Gran Hostal Tintorera

3.0 star property

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Free daily buffet breakfast
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Map
LAS ESCALECIAS 01- 0 y CALLE E, Puerto Villamil, 200250
  • Galápagos National Park
    1 min walk
  • Puerto Villamil Beach
    6 min walk
  • El Embarcadero Pier
    14 min walk
  • José de Villamil Airport (IBB)
    11 min drive

Room options

Quadruple Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Single Room

  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Family Quadruple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Triple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Gran Hostal Tintorera

Bayside hostal with free breakfast and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostal has a bar/lounge and concierge services. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Change of towels is available on request
Gran Hostal Tintorera offers 30 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Puerto Villamil hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Gran Hostal Tintorera. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Galápagos National Park. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Galápagos National Park and 6 minutes on foot from Puerto Villamil Beach
  • Airport, cruise terminal and ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Gran Hostal Tintorera. An area shuttle within 5 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee.

This 3-star Puerto Villamil hostal is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM.
Gran Hostal Tintorera has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 kilometres
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

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

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • 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
  • Mosquito nets
  • 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

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via aeroplane 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, ferry terminal and airport (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 property charges 16 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gran Hostal Tintorera

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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'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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (one-way), (up to 3 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 16 per cent

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by aeroplane or boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel on the number on the booking confirmation. Gran Hostal Tintorera offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Gran Hostal Tintorera Puerto Villamil
Gran Tintorera Puerto Villamil
Gran Tintorera
Gran Hostal Tintorera Hostal
Gran Hostal Tintorera Puerto Villamil
Gran Hostal Tintorera Hostal Puerto Villamil

Gran Hostal Tintorera Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for the price. Staff are super helpful and friendly! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good service, comfortable and very friendly
It's not the most exciting place to stay, however, the breakfast is great. They treat it like it's a little VRBO. They cook to order eggs, get fruit, coffee, fruit juice, delicious bread each morning. They clean the room every day. They scheduled shuttles for us. Very hospitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
A Hostal close to the main strip and beach within walking distance. Clean and good value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

breda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about Tintorera, all the people making my experience in Isabela amazing. The breakfast is delicious and sharing where all their organic food comes from was also an amazing experience. Hope to return soon, thank you so much
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

jintao

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
For the price, it's very ok I should say. Property is "far" from center or ferry port, but the whole town is very small, the "far" is only 4 blocks away, 5 minutes walking, so, this is not a problem. The overall environment is quiet and you live in a garden with a couple of small yard with healthy plant. You can hear dog barking (there seems no way to avoid anywhere in island). We don't call it noisy. The noisy is actually from construction. If not in construction season, probably much better. And some add-on benefit staying here is: The host seems overall organize the Volcano hiking tour, he prepared the lunch box for the tour as well. And the hiking tour we booked from him directly is $35/p.p. The tour bus is parking in this property. Due to the ongoing construction, hotel have working noisy the whole day when we stay. Which might also the reason result the room is cover by dust. And seems not all room ready to welcome guest, missing a lot of necessity. But you can ask for and they would fix it immediately. And for some bad lucky, 1 of the room having bedbug, but another room is ok. And the shower not working in 1 room, after we reported to host, who move us to another room, which was having much better shower water flow. Check out time is 10am, but we were allowed to stay till 1pm for free to catch our flight scheduled on 2pm. Which is very friendly and appreciated. Staff are very nice and helpful. Overall, I should say, we get what we paid. :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at this hostel. Very clean room full of natural light, good shower. The service excellent with a wonderful breakfast. The owner always ready to help and answer any questions. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Woojae

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A few blocks from the main street but beautiful and clean. Very nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay!
The best hotel in the Galapagos! The room were so nice, clean, bright and had everything we could wish for (AC, space, towels, shampoo etc). The breakfast was lovely and the courtyard as well. There was a water refill which was so useful. The staff was so nice, on our last day we left at 5am so couldn’t have breakfast and the owner gave us a lunch box to take with us. So lovely!!!! Wish we could have stayed longer. Also they organise tours which we wished we had known about. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Anne, SLC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - comfortable bed and helpful staff. Delicious breakfast. Easy to walk to the beach. Only downside was all the loud dogs in the neighborhood barking in the night - take earplugs if you’re a light sleeper! This has been the case at other places I’ve stayed in Galapagos that are more in the neighborhoods, so is not unique to this property. I recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying here and the property had a wonderful feel and so much safety. The room was clean and fresh and they cleaned between my stay as well. Check in was easy and seamless and informative. The breakfast was really nice with fresh fruit juice, coffee, bread, jam, fresh papaya, watermelon, bananas. Out of the main downtown it was a simple 5 blocks to walk to the bustling area of downtown for dining. Really enjoyed and would stay again. Loved the spiral staircase and Also loved the volleyball and basketball courts a block away and went to watch volleyball each night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and attentive staff. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

HELENA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bom custo benefício. Super indico
Estabelecimento simples, mas que cumpre o que promete.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

HELENA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bom custo benefício
Muito boa nossa estada com um bom chuveiro, coisa quenianas não tínhamos visto em Galápagos. A proprietária é muito simpática, sempre pronta a ajudar com informações.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved Isabela and loved this hostel
Absolutely wonderful staff and family. Great room. Fast service if I ever needed a taxi or shuttle. Super sweet staff that truly brings a smile to your face with their attitude towards the work they do. Only recommendation would be breakfast options. Breakfast is delicious but eggs come one way and not many protein options. 100% would come back here and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, attentive, and helpful. Beautiful place and lovely island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel management
The hotel manager made our stay. We got into an odd situation where a vendor booked a tour for the tunnels that didn’t exist and she helped us get our money back. She went above and beyond for us and made our trip much better. The hostal has free breakfast and is the start of where the bus for the volcano tours pick up. It also has a free bus to the ferry in the afternoon. We had a great stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jalyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what we needed to sleep and shower for the couple nights the 3 of us were there. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I believe they are adding on but we were gone on excursions during the day and were not bothered by any construction noise. Breakfast included was lovely and slightly different each day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023