See all properties

Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto

2.0 star property
Beach hostal near El Embarcadero Pier

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto

Beach nearby, white sand
Property video
Rooftop terrace
View from property
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View | View from room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View in a map
Av. Antonio Gil y Los Flamencos, Puerto Villamil, Islas Galápagos
  • Place, Puerto Villamil Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, El Embarcadero Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Concha de Perla Nature Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, José de Villamil Airport (IBB)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Apartment

Basic Apartment | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Puerto Villamil

Walk to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the hostal, you'll find Galápagos National Park and Puerto Villamil Beach. El Embarcadero Pier and Concha de Perla Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 - 8 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • José de Villamil Airport (IBB) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pan & Vino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LAS DELICIAS DE TATY - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hornados Albita - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zaroa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Beach - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto

Beach hostal near El Embarcadero Pier
As a guest of Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto, you'll find a nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and gift shops/newsstands. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto also features tour/ticket assistance, express check-out, and a refrigerator in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Puerto Villamil hostal.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2007
  • Nightclub
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Puerto Villamil hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Front of property

Hostal Muro de las Lagrimas

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 7 reviews
$56 nightly
The price is $56
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Hostal Muro de las Lagrimas

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children

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

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hostal Galapagos Puerto Villamil
Galapagos Puerto Villamil
Hostal Galapagos Puerto mil
Hostal Galapagos
Galapagos By Bar De Beto
Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto Hostal
Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto Puerto Villamil
Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto Hostal Puerto Villamil

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto to the airport?

Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto is 1.6 mi (14-min drive) away from the José de Villamil Airport (IBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto.

How close is Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto to the beach?

This hostal is a short 4-minute walk from Puerto Villamil Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto?

No, there is no casino at this hostal.

What time is check-in at Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto?

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto?

Free parking is not available at this hostal.

Does Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto have a pool?

Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto does not have a pool.

Does Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto to downtown Puerto Villamil?

Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto is 0.2 mi away from Puerto Villamil.

Reviews

Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Livia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostal on Isabella Island! I've stayed at 4 hostels in the islands and this one was by far my fav. Many lacked the social aspect, but here the owners have a lovely beach bar across the road where they hosted events (game nights, trivia, etc) which was great to meet other travellers. The rooms were spacious, shower was hot, rooftop area was nice. Only 1 item I disliked - 2 of the windows in my room were just screens at the top and couldn't be closed, so you could hear all the noise from people and cars going by. Still highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable Isabella Reach Hostal

I really enjoyed my stay. Owner, Edith, was friendly and helpful. Room clean and everything (e.g. A/C, etc.) worked. The Bar by Beto in a beautiful beach front location. My room overlooked a pond with flamingos! I was pleasantly surprised how quiet the neighborhood was at night. I'd gladly return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lady was nice and accommodating. The property is pay-upon-arrival. So bring cash! Walking from the port to the property is an easy 30min walk. The roads are dirt roads, so walking with heavy luggage isn’t ideal. Just pay a taxi to drive you if you don’t want to walk. The small strip of restaurants and stores are right next to this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Enrique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This block around town had a sewage problem and the whole area smelled. It was apparently a city problem that stopped the pumping process. The property had a kitchen with fridge for guests to store and prepare food. Cleaning was ok-ish. Good for a couple of nights.

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for price

The check-in was confusing. There was no one at the hotel to check me in. The owner told me to go across the street, which was confusing to figure out where the office was. Staff was nice. The room was clean but a little outdated. Good atmosphere. It’s a room to shower and sleep with air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Clean room with air conditioning. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

Good value and experience.

Great place to stay for a couple nights. Had a little issue initially finding the location as it was around the corner of the main street, but had no issues once there. Had good service when required, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and had excellent views of both the beach and the lagoon. Across the street, there was the Bar de Beto which offered beautiful ocean views and excellent drinks and company.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice place! The owners were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

sean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very well located and is super charming. Although not directly on the beach, it has great beach vibes. The young woman who runs the hotel is outstanding, she does it all and is very dependable! The only negative would be the (many) roosters around the property, we luckily had earplugs so we slept ok. I would absolutely stay there again if in Isabela!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are kind and hardworking. The property is close to the beach. They run a nice bar which is right on the water. The room was big and clean. A/C works great. Close to many things. Only downside - the roosters. Bring ear plugs and you’ll be fine. Also - the room is very bright. Bring a sleep mask if you want to sleep in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Will, Canmore AB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property. It is on the other side of town from where you arrive on the boat, but it is on the best side of town. Right next to this property is miles of beach and awesome bar. Property has several hammocks located in the bar. For check in I went straight to Beto's Bar (Bar de Beto) and the owner helped me right out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is located just steps away from the beach and waterfront. It may be simple but has everything you need to truly enjoy your stay on Isabela. The owners are very hospitable and friendly folks. The view from the Beachside hammocks at the hotel's Bar de Beto is priceless.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Spencer, New York

Disliked: Staff & service
The WiFi was nonexistent in the room and barely worked at the other property associated with this hostel. We booked a room with two double beds and a balcony but were given a ground floor room with three single beds. The woman owner accused us of booking the wrong room and then trying to sneak an extra person in on the reservation when the confirmation from Expedia clearly showed she was wrong and she just wanted an excuse to charge us more money. Around 4:30am the first night someone came around knocking on the doors, strange and a little discomforting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Brian

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

Unique and clean building.

The main site with a lot of rooms is maybe 50 yards behind the other building that’s beachfront and the bar. That’s the building with the WiFi and reception desk. The hosts were very sweet and helpful with great restaurant recommendations. Room was nice, clean, bed was comfortable, hot shower and private bathroom. 1 thing they probably can’t control was the noise made my neighboring roosters at 5 am, which actually helps you get up and going for the day for your tours but miserable if you spent the night partying and wanting to sleep in. Decent price too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Odd set up.

Whilst the room was ok apart from curtains that didn't really give you privacy or in the shower where there were none on the double window overlooking the street or the fact there was a metal ceiling (Air con was good) because we were on the 3rd floor, the office was a bar across the street. No office really just a bar. There was never anyone around, we appeared to be the only ones in the building. The maid however did a good job making the room up although we never saw her either. To be honest we thought the set up was a little unusual. Wouldn't stay there if ever visiting again.

4/10 Poor

roger

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

Hopeless & Clueless

Waited outside the closed reception for some time we wondered around the area and was advised of the address of the owners, up the road and around the corner. We walked into the rear bar area and called for attention. A head appeared, as though just woken up, and came down to register us. Shown to our room across the road we pointed out the closed reception only to be advised that there was no reception ( the sign still says reception). The rooms were ok, although the patio door didn’t lock and curtains were not provided over the bathroom windows. Security and privacy are over rated at this venue. We used a piece of furniture to secure the patio door and hung a towel in front of the bathroom window - well someone had to fix it. Rooms were clean but otherwise uninspiring. It’s a good job we printed our booking and brought it with us otherwise the owner wouldn't have know what we had booked and the price to be paid, since he took the information directly from our paperwork. At the end of our stay we were due to take a tour and then the ferry back to Santa Cruz. Unlike anywhere else we had stayed throughout the islands, this hotel said they had nowhere to store luggage, hence we took it with us and left it with the tour company. This was definitely the biggest mistake we made on our trip and would not recommend anyone stay here. Hopeless!

8/10 Good

Tanman, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hostel has 2 buildings

the hostel has 2 buildings, one on the ocean and the other across the street and down a half-block. Unless you get an ocean front room, you will be across the street. The room was clean and the bed was acceptable. Importantly, the A/C worked well! The hotel is on the far side of town from the docks, and beyond most off the restaurants, so it is on a quiet part of the beach. The beach is lovely, with fine sand and lava outcroppings and a small surf. The owners have a beach bar area as part of the hostel with reasonably priced beer and soft drinks and too expensive mixed drinks. Its a nice area with hammocks, tables and chairs to relax and watch the sun go down after a day exploring the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for the Galapagos, and I had a single suite! Great location in Isabela. Only con is that there’s often no one working the desk
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Mag, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

descent hotel close to the beach

The hotel is close to everything. You can walk to the beach, to different restaurants and shops. The room was descent, but I wish their electrical outlets were better. There was no breakfast in the morning though.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

corinne

Moyen

Hôtel basique voire vétuste Nécessite quelques rénovations Emplacement correct et calme
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very personal service and a nice room near the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024