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Isla del Descanso

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Located on the top floor
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed
  • City view

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Located on the top floor
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • City view

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Located on the top floor
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds
  • City view

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

About the area

Puerto Villamil

Isla del Descanso places you in the centre of Puerto Villamil, steps from Galápagos National Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Puerto Villamil Beach. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Puerto Villamil hostel include El Embarcadero Pier and Concha de Perla Nature Park.
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What's nearby

  • Galápagos National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Puerto Villamil Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • El Embarcadero Pier - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Posada de Flamengos - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Concha de Perla Nature Park - 8 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • José de Villamil Airport (IBB) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pan & Vino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cesar's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Isabela Cofee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BJ Beach Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Isla del Descanso

Hostel with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park
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.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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, debit cards and cash.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Isla del Descanso?

Isla del Descanso offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Isla del Descanso?

Yep, Isla del Descanso is a short 4-minute walk from Puerto Villamil Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and fishing.

Does Isla del Descanso serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Isla del Descanso?

No, Isla del Descanso does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Isla del Descanso?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Isla del Descanso?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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