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The Wooden House Lodge

3.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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Hallway
Hallway
Living room
Standard Double Room
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$277
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Av. Conocarpus 200 mts del embarcadero, Puerto Villamil, Galapagos, 200250

What's nearby

  • El Embarcadero Pier - 5 min walk
  • Concha de Perla Nature Park - 5 min walk
  • Puerto Villamil Beach - 11 min walk
  • Posada de Flamengos - 5 min drive
  • Wall of Tears Historical Site - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shawarma Hot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Las Palmeras - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Cafetal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pan & Vino - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Wooden House Lodge

Lodge near Galápagos National Park
At The Wooden House Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a swim-up bar and a poolside bar. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach and a free beach shuttle. The on-site restaurant, The Wooden House, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and al fresco dining. In addition to a free daily manager's reception and a terrace, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with a swim-up bar
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and outdoor furniture
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and a water dispenser
Room features
All guest rooms at The Wooden House Lodge include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as late-night room service and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Private gardens, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 28
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Wooden House

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45.00
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 45.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: USD 43 (up to 11 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 45 (up to 11 years old)
  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15.00 (one-way), (up to 11 years old)
  • Laundry fee: USD 10 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 28

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Wooden House Lodge Lodge
Wooden House Lodge Puerto Villamil
Wooden House Puerto Villamil
The Wooden House Lodge Puerto Villamil
The Wooden House Lodge Lodge Puerto Villamil

Frequently asked questions

Does The Wooden House Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wooden House Lodge?

As of 19 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wooden House Lodge on 20 Feb 2025 start from NZ$277.19, excluding 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.

Is The Wooden House Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Wooden House Lodge?

The Wooden House Lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Wooden House Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Wooden House Lodge?

Checkout is at 9 AM.

Does The Wooden House Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15.00 per person applies.

Where is The Wooden House Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Puerto Villamil, this beach lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Galápagos National Park, El Embarcadero Pier, and Concha de Perla Nature Park. Puerto Villamil Beach and Posada de Flamengos are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Wooden House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Loveley stay on Isabela
Really nice place to stay, very comfortable and the staff are very friendly. The food was excellent. Good advice and booking for tours. Location is a short walk from main centre, a few mins, but that makes it nice and quiet. Close to harbour so easy access from ferry.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Expedia

Location was walking distance from sea port. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel to avoid
we had a booking 18-20 July but couldn’t get there as all flights cancelled. We had 5 hotels Booked and all but this one cancelled without question due to COVID. I offered to change booking to May 2021 but this was refused. I find this unfair as every other hotel on our trip agreed to cancel. They even confirmed that there were no flights so it was impossible to get there. This hotel clearly puts money before people and lacks any humanity. We will be going to the island in 2021 but certainly won’t stay with this establishment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Odavis, Toronto

We LOVED the Wooden House. The staff were extremely kind and helpful, the place was impeccably clean, the food delicious and fresh, they were helpful with cabs and directions. Just. Love love love.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

PamD, Boston, MA

Very cool place to stay. Walking distance to pier and downtown. Great free breakfast. We enjoyed the 2 dinners we had there. Comfortable beds and AC. Loved the sitting area outside our room with the 2 hammocks. Great way to relax after a long, hot day. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dajana

Nette Lodge am Dorfrand
Wir verbrachten 3 Nächte in dem sehr schönen Haus, das gut zwischen Hafen, Strand und Dorfzentrum gelegen ist, große Zimmer und Terrassen sowie freundliches und umsichtiges Personal hat. Der Besitzer war jederzeit für Fragen und Auskünfte verfügbar. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great little hotel, staff that take pride in their work. Make sure to try the dinner, it's better than most restaurants in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Things to consider before you book
The Hotel was quaint and clean. We booked a room with a twin and full bed and received a room with two twins. The room was very small, no room for luggage. I had to jump over my bag to get to the bathroom or door. Our bathroom door was an accordian style door which was not functioning properly and did not close, hence no privacy in the bathroom. I did get to peek into other rooms and they looked larger. Things to consider, this hotel is not in the town. It's a 10-15 minute walk into town. There is only wifi in the common area. The manager was attentive and the property was clean. We used the laundry service and it was very reasonable and quick. I only ate breakfast, it was basic but fine. Having to tell them in advance of dinner plans is a bit of a hassle since we didn't know our plans but I imagine it's a nice option is you don't want to walk into town at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jen, Sayville, NY

I cannot day enough wonderful things about my stay here. The facilities were clean, staff was friendly and food was delicious. I also took advantage of the laundry service which was excellent. Fernando gave me a great tip on where to find a kayaking tour I wanted and was very helpful by putting in a call for our taxi. We really felt at home here.It’s also just a few minutes walk from the ferry.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Great stay!
We really enjoyed our stay at The Wooden House. It was in a great location relative to the ferry. They have a nice communal area downstairs with tv and games. We liked reading in the hammocks on the second floor. They have snorkel gear available for rent as well as a bar and pool. If you give them enough notice you can get dinner downstairs. We tried the dinner one night and it was delicious and included dessert. Overall really great stay and nice people!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith A, California

Absolutely great place to stay!
From the moment we arrived and were greeted by the manager, I loved this place. It's a short walk to downtown which makes it very quiet and peaceful. Totally recommend it. Food is great too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

A charming, very quiet and comfortable place. Easy walk into the center of Puerto Villamil. Luis was super helpful with planning trips and everything else. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

It was a very nice place. Laid back and relaxing, very helpful and extremely cheerful group running it. great location next to snorkeling and the main pier.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Great place and staff
Great manager. Great place but the noise of the rooms above was difficult to avoid in the morning. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Would recommend but just ask for a room at a floor and perhaps not at the back close to the kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Dana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anlage ok, Zimmer Flop
Das Hotel ist sehr schön gelegen. Die Anlage ist klein, aber ausreichend. Leider war unser Zimmer extrem hellhörig, von allen Seiten einsehbar und die Möbel hatten Jugendherbergscharme. Es stand noch ein Hochbett in der Ecke, das wir dann tatsächlich auch nutzen mussten, weil das Doppelbett so schmal war, dass wir nicht schlafen konnten. Also Anlage, Lage und Service angenehm. aber wegen des Zimmers würden wir hier nicht mehr Urlaub machen.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Chicago

Wooden House
Easy location from ferry, lovely staff, not luxurious but comfortable and homey. It's clean, safe and friendly. They rent snorkel gear. It's quality equipment. Their breakfast is early but twice we missed it and the accommodated us without asking for it. Food is fresh and comes from organic farm. You must request dinner ahead of time. Check out is also early. Schedule is due to ferry arrival and tour departures.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

God mat, mysig miljö och super service
Fantastisk personal, de är trevliga, hjälpsamma, glada och vill väl. Fina och fräscha rum. Framförallt nära till hamnen och snorkling. Frukosten kunde haft fler val men väl värt 18 dollar för en 3 rätters middag på kvällen, kocken är fantastisk!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Ótima opção
Muito Boa opção em Isabela - que é uma ilha bem rústica! Esse hotel acolhedor fica a 5 minutos a pé do Porto de onde chegam os transportes para a ilha e saem os passeios para o mar. Como a ilha é pequena, dá para rodar bastante à pé (para quem gosta de caminhar) a partir do hotel . O café da manhã personalizado é muito bom. O pessoal super gentil. Na primeira noite dormimos em um quarto no térreo perto da cozinha que achamos barulhento (manhã e noite). Pedimos para mudar para o segundo andar e fomos para um quarto ótimo: em cima, com vista pra praia: show!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Best hotel in the Galapagos
I can't say enough great things about this hotel. The location is perfect - just a 5 minute walk from the port and Conche del Perla, and a 7 minute walk into town. The rooms are grounds are extremely clean, with hot water abounding and air conditioning if needed. We had wifi throughout the hotel and in our room, despite reading reviews that it may not be plentiful everywhere. The best part about our stay was the staff. Jose Carlos (the manager) welcomed us warmly when we arrived, and gave us a great overview of the island and tourist options. He checked in with us each morning and evening to genuinely ask about our day, and was always willing to help if we needed anything. When we left the island, we immediately had withdrawls. We are hoping to plan a return trip to the island solely to stay and experience the Wooden House again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Derek, Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful hotel in a nice location.
The hotel was very beautiful and kept incredibly clean and tidy. The staff was more accommodating than anywhere I have ever stayed. They helped us plan out activities for each day and had a lot of great information about the island.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

nice hotel close to the port
Owner was helpful, rooms were clean. There was a nice breakfast. It is the closest hotel to the port, you can walk to it from there
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

hotel cerca del muelle
el hotel esta ubicado cerca del muelle donde se llega, se puede acceder caminando. esta mas alejado del centro pero sin inconvenientes lo podes hacer caminando. (cinco cuadras) hay una calle principal donde se ofrece comida variada y a un precio razonable. la gente del hotel es muy amable y cordial. te reciben con un rico trago de bienvenida.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful place and great service
Perfect location, walking distance to entry port and to downtown. Nice, clean and comfortable rooms. Really good breakfast to keep you full through the day and box lunchs for early tours. Fernando, the Manager, is a great advisor. He made sure uor stay was the best, provided us with tips and contacts to enjoy out time in Isabela.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice hotel close to the Pier
The manager was very welcoming and the rooms were nice and clean. Only complaint is our room was near the kitchen so it was a little noisy and smelled of cooking sometime. Definitely worth the price!