Escape to Hotel La Isla, nestled in a national park. Begin your day with a breakfast buffet and stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage for a seamless stay.
Indefatigable 072 y Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, EC200350
What's nearby
Fishing Piers - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Academy Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Malecon - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Las Ninfas Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 81 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Santa Cruz Brewery - 3 min walk
Limón Café Bar - 4 min walk
1835 Coffee Lab - 3 min walk
Isla Grill - 1 min walk
The Rock - 5 min walk
About this property
Hotel La Isla
Hotel La Isla features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Galápagos National Park. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby snorkeling, and free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
At a glance
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Hotel size
9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:00 AM
What to do
Snorkeling nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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 travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 60 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Also known as
Hotel La Isla Hotel
Hotel La Isla Puerto Ayora
Hotel La Isla Hotel Puerto Ayora
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hotel La Isla?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel La Isla?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel La Isla.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel La Isla?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 60 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel La Isla?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel La Isla and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as snorkeling.
What's the area around Hotel La Isla like?
Hotel La Isla is a short 8-minute walk from Malecon and 11 minutes' walk from Charles Darwin Research Station.
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Reviews
Hotel La Isla Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently great, offering a variety of options and daily changes. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2025
Great location, comfortable and clean bed. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Fangkai
Fangkai, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 6, 2025
Really great stay. Comfortable, coffee/tea on hand anytime, really good breakfast, extremely friendly staff. My review is only “Good” and not “Excellent” because I had a pair of expensive shorts go missing.
Travis Wade
Travis Wade, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2026
Elegant, comfortable on a remote region . Absolutely a surprise and left with a deep wish to come back.
Ida
Ida, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
Great stay in the Galapagos!
We are so happy we chose to stay here while on the island. Great location, staff, and property!
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2025
Great Centrally located hotel
The perfect location in Puerto Ayora
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2024
Hotel La Isla stay April 2024
Friendly hotel with spacious and well equipped room and good breakfast. Good location and good value for money. Enjoyed evening drink on the panoramic terrace.
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2023
The hotel staff are super friendly and they try everything to help out. The rooms are very clean. Breakfast is great.
Location is close to the port, restaurants, etc.
Wei
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2023
The location of the hotel was very convenient to dining, banking, and tour booking agencies. Very walkable for those who like to get their “steps” in on a regular basis. The hotel itself is very eco friendly and modern. Would definitely recommend this hotel to others.
Nila
Nila, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2024
staff went above and beyond when i had a medical emergency, i cant recommend this place enough.
Stewart
Stewart, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2024
Staff was very caring and welcoming.
We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this hotel.
The owner was very nice and helped me with tour advice. Thank you soooooo much for everything.
We highly recommend this hotel.
Hesal
Hesal, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2024
Friendly reception staff and manager Blanca and Jose. Great location walk to Main Street 1/2 block away. Quiet cool room
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Great
It was Outstanding
Food service they offered taxi from airport and ferry
All on time
MR. Renato Shah
MR. Renato Shah, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2023
What a great hotel! Clean and very open and breezy. The staff was awesome, helpful and so nice, anything you need they seemed to have. The breakfast buffet was great, something different every day in addition to the usual stand-bys. We just can't say enough nice things about our stay. La Isla is right off the main street and very convenient for walking.
Kerri
Kerri, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
Hidden Gem within the island
Great hotel experience! A friend recommended us to stay here, and we could have not been happier. From the moment you walk in, you feel right at home; the hotel staff were extremely welcoming and super helpful throughout our stay, whether answering questions, or sharing suggestions, genuinely nice people.
Check-in was smooth, rooms are modern, clean and comfortable with a great view. The hotel is located only a few steps from el Malecon, the main area, where you will find tour agencies, stores, restaurants and boats to other islands.
I would absolutely come back, my partner and I are grateful with everyone that made our stay there wonderful :)
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2024
Without hesitations, this is one of the nicest hotels the area has to offer. It is newly built. Modern rooms. Spacious bedroom. Comfortable bed. Great breakfast. Excellent location in the heart of the city. Walking distance to restaurants. Walking distance to Charles Darwin research center. Nice rooftop with water views. Nice Jacuzzi on the rooftop. Quaint and small hotel. Excellent overall. Book right away.
pamela
pamela, 4-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 20, 2024
Small property with approx 10 rooms. Rooms on 2nd floor offers more privacy. Guests have complimentary use of rooftop jaccuzzi, do book in advance. While stay was decent, overall experience was marred by a sudden power outage in the middle of the night and into the morning of check out. This meant not having water access to bathe, brushing of teeth on check out which was a miserable experience. Housekeeping also failed to ensure replacement towels were dry. Breakfast was good by Galapagos standard and kitchen did their best to prep breakfast the morning of power outage.
Charlene
Charlene, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2026
Very nice hotel when staying in Puerto Ayora
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2025
Overall very pleasant stay.
Kyeong-Sook
Kyeong-Sook, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2025
Staff where amazing
Mark
Mark, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2025
Overall an excellent place to stay. Worth the price you pay.
Kyeong-Sook
Kyeong-Sook, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2022
Our stay was fantastic and relaxing. The staff was very attentive and available and extremely kind.
Dasha
Dasha, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2025
Relatively new hotel by a family who is passionate about hospitality. Huge rooms, elegantly appointed, and the best bed I’ve ever slept in. Unusual for a rather downscale town, but still felt authentic to the surroundings. Beautiful public spaces on all floors with scenic views. And a genuinely warm staff.
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2023
We had a fabulous room with a large deck and an oceanfront view. It was spacious with a large rain shower. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the restaurant was very good. Loved our stay here.
Jane
Jane, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2023
Awesome stay. Everything was perfect. The staff were extremely helpful and very friendly. Great location close to shopping and the dock for day tours. Would highly recommend.
James T.
James T., 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2022
Beautiful room, clean and spacious. Breakfast was included and very good! Would recommend!