HOTEL SIERRA NEGRA

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (29 reviews)
Malecon, Puerto Villamil, Galápagos Islands, 200103 , Puerto Villamil , EC

Facilities

Express check-out
Free WiFi
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Shared refrigerator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Excellent service
Cons:
Hard beds
Lack of towels

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
The rooms were clean and well-maintained but had some minor issues like the lack of towels and the odd request for a blow dryer.
Service
8.85
The staff was highly praised for their exceptional service, being friendly and accommodating throughout the stay.
Location
8.89
The hotel is located right on the beach, providing excellent views and access to the ocean and nearby amenities.
Room Quality
8.34
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, with beautiful ocean views, though some beds were noted as hard.
Amenities
8.27
Amenities included a good breakfast and easy access to filtered water; however, some minor items were lacking.
Value for Money
8.33
The beachfront room was considered a bargain at under $100, providing great value, especially with included breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.18
Breakfast was enjoyed with a variety of options that were mentioned as very tasty.
Overall Experience
8.25
Overall, guests loved their stay and expressed a desire to return due to the beautiful location and good service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 05:09

Property Description

Amenities and Features
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance during your stay.
Indulge in a delicious daily continental breakfast from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Benefit from express check-out, a common area refrigerator, and a water dispenser during your visit.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 9 air-conditioned guestrooms with complimentary wireless internet and stylish bathrooms.
Experience convenience with blackout drapes/curtains and daily housekeeping service.

Prime Location
Unwind on the beachfront at HOTEL SIERRA NEGRA, steps away from Galápagos National Park and Puerto Villamil Beach.
Explore nearby attractions including Concha de Perla Nature Park and El Embarcadero Pier while staying with us.

Come experience the beauty of Puerto Villamil at HOTEL SIERRA NEGRA - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 29 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 8.85
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 8.18
Overall Experience: 8.25
E
Elena family
10
Pros:

Excellent beach front hotel with close proximity to the town center. Staff is very friendly and helpful, room was clean with hot water and clean sheets and towels. Would come back to Theo property if back to Isabela

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Tracy
10
Pros:

Loved this hotel. Beautiful room & location. Good price. You have to let the water run for awhile until it gets hot.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
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Trinidad
10
Great beach front hotel!
Pros:

We visited Isabella island and stayed here for one night. The looks of this hotel from the outside are deceiving. It a very nice, bright, clean hotel that is steps away from the beach! You can hear the ocean waves at night. Love this place!

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Christine
6
Looking for view.. it's here!
Pros:

Waterfront location is fantastic! Beds are very hard, odd but had to ask for towels as they were zero in the room, asked for blow dryer also

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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BOHDANNA
10
Oceanfront hotel on beautiful Isabela
Pros:

I splurged on a beachfront room and was not disappointed! It was so wonderful falling asleep to the sound of waves, and seemed a bargain at under $100. No tv (no problem), the a/c and hot water worked well. I also had a small balcony. Breakfast was included, and served at a little cafe one block inland. Eggs, fruit, bread, juice, coffee. Several restaurants on the beach in either direction. Filtered water dispenser by front desk had both hot&cold, with instant coffee and an assortment of teas. Hotel arranged for a taxi to take me to the ferry very early in the morning. Thank you to the kind gentleman clerk who carried my suitcase up the stairs at check-in.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
S
Scott family
8
Pros:

The room was a good size and the view out to the ocean could not be beat. One complaint might be that there was a lack of places to hang wet towels or clothing. Another was the frosted window that let light into the room at night from the stairwell. It served no purpose other than to keep the room bright. With that being said, the gentleman who ran the hotel was exceptional. Always helping us out, very accommodating and always with a happy disposition. The included breakfast was at a nearby restaurant and very tasty. The location could not be beat.

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
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Lynnette partner
10
Pros:

My husband and I stayed at Hotel Sierra Negra on Isabela Island for 3 nights. We had a beautiful view of the ocean and could hear the waves from the room. It is a 20 minute walk from the ferry terminal and close to restaurants, tour companies and shopping. We LOVED being directly on the beach and having an ocean view that included breakfast. It was well worth the price. There was always someone on-site to help and answer questions. The shower water pressure room 8 was a bit low but the room was clean and bed comfy. The breakfast was great with coffee, juice, fruit, eggs and toast. We would stay there again.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Robert J
10
Sierra Negra Recommended
Pros:

Right on the water. Next o restaurants. Crack the slider and listen to the ocean waves come in. $3 cab ride from the ferry. Ocean facing worth the upgrade. We arrived late, owner met us at the main entrance. Free coffee! We will stay here again!

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
K
kristina
8
Pros:

Fantastic location, 5 steps from the beach and next to all of the ocean-front restaurants. The hotel is basic, but clean. The staff was very friendly!

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
J
Julie partner
8
Pros:

We enjoyed the beachfront views and the sounds of the waves. The beds were very hard and the rooms were a bit grungy. The staff was responsive and helpful. We enjoyed the breakfast.

2025-06-06 via Nuitee
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Theresa
8
Pros:

Great room with an amazing view of the ocean! Loved that it was right on the beach.

2025-05-28 via Nuitee
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Soma
10
Pros:

This property is simply fantastic - overlooking the ocean - superb view and location - staff extremely friendly and helpful - all shops close by - great location - enjoyed thoroughly

2025-05-24 via Nuitee
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Sarah
8
Pros:

We stayed one night here and wish we stayed longer. We had a beautiful view of the ocean and there were nice restaurants on the beach close by. There were two people that seemed to be running it - the younger girl was lovely and accommodating. The older gentleman was friendly at first but rude at the end so we left with a bit of a weird feeling but overall it was a good stay.

2025-03-22 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Great place
Pros:

Location is great, on the beach, the staff are wonderful and very helpful. There is free water, tea and coffee in reception. The front seaview rooms are much better than the back rooms. As the noise from the back can get very loud and disturbing. The big sliding doors at the front give you a great view and a little balcony to dry all your wet swimming gear, which is essential here. Breakfast is provided through a third party and it's ok. Would really recommend this great place but pay the extra for the front rooms.

2025-03-14 via Nuitee
M
Mary
10
Pros:

Beautiful beach front and quaint hotel. Close to numerous restaurants and an amazing bakery.

2025-02-11 via Nuitee
J
Jan partner
10
Pros:

Perfekte Lage und freundliche Mitarbeiter. Absolute Empfehlung für Puerto Villamil.

2025-02-10 via Nuitee
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Hayley friends
2
Pros:

This property should not be part of Expedia hotel selection! This property was horrible!!
The property did not have electrify for over 4 hours but everywhere else had electricity which affected the water system.
After 4 hours, we notified them a staff switched the electric panel on and off and finally we had power. No Tv, no running cold water at the washroom sink only the “hot” faucet worked but only gave cold water 😂
Everything was below 1 standards. We stayed at numerous hotels in Ecuador and Galapagos and this was the worst experience.
We definitely Do Not recommended.

2025-01-26 via Nuitee
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Claudia partner
8
Pros:

I like the beach.

2025-01-20 via Nuitee
C
Claudia partner
6
Pros:

Bad hotel, nice place

2025-01-20 via Nuitee
J
Janet
6
Pros:

Bare bones but nice location and helpful

2025-01-19 via Nuitee