When you stay at Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel in Puerto Villamil, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Galápagos National Park and 3 minutes by foot from Puerto Villamil Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Concha de Perla Nature Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from El Embarcadero Pier.
What's nearby
Galápagos National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Puerto Villamil Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
El Embarcadero Pier - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
Posada de Flamengos - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
Concha de Perla Nature Park - 8 min drive - 1.4 miles
Getting around
José de Villamil Airport (IBB) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Hornados Albita - 5 min walk
Pan & Vino - 1 min walk
Zaroa - 10 min walk
Gracias Madre - 2 min walk
Pink Iguana Bar - 1 min walk
About this property
Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel
Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Iguana Crossing, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Iguana Crossing - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Iguana Crossing
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Beach towels
On the beach
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 2010
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the 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 front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 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
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from July 8 2026 to July 13 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
One of the swimming pools
Front desk
Guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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 travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 110 (from 1 to 18 years old)
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; cash is not accepted
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
Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
Property is also known as
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Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Perfect beach view and we could watch the iguanas crossing from our balcony. Amazing pool and best food, no need to go to ajy restaurant. Wonderfully friendly and attentive staff
The view of the room is excellent. The restaurant view is good. I saw the staff cleaning the window to keep the window clean so letting us to have a good view of the beach.
I hope they also clean the balcony glass.
Katherine
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Brittany
Feb 10, 2026
Pool and ocean/beach view (and hot tub + view) were fantastic with two young kids. Staff was very helpful. Was a little bummed about the shower situation after paying for a luxury room, but we also understood the desire to be good stewards of the water resources. Having fresh drinking water always available to fill water bottles was great.
Brittany
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Andrea
Feb 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ocean access and local wildlife topped the experience - allowing for so many memorable and intimate moments! It’s called Iguana Crossing for a reason.
The location and the beachfront view were impeccable.
The location allowed for a more private and quiet stay away from the main centre / night life; while still being easily accessible and walkable.
The ocean waves and privacy made for a dreamy ambience that provided the best white noise to sleep to!
The staff were also friendly and the room was extra spacious and clean.
We traveled as a couple and booked the ocean view room.
It is a very clean place and everything what is required for a relaxing stay is available.
The room is huge and had more than enough space. Bed is very comfy. Balcony is literally in front of the ocean, hence it is easy to see sun rise and sun down. Hotel itself is located at the end of the towns main road with very limited traffic, no noise during day or night.
Hotel crew is very friendly and offer a helping hand whenever required.
Fresh water can be poured 24/7.
Laundry service is excellent.
Thanks a lot dear Iguana Crossing Team!
Beatrice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Natalie
Jan 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice pool and bar. The rooms are spacious and clean. The breakfast was really terrible. There was limited choice and what was there looked and tasted less than average. The hotel has a restaurant but if you want to dine there, you have to order 3 hours in advance. There are plenty of other great places to eat on the island though.
Fantastic property with friendly staff. Great food and drinks and comfortable accommodations. The pool was a great reprieve from the heat. Would definitely stay here again!
Fantastic and serene. Easy to walk into town. Great views of the ocean. Staff warm and inviting. Would stay here again without reservation.
GWENDALYN
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Robyn
Jan 24, 2026
The shower only stayed on for 3 seconds at a time, WiFi was poor and the laundry service lost my clothing with no offer to compensate me. The staff was inconsistent-some very helpful and some were rude. Dinner took an hour and a half to be served. The hotel and location were stunning but would not stay here again or recommend.
Incredible! Best hotel on the island! The owner, Phillips, made sure all the guests had everything needed and more. Staff was excellent and the property was exceptional! We will definitely be staying here again!
The best location on the island. The views are magnificent. Easy walking access to the lovely town and walking trails. Very romantic setting. Excellent place to spend my 70th birthday.
Iguana Crossing was a joy! The location is amazing; we had a view of the actual crossing from our room and enjoyed watching the iguanas on their path to/from the ocean. The staff was very helpful and the grounds were beautiful and clean. We will stay there again next time we're on the island!
This is a beautiful beachfront property on the far end of town. The pool and patio are gorgeous. The staff is accommodating and welcoming. The food is very good, we loved the tuna and fish ceviche.
Highly recommend!!
This was a fantastic place to stay! We ended up booking this hotel extremely last minute due to no air conditioning in our previously booked hotel, and I’m so glad we did! It is a gorgeous hotel and the staff were all amazing! The pool overlooking the gorgeous blue water was the perfect ending to our day!
The best hotel on Isabela Island. Across from a stunning beach. The pool is nice and the food is actually amazing. $1.5 ride from ferry.
Don’t bother looking anywhere else. This is as close to US standard 3-4 star hotel you’ll find
The hotel is located on a very beautiful beach - the best we saw in Galapagos. Rooms are wonderful. Service is a bit slow, preorder your food and drinks in advance as it takes a lot of time to receive them.
We loved our stay here. It is on the edge of the small town, but easily walkable to everything including a sunset bar that was awesome. I assume it was not coincidentally named Iguana Crossing, but it is literally located at a point where iguana after iguana cross the road. The views from our room and the pool were unbelievable and the wildlife that literally walks in the lobby is amazing. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
This hotel is beautiful. Comfortable beds and amazing sea views. Food was good from the restaurant, just make sure to make a reservation the day before you plan on going. Location was good. Very quiet but only a few minute walk to stores and restaurants. Right next door to board walk that leads to tortoise breeding center. Pool was great to have after a hot day and sun beds were fantastic for relaxing.
A great place to stay with lovely and helpful staff. During the time of the tsunami alert, the staff made time to ensure we were kept safe and provided ample fruits and drink at their ranch. It was the personal touch the hotel provided such as a complementary night as no ferries were running from Isabela and taxi service to reassure us that no ferries were running.
I had booked the sea view room with lovely views of the beach and various birds perching around. In addition, marine iguanas aplenty.
Great place to stay in Isabela. Highly recommended! Let’s hope you don’t face a tsunami alert!