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Gran Hostal Tintorera

3.0 star property
Bayfront hostal with restaurant, near Galápagos National Park

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Escape to the seaside at Gran Hostal Tintorera, where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and unwind in the garden. With bike rentals available, explore nearby attractions on two wheels or relax in the outdoor entertainment area with free WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY512
CNY512 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Quadruple Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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LAS ESCALECIAS 01- 0 y CALLE E, Puerto Villamil, 200250

What's nearby

  • Galápagos National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Puerto Villamil Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • El Embarcadero Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Concha de Perla Nature Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Posada de Flamengos - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • José de Villamil Airport (IBB) - 11 min drive
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 59.5 miles/95.8 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Hornados Albita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pan & Vino - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Zaroa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BJ Beach Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pink Iguana Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Gran Hostal Tintorera

Located just 1.3 mi (2 km) from the airport, Gran Hostal Tintorera offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, this hostal is just steps from Galápagos National Park. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via airplane 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 percent 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite garage
    • Free offsite parking within 33 ft
    • Street parking available
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 5 kilometers*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–8:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Private winery tours
  • Winery release events
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Communal living room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Uses some LED lighting

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 10 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle and ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 16 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 3 costs USD 10 (one-way)

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

Long-term renters welcome.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Gran Hostal Tintorera offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gran Hostal Tintorera does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Gran Hostal Tintorera?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Gran Hostal Tintorera?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Gran Hostal Tintorera?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 10 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gran Hostal Tintorera?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Gran Hostal Tintorera and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and ecotours. Gran Hostal Tintorera also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Gran Hostal Tintorera?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Gran Hostal Tintorera like?

Gran Hostal Tintorera is in the heart of Puerto Villamil, a short 14-minute walk from El Embarcadero Pier and 6 minutes' walk from Puerto Villamil Beach.

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Reviews

Gran Hostal Tintorera Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, fresh, and varied with options such as fruit, eggs, bread, cheese, and juice. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hostel was everything that we could need on our trip to Isabela Island. The room was very clean and was cleaned everyday by housekeeping. The lady running the hostel was very sweet and even let us check in early so we could put our things away after arriving to the island. Breakfast was great and a very nice touch.
Rachel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was delicious, the staff were very friendly and helpful, everything was very clean, and the central location made it extremely convenient. Overall, a great stay!
Ana, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant family place. That were really helpful and even managed to get us a refund from the taxi we took to the hotel when he over charged us. Very happy over all!
Jonas, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I have so many great things to say about my stay! Our room was very clean and we received cleaning service whenever we wanted, we loved our cold AC and hot showers ! We enjoyed our breakfast buffet in the mornings and Dani and her family made us feel at home. We can’t wait to visit them again !
Valerie, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff are friendly
Wenhaw, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was delicious (fruit, scrambled eggs, bread, cheese, coffee, juice). The owners were very friendly and accommodating (we checked in a bit early and they let us go in since the room was ready). Location is wonderful since it is a walking distance from great restaurants, bakery and downtown. All great!
Carmen Elena, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

It is a budget friendly hotel! The staff are kind and welcoming. However the service is limited. No hair dryer, the sheets are so thin and the towels are over washed, and mosquitoes can get into the room from the door and window opening. Breakfast is very limited. I only stayed for one night so the details didn’t bother me much but definitely would be hard if I had stayed longer.
Mahdieh, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We would highly recommend staying here for many reasons. Breakfast each morning was super fresh and consisted of fruit, juice, bread, eggs cooked to order, coffee, yogurt, granola and jam. Fresh cheese from the island was also very good. Rooms were very clean, comfortable and quiet and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They helped us arrange 3 different tours which included pick up at the hotel which made everything easy and enjoyable. Laundry was also done for us at the going rate around town which was quite convenient. They also provided drop off and pick up from the airport. This is exactly what we hoped for during our stay.
Hotel entrance
Lobby/Breakfast Area
Farm fresh breakfast with all local ingredients
Front Desk
Kristina, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The owners were very friendly and welcoming. It appeared to be a family run establishment and they made sure we felt at home. Rooms are simple, clean and safe. A few blocks from the beach and close to all amenities.
Daniela, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is a very nice place to stay while in Isabela Family owned they will go the extra mile to make you feel like at home. I will recommend this place and for sure will book again if I come back to beautiful Isabela island
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff who responded to issues immediately.
Roya, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly environment. Convenient to arrange tours in t he hotel. great breakfast. clean and comfortable. everyone was very attentive. I will highly recommend to stay at the Tintorera hostel!
CLAUDIA, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is a great stay if you go to Isabela, also they help you book all the tours so that you can make the most out of your stay and everything is on time
Alejandra, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean, safe, pleasant place with hot water, WiFi, and breakfast included. Short walk to the beaches and center of town. Perfect for what it is.
Tracy, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I had an amazing stay at this hotel! It really feels like a family-owned business, and everyone was incredibly kind to me from the moment I arrived. My room was spotless, the Wi-Fi worked perfectly, and the air conditioning was excellent. One morning, after a long walking tour to the volcano, I hurt my ankle. Even though I hadn’t booked the next tour directly with them, the owner went out of his way to arrange another trip for me so I wouldn’t have to walk again. They are clearly very well connected in the town, and you can easily book tours through them with full confidence. They even prepared a lunchbox for me for the excursion! Overall, I highly recommend this place. Wonderful people, great service, and truly exceptional hospitality.
Christian, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A few blocks from the main street but beautiful and clean. Very nice and helpful staff.
Jocelyn, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place for the price. Staff are super helpful and friendly! Highly recommended.
Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and attentive staff. Delicious breakfast.
Mina, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money

A Hostal close to the main strip and beach within walking distance. Clean and good value for money
Jill, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel in Puerto Villamil. The best part is staff and service. You can relay on them - always ready to help! I would recommend it!
Nikolay, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
breda, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Pilar, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I stayed at this hotel for 7-days. The room I had (#3) was large, with its own small balcony. The bathroom was more than adequate. The hot water did take a little time to warmup, but hey, this is the Galapagos. The owner and his wife (and family as well) was always available for any questions that I had. Not everyone spoke English, but again, this is the Galápagos, immerse yourself in the culture and you will get along just fine. I will stay at this hotel again. With just a short walk to downtown, and many small food stores in the neighborhood, you can easily visit grocery stores for food. You may have heard that you need cash USD in the Galápagos, absolutely true! Cary cash everywhere you go, cash is king! Economical laundry services are also done at the hotel. Don’t let the area around the hotel scare you off, things are being built up and the immediate area is under a renovation of sorts. Get ready to say, Hola, 200 times a day, the people in the Galápagos are very friendly!
Michael Timothy, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
erin, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.