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Drake Inn

2.5 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View | View from room
On the beach, white sand
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Calle Antonio Gil sn, Isla Isabela, Puerto Villamil, Galapagos, 0
  • Place, Galápagos National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerto Villamil Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, El Embarcadero Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, José de Villamil Airport (IBB)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite | Garden view

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Drake Inn

A rooftop terrace, a garden and a front desk safe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free.
Drake Inn offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Drake Inn, you're just a quick walk from Puerto Villamil Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a rooftop terrace.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a rooftop terrace and a terrace
  • Steps from Galápagos National Park and 6 minutes on foot from Puerto Villamil Beach
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador value-added tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Ecuador.
  • 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.

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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

Drake Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful location nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

We got the two bedroom with full kitchen. The room was very clean, each day the staff came in and mopped up all the sand we brought into the house from our various adventures. Location is
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Lovely owners. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. The suite was great for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little gem of a spot directly across from the beach. Staff was warm and welcoming - helpful with recommendations and answering questions. Check in and out was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Amazing owners, the employees were super friendly and always there to help out with questions and extra toilet paper/towels if needed. We hope we are able to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing host, great location. Beautiful nature and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Staff & service

Right by the BEACH

Great location! The beach is right there! Staff was helpful and the owners were very nice. Breakfast was great and included fried eggs if you desired.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not hot water, breakfast just ok. Service good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FRANÇOIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place! We are a family of 4 and had a great time to the Drake. Attentive owners and the best location in Isabela.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YOSHITAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rebekka and all staff members are kind and always helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great spot

We loved our time at the Drake Inn. We spent four nights with our four and six-year-old. The location was perfect. 50 feet from the beach. The staff was really helpful. They provided sand toys and boogie boards for our kids to play with, helped us arrange travel, and even stored our bags for us and let us borrow their outdoor shower after our stay was completed. We'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

Wonderful

It is a beautiful hotel across the street from the beach. Wonderful views and sitting areas. Close to town. Relaxing. Clean room with refrigerator. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was simple but fresh and exactly what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Wonderful hostess Rebecca and delicious breakfast!

Rebecca greeted me at the door and for the next five evenings, she made me feel at home and gave me lots of advice for best activities and how to see the animals I wanted to see 💚 the breakfast was made to order eggs, fruit, granola, bread, and fresh juice and delicious! The views from the room either face the beach or the lagoon in the back where flamingos can be spotted. I will definitely stay again when I return to Isabella!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice 3-days stay, all was very clean and comfortable. Room was large and with nice design i The team was helpful and friendly. Only improvement could be the breakfast with some cheese, vegetables and oats. We couldn’t use the jacuzzi, was in work. The location is fantastic direct to the beaches. Thank you Carlos for your service and kindness. Best, Jacky
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliana

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jingyuan

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Drake. Rebekka was fabulous. Our room was available early. It was sparkling clean I loved being at the end of the strip. Literally right next door to the turtle sanctuary. The view from the 3rd floor was great. I traveled with my adult sons and had a 2 bedroom. It is extremely safe. Isabela was our favorite island
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Don't be fooled by the flattering high rating! The location is right on the sea front but a little out of town. It does have a rooftop terrace providing amazing views of the Pacific ocean. There is a utility room offering basic wash/dry facilities and a useful free water dispenser to fill up bottles for the day/night ahead. The double room that we stayed in was very small and basic and by far the smallest we stayed in during our trip. There were, only 2 power sockets in the room and neither were near the bed. There was no kettle, however, there was a fridge. The hotel rooms were far too close to each other and the acoustics were terrible - every door slam, toilet flush and conversation reverberated down the corridor. The hotel arranged a volcano walk tour for us and suggested an early breakfast before pick up. We duly arrived early the following morning only to be greeted by a locked breakfast room. We then had to wait for the miserable staff member to arrive and unlock the door. When they finally arrived, the breakfast had not been prepared and we subsequently had to forego it as our driver for the tour had arrived. No apology from the hotel was offered. One day we arrived 5 minutes late for another monotonous breakfast. However, the staff repeatedly told us us that it was too late to have any breakfast. There was no leeway on this, despite the fact that we had paid for breakfast. It really wouldn't have taken long to allow us to grab a coffee and bread roll as the hote
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britt

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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