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White House Galapagos

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Galápagos National Park

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Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Calle Roberto Schiess e Isla Duncan, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, 200101
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa de los Alemanes
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

White House Galapagos places you next to Galápagos National Park and within a 10-minute walk of Fishing Piers. This 7-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Fishing Piers - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Academy Bay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Malecon - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪1835 Coffee Lab - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

White House Galapagos

Hotel with free parking, steps from Galápagos National Park
White House Galapagos features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include a garden and a reception hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels. Other amenities include balconies or patios, desks, and free toiletries.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

These are all of the 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 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 and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 11:00 AM
  • Check-out: 9:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

WHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOS Hostel Puerto Ayora
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WHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOS Hotel Puerto Ayora
WHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOS Hotel
WHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOS Hotel
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WHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOS Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of White House Galapagos?

Located steps from Galápagos National Park, this hotel is in Puerto Ayora, and within a 10-minute walk of Academy Bay and Fishing Piers. You'll also find Charles Darwin Research Station and Playa de los Alemanes less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at White House Galapagos?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does White House Galapagos include a casino at the property?

No, White House Galapagos doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at White House Galapagos?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at White House Galapagos?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does White House Galapagos feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, White House Galapagos doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will White House Galapagos allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at White House Galapagos.

Does White House Galapagos have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from White House Galapagos?

The closest major airport to White House Galapagos is Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour), which is 29.8 mi away (80 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at White House Galapagos?

Yes, every guestroom at White House Galapagos comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

White House Galapagos Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than I expected. Great value
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KUO CHIN, LIMA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasemine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

No frills budget hotel

White House Galapagos was a nice, clean place to stay. It’s nothing fancy and the front desk is usually empty but for a budget place to stay it does the job!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mariela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Pros: The room serves its purpose and I liked it. Cons: When I got there they said my reservation did not appear in their system. You have to pay in cash only. The area around the property felt a little unsafe and there was a cockroach in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really nice place to stay, they have bikes for rent, it's like being at home. You can use the kitchen and cook. The only thing would be that the rosters around the area sing really early. Besides that, it's a good place to stay 5/5
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Enrique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was at walking distance from the piers. There was a shared kitchen for guests to prepare and store their food. Drinking water was also available there. The only comment is about the hosts - they were always never around. There was nobody to help with transportation and questions. Payment was cash only!

10/10 Excellent

Jose, whittier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of hammocks and space to hang out. You can rent bikes from here for $10 a day but we did get a flat while using them. They’re okay bikes. Clean and nice spot to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh, Cranbury

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well maintained and clean. We stayed here for 5 days and we thoroughly enjoyed it.. we were mostly out visiting the islands and used to come back to rest for the night.. the kitchen was great to get us going with breakfast...

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value option.......

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful. Off the main drag by a few blocks .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Omri

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic but did the job. The offered coffee was not very appealing, but they provided bottled water in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness

Good economy hotel in Santa Cruz

The room was clean, no frills. Fresh towels every day and very nice housekeeping. The front desk was helpful when they were around, not overly friendly. We did not use any tour services on site. I think my favorite part was the woman who came to clean up during the day. I didn't get her name, which I regret (my spanish was very rusty and she was a native-only speaker), but she was very nice and always asked about how we were doing. We even saw her out in the town one night, and she asked how our night was going. Overall, I thought this was a very nice stay for the cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

calvin

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners Edison ,Arlette and Marta the cleaner were so kind ,helpful and accommodating. Well located close to a great bakery, veggie market and grocery store. Very quiet ,relaxing and felt we were surrounded by family
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris, vancouver BC

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and property. helpful staff. 5min walk to the waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The White House was a pleasant surprise. Vary comfortable, clean, close to everything. Vary secure felt safe. Management was helpful and friendly. I usually don’t do reviews but this one really deserved one. Price was good also.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not really what we expected

One big motivator for selecting this location for our stay was the "24 hour shuttle" available for $30 (round trip) from Baltra. This was attractive as it is quite difficult to travel from Baltra airport to Puerto Ayora ($5 bus, $1 ferry, and then a $25 taxi or $5 bus depending on your arrival/departure). Upon booking our stay we attempted to contact the hotel multiple times to arrange the shuttle and had our hotel in Quito attempt to arrange with them on our behalf to learn they would not provide any help with transport. The WiFi is terribly slow and unreliable. The only toiletries provided are tiny bars of soap. Additionally, the surrounding area is delapidated. We would have enjoyed Puerto Ayora more if we had stayed somewhere else (perhaps closer to the port). The listing should be updated to correct these incorrect details.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

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