Hostal Las Gardenias

Good area. Mostly clean. Good water pressure and hot water. Works well for a very short stay on Isabela Island. Host was very kind.

Nice place to stay, close to restaurants and with very friendly staff. They also offer breakfast if ordered the night before. The only problem for me was the shower, it got so hot mid shower that it burned my foot, so you have to keep an eye on it, my family was ok.

Hostel Las Gardenias was a home away from home. It is a family run business. They welcome travelers with comfy beds, shaded rest areas with hammocks and a warm welcome. The owner is flexible and generous in accommodating guests needs. It is conveniently located within easy walking distance to restaurants, shops and the beach. The home cooked breakfasts were yummy too! Add clean and authentic.

The owner of the property let us check in early and check out late. She also provided a great breakfast every morning including homemade breads and fruit juices. She also helped us with our excursions and hailing taxis. Very nice host with pride of ownership.

Note that this review is based on a father and 5yr old son travelling in the Galapagos Islands. We really enjoyed our stay amd time there. Our host, Anna, was very friendly and welcoming. The place itself is clean, run well, and the room was spacious enough for two people - there were actually three comfortable beds in the room. If you are travelling to the island of Isabela with or without children, you should seriously consider this hostel / hotel. It is a 15 minute walk from the ferry, close to the beach 5mins, all the main cafes and eateries 5mins, and tour guides / operators.

Very basic property but don’t expect much in Isabela.

This is a fantastic, budget-friendly place to stay. The room was clean and comfortable. The air conditioning, hot water and internet all worked great. The kitchen was clean and well equipped for guests to use. It’s 2 blocks from the Central town square and 4 blocks from the beach. Manuel, his wife and his sons live on site and are always available and happy to help in any way they can. If you’re not looking for an expensive, beach front luxury accommodation, this is a perfect place to stay in Villamil.

The room was nice and the bed was comfortable. Nobody is there from 12-3 if you are trying to check in during that time. Staff are helpful.