The comfortable Hotel Solymar has originally been built in 1958 to provide accommodation for the scientists coming to the Enchanted Islands. It is located in Puerto Ayora on the Island of Santa Cruz, a ten minute walk to the Charles Darwin Scientific Station and directly at the sea. It is one of the most modern hotels in Puerto Ayora with a small swimming pool on its terrace as well as sun chairs and hammocks. Sometimes even the sea lions come to visit the terrace. Completely rebuilt in 2006, it offers now 17 comfortable modern rooms all with private balcony (except of one) and an incredible view of the bay which is always visited by uncountable iguanas, pelicans and sea-lions.

All rooms overlooking the sea, includes:

- free WiFi for guests,

- bottle of water filtered, complimentary for guests,

- Air conditioning with individual control,

- hypoallergenic pillows

- safe deposit box,

- desktop with chair for working and

- house telephone for internal use,

Additionals:

- Crib complimentary for guests ,

- extra bed (extra charge),

- laundry service (extra charge).

The hotel has a restaurant directly at the harbor with international cuisine and a great view. Breakfast: the restaurant offers daily breakfast buffet for guests and visitors with additional charge. Lunch and dinner: the hotel offers lunch and dinner la carte in the restaurant, the pool area and rooms service.

They also offer excursions to other islands, diving excursions and bicycle tours. The hotel provides also the service of private and tour transfer to/from the airport ($).

Additional Charges: All foreign travelers are exempt of paying tax.