Hotel Albemarle Galapagos Beachfront

Name: Hotel Albemarle Galapagos Beachfront
Address: Puerto Villamil Beach Malecon, Los Jieles s/n y Las Fragatas, Puerto Villamil, Galapagos, 200250, Puerto Villamil, EC
Rating: 8.8

★★★ Puerto Villamil Beach Malecon, Los Jieles s/n y Las Fragatas, Puerto Villamil, Galapagos, 200250, Puerto Villamil, EC

8.8 guest rating· 73 reviews

About this hotel

Escape to Hotel Albemarle, your serene oasis in the heart of Puerto Villamil, where luxury meets nature.

Recreation and Relaxation

Dive into the refreshing outdoor pool or bask in breathtaking views from our terrace and garden. Unwind as you soak in the tranquil atmosphere of the Mediterranean surroundings.

Comfort and Connectivity

Our 16 air-conditioned rooms boast plush pillowtop beds, premium bedding, and modern amenities including LED televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi. Experience comfort like never before in your private space.

Dining Delights

Indulge your taste buds at our coffee shop/café , where you can savor buffet breakfasts daily. Our culinary offerings are designed to start your day right, setting you up for adventures in the Galápagos.

Book your stay at Hotel Albemarle today and immerse yourself in paradise!

Rooms & rates

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Standard Room

Sleeps 4 · 37 m² · 3× Twin bed

Desk
Desk chair
Laptop-friendly workspace
Air conditioning
Bathrobe

1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 3 Large Twin Beds398 sq feet Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and wired internet accessSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanityEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 26 m² · King bed

Desk
Desk chair
Laptop-friendly workspace
Air conditioning
Bathrobe

1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds280-sq-foot room with sea views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and wired internet accessSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Sleeps 3 · 50 m² · King bed

Desk
Desk chair
Laptop-friendly workspace
Air conditioning
Bathrobe

1 King Bed538-sq-foot room, located on the top floor, partial sea views Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaInternet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and wired internet accessFood & Drink - Refrigerator, toaster oven, free tea bags/instant coffee, and freezerSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Superior Room, Pool View

Sleeps 3 · 32 m² · King bed, Twin bed

Desk
Desk chair
Laptop-friendly workspace
Air conditioning
Bathrobe

3 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed345-sq-foot room with pool views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and wired internet accessSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Double Room, Partial Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 26 m² · Queen Bed

Desk
Desk chair
Laptop-friendly workspace
Air conditioning
Bathrobe

1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds280-sq-foot room with partial sea views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and wired internet accessSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Superior Room, Sea View

Sleeps 3 · 29 m² · King bed, Twin bed

Desk
Desk chair
Laptop-friendly workspace
Air conditioning
Bathrobe

3 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed315-sq-foot room with sea views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and wired internet accessSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Double or Twin Room, Pool View

Sleeps 2 · 32 m² · King bed

Desk
Desk chair
Laptop-friendly workspace
Air conditioning
Bathrobe

1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds344-sq-foot room with pool views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and wired internet accessSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Amenities

Free WiFi
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Street parking
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Water skiing nearby
Front desk (limited hours)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessible shuttle
Area shuttle (surcharge)
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Boat tours nearby
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Cave exploring/spelunking nearby

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Change of bed sheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge service
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Double-glazing on all windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Eco-friendly toiletries
Ecotours nearby
Energy-saving switches
Express check-in/check-out
Express check-out
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Fully fenced
Garden
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
LED light bulbs
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
Luggage storage
Marina nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Multilingual staff
No accessible shuttle
Organic food
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Private picnics
Private winery tours
Proposal/romance packages available
Public winery tours
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Showcase for local artists
Smoke-free property
Snorkeling nearby
Surf lessons - nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Terrace
Tours/ticket assistance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian menu options available
Water dispenser
Water-efficient showers only
Wedding services
Wine release events

Location

Puerto Villamil Beach Malecon, Los Jieles s/n y Las Fragatas, Puerto Villamil, Galapagos, 200250, Puerto Villamil, EC

Check-in: from 01:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out: until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.873 reviews

+ Excellent location+ Fantastic customer service− Limited breakfast options

Cleanliness8.7

Service9.2

Location9.2

Room Quality8.7

Amenities8.7

Value for Money8.7

Top stay in Galapagos
10.0
Absolutely beautiful hotel right on the beach in the heart of everything. The staff was outstanding, and as non-Spanish speakers we were able to communicate clearly. The woman working reception was beyond wonderful and helpful when we arrived - she walked us through all of the Dos and Don'ts of the area, and provided all necessary information for our stay upfront. (In contrast, we had to really dig deep for information throughout our Galapagos trip) Filtered water and coffee is plentiful in the main areas; pool is clean, perfect temp, and well-maintained with waterfall and greenery; room was spotless and very well lit and cooled with both AC and a large ceiling fan option. The bathroom had all toiletries we could've needed - a hair dryer may have been a nice addition! - with towels and robes. Laundry service was available but we did not need it for just three nights. Breakfast buffet was a great spread - about $13 USD per person - and the location is prime for good eating and local tours and shops. The surrounding beach is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon - Isabela felt small, but there was much to see and do. Don't forget to check the rooftop terrace at sunset, and drop off wet clothes on the drying racks! 10/10 stay - our favorite in Galapagos.
jmcphail19 · 2026-02-06

Great views, even better staff
8.0
We had a great stay at Albemarle, the staff was fantastic and the views amazing. Stayed there for three nights and four days, and loved the closenes to the ocean and the «city» center. Being able to just run over to the tour operators and book a last minute tour is great. Drawbacks: -One of the bathrooms had a distinct sewer smell -The wifi was slow when in worked, and it mostly didn’t work -The gluten free options were limited even though we told about this beforehand -The laundry service was very expensive The great staff and the amazing view lifts this from a 3 star to a 4 star rating!
_yvindl2025 · 2026-01-07

Bug infested hostel masquerading as a nice hotel
2.0
I only leave negative feedback when I feel there’s a huge gap between what the hotel claims and delivers. The guidebook recommendation to stay here is outdated and inaccurate. They are charging three star prices for a bad hostel experience To start on a positive the location is excellent, the beach is right there, and the hotel staff (excluding the manager) were fantastic. The concierges were helpful and super kind. The negatives, however, vastly outweigh the positive. First, the hotel is infested with bugs. Our bed? Ants. The bedroom floor? Ants. The breakfast buffet…hope you like ants in your bowls and flies and gnats with your toast. I’m sure the manager will argue that it’s a rural hotel and so bugs are expected. The occasional bug absolutely, but this is an infestation. For example, we left a wet swimsuit for an hour on the bathroom counter and came back to it covered with thousands of ants. We stayed at other beach side hotels ON Galapagos with zero bug issues. The problem is with the hotel. The hotel lacks basic amenities one would see in a hostel. The ocean side view room doesn’t have any chairs to sit in to enjoy the view. Your options are the bed or floor. Good luck if you want to try to open your doors to admire the view or smell. The balconette doors are so rusty and unsafe to open it required the front desk to close. The hotel doesn’t offer any beach chairs or loungers like the other hotels do down the street. Can you rent a beach umbrella? Of course not. Why would a beach hotel offer basic beach amenities? Well at least I can get a peaceful night sleep right? Well, if ants in the bed don’t bother you, I hope you don’t need dark to sleep because you won’t have it. The curtains don’t fully cover the window and there are glaring Christmas lights right outside. Not to mention the lack of privacy. And this was one of the rooms we upgraded to. Our first room literally had no windows and looked and smelled like a jail cell. The WiFi is straight up unusable. Yes, it’s remote but the WiFi was better and fully functional on the shuttle boat in the middle of the ocean. We also had totally fine WiFi elsewhere on the island. The pool is decorative, unheated, and gross. They don’t lock the hotel and there is no one there overnight to ensure security. I don’t care how safe it is, the hotel should be locked at night. The decor and fixtures are dated to the 1970s. They make it look like there’s a restaurant on site. There isn’t. It’s a sister hotel you have to walk to. I’m pretty sure the breakfast buffer gave my wife food poisoning. Finally, when we left three days early the manager refused to refund our money as a normal hotel would. In short, if you plan on spending anytime on Isabella at your hotel relaxing or lounging at the beach stay somewhere else! This hotel gets every little thing horribly wrong.
bwhemelio · NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK · 2025-12-19

Guest review
10.0
The hotel was very comfortable and clean. Great ocean view from my room. Would definitely stay here again.
Donna · 2025-10-04

Guest review
10.0
I really like this hotel, excellent location just by the beach, great breakfast and the employees very nice, polite and fantastic customer service also alot of restaurants very close. I will recommend all my family and friends to stay here.
Jorge A. · 2025-08-27

Good locations, unacceptable room quality
4.0
My friend and I stayed here for two nights. The good parts about this hotel included the great location on the beach, and the staff was very helpful in planning tours in advance of our visit. However, the quality of the rooms was far lower than should be for the price we paid. The bathroom in our room was atrocious. There was mold all over the shower walls, rust all over the mirror and sinks, one of the sinks leaked on your feet when you ran it, and overall smelled very bad. We complained about these issues to the staff and got no apologies, a simple “would you like a different room”. We changed rooms and the new room had a broken toilet handle and the bathroom also smelled, though slightly better. Another thing to note is the noise from town carries very well into the hotel, so if you’re a light sleeper I might look somewhere else. This all was very unacceptable for the price we paid for the hotel.
422madelineh · MERIDA, PROVINCE OF BADAJOZ, EXTREMADURA · 2025-08-22

Good to know

One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

›Pets

Service animals not allowed

›Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-out is available

›General

Cashless transactions are available

›Accessibility

No elevators

›Covid

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

›Guest type

LGBTQ friendly