Escape to The Wooden House Lodge, where the ocean breeze and warm sunshine create a tranquil atmosphere. Enjoy full breakfast at The Wooden House restaurant, soak up the sun by the pool or beach, and unwind with refreshing drinks from a swim-up bar.
Av. Conocarpus 200 mts del embarcadero, Puerto Villamil, Galapagos, 200250
What's nearby
El Embarcadero Pier - 5 min walk
Concha de Perla Nature Park - 5 min walk
Puerto Villamil Beach - 11 min walk
Posada de Flamengos - 5 min drive
Wall of Tears Historical Site - 11 min drive
Getting around
José de Villamil Airport (IBB) - 17 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Free beach shuttle
Restaurants
Shawarma Hot - 7 min walk
Restaurant Las Palmeras - 12 min walk
The Beach - 12 min walk
El Cafetal - 9 min walk
Pan & Vino - 12 min walk
About this property
The Wooden House Lodge
The Wooden House Lodge is just 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Wooden House, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 9 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No onsite parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Cruise terminal shuttle*
Ferry terminal shuttle*
Offsite
Free beach shuttle
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Swim-up bar
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Private picnics
Free daily reception
Room service (late night)
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Children's menu
What to do
Free beach shuttle
Beach nearby
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Free beach shuttle
Bicycle rentals
Beach towels
Romance packages
Facilities
Built in 1995
Garden
Terrace
Mosquito nets
Communal living room
An outdoor pool
24-hour pool access
Outdoor furniture
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Pillowtop mattress
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Yard
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Dining
The Wooden House - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
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:
Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.
Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45.00
Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 45.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45
New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: USD 43 (up to 11 years old)
Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45
Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 45 (up to 11 years old)
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per person (one-way)
Cruise ship terminal shuttle and ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Hosted evening meal costs USD 28
Laundry facilities are available for an extra charge of USD 10 per day
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children up to age 11 costs USD 15.00 (one-way)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool open 24-hours
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
The Wooden House Lodge Lodge
Wooden House Lodge Puerto Villamil
Wooden House Puerto Villamil
The Wooden House Lodge Puerto Villamil
The Wooden House Lodge Lodge Puerto Villamil
Frequently asked questions
Does The Wooden House Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Wooden House Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Wooden House Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.
Are pets allowed at The Wooden House Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Wooden House Lodge?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Wooden House Lodge.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Wooden House Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15.00 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Wooden House Lodge?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 9 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Wooden House Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Wooden House Lodge?
Yes, The Wooden House offers alfresco dining and pool views.
Does The Wooden House Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.
What's the area around The Wooden House Lodge like?
The Wooden House Lodge is in the heart of Puerto Villamil, a short 1-minute walk from Galápagos National Park and 11 minutes' walk from Puerto Villamil Beach.
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The Wooden House Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2022
Loveley stay on Isabela
Really nice place to stay, very comfortable and the staff are very friendly. The food was excellent. Good advice and booking for tours.
Location is a short walk from main centre, a few mins, but that makes it nice and quiet. Close to harbour so easy access from ferry.
stephen
stephen, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 22, 2021
Location was walking distance from sea port. Staff was very helpful.
Expedia
Expedia, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 23, 2020
Hotel to avoid
we had a booking 18-20 July but couldn’t get there as all flights cancelled. We had 5 hotels Booked and all but this one cancelled without question due to COVID. I offered to change booking to May 2021 but this was refused.
I find this unfair as every other hotel on our trip agreed to cancel. They even confirmed that there were no flights so it was impossible to get there. This hotel clearly puts money before people and lacks any humanity. We will be going to the island in 2021 but certainly won’t stay with this establishment.
stephen
stephen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2020
We LOVED the Wooden House. The staff were extremely kind and helpful, the place was impeccably clean, the food delicious and fresh, they were helpful with cabs and directions. Just. Love love love.
Odavis
Odavis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2020
Very cool place to stay. Walking distance to pier and downtown. Great free breakfast. We enjoyed the 2 dinners we had there. Comfortable beds and AC. Loved the sitting area outside our room with the 2 hammocks. Great way to relax after a long, hot day. Staff was very helpful.
PamD
PamD, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2020
Nette Lodge am Dorfrand
Wir verbrachten 3 Nächte in dem sehr schönen Haus, das gut zwischen Hafen, Strand und Dorfzentrum gelegen ist, große Zimmer und Terrassen sowie freundliches und umsichtiges Personal hat. Der Besitzer war jederzeit für Fragen und Auskünfte verfügbar.
Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt.
Dajana
Dajana, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2020
Great little hotel, staff that take pride in their work. Make sure to try the dinner, it's better than most restaurants in town.
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2020
Things to consider before you book
The Hotel was quaint and clean. We booked a room with a twin and full bed and received a room with two twins. The room was very small, no room for luggage. I had to jump over my bag to get to the bathroom or door. Our bathroom door was an accordian style door which was not functioning properly and did not close, hence no privacy in the bathroom. I did get to peek into other rooms and they looked larger. Things to consider, this hotel is not in the town. It's a 10-15 minute walk into town. There is only wifi in the common area. The manager was attentive and the property was clean. We used the laundry service and it was very reasonable and quick. I only ate breakfast, it was basic but fine. Having to tell them in advance of dinner plans is a bit of a hassle since we didn't know our plans but I imagine it's a nice option is you don't want to walk into town at night.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2019
I cannot day enough wonderful things about my stay here. The facilities were clean, staff was friendly and food was delicious. I also took advantage of the laundry service which was excellent. Fernando gave me a great tip on where to find a kayaking tour I wanted and was very helpful by putting in a call for our taxi. We really felt at home here.It’s also just a few minutes walk from the ferry.
Jen
Jen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2019
Great stay!
We really enjoyed our stay at The Wooden House. It was in a great location relative to the ferry. They have a nice communal area downstairs with tv and games. We liked reading in the hammocks on the second floor. They have snorkel gear available for rent as well as a bar and pool. If you give them enough notice you can get dinner downstairs. We tried the dinner one night and it was delicious and included dessert. Overall really great stay and nice people!
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2019
Absolutely great place to stay!
From the moment we arrived and were greeted by the manager, I loved this place. It's a short walk to downtown which makes it very quiet and peaceful. Totally recommend it. Food is great too.
Judith A
Judith A, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2019
A charming, very quiet and comfortable place. Easy walk into the center of Puerto Villamil. Luis was super helpful with planning trips and everything else. Breakfast was very good.
Barbara
Barbara, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2019
It was a very nice place. Laid back and relaxing, very helpful and extremely cheerful group running it. great location next to snorkeling and the main pier.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2018
Great place and staff
Great manager. Great place but the noise of the rooms above was difficult to avoid in the morning. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Would recommend but just ask for a room at a floor and perhaps not at the back close to the kitchen
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 30, 2018
Anlage ok, Zimmer Flop
Das Hotel ist sehr schön gelegen. Die Anlage ist klein, aber ausreichend. Leider war unser Zimmer extrem hellhörig, von allen Seiten einsehbar und die Möbel hatten Jugendherbergscharme. Es stand noch ein Hochbett in der Ecke, das wir dann tatsächlich auch nutzen mussten, weil das Doppelbett so schmal war, dass wir nicht schlafen konnten. Also Anlage, Lage und Service angenehm. aber wegen des Zimmers würden wir hier nicht mehr Urlaub machen.
Dana
Dana, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2018
Wooden House
Easy location from ferry, lovely staff, not luxurious but comfortable and homey. It's clean, safe and friendly.
They rent snorkel gear. It's quality equipment.
Their breakfast is early but twice we missed it and the accommodated us without asking for it. Food is fresh and comes from organic farm. You must request dinner ahead of time.
Check out is also early. Schedule is due to ferry arrival and tour departures.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2017
God mat, mysig miljö och super service
Fantastisk personal, de är trevliga, hjälpsamma, glada och vill väl. Fina och fräscha rum. Framförallt nära till hamnen och snorkling. Frukosten kunde haft fler val men väl värt 18 dollar för en 3 rätters middag på kvällen, kocken är fantastisk!
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2017
Ótima opção
Muito Boa opção em Isabela - que é uma ilha bem rústica! Esse hotel acolhedor fica a 5 minutos a pé do Porto de onde chegam os transportes para a ilha e saem os passeios para o mar. Como a ilha é pequena, dá para rodar bastante à pé (para quem gosta de caminhar) a partir do hotel . O café da manhã personalizado é muito bom. O pessoal super gentil. Na primeira noite dormimos em um quarto no térreo perto da cozinha que achamos barulhento (manhã e noite). Pedimos para mudar para o segundo andar e fomos para um quarto ótimo: em cima, com vista pra praia: show!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2017
Best hotel in the Galapagos
I can't say enough great things about this hotel. The location is perfect - just a 5 minute walk from the port and Conche del Perla, and a 7 minute walk into town. The rooms are grounds are extremely clean, with hot water abounding and air conditioning if needed. We had wifi throughout the hotel and in our room, despite reading reviews that it may not be plentiful everywhere. The best part about our stay was the staff. Jose Carlos (the manager) welcomed us warmly when we arrived, and gave us a great overview of the island and tourist options. He checked in with us each morning and evening to genuinely ask about our day, and was always willing to help if we needed anything. When we left the island, we immediately had withdrawls. We are hoping to plan a return trip to the island solely to stay and experience the Wooden House again!
Caitlin
Caitlin, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2017
Wonderful hotel in a nice location.
The hotel was very beautiful and kept incredibly clean and tidy. The staff was more accommodating than anywhere I have ever stayed. They helped us plan out activities for each day and had a lot of great information about the island.
Derek
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2017
nice hotel close to the port
Owner was helpful, rooms were clean. There was a nice breakfast. It is the closest hotel to the port, you can walk to it from there
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2017
hotel cerca del muelle
el hotel esta ubicado cerca del muelle donde se llega, se puede acceder caminando. esta mas alejado del centro pero sin inconvenientes lo podes hacer caminando. (cinco cuadras)
hay una calle principal donde se ofrece comida variada y a un precio razonable.
la gente del hotel es muy amable y cordial. te reciben con un rico trago de bienvenida.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2017
Jonathan
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2016
Beautiful place and great service
Perfect location, walking distance to entry port and to downtown. Nice, clean and comfortable rooms. Really good breakfast to keep you full through the day and box lunchs for early tours. Fernando, the Manager, is a great advisor. He made sure uor stay was the best, provided us with tips and contacts to enjoy out time in Isabela.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2016
Nice hotel close to the Pier
The manager was very welcoming and the rooms were nice and clean. Only complaint is our room was near the kitchen so it was a little noisy and smelled of cooking sometime. Definitely worth the price!