Isla del Descanso

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

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Isla del Descanso is an urban retreat in the shopping district. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, relax on the sunny terrace, and have easy access to shops. Practical conveniences like dry cleaning and tour assistance help visitors focus on enjoying their stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

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

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

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

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Premium bedding
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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About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • ‪Pan & Vino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zaroa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hornados Albita - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Isabela Cofee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Beach - ‬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:
  • Tour/ticket assistance and coffee/tea in the lobby
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

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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 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 1 2025 to November 30 2026 (dates subject to change).

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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