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Isla del Descanso

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Reception
Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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16 de marzo y fragatas, Puerto Villamil, Islas Galápagos, 200103
  • Place, Galápagos National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerto Villamil Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, El Embarcadero Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, José de Villamil Airport (IBB)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed

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Comfort Twin Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Twin Room

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Comfort Triple Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Triple Room

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Isla del Descanso

Hostel with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park
A coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and dry cleaning are available at this hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Isla del Descanso offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Isla del Descanso, you're just a quick walk from Galápagos National Park. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Steps from Galápagos National Park and 4 minutes on foot from Puerto Villamil Beach
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Isla del Descanso.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Puerto Villamil hostel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways (51 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (51 centimetre high)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 November 2025 to 30 November 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Isla del Descanso

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador value-added tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Isla Descanso Puerto Villamil
Isla del Descanso Puerto Villamil
Isla del Descanso Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Isla del Descanso Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

M Borden, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MarieMichelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Rooms are clean. We did not take the breakfast service as we had adventures each day that started at 7:00 AM. Its a great basecamp
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

K

Liked: Staff & service

A good option for a few nights on a budget

A basic bugdget accommodation. I had a large room, very basic but as expected. 3 beds, table and open wardrobe. Breakfast was good, although the upper floor area could really benefit from a bit of a spruce up, its a shame they don't make more use of the roof top area. It's currently not a pleasant place for eating!!!! But could be a nice place to chill with a bit of effort. Water (hot and cold) available 24/7 in lobby area. Sodas and beer also available. Only met the manager (Byron, i think) who was friendly, polite and helpful. He also booked an excursion at a good price. A good option for a few nights on a budget.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is very well located. The staff is very friendly and available. They have laundry service, bikes, snorkels at good prices. The hotel is new and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived they did not have the room we had booked, we had to take a smaller room. Two days without water to shower and 4 days without hot water. One morning there was no breakfast because there was a power outage. They do not offer toiletries, and towels were often missing after cleaning. They also do not have laundry service at the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and attention. The manager is a terrific person very helpful and kind.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Hyesuk

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
물도있고 3층에 만들어먹는공간있어요. 조식포함이라햇지만 조식은없었습니다. Isla 마트 2층에위치해서 찾기어려웟어요
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

AINO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024