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The Island Home

Santa Cruz Island · Ecuador

Ignacio Hernandez MarchenaView location

7.4/10Very good6 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/108.0
Service7.6/107.6
Comfort6.0/106.0
Condition7.4/107.4
Amenities10.0/1010.0
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About The Island Home

A stay at The Island Home places you in the heart of Puerto Ayora, steps from Galapagos National Park and a 4-minute drive from Charles Darwin Research Station. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Malecon and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Las Grietas.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge). Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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A stay at The Island Home places you in the heart of Puerto Ayora, steps from Galápagos National Park and a 3-minute drive from Charles Darwin Research Station. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Tortuga Bay Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Malecon.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 11:30 AM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby On bay No elevators Minimum guest age is 18 Caters to adults only No alcohol served onsite No alcohol allowed onsite Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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.

  • You need to know
    • Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
    • Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Long-term renters welcome
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 24 per room
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 percent

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Galápagos National Park 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Academy Bay 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Fishing Piers 1 km / 0.6 mi
Charles Darwin Research Station 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Malecon 1.6 km / 1 mi
Las Ninfas Lagoon 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Playa de los Alemanes 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Tortuga Bay Beach 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
El Chato Ranch 21.2 km / 13.2 mi
Lava Tunnel 21.2 km / 13.2 mi
Rancho Primicias 21.3 km / 13.3 mi
Los Gemelos Sinkholes 21.4 km / 13.3 mi
El Garrapatero Beach 21.7 km / 13.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Bellboy service
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
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    STANDARD

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    The Island Home

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Island Home

7.4
Very good
6 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
7.6 /10
Comfort
6.0 /10
Condition
7.4 /10
Amenities
10.0 /10
5 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jul 2026
Pedro
Friendly/helpful staff. Budget hotel about 1.5 kms from the main dock. Approximately two blocks away from the real local food experience as well as the markets. Kitchen available if you wish to cook.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Christhian N
Great place to spend the night before going to the adventure Santa Cruz Island has to offer. 15-20 min walk from port which can be turned into a 3 min taxi ride if in a hurry!
Partner
4/10
Poor
09 Jan 2022
Joseph

Stay away from here

Owner was friendly and helpful but the hotel or B&B grossly overpriced! The neighborhood was away from the tourist area and the outside of the hotel was unappealing. The 10 minute walk to Darwin Street was in a poor section, an old mattress lying about. Breakfast was good. The reception area was poor. I have photos. Worth about $40 a night not the $110 l prepaid and could not cancel reservation
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2026
Gladys Elizabeth
100% Lo Recomiendo 1. Mary Administradora me trato como su hermana. Me dio su whatsaap, lugares para visitar, comer y me preguntaba necesitas mas toallas, lo que necesites. Lo que mas me sorprendio. El taxi esperaba por mi. Yo tenia miedo a los secuestros. Y Mary salio a chequear quien era el taxi y me dijo: \"yo lo conozco\" Galapagos es seguro. 2. La ubicacion del hotel.Excelente. (en Taxi $2) Esta a 5 minutos del Muelle. Reserva Ch. Darwin. El Malecon y el Mercado. 3.Empleado del hotel Me llevo a la habitacion me abrio la puerta, prendio la tv y el aire acondicionado Nuevo! La habitacion limpia, fresca, la decoracion, los cuadros hermosos. Espejo gigante y La Refrigeradora.

100% I Recommend It:1. Mary, the manager, treated me like a sister. She gave me her WhatsApp number and throughout my stay recommended places to visit and eat, and she asked, if I needed more towels, anything I need I let know her. For me the most awesome: the taxi was waiting for me. I was afraid of kidnappings, but Mary, went out to check who the taxi driver and told me, \"I know him. Galapagos is safe. 2. The hotel's location is excellent. (Taxi costs $2) it's a 5-minute to Ferry, Charles Darwin R. 3. Hotel Employee took me to my room, opened the door, and turned on the TV and the brand-new air conditioning! The room was clean the decor excellent, and the pictures beautiful. A giant mirror covered the entire wall and Refrigerator.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2025
Gonzalo
La propiedad está a 10 min del centro, lo cual es ideal para descasar y dar un paseo, en la zona hay comercios locales y las personas son amigables. Si bien es cierto que esa parte no es turística, tienes la oportunidad de saber cómo es la realidad de las personas que viven ahí.

Buen desayuno, buena limpieza, check in eficiente, pero lo mejor fue el anfitrión, nos ayudaron en todo, nos dieron muchos consejos sobre los puntos que teníamos previsto visitar y pudimos conocer otros nuevos y diferentes que no se promocionan normalmente.

Para mi familia, un viaje es ir más allá de lo conocido, y esta propiedad lo cumplió, la recomiendo.
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Ignacio Hernandez Marchena, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

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