We stayed at the Solymar for 2 nights and we really enjoyed it. Sure it does not have all the frills that you would like for the price, but the rooms were clean and we had a nice view of the ocean/pool. You could always see sealions and iguanas at the pool, the service was great and the air conditioning... more

Just recently spent a week at Hotel Sol Y Mar and you could not get a better location. You don't even have to leave the premises to see animals and wildlife. Reynardo, the Manager was outstanding with our group of 19. The food and the services was outstanding and I would love to go again. If you are going to... more

We stayed in this hotel for 7 days/7 nights, and were very impressed by it. The location is wonderful. Not only is it a short walk away from shops, restaurant, internet cafes, and the Charles Darwin Research Center, but this lovely little hotel is beautifully situated directly on the water. It has a restaurant, bar, pool, and patio area with... more

I discovered Hotel Sol y Mar in the Ecuador, Lonely Planet guide, which was dated and did not state that this hotel is not a funky backpacker's hotel anymore. It has been rebuilt and the son's of the original owner have brought this hotel up to another level. Great staff, out standing menu and thier hospitality was awesome. A service... more

A strange mix of hotel as the rooms are incredibly basic, with the cheapest IKEA furniture possible, no tv and just generally incredibly basic. But then the view and location are outstanding. We found the staff very friendly and helpful. If the view is the most important thing to you then this is the place for you but if you... more

I lived in Galapagos from 1998-2002. The previous Sol Y Mar Hotel was a bit funky, very down-homey, the original owner in his late 70's used to sit around and chat your ears off. Rooms were simple/funky, made with locally crafted furtniutre, including cactus bark lamps. They tore it down in 2006 and opened the new one in 2008. The... more

A wonderful, spanking new and very clean waterfront hotel right in the heart of Puerto Ayora. 2 minutes from the amusing "fish market", 10 from the CDRC and close to all bars and shops. 30 minutes walk from the simply unforgettable Bahia Tortuga... a beach that will simple take your breath away (bring water +++ and sun block!!) The hotel... more

Was friday and yes one of the reviews, could not rest was a band half of block away playing rock music very load, The rooms too simple for the tremendous price they charge, Too high charge for the quality of rooms and service more

My wife and I stayed at the Solymar and found it had a number of very desirable features from working AC, a comfortable king-size bed in a clean room to a balcony with a terrific view of Pelican Bay. All rooms face the bay away from the main street to minimize noise. The manager-owner, Reynaldo, is friendly, fluent in English,... more