty of the Galapagos. Just a short walk to the town square with fabulous restaurants, every mouthful is delectable. The Haro’s have created a grand slice of Heaven on Earth and have given their heart, mind and soul to this property. BRAVO. If only other hotel owners took such pride in presenting themselves to their clients!🙏
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gianna is a fabulous host! Her castle-inspired hotel is spacious, welcoming, and impeccably clean. Gianna knows everything about the Galapagos and helped me get the most of my short stay on Santa Cruz and Isabela. Highly recommended.
Gibran, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Santa Cruz

Gianna makes you feel very welcome and comfortable. She also offers great info about the island. Very friendly and genuine.
susana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

You can stop your Santa Cruz hotel search now!

There are not enough words to describe our amazing stay at La Fortaleza De Haro! We were greeted warmly upon our arrival by Gianna and Roberto, and that first class hospitality never ended (even after we checked out). As soon as I even booked our stay, I received an e-mail with ideas on our Santa Cruz itinerary. Gianna recommended a solid plan, which led to an unforgettable experience. They genuinely care about their guests. The hotel is super cool, and in a nice, quiet location (and was built by Roberto). Breakfast was fabulous, and we enjoyed our time by the pool. This is a fortress, and you will not regret your decision to stay here! If you have the opportunity to stay in the tower, do it!!
Amy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gianna and Roberto are friendly and accommodating. This estate is a castle with a pool and private quarters. Breakfast is provided each day, but the kitchen is not available to guests. Quite a pleasant place to stay.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a great place to stay. It looks new and is very clean with nice owners. The town is small and walking an extra five minutes for this place is worth it. Of my three hotels so far in Ecuador, this was the only quiet one. Because it is on a dead end, you don't get the loud street noices and the motorcycle wake up call at 6:30am.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing Rest and Recreation

We stayed for two different times in the same trip. We were so totally grateful for the careful and caring help we received, as well as the quality of the accommodations, we simply had no desire or need to look anywhere else. And we are scheming how to return again. Also, excellent value.
Walter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceeded High Hopes

The proprietors are friendly and helpful way beyond the call of duty. Gianna is helpful because she wants her guests to have an exceptional experience, and she seems to enjoy simply helping others. They helped with very inexpensive tours, and most importantly, helping us know exactly what to do for finding COVID-19 testing back in Quito for our onward journey. The hotel borders the National park, so it is quiet . Our room was private, nice breeze or air conditioning. The pool is beautiful and breakfast was perfect. The architecture and feel are really fun. We would return in a heartbeat and never consider another alternative.
Walter, 4-night trip