Gran Hostal Tintorera

This hostel was everything that we could need on our trip to Isabela Island. The room was very clean and was cleaned everyday by housekeeping. The lady running the hostel was very sweet and even let us check in early so we could put our things away after arriving to the island. Breakfast was great and a very nice touch.

Room is clean and quiet. Staff was helpful in arranging taxis and tours, at very reasonable prices. Enjoyed my stay overall.

It is a budget friendly hotel! The staff are kind and welcoming. However the service is limited. No hair dryer, the sheets are so thin and the towels are over washed, and mosquitoes can get into the room from the door and window opening. Breakfast is very limited. I only stayed for one night so the details didn’t bother me much but definitely would be hard if I had stayed longer.

Breakfast was delicious (fruit, scrambled eggs, bread, cheese, coffee, juice). The owners were very friendly and accommodating (we checked in a bit early and they let us go in since the room was ready). Location is wonderful since it is a walking distance from great restaurants, bakery and downtown. All great!

We would highly recommend staying here for many reasons. Breakfast each morning was super fresh and consisted of fruit, juice, bread, eggs cooked to order, coffee, yogurt, granola and jam. Fresh cheese from the island was also very good. Rooms were very clean, comfortable and quiet and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They helped us arrange 3 different tours which included pick up at the hotel which made everything easy and enjoyable. Laundry was also done for us at the going rate around town which was quite convenient. They also provided drop off and pick up from the airport. This is exactly what we hoped for during our stay.

I have so many great things to say about my stay! Our room was very clean and we received cleaning service whenever we wanted, we loved our cold AC and hot showers ! We enjoyed our breakfast buffet in the mornings and Dani and her family made us feel at home. We can’t wait to visit them again !

I stayed at this hotel for 7-days. The room I had (#3) was large, with its own small balcony. The bathroom was more than adequate. The hot water did take a little time to warmup, but hey, this is the Galapagos. The owner and his wife (and family as well) was always available for any questions that I had. Not everyone spoke English, but again, this is the Galápagos, immerse yourself in the culture and you will get along just fine. I will stay at this hotel again. With just a short walk to downtown, and many small food stores in the neighborhood, you can easily visit grocery stores for food. You may have heard that you need cash USD in the Galápagos, absolutely true! Cary cash everywhere you go, cash is king! Economical laundry services are also done at the hotel. Don’t let the area around the hotel scare you off, things are being built up and the immediate area is under a renovation of sorts. Get ready to say, Hola, 200 times a day, the people in the Galápagos are very friendly!

I had an amazing stay at this hotel! It really feels like a family-owned business, and everyone was incredibly kind to me from the moment I arrived. My room was spotless, the Wi-Fi worked perfectly, and the air conditioning was excellent. One morning, after a long walking tour to the volcano, I hurt my ankle. Even though I hadn’t booked the next tour directly with them, the owner went out of his way to arrange another trip for me so I wouldn’t have to walk again. They are clearly very well connected in the town, and you can easily book tours through them with full confidence. They even prepared a lunchbox for me for the excursion! Overall, I highly recommend this place. Wonderful people, great service, and truly exceptional hospitality.

Staff are friendly

Friendly staff who responded to issues immediately.

The owners were very friendly and welcoming. It appeared to be a family run establishment and they made sure we felt at home. Rooms are simple, clean and safe. A few blocks from the beach and close to all amenities.

Really wonderful family running this hotel. We would stay again!

Friendly environment. Convenient to arrange tours in t he hotel. great breakfast. clean and comfortable. everyone was very attentive. I will highly recommend to stay at the Tintorera hostel!

Highly recommended

This is a very nice place to stay while in Isabela Family owned they will go the extra mile to make you feel like at home. I will recommend this place and for sure will book again if I come back to beautiful Isabela island

I love the small town filling

Very nice hotel in Puerto Villamil. The best part is staff and service. You can relay on them - always ready to help! I would recommend it!

Clean, safe, pleasant place with hot water, WiFi, and breakfast included. Short walk to the beaches and center of town. Perfect for what it is.

The service from the staff was excellent.

Nice place for the price. Staff are super helpful and friendly! Highly recommended.