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Iguana Crossing Hotel, located in the picturesque Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island, Ecuador, is a stunning beachfront lodging option that offers guests an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Galápagos Islands. This boutique hotel is renowned for its prime location just steps away from the sandy shores, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking relaxation and adventure alike. With its beautiful coastal views and proximity to local attractions, Iguana Crossing Hotel is a perfect base for exploring the unique wildlife and natural beauty of the Galápagos.

Iguana Crossing Hotel features a variety of well-appointed rooms designed for comfort and relaxation. Key highlights include:

Beachside junior suites with stunning ocean views.

Master suites offering spacious living areas and luxurious amenities.

Air conditioning and modern bathrooms with unique features.

Guests at Iguana Crossing Hotel can enjoy a delightful dining experience with a focus on local flavors. The hotel offers:

A complimentary breakfast featuring fresh local produce.

Dinner options that include a variety of international and local dishes.

Nearby restaurants offering diverse culinary experiences.

Iguana Crossing Hotel is ideally situated in Puerto Villamil, providing easy access to some of the Galápagos Islands' most breathtaking attractions. Notable nearby sites include:

The stunning beaches of Isabela Island, perfect for sunbathing and swimming.

Opportunities for snorkeling and diving in the crystal-clear waters.

Local wildlife viewing, including the famous Galápagos tortoises.

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This is the place to stay on Isabela. While walking the beach we saw Iguana Crossing hotel and decided to check out of our originally booked stay. It made our Isabela stay perfect. Wonderful staff, great breakfast, and our beachside junior suite was amazing. Perfect location. The shower is a push button to conserve water, but it’s really no big deal, especially considering where you are.

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We stayed at Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel for 5 days as the second half of our Galapagos expedition. Situated at the end of the town’s main sandy street it has a feeling of seclusion overlooking the beach and the beautiful coastline extended further away. It’s about 30 metres from the hotel door to the beach - almost literally in your doorstep, with the sound of the waves lulling you to sleep at night. We stayed in the Master Suite on the first floor and it was massive with a double shower cubicle and two wash basins in the bathroom. A short corridor leads to the bedroom where there’s a big double bed and two day beds plus a large balcony with more chairs that overlooks the beach and coastline - absolutely stunning. The shower is on a timer (press a button for ~10 seconds supply) and it took a few goes to work it out but then it was fine - we soon mastered the art of holding the button with one hand and washing with the other although I think you’re supposed to ‘wet, pause to lather, soak’ ! The mirrors in the bathroom are in intriguing places and one of you needs to pop out of bed to turn the main lights off at night - but this soon became a fun habit. The room is lovely with two powerful air conditioning units if you want to cool off. The door to the balcony needed a special touch to shut but we soon got the hang of that too - and also positioned one of the many towels provided to catch the condensation that ran off the door windows at night. The Master Suite really felt very special and if you want space - it’s like your own apartment - then it’s worth the extra cost. The staff in the hotel were superb - helping wherever they could without being overbearing or smarmy. The breakfast is fairly simple and unchanging but we enjoyed it and particularly that the chef cooked us sautéed vegetables with fried plantain for breakfast as we’re vegan and didn’t want the usual eggs. There’s no kettle in the bedroom but there is coffee and hot water for tea on hand at no charge. Dinner at the hotel was very good with the chef cooking us a special Asian style rice with a chilli kick, proceeded by a delicious beetroot hummus and tortilla chips. Very tasty. Variety of food options for vegans isn’t that big but there are a range of restaurants in town which only 5 minutes walk away or there’s Coco’s beach shack right next to the hotel that does tasty empanadas, fried rice and vegetarian platters. We didn’t use the swimming pool but others did and the area around it with day beds looked good. There’s a jacuzzi up on the roof but we didn’t get to that either - we spent most days out on a trip of which there are many available. Snorkelling at Cape Rosa Tunnels was a highlight. On Santa Cruz we stayed at Finch Bay and felt luxuriously pampered in a hotel where any slight ware and tare would be instantly fixed. Iguana Crossing feels more like an isolated island hotel where things happen (eg an occasional power cut or water leak after heavy rain) but that added to the charm of the place and enhanced the experience of being on an island with a permanent population of about 2000 vs 15000 on Santa Cruz. By the way we arrived by speedboat after a 2 hr crossing which was OK (on a calm crossing) but decided to catch the small (10 seater) plane back which took 30 minutes and was great fun! We left Iguana Crossing with fantastic memories and would return in a heartbeat if we set out on another Galapagos adventure.

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PESIMO servicio de quienes trabajan el hotel. Cero predisposición, no te resuelven nada. Para todo es un protocolo. Para la cena, para usar el jacuzzi. El jacuzzi lo pusieron HIRVIENDO. Un desastre. Una lástima porque la ubicación es muy linda, y el hotel en comparación a otras opciones también. Staff pésimo. El desayuno deja mucho que desear.

TERRIBLE service from those who work at the hotel. Zero predisposition, they don't solve anything for you. For everything it is a protocol. For dinner, to use the jacuzzi. They put the jacuzzi BOILING. A disaster. A shame because the location is very nice, and so is the hotel compared to other options. Terrible staff. Breakfast leaves a lot to be desired.

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Embrace the allure of Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island, where the rugged charm of the Galápagos Islands beckons nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. The Iguana Crossing Hotel is a gateway to an unforgettable journey of exploration, offering stunning views of the turquoise ocean and the iconic Sierra Negra volcano, making it the perfect base for immersing yourself in the splendors of the Galápagos.

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