The 10 best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Isabela, Ecuador

May 6, 2023 Giuseppe Pratt

The largest of the Galapagos Islands, Isabela is one of the most volcanically active places in the world. Whether this is thrilling or terrifying is up to you. It doesn’t seem to bother the iguanas and penguins of Las Tintoreras, a nearby island cluster and popular snorkeling site. Walk from Puerto Villamil through mangrove forests and saltwater lagoons to reach the Tortoise Breeding Center. Isabela was once used as an exile for prisoners, who built the devastating Wall of Tears as part of their punishment.
Restaurants in Isabela

1. Isamar Hotel

Ave. Conocarpus, Puerto Villamil 200250 Ecuador
Excellent
84%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 117 reviews

Isamar Hotel

IsaMar Hotel is exactly what its name suggests, “Paradise on Galapagos” Isabela is the largest island. This one-million-year old island has it all, from volcanos to a wide range of flora and fauna. The only choices you must make during your stay at paradise is where to explore the islands wonders by land or sea, or to have a relaxing afternoon on a beautiful deck with ocean view.

Beautiful hotel and amazing service

Reviewed By Vmg1123

Everyone at this hotel was amazing and gave us the best service. Everyone was so hospitable and welcoming especially the bartender, Daniel, who made the best drinks. The hotel was kept super clean and the location was perfect!

2. Hotel La Laguna Galapagos

Av. Los Flamingos, Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, Puerto Villamil 1724 Ecuador
Excellent
46%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 114 reviews

Hotel La Laguna Galapagos

Welcome to La Laguna Galapagos Hotel. Our mission is to provide affordable and exceptional Service for our guests to make sure that your stay with us is nothing but spectacular. Located next to the Flamingo Lagoon and just blocks away from the beach, La Laguna Galapagos Hotel is the perfect place to rest and relax comfortably while enjoying your Galapagos vacation. Enjoy our comfortable rooms, facilities, spectacular views, and great location during your stay on Isabela Island, and come see why La Laguna is considered one of the best hotels in Galapagos.

Fabulous location, staff and breakfest

Reviewed By Rosalove7

Our travel group stayed here for 2 nights. This places location is amazing close to the beach, right across the street from a lagoon with flamingos, and close to lots of great restaurants. My spouse and I stayed in room 10 which is right of the pool from the front office and left of the pool shower. The room has 2 full beds with a couch, desk, and a window that faces a wall. The key they give you is a wooden rectangle Keychain with a penguin graved in. The Air-conditioned worked great kept the room nice and cool. The room was clean overall just needs a little deep cleaning on the couch and curtains. The bathroom was big nice shower area. I was able to have a nice hot shower but it did take a few mins to get hot. The bathroom does have a bar of soap and a pump i think soap shampoo in the shower area. No hair dryer in room. many of the towels had orange spots which they said was from towel holder so just be aware. The pool was nice and warm and wifi worked ok in this area. Did not work well in the bedroom which is OK nice to disconnect. They do have 3 hot tubs upstairs but you must let them know 30 mins beforehand so they can put water and run them but none of use in our group used them. Warning every morning starting around 4 am then nonstop at 5am roosters would crow many of us could not sleep after 5am from the roosters. Just a fair warning. Beer and water are available for purchase from the lobby $3 for small beer $5 for big bottle beer and $1.25 for bottle of water but they did run out. down the street on the left beer was cheaper so we go buy there. Also past that store on the left there is an amazing empanda stand that sells the best for only a $1.50 each doesn't open til after 4pm. Located right on the beach. breakfast here was amazing located upstairs included eggs: (boiled or scrambled) cheese, meat, toast, bread,banana, fruits, fresh juice, coffee, tea, milk, and yogurt. I would definitely stay here again location fabulous, service and staff wonderful.

3. The Isabela Beach House

Calle Conocarpus, 010850 Ecuador
Excellent
86%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 70 reviews

The Isabela Beach House

Open your bedroom door at the Beach House, walk outside and feel the warm, fine, white sand between your toes as you mozy down a few steps to the calm blue sea! This unique quite corner provides a serene setting of lava rock with calm turquoise waters. Breakfast is offered at an additional $10/p and served on our beautiful beach while viewing the visiting penguins, sealions, blue footed boobies and marine Iguanas.

Amazing Little Beach House

Reviewed By bekkiamy515

Cute little beachfront hotel with perfect views, yummy scrambled eggs/fruit for breakfast with delicious juice, and very nice staff who go out of their way to accommodate. Veronica and Rebekka were so sweet and gave great advice for what to go see. Rebekka told me about another pond I hadn’t seen yet when I was sad I hadn’t seen flamingos after the hike to the tortoise center - we went where she said and they were there at 2pm! Veronica’s food recommendations were great (Pan & Vino was the best place we ate, and we returned daily for the waffles and sandwiches - amazing food plus AC on the inside which is rare here!). Jaci and Ramon are the owners and are very nice. We had a minor issue with the AC leaking condensation, and they fixed it immediately. Very cold AC and nice hot water for showers. It’s a small place, but if you are like us and enjoy a quieter stay with people who genuinely care about you having a good day and suggest things for you to try, plus follow up later to see if you enjoyed the activity or food they suggested, this place is absolutely perfect. We loved the hotel and the people here, and would definitely go back

4. Cormorant Beach House

Avenida Antonio Gil y Calle Pinguinos Puerto Villamil, 200250 Ecuador
Excellent
72%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 39 reviews

Cormorant Beach House

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Isabela, Cormorant Beach House is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its charming environment and proximity to great restaurants, Cormorant Beach House makes it easy to enjoy the best of Isabela. The hotel belongs to one of the oldest families on the island, for whom personalized and close attention to our guest is priority. You’ll have relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning, private bathrooms and an amazing ocean view in most of the cases. Some of them with a balcony from which you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets. Cormorant Beach House offers free breakfast in a facility next to the hotel, and soon it will count with an amazing roof top in which you will be able to eat and enjoy the magnificent view. We also offer free wifi throughout the hotel.

Perfectly arranged Honeymoon!! Great stay! Outstanding customer service!!

Reviewed By 102jimj

What a location - 30 feet from the waves and a 5 minute walk to everything in town!! Our pre arrival discussions with Michelle were unbelievably helpful. To ensure our honeymoon trip was over the top, she perfectly arranged everything - airport pickup, a private wildlife tour, the Los Tunnels snorkeling tour, a private very romantic beach dinner (thank you Marita!), the volcano tour and our ferry reservation to Santa Cruz. The perfect mix of adventure and romance. The room was clean and comfortable and manager Natelie helped reconfirm all tours and appointments. Breakfasts were healthy and delicious. We highly recommend this boutique hotel nothing could have been better.

5. The Wooden House Lodge

Av. Conocarpus 200 mts del Embarcadero, Puerto Villamil 200250 Ecuador
Excellent
68%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 307 reviews

The Wooden House Lodge

The Wooden House Lodge, located at Isabela Island, has a capacity for 35 people hosted in 12 different rooms. Our rooms could be booked in standard and luxury accommodation which depends on your request and budget. The Wooden House is an eco-friendly hotel in the Galapagos island with Solar water heaters, and own farm with always fresh and seasonal products, our team is working hard to achieve new green certifications offering you a reliable operation. Enjoy our in-house services while you stay in this beautiful Galapagos Island Hotel. Swimming pool, bar & restaurant. Snorkel gear rental and Island hopping tours.

Excellent hotel and staff

Reviewed By steve g

the wooden house is a lovely hotel only a short walk from the jetty where ferrys drop you off. It is a nice quiet location, rooms are good size and clean and comfortable. We had a room upstairs which had a lovely view, and hammocks on the balcony. The food at the hotel is excellent and well worth having an evening meal. Breakfast was very nice. There is a small pool and bar for guests, which is nice. The main "town" is a short walk, everywhere is a short walk. There are plenty of places to eat, a few souvenir shops and places to book tours or diving etc. We hired bikes for a day and explored many beaches and coves, lagoons and the crying wall. We saw lots of Flamingos as well as the ever present marine iguanas. We arranged tours through the hotel which was easy and cost effective. The volcano and los tunnelles are highly recommended.I also did a couple of dives at esmeralda which were superb. I have never seen so much big marine life in one dive anywhere in the world. From 5m manta rays, hammerhead sharks as well as other sharks, sealions hunting fish. It is a magical island

6. Cabanas Tero Real

Calle Tero Real y Gaviotin, Puerto Villamil 200250 Ecuador
Excellent
74%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 73 reviews

Cabanas Tero Real

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Puerto Villamil, Cabanas Tero Real is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Cabanas Tero Real makes it easy to enjoy the best of Puerto Villamil. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning, and you can stay connected during your stay as Cabanas Tero Real offers guests free wifi. The Wall of Tears (1.6 mi), located nearby, makes Cabanas Tero Real a great place to stay for those interested in visiting this popular Puerto Villamil landmark. While in Puerto Villamil, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Cabanas Tero Real, including Coco Surf (0.2 mi), El Cafetal Galápagos (0.1 mi), and Beto's Beach Bar (0.3 mi). If you are looking for something to do in the area, Iglesia Cristo Salvador (0.1 mi) is a popular attraction that is within walking distance of Cabanas Tero Real. Cabanas Tero Real is sure to make your visit to Puerto Villamil one worth remembering.

Nice, nice, nice

Reviewed By PedroSterlingSilva

Stayed here 4 nights thanks to a young lady who invited us to come and check it out while we were walking from the pier. Dare I say, we like it! It has a few green bits, which is nice, everybody there is really nice, it was cozy and nice, the shower was nice too, it was nicely clean, they gave you some nice information (also tried to flog some tours, which is fair enough), they have nice drinking water available at reception for free to refill your bottle, I mean, it was really nice!

7. Casita de la Playa

Malecon S/N y 16 de Marzo, Puerto Villamil 200250 Ecuador
Excellent
63%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 73 reviews

Casita de la Playa

Welcome to our hidden, beachfront, Isabela Island getaway. This beautiful and comfortable boutique hotel offers you rooms with ocean view, private bathrooms, air-conditioning and a panoramic ocean view terrace. Our relaxing front garden is equipped with hammocks, sun-beds and parasols, and direct access to the beach. Casita de la Playa is centrally located in Puerto Villamil, and shops, markets and restaurants are only a few minutes away.

Best hotel service ever

Reviewed By JuroS3

If you are going to stay on Isla Isabela during your Galapagos trip, then Casita de la Playa is the perfect match. Not only is this hotel beach front, great and clean rooms, but what makes this hotel so special is the service!!! All personal is very helpful and from the beginning makes your stay on another level. Even though this is only a 3 stars hotel, you feel like you have a concierge services from a luxury hotel. My wife got sea sick on the ferry from Santa Cruz and Paola assisted us immediately with cold towel on forehead, refreshing drink, gave us the room earlier before official check-in and called our travel agency to cancel a trip we were supposed to make that day. In addition, Paola checked right away if there are any free flights for the way back and arranged an appointment with the local flight company. Unfortunately we had to cancel another day trip as the sea sickness of my wife was back after another boat trip. Another colleague from the hotel, David, was so kind to run around other hotels to help us sell our tickets to tourists so that we can get at least some money back, because the travel agency didnt allow us to cancek it- you don’t see this every day. Every day we got Everything we needed - recommendation of a good local restaurant, booking a day trip directly with the provider without taking any commission (which other agencies do, so you save money), booking a taxi with driver they personally know or anything else they were always there for us. Thanks to Paola, Estalin and David!!! You are great guys ?

8. Volcano Hotel

Antonio Gil, 200250 Ecuador
Excellent
61%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 64 reviews

Volcano Hotel

Our super friendly comfort Hotel Volcano is only 1 block away from the beautiful, pristine waters of the Puerto Villamil beach, on Isabela Island. At the beginning of 2016 we found this hidden gem of a property, fell in love with it and gave it a complete facelift. It now offers 10 modern, cozy rooms with lovely ocean views and only minutes away from the center of town.

Nice Stay

Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler

Stayed 1 night here. The room was clean and spacious. The location was great as it is within walking distance to restaurants, etc. Service was good and so was the breakfast. Had quality sleep here as it was pretty quiet.

9. La Gran Tortuga

Avenida las Fragatas y 16 de Marzo Isla Isabela Galápagos, Puerto Villamil 200250 Ecuador
Excellent
56%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 219 reviews

La Gran Tortuga

Enjoy your vacation in La Gran Tortuga! We offer comfortable rooms with air conditioners, private bathrooms, television and wireless internet access. We also organize tours to volcanoes, bay tours, tours to lava tunnels in the sea and tours to Galapagos Tortoise center. We hope to see you very soon!

Very standard rooms and bathroom

Reviewed By archlav

Nothing fancy but convenient. You cannot throw toilet paper in the toilet which I think is plumbing across the island. Its conveniently next to a grocery store. They have lovely flowers in their garden. She makes fresh breakfast. They also have a pharmacy next door. Breakfast was juice, cereal, eggs, toast.

10. Hospedaje Cerro Azul

Calle Tero Real y Gaviotin, Puerto Villamil 200350 Ecuador
Excellent
32%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 88 reviews

Hospedaje Cerro Azul

See why so many travelers make Hospedaje Cerro Azul their inn of choice when visiting Puerto Villamil. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Rooms at Hospedaje Cerro Azul provide air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. For those interested in checking out The Wall of Tears (1.6 mi) while visiting Puerto Villamil, Hospedaje Cerro Azul is a short distance away. While in Puerto Villamil, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Hospedaje Cerro Azul, including Coco Surf (0.2 mi), El Cafetal Galápagos (0.1 mi), and Beto's Beach Bar (0.3 mi). If you are interested in exploring Puerto Villamil, check out Iglesia Cristo Salvador (0.1 mi), which is a short walk from Hospedaje Cerro Azul. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Hospedaje Cerro Azul as you experience all of the things Puerto Villamil has to offer.

Charming Place to Stay on Isabela Island

Reviewed By Peter7714

Arriving on Isabela Island I had no place to stay, so I walked around until I found something. When I found Cerro Azul, I immediately liked it. For 25 dollars I got a big room with a huge bed, a toilet and a shower. It was the first room right after walking past the reception. I loved it. The hotel has white and blue colors, reminiscent of Greece (although I've never been to Greece, so what am I talking about, haha). It has hammocks and a pretty large kitchen area. From what I remember, wi-fi was decent here (bear in mind that wi-fi on the Galapagos Islands is slow and unstable in general everywhere). A really nice place to stay. I recommend it.

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