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Lonesome George Ecolodge

2.5 star property

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A rustic interior with a wooden ceiling, stone walls, and a mix of wooden and metal furniture.
Shared kitchen
A rustic room with two wooden beds, a stone wall, and a wooden table.
An interior with a wooden ceiling, tables, chairs, and a view through a window.
A rustic building with a tower, surrounded by palm trees and colorful architecture.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Avenida Cucuve S/N and Floreana, Frente de Supertel, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, 200350
  • Place, Academy Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fishing Piers
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪121 min drive‬

Room options

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Bedroom #2

Bedroom #2

  • Partial ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A cozy room with a bed, a wooden door, and a wall with circular patterns.

Bedroom #3

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a wooden bunk bed, a single bed with a patterned blanket, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a green carpet.

Bedroom #4

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, a red rug, a wooden nightstand, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Bedroom #5

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A cozy room with a bed, a fireplace, and a stone wall.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Puerto Ayora

At Lonesome George Ecolodge you'll be within steps of Galápagos National Park and Fishing Piers. Highlights at this hostal include dryers and free WiFi. .This hostal has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, barbecues and tour/ticket assistance. .Near this Puerto Ayora hostal, you'll find Tortuga Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fishing Piers - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Malecon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪1835 Coffee Lab - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Lonesome George Ecolodge

As a guest of Lonesome George Ecolodge, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Event space at this hostal measures 807 square feet (75 square metres) and includes conference space. Public spaces have free WiFi. Lonesome George Ecolodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Puerto Ayora hostal.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 807 sq ft of conference space
  • 75 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Lonesome George Ecolodge offers 6 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Memory foam beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. This Puerto Ayora hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 807 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Dryer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and PayPal. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Lonesome George Hostal Hostel Puerto Ayora
Lonesome George Hostal Hostel
Lonesome George Hostal Puerto Ayora
Lonesome George Hostal Galapagos Islands/Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz
Lonesome George Ecolodge Hostal Puerto Ayora
Lonesome George Ecolodge Hostal
Lonesome George Ecolodge Puerto Ayora
Lonesome George Hostal
Lonesome George Ecolodge Hostal
Lonesome George Ecolodge Puerto Ayora
Lonesome George Ecolodge Hostal Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lonesome George Ecolodge?

Lonesome George Ecolodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Lonesome George Ecolodge?

Yep, Lonesome George Ecolodge is a short 16-minute walk from Playa de los Alemanes. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find water sports equipment.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lonesome George Ecolodge?

No, Lonesome George Ecolodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lonesome George Ecolodge?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Lonesome George Ecolodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lonesome George Ecolodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shabnam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay at Victors beautiful property. Great central location in Puerto Ayora
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool lodge in a great location on the island, easy to walk anywhere you need to go! Staff was very friendly and helpful on giving suggestions on where to go. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BOHDANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay close to everything

A cute hostel/hotel just two short blocks from the main road that runs along the harbor. Hot water and a/c worked well, and there was drinking water available for tea/coffee/water bottles. I did not take advantage of tour opportunites, but they were readily available at the front desk, as were bike and kayak rentals. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerald

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Charming accommodation and superb service

Victor was a great host. He helped set up some really great activities during my stay and gave me great tips. It is only 2 blocks away from the town center which makes it very convenient and away from the hustle of things to have a quiet nights sleep. The WiFi works well in the common space and there is purified water provided. It is a very charming accommodation that is very eco friendly. I would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lonesome George was a unique and beautiful property, and I felt really comfortable here. Aaron was extremely responsive and helped me with recommendations and booking tours to make my trip in the Galapagos really excellent. I would definitely stay here again. Lovely communal spaces and rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great location, and the main guy who worked there, Victor, was extremely helpful when I asked questions. The rooms had good A/C, and I appreciated the free coffee/tea. The twin mattress was extremely uncomfortable, so I didn't get a great night's sleep. There's also no sound insulation in the rooms, so if you are sensitive to sound when sleeping like me, you might want to bring earplugs or noise-cancelling earbuds. You can hear all the trucks unloading at night, loud cars driving by and honking, and dogs barking all night. Otherwise, it was good and very affordable for the location! Appreciated the help from staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was unique experience You must try
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique style in a good location.

Loved the style of the place and the location was very good being close to the main street in Puerto Ayora. Overall was comfortable and clean. If I was to say one drawback, it would be that someone is not always available in person at the reception area (but was given a WhatsApp number to call if needed). When they are there, everyone was helpful, informative and helped as needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is such a beautyful Hostel with so many details all made by hand...you can`t stopp looking around. super clean rooms with good isolation so the aircon works. shower with hot water and a good stream. superfriendly easy stuff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place had an amazing location with the cutest rooms and community areas. It was helpful to me that owner spoke English as my Spanish isn’t very good. The only thing I didn’t prefer about property was the artificial air fresheners in rooms. Everything else was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Travis

Perfect location close to everything. The style of the hotel was very cool, I felt like I was in a tree house. The room it self was very spacious, however the bathroom was very very small and the water didn't stay hot, and there was no water pressure at all it almost was at trickle. Very noisy, sound was like there wasn't walls there at all. The owner tried to make me pay in Cash.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Floyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property itself was okay, but there are no amenities here. I selected this place for the area, and that is what I got. It is only a 5 minute walk from the main part of town, and the host is more than able to arrange anything you want to do on the island. I had to make this as a last minute booking so the host had not received my booking when I got to the location. So if you can make sure to book in advance. Also for us from the USA, make sure you have cash for your stay, as I was advised they do not take credit cards.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place really does look like the photos! It's whimsical and interesting, and feels just like being in big tree house! You see something different wherever you look, all the rooms are on different levels, and the steps and railings are all made of branches. There is even a bridge to cross over a "mote", where one of the rooms is. This is the feeling you want when you are in the Galapagos environment - natural, interesting, fun. The only drawbacks are the water pressure and the wifi, but I hear this is a problem everywhere on the island. I was never around at breakfast, so I cannot comment on that.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

corinne

Liked: Staff & service

Correct

Correct, calme. Accueillant et bon service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Natascha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Es hat schon schlecht angefangen. Bei Ankunft war weder die Rezeption besetzt noch kam irgendeine Reaktion auf mein lautes "Hola, buenos dias", obwohl ich die Ankunftszeit mitteilte. Dann erhielt ich ein anderes Zimmer als gebucht, Begründung auf meine Nachfrage war, dass man mir ein grösseres Zimmer gegeben habe...naja. Für den Safe benötigte es einen Schlüssel, welcher gem. Aussage des Besitzers jedoch gesucht werden müsse😟. Die Türe liess sich zuerst mit dem mir gegebenen Schlüssel nicht abschliessen (Schloss völlig vermurkst). Kommentar vom Besitzer auf mein Hinweisen, dann solle ich eben nicht abschliessen, es sei dort sehr sicher😟. Man stelle sich das vor kein Safe u. eine nicht abschliessbare Zimmertüre... TV war auch nicht vorhanden, obwohl sowohl im Beschrieb erwähnt u. auf Fotos zu sehen, wollte man mir weismachen, den habe es nie gegeben (komischerweise ist jedoch an der Wand noch die Halterung zu sehen;-). Sand rieselte von der Decke aufs Bett. Ritzen waren mit Klebestreifen versehen. Scheint allgemein in die Jahre gekommen, müsste halt mal was gemacht werden. Besitzer sehr unfreundlich und hatte für alles eine Audrede. Ich machte das Beste daraus, ärgerte mich jedoch, da ich diese Unterkunft der Insel Isabella vorgezogen hatte😒. Positiv, war das gratis Wasser (heiss + kalt) sowie Tee/Kaffee u. Bananen. Hatte auf Galapagos für den Preis viel tollere Unterkünfte u. sogar inkl. Frühstück😊.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El anfitrión es muy atento
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrific!

Terrific stay! Loved the interior decor - very quirky and one-off'ish. Staff was super helpful, spoke great English. Good location, just a ~3 minute walk from the center of Puerto Ayora. Hotel provided bottled water dispensers to fill up your bottled waters, which is really nice since the local tap water isn't so clean, and offers free bikes to borrow to get around the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trés agréable séjour

Hotel familiale authentique, décoration originale et colorée. Proximité immédiate du front de mer et l'animation tout en étant calme. Dommage que le petit déjeuner ne soit servi qu'à partir de 8h (mais possibilité de box pour départ en excursion)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sophie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RYAN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018