For guests drawn to something quieter and more characterful in Guayaquil, Hotel del Parque is our recommendation. Set within the botanical gardens of Parque Histórico on the banks of the River Daule, it offers a secluded retreat within easy reach of the city’s attractions — and only ten minutes from the airport.
Hotel del Parque has one of the more remarkable stories in Ecuadorian hospitality. Originally located in Guayaquil’s city centre, the 19th-century building was threatened with demolition in the 1980s and dismantled and moved — piece by piece — to its current home within the grounds of Parque Histórico. There it was reassembled and restored, and today operates as a Relais & Châteaux property surrounded by gardens, wildlife and the quiet of the park.
Only ten minutes from the airport, the hotel makes a natural first or last stop on a Galapagos journey. It’s close enough to the city for restaurants and shops, but removed enough to feel like an arrival rather than a transit.
Dining at Hotel del Parque draws on the coastal traditions of Ecuador’s Pacific region, with an excellent kitchen and the kind of setting — garden terraces, colonial interiors — that makes a meal unhurried. It is considered one of the finer dining experiences in the city.
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To arrange a Guayaquil extension with Hotel del Parque as part of your Galápagos journey, please contact one of our Safari Designers.