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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
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk
Reception
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Puerto Villamil, Isla del Descanso is in the city center and near the airport. El Embarcadero Pier and Posada de Flamengos are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Galápagos National Park and Concha de Perla Nature Park. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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16 de marzo y fragatas, Puerto Villamil, Islas Galápagos, 200103

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 - 7 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shawarma Hot - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Las Palmeras - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Cafetal - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pan & Vino - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Isla del Descanso

Hostel near Galápagos National Park
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Isla del Descanso. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Isla del Descanso have perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

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 transportation

  • No onsite 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Isla del Descanso pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Isla del Descanso?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Isla del Descanso?

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Isla del Descanso?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Isla del Descanso located?

Located in the heart of Puerto Villamil, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Galápagos National Park and Puerto Villamil Beach. El Embarcadero Pier and Concha de Perla Nature Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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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

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

M Borden

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

8/10 Good

MarieMichelle

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

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

10/10 Excellent

AINO

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosalina

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