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Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool, near El Embarcadero Pier

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Av. Antonio Gil, Puerto Villamil, Galapagos
  • Place, Galápagos National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerto Villamil Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, El Embarcadero Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, José de Villamil Airport (IBB)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite

  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Room with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room, Mountain View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Mountain View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Puerto Villamil

Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel places you next to Galápagos National Park and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Puerto Villamil Beach. This 14-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Galápagos National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Puerto Villamil Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Posada de Flamengos - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • El Embarcadero Pier - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Concha de Perla Nature Park - 9 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • José de Villamil Airport (IBB) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pan & Vino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cesar's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Isabela Cofee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BJ Beach Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel

On beach with outdoor pool, near El Embarcadero Pier
Guests of Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. Airport transportation is made easy with a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) for USD 110 per person one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry and concierge services.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Relax with a rainfall shower. Safes and phones are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Iguana Crossing

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 110 (from 1 to 18 years old)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
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: 1:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the airport pick-up service (fees apply).

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, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel?

This hotel is located in Puerto Villamil and just steps from Galápagos National Park and Puerto Villamil Beach. You'll also find Concha de Perla Nature Park and Posada de Flamengos within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7 AM and 10 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel serves free buffet breakfast at Iguana Crossing each morning.

Does Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel?

The closest major airport to Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel is José de Villamil Airport (IBB), which is 1.6 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy ocean or mountain views.

Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 83 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria del Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, the staff was very accommodating but for the "best" hotel in Isabella and at those prices, the shower literally shuts off every 7 seconds and you have to push the button again. Stairs everywhere, no elevator, get your own water to brush teeth with. All of this should be disclosed. I'll admit that sounds bougie of me but when you pay for the best, you should be able to expect it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

syeed

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

Great hotel with wonderful staff!

A great place to stay with lovely and helpful staff. During the time of the tsunami alert, the staff made time to ensure we were kept safe and provided ample fruits and drink at their ranch. It was the personal touch the hotel provided such as a complementary night as no ferries were running from Isabela and taxi service to reassure us that no ferries were running. I had booked the sea view room with lovely views of the beach and various birds perching around. In addition, marine iguanas aplenty. Great place to stay in Isabela. Highly recommended! Let’s hope you don’t face a tsunami alert!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Akos

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We had high expectations for this hotel, as it is one of the most expensive options on the island (we paid $340 per night). Unfortunately, the experience—especially the breakfast—fell far below what one would reasonably expect at this price point. The breakfast was poorly presented, with dirty-looking baskets holding bread, cheese, and cold cuts. No vegetables were available, and the boiled eggs we requested were inedible. One morning we were told we couldn’t order a cappuccino because the machine was broken; later, we were told we could have one—but only for an extra charge. At this price level, basic items like a cappuccino should be standard, not an add-on. We understand the logistical challenges of supplying a hotel on the Galápagos, but the price should reflect that reality—not use it as an excuse. A much more affordable hotel just a few minutes away offered a similar standard, and at that price, we would’ve had reasonable expectations. But at $340/night, the value simply wasn’t there. We expressed our concerns and requested to check out early, but the manager and owner were not understanding. They only offered a refund for the breakfast. A true hospitality professional should understand that guests are paying for comfort and time. If the included breakfast is unacceptable, guests are forced to find alternatives—losing time and convenience they paid for. We believe the hotel should seriously reevaluate what it offers at this price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

Unique and Exceptional

We loved our stay here. It is on the edge of the small town, but easily walkable to everything including a sunset bar that was awesome. I assume it was not coincidentally named Iguana Crossing, but it is literally located at a point where iguana after iguana cross the road. The views from our room and the pool were unbelievable and the wildlife that literally walks in the lobby is amazing. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

GWENDALYN

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic and serene. Easy to walk into town. Great views of the ocean. Staff warm and inviting. Would stay here again without reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Wilmington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful beachfront property on the far end of town. The pool and patio are gorgeous. The staff is accommodating and welcoming. The food is very good, we loved the tuna and fish ceviche. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

Chic hotel on west side of town

Amazing stay in this beautiful island. One of the best in all Galápagos. We arrived to Isabela via boat. We decided to walk from the port instead of taking a taxi. Is a long walk, so if you have heavy luggage I wouldn’t recommend it. Rooms were comfortable, modern and some have spectacular views of the ocean. The shower though, had this plunger thingy mounted on the wall which you have to press repeatedly every 10 seconds or so otherwise the water is cut off. We stayed in 3 different islands and every hotel had a feature similar to that to preserve water. Staff was super friendly. However they mixed up my reservation and somehow they were expecting us the day before. And they were sending messages asking at what time I would be arriving at the hotel. Breakfast was simple but good. The infinity pool is nice if only a little small. There’s a great bar next to the property. Beyond that, a huge park great for hiking and wildlife watching. I recommend this property 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible! Best hotel on the island! The owner, Phillips, made sure all the guests had everything needed and more. Staff was excellent and the property was exceptional! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best location on the island. The views are magnificent. Easy walking access to the lovely town and walking trails. Very romantic setting. Excellent place to spend my 70th birthday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olesya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located on a very beautiful beach - the best we saw in Galapagos. Rooms are wonderful. Service is a bit slow, preorder your food and drinks in advance as it takes a lot of time to receive them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yufeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iguana Crossing was a joy! The location is amazing; we had a view of the actual crossing from our room and enjoyed watching the iguanas on their path to/from the ocean. The staff was very helpful and the grounds were beautiful and clean. We will stay there again next time we're on the island!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luiza, Potomac

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel on Isabela Island. Across from a stunning beach. The pool is nice and the food is actually amazing. $1.5 ride from ferry. Don’t bother looking anywhere else. This is as close to US standard 3-4 star hotel you’ll find
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bhavik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

Great hotel in a magical island

This hotel is beautiful. Comfortable beds and amazing sea views. Food was good from the restaurant, just make sure to make a reservation the day before you plan on going. Location was good. Very quiet but only a few minute walk to stores and restaurants. Right next door to board walk that leads to tortoise breeding center. Pool was great to have after a hot day and sun beds were fantastic for relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not worth the price

The view from the hotel and our room was absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, this hotel is not a high end hotel and is not worth the price. There are just as nice hotels in Puerto Villamil for a lot less money that are also on the beach. The hospitality was sub-par, the front desk treated us more like an inconvenience as opposed to guests. The front desk was not always staffed, and at times you had to look around to find someone. We alerted the management to my dietary restriction but the staff looked at me each morning at breakfast like I had two heads when I requested almond milk. The room needed a deeper clean and maintenance as it had mildew in the shower, rust and the tile grout was crumbling. There were no cushions/pads on the chaise lounges on our balcony so sitting on them was incredibly uncomfortable as they are made of wood. Overall it is a nice hotel with a beautiful view but not worth the money.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic place to stay! We ended up booking this hotel extremely last minute due to no air conditioning in our previously booked hotel, and I’m so glad we did! It is a gorgeous hotel and the staff were all amazing! The pool overlooking the gorgeous blue water was the perfect ending to our day!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

KASEY H

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property with friendly staff. Great food and drinks and comfortable accommodations. The pool was a great reprieve from the heat. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Stay here

Wonderful place. Iguana Crossing is real! Excellent, well-priced food. Sophia and Bette are great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renato, Huixquilucan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Without a doubt, best hotel in Isabela Island

8/10 Good

Alon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, great location, a good breakfast and nice rooms with 2 cons: Bear in mind that double bed is not large enough for 2 adults and 2 double beds room does not fit 4 adults (although sold as such). In addition in order to have water in shower you need to push a button every 10 seconds which makes it very uncomfortable. Overall a good and beautiful hotel, but too expensive for the value you get.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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