Hotel Albemarle Galapagos Beachfront

Hotels
8.6 (104 reviews)
Av. Los Jieles S/N y Las Fragatas (200 metros del Malecon) , Puerto Villamil , ec

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in bathrooms
Inconsistent room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Many reviews highlighted issues with bathrooms, including mold and unpleasant odors.
Service
9.6
Several comments praised the friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.6
The hotel is located right on the beach, which received consistent positive feedback.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms had mixed sentiments, with some issues referenced regarding amenities and maintenance.
Amenities
8.6
Decent breakfast and view, but some amenities were lacking according to reviews.
Value for Money
7.6
Guests felt the cost did not reflect the overall quality and maintenance of the hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Breakfast received criticism for being basic and not meeting expectations.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall satisfaction was decent, with some frustrations but good location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 02:19

Property Description

Beachfront Mediterranean-style Property

Lush Garden Oasis with Outdoor Pool
The Hotel Albemarle boasts a stunning garden oasis with an inviting outdoor pool, perfect for unwinding under the sun after a day of exploring the Galapagos Islands.

Charming Rooms with Sea or Pool Views
Step into spacious rooms adorned with tiled floors and wooden-beamed ceilings at Albemarle Hotel. Enjoy stylish furnishings, private marble bathrooms, and picturesque views of the sea or pool from your window.

Prime Location for Island Exploration
Conveniently situated in Puerto Villamil, Hotel Albemarle offers easy access to Isabela and other Galapagos islands. Let our tour desk assist you in planning your island adventures, just a short boat trip away from Santa Cruz Island.

Book your stay at Hotel Albemarle for a memorable island getaway by the beach!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 104 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Sue couple gb
3
Definitely not 4 star - booking.com need to review
Pros:

This is classed as a 4 star hotel! It is so not 4 star . We booked ‘the best room’ in the hotel , or so we thought . It overlooked the kids football pitch which was very noisy with kids playing football . It had no chairs on the balcony and it was overlooked by the building site next door, so much so you couldn’t get in and out of the shower without being seen ! We had paid over £300 a night for this room. We asked to be moved to another room (which was cheaper ) and asked for a refund . The owner refused ! We then got into the new room and during our first shower the bathroom flooded due to a blocked drain. The water also soaked our cases in the bedroom ! The loo seat was wobbly , the wardrobe for 2 people was 18 inches wide and the wood on the windows was rotting . The balcony had 2 chairs but you couldn’t sit next to each other as the balcony was so narrow, so not enjoyable . There was no kettle in the room so we had to go downstairs to the breakfast room for hot water whenever we wanted a drink .The first room had a tv but no tv in the second room . As for the pool area , don’t be fooled by the glossy photos , it is cramped , overlooked by builders next door , and very scruffy area around the pool ( a dirty towel in the shower area stayed there for 6 days ) and we saw no one using the pool in our 9 day visit (we certainly didn’t ) . The breakfast was so uninteresting and repetitive : Fruit , cereal , yoghurt , a weird cake , and fried eggs and sausages or bacon and potato EVERY day .- that’s it !The breakfast area didn’t feel particularly clean ( see pics).I also got 2 powerful electric shocks from the stairwell wall . I reported it and I think the maintenance guy fixed it but I didn’t feel confident enough to place my hand there again ! This ‘hotel’Feels more like a hostel . So very disappointing for our trip of a lifetime

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Ronen solo_traveller il
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Kimberly couple us
9
Staff was friendly and helpful, hotel was in a great location, in general the hotel had great accommodations
Pros:

Location and cleanliness

Cons:

Power went out, and there were some issues with the toilet working

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Valeria couple ch
9
Pros:

The location was amazing, and very pretty view of the beach directly from our bed. The staff was very friendly and helpful with recommendations.

Cons:

The shower pressure was weak and the temperature was difficult to regulate, but quite standard for being on an island !

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Cari couple ca
6
We were finally to a different room after a/c failed completely on the last day of our 6 night stay and it was like
Pros:

Location, breakfast, lovely staff, comfortable bed.
Changed rooms on our last night and the room much better.

Cons:

Was advertised as a view room and was not. The room was in terrible disrepair, mold on drywall,
Bathroom sink had concrete like substance come crashing down in the night. Loud a/c unit dripping water onto one of the beds. 1 of 4 bedside outlets working. No curtains on 2 of 3 windows allowing morning light to wake you at 6 am. Do not book standard room here!

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Luke couple gb
9
Great beachfront stay
Pros:

Beachfront location was very nice with the pool also a cooling oasis away from the heat at points. Room was nice and the roof terrace also gave great views over the coastline

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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anna couple gb
6
Fine hotel, great location, too expensive
Pros:

great location, nice big comfortable beds. We left early on our last day and were provided with a breakfast basket as we were not able to make breakfast that morning. Lots of games available to use in reception, and good toiletries. Overall a nice hotel, think we were unlucky with our room.

Cons:

I booked this stay last minute and unfortunately our stay did not reflect the price point of which we paid. Our bathroom had an off smell, almost of drains/sewage. We were on the bottom floor and it was very noisy, and the shower temperature was very temperamental. The breakfast buffet was sadly nothing special, and our bathroom mirror was covered in rust. We were approached many times outside the hotel, which was fine, but the hotel itself had very little security- not locking front doors at night etc.
If it were not for the higher price point the stay would’ve been fine, but ultimately it was far too expensive for what it was.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Aleksei couple tj
9
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Barbara family_with_children ch
10
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Sue couple ca
9
Pros:

Great location on the beach., friendly helpful staff. Hotel was very clean ~ we had a wonderful time

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Muñoz solo_traveller pe
9
Lo maximo
Pros:

La ubicacion y el desayuno

Cons:

Faltaba television y friobar, pero el personal me ayudo todo lo.requerido al.friobar

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Cristobal family_with_children cl
8
Excelente ubicación frente a la playa
Pros:

Personal muy amigable

Cons:

Nada. Estadía agradable.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Vasken family_with_children us
9
2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Markus couple de
9
2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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Sunil family_with_children au
9
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff. Great beachfront central location.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Wendy family_with_children ec
9
2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Cecilia family_with_children cl
8
Pros:

Que el personal era muy amable y el desayuno rico

Cons:

Que no habia wifi en mi habitación y que el agua de la ducha tenia poca presión y salía para todas partes

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Carlos Eduardo couple br
9
Luxuoso, porém relativamente caro.
Pros:

Conforto do quarto, qualidade da cama e lençois, banheiro espaçoso e vista para o mar.
Café da manhã bem servido em buffet livre, boas opções e qualidade.

Cons:

Vilarejo com poucas opções de restaurantes.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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VALENTIN couple es
10
Frente a la playa
Pros:

Muy buena ubicación, en la misma playa y céntrico. Atención del personal excelente

Cons:

No destacaría nada

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Ekaterina couple cy
7
2025-08-29 via Nuitee