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Hotel Albemarle Galapagos Beachfront

3.5 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View
Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Puerto Villamil Beach Malecon, Los Jieles s/n y Las Fragatas, Puerto Villamil, Galapagos, 200250
  • Place, Puerto Villamil Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, El Embarcadero Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Concha de Perla Nature Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, José de Villamil Airport (IBB)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Double or Twin Room, Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Partial Sea View

Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • 26 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, Sea View

  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 3 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Puerto Villamil

With a stay at Hotel Albemarle Galapagos Beachfront, you'll be centrally located in Puerto Villamil, steps from Galápagos National Park and Puerto Villamil Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from El Embarcadero Pier and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Concha de Perla Nature Park.

What's nearby

  • Galápagos National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Puerto Villamil Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • El Embarcadero Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Concha de Perla Nature Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Posada de Flamengos - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • José de Villamil Airport (IBB) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pan & Vino - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zaroa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hornados Albita - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Isabela Cofee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Empnadas De Viento - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Albemarle Galapagos Beachfront

Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach
Hotel Albemarle Galapagos Beachfront offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 15 kilometers.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A cruise ship terminal shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 kilometres
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • 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
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Communal living room
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airplane or boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and ferry terminal (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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Albemarle Puerto Villamil
Hotel Albemarle Puerto Villamil
Hotel Albemarle Hotel
Hotel Albemarle Puerto Villamil
Hotel Albemarle Hotel Puerto Villamil

Reviews

Hotel Albemarle Galapagos Beachfront Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Quaint and great location

It was amazing. The hotel was lovely and service was warm, friendly, and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAJ, SONOMA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Albemarle’s old world charm and beachfront access to La Playa Isabela makes it an ideal location to enjoy the island’s striking beauty and tranquility. The staff is excellent - we particularly appreciated Olivia’s gracious assistance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was ideal - right on the beach and close to the town square with easy access to dining and tours. We stayed in the rooms with balconies overlooking the beach, which were clean and spacious. Staff made check-in easy and we appreciated the snack pack they provided on our departure day (we had to leave at 5am to catch a 6am ferry!). Overall, our stay here was comfortable and we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady is wonderful and helpful. Isabella is a tiny island but the hotel Is a nice respite from snorkeling. Their sister property is anat is right down the beach and offers lounge chairs under umbrellas with views of the sea. Breakfast is great. Roof terrace could use some lounges and a bit more shade though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

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

Great place.

Beautiful place, right on the beach. Great breakfasts, lovely rooms and Ariel at the front desk is super helpful! Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

vijay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location. Excellent breakfast. WiFi does not work in the room. Noise level is very high as it is next to park. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constanza Vidaurri

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here was excellent and the bed was really comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ulpiana

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful and comfortable hotel on the beach, with very good beds and delicious breakfast. The staff is very kind and helpful. However, it can get really noisy during the weekend (we stayed 3 nights) because it is located right behind the town's main square where there are very loud speakers during the day. Also, there's a soccer field next to the hotel, also with loud speakers until late at night, and they played several times on Saturday and Sunday. Monday night was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, uneven service.

Spent 3 nights here. The hotel was as advertised - right across from the beach, bright and well appointed with a small balcony that opened out to the road across from the beach. The internet was wonky - there were at least 3 different wifis, none of which worked all that week from our room (first floor, beach facing). Breakfast was good, the pool was nice and in an open area. When we confirmed, as required that we would arrive on our date and time, the day before via ferry, the hotel rep responded “we’ll be waiting for you.” No one showed up at the dock, when we asked the desk attendant she flatly said “we don’t do that, I’m not sure who told you that” - so we showed the message, and the response was “someone in Quito wrote that, I don’t know why, I’ll look into it.” We didn’t hear back. Finally, be forewarned, they billed us for the room a full 2 months before the trip (even before the cancellation/refund period lapsed) “to reserve our room” because of high season. Not a huge problem, just not something that was expected based on selecting the “pay at the property” option.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and staff. Very attentive to our every need and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Alyss

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and people were great. Their is a community soccer field adjoining the property on the side I stayed on and my room has an open screen window. Their were soccer games and music often in the mornings and one night until midnight, so it was noisy.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph C

Travelled with partner
Great staff service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall this place was nice and we would stay there again. However, there were a couple of things that we would say, could make things a bit better. First, WiFi in the rooms. They had WiFi in the common area but when you’re on vacation and planning, sometimes you just want to lay down or post some pictures. Second, the VIP breakfast we received (for one day only) was subpar and it’s not worth the $12 per person/per day they charge. You can get a better breakfast somewhere else. Lastly, they have the hot tub as an amenity but they no longer have it. Bring it back! It would have been amazing to relax in there after the Sierra Negra hike.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved this property, staff and the island. Food was great, room was great! Excellent experience. Beautiful setting located right on the ocean. Bath and bed linens were top quality! Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Shawna

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

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

Fantastic place

Best hotel on the island. Wonderful location, amazing view from the beach facing rooms. Incredibly helpful staff. I booked for 2 nights and then extended for a full week. Definitely a highlight of my 4-week stay in the Galapagos. The staff can make recommendations and assist with whatever you need. Bicycle rentals, laundry, tour offices all nearby. Do not hesitate to book this property. Isla Isabela has a laid back vibe but plenty to do. Giant tortoises on the bike path, and marine iguans everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Parker

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Houston

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. The hotel has great service. The staff is really amazing and accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

yaron

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

Nice and friendly hotel right in front of a beach

Louis and the staff are very friendly. Room was big. Breakfast was good. No internet in the room was a little annoying as we had to step out of the room for internet connection. Nice beach in front of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 7 days at beautiful Hotel Albemarle. The location was perfect, with gorgeous white-sand Isabela beach just steps out the front door of the hotel. We had an ocean-facing room which included a small balcony with seats to relax and enjoy the beautiful view. The room was spotlessly clean and comfortable. We loved the beautiful French doors which opened to the balcony and let in the ocean breeze and sound of the waves crashing onto shore---very relaxing! A roof top sun terrace was a great place to have a drink and enjoy watching the sun set. We enjoyed a coffee each morning poolside while we planned our activities for the day. The property was well maintained, beautiful and clean. Staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. Breakfast is not included and costs $12 per person which seemed about average compared to nearby restaurants. We generally went to a mini market to buy some fruit each day rather than buy the full breakfast. The only thing I would have preferred would be a coffee pot in our room or coffee available downstairs earlier in the morning. Coffee isn't available until 7am and if you are an early riser it's difficult to wait that long for a cup of coffee! This is the only higher-end hotel I've stayed in that hasn't included a coffee pot in-room. However, that is a minor complaint. Overall we had an excellent stay and would highly recommend the property!