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The Wooden House Lodge

3.0 star property
Beach lodge in Puerto Villamil with free beach shuttle and outdoor pool

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Hallway
Front of property
Family Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing, bed sheets
Living room
Deluxe Double Room | Balcony

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $104
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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About the neighborhood

Map
Av. Conocarpus 200 mts del embarcadero, Puerto Villamil, Galapagos, 200250

What's nearby

  • El Embarcadero Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Concha de Perla Nature Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Puerto Villamil Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Posada de Flamengos - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Wall of Tears Historical Site - 11 min drive - 3.4 km

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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.

The Wooden House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

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, 5-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Location was walking distance from sea port. Staff was very helpful.
Expedia, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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 Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

This hotel does not keep track of Expedia reservations. We arrived, in a remote place we'd never been before, to be told the hotel had no rcord of our reservation. They asked for proof and we gave them everything we had, it should have been more than enough, but the guy working the desk didn't seem to think so despite taking photos of all my documentation, something I consented to but was very uncomfortable with. finally the guy acted like he was being charitable with us and said we could stay the night and we'd figure it out the next morning. They put us in the worst room they had, not the one we reserved with Expedia, a double bed room. It was in the center of all the staff work stations- very loud from very early in the morning to 9pm. The next day the front desk person told us that they had found our reservation but had double booked it because they had failed to keep our room reserved. We'd have to stay in the one they'd put us in until half way through our stay. The day before we were due to check out, this same guy, a manager I think, basically told us we'd have to leave by 9am instead of noon because he had other people checking into the room that day. We paid in full and we should have flat out refused but he took advantage of us a vulnerable travelers who started out "without a reservation." Expedia needs to improve its lines of communication with remote hotels. I doubt we'll book with them again and we don't recommend this hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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!
2-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review