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Drake Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Puerto Villamil hotel

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Deluxe Suite | Living room
Breakfast area
Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View | View from room
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Calle Antonio Gil sn, Isla Isabela, Puerto Villamil, Galapagos, 0
  • Popular LocationPuerto Villamil Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationConcha de Perla Nature Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationEl Embarcadero Pier3 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

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

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Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | Garden view

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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$180 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Puerto Villamil

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Galápagos National Park and Puerto Villamil Beach. Posada de Flamengos and El Embarcadero Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Puerto Villamil Beach - 6 min walk
  • Posada de Flamengos - 17 min walk
  • Concha de Perla Nature Park - 3 min drive
  • El Embarcadero Pier - 3 min drive
  • Wall of Tears Historical Site - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • José de Villamil Airport (IBB) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iguana Point Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Maestro De Casa Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Las Palmeras - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cesar's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Isabela Sunset Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Drake Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Puerto Villamil hotel
As a guest of Drake Inn, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Puerto Villamil hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Drake Inn offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.
  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all 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 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, cash, mobile payments, and PayPal. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Drake Inn Hotel
Drake Inn Puerto Villamil
Drake Inn Hotel Puerto Villamil

Frequently asked questions

How close is Drake Inn to the airport?

Drake Inn is 1.7 mi (17-min drive) away from the José de Villamil Airport (IBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Drake Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Drake Inn.

How close is Drake Inn to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Drake Inn offer free breakfast?

Drake Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Drake Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Drake Inn?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Drake Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Drake Inn have a pool?

Drake Inn does not have a pool.

Does Drake Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Drake Inn to downtown Puerto Villamil?

Drake Inn is 0.3 mi away from Puerto Villamil.

Drake Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eliana, Fort Lauderdale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We moved this place, from its location right across the beach, to the decor and service. The place is spotless and the room’s decor and furnishing were top notch. Comfortable beds and the perfect view. Our room led to a mini jacuzzi and it was perfect for relaxing after a day full of tours and activities. Rebekka and the while staff were very kind, diligent and professional. I highly recommend this place. Worth the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
While quite a basic, simple hotel, it was very clean and well run, comfortable beds and good quality linen. The manager, Rebekka, was great and had really good advice on restaurants and excursions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Grants Pass

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff went out of their way to ensure our comfort. The deck lounge areas are terrific. The location is at the end of town and very quiet. Steps to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heavenly
This was our favorite hotel during our 2-week Galapagos trip. The view is amazing. The Inn Keepers are very friendly and accommodating. They offer many conveniences including breakfast, clothes washing area, outdoor shower, luggage storage etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jingyuan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The family suite is spacious. The rooms are clean and the receptionist Rebecca is very helpful. The property is right by the beach so it was very easy to have a relaxing day for the kids (and for the adults to observe the animals). Please note that breakfast is not included in the family suite booking. Somehow this is not super clear on the booking page.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic little hotel right across from the beach. You can walk out barefooted and stroll along the beach and see the marine iguanas, brown pelicans, and other wildlife. The hotel has a very nice rooftop patio to lounge on and a cozy sitting area on the main level. Only a few minutes walk to town on the sandy road. Rebecca was awesome and assisted in transport, passed on info on cancelled flights and provided restaurant recommendations. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks Rebecca!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 4 nights and enjoyed this property. The location is a little outside of the city center, but that is OK because it's like a three minute walk into town. Everything in town is walkable. Getting here from the docks is a short haul if loaded up with luggage, but doable if you only have backpacks No TV kind of surprised us but was fine. I imagine getting service out there is kind of difficult. Beautiful view from the rooftop balcony. The trail to see flamingos or head up to the turtle viewing center is right next to the property. They got us a taxi to head out to the AM ferry on our last day and it showed up right on time. Taxi ride was $5.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Profoundly disappointing
My wife & I travel half of each year, are seasoned travelers, maintain a blog & regularly present our experiences & advice to assist other travelers. We have seldom been as disappointed with our lodging as we were with Drake Inn. A number of small items & some cash went missing from our room & the room of the couple in the adjacent room. We immediately reported the incident to the manager & then subsequently to the owner. The four of us have traveled enough to appreciate that there could be many explanations for the missing items & that travelers may misplace things & mistakenly attribute the loss to the establishment. This is not the case here. All the items were used at the Drake & can only have gone missing during our stay. We had a second concern. During the 5 months we've been travelling through South America (6 weeks in Ecuador), the IVA tax has been included in the total cost quoted for accommodation, airfares, bus tickets, restaurants, retail outlets. Not so at the Drake. Confirmation of our reservation on Hotels.com gives no indication IVA would added to the total amount quoted nor was there any indication from Drake of this until it was time for the second payment, when we were already financially committed to a reservation. We would not recommend travelers stay at Drake Inn.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020