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Hotel La Gran Tortuga

3.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, blue curtains, wooden ceiling beams, and a white air conditioning unit.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a framed photograph of a sea turtle, a small turtle figurine, and a sign that reads "Hostal la gran tortuga".
Two seals on a sandy beach with a view of the ocean and distant hills.
A dining area with a blue tablecloth, wooden chairs, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Avenida las Fragatas y 16 de Marzo, Isla Isabela, Puerto Villamil, Islas Galápagos, 200250
  • Place, Galápagos National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerto Villamil Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, El Embarcadero Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, JosĂ© de Villamil Airport (IBB)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a stone wall, and a painting on the wall.

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a small table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a door.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a blue patterned bedspread, white pillows, and a blue and white patterned pillow. There is a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden headboard, and a window with blue curtains.

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, blue curtains, wooden ceiling beams, and a white air conditioning unit.

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Puerto Villamil

Hotel La Gran Tortuga 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 in-room WiFi, free self parking, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

What's nearby

  • Galápagos National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Puerto Villamil Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • El Embarcadero Pier - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Posada de Flamengos - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Concha de Perla Nature Park - 7 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • JosĂ© de Villamil Airport (IBB) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hornados Albita - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pan & Vino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zaroa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Booby Trap - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gracias Madre - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel La Gran Tortuga

Guests staying at Hotel La Gran Tortuga enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Desks and wardrobes or closets are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
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 secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 2.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 2.00 (one-way)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 8:00 AM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Hotel La Gran Tortuga Hotel
Hotel La Gran Tortuga Puerto Villamil
Hotel La Gran Tortuga Hotel Puerto Villamil

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel La Gran Tortuga?

Hotel La Gran Tortuga offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel La Gran Tortuga?

As of Jul 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel La Gran Tortuga on Jul 12, 2026 start from $63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Hotel La Gran Tortuga?

This hotel is located in Puerto Villamil, just steps from Galápagos National Park. You'll also find Puerto Villamil Beach and Concha de Perla Nature Park less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel La Gran Tortuga?

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

Does Hotel La Gran Tortuga include a casino?

No, Hotel La Gran Tortuga doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel La Gran Tortuga?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel La Gran Tortuga?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a 24-hour front desk plus some guestrooms include a city view and a fireplace.

Does Hotel La Gran Tortuga have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel La Gran Tortuga feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Hotel La Gran Tortuga offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Hotel La Gran Tortuga allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel La Gran Tortuga.

Does Hotel La Gran Tortuga have connecting rooms available?

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

How close is the airport from Hotel La Gran Tortuga?

The closest major airport to Hotel La Gran Tortuga is José de Villamil Airport (IBB), which is 1.2 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel La Gran Tortuga?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel La Gran Tortuga.

Hotel La Gran Tortuga Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice penthouse room. Fabulous breakfasts and super nice hosts. Excellent value.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here. Nothing fancy but the rooms are clean, the bed was comfy, and the shower was hot. They serve a tasty continental breakfast and all the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - the property is exactly as advertised and the owners are VERY friendly and accommodating
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! A block to the beautiful beach! Restaurants right out the door! The most delicious and beautiful breakfast on the islands included! Jose is a wonderful host, the personality here matches the beauty of Isabela. So sweet. We even enjoyed just hanging out on the front porch watching Island life. Walk to food markets, and even a local food court nearby (don’t skip the bakery, Panaderia). We didn’t want to leave Isabela or Jose’s, La Gran Tortuga!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a few cockroaches in our room.Brucky was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ikwak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property managers were one of the best. They are very humble and go out of the way to help you. The gentleman was always available to drop us anywhere we needed to go. On the last day he woke up especialy to drop us to the dock at 5 AM. We booked a 4 bed family room and there was ample space for all of us. It had 4 queen size beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024