You might be eligible for a Genius discount at The Island Home. To check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates sign in.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to book dates, stay dates and other available deals.

Enjoy the terrace at The Island Home. Located in Puerto Ayora, this homestay features free WiFi access. Rooms at The Island Home include a TV, air conditioning, and microwave. The bathroom includes free toiletries and a bath or shower. Extras include a seating area, DVD player, and CD player. Get where you're going with bicycle hire and airport transfer services. Guests can stop by the tour desk or the shared lounge. Faxing and photocopying services are available. Nearby attractions include Beach Station (1.4 km), San Francisco Park (1.5 km), and Ecuador Tour Four Worlds (2.2 km).

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Breakfast info

Continental


Sign in, save money

Sign in, save money

To see if you can save 10% or more at this property, sign in

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
7.1
Low score for Puerto Ayora
Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rostyslav
    United States United States
    Family approach: felt like a guest in an Ecuadorian Galapagueño family. Awesome service, immediate reaction to questions and eagerness to help. Recommend for families and individual travellers.
  • Zhonglin
    China China
    The host is very reliable. Before arriving, I asked him many questions about itinerary planning, airport shuttle and etc. He answered one by one to the end once checking in. The breakfast is very good and he also asked taxi driver to come through...
  • Samuel
    United States United States
    The place was great. We like everything about it with the exception of a so-so shower.
  • Maria
    Russia Russia
    A perfect place to stay in Puerto Ayora. Friendly and really helpful staff, nice room with TV, air conditioner, good new matress and pillows. Change of towels every day. Great breakfast. A bit far from the city center (10-15 minutes walking) but...
  • Nirosha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly, helpful and responsive staff; nice continental breakfast (with gluten free option on request); easy to locate by the alternative name ‘Ideas Graficas’; large bed with fridge; hot shower; good wifi
  • M
    Margarita
    Ecuador Ecuador
    Excelente atención, desayunos muy sanos, buena ubicación, habitacion cómoda, sus propietarios son muy amables y diligentes. Gracias totales ✨️🫠🫠!!!
  • Barzallo
    Ecuador Ecuador
    Excelente atención, muy ricos desayunos y ubicación excelente para moverse a diferentes destinos dentro de la isla.
  • Tanya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Las habitaciones muy completas y el personal muy amables
  • Lupe
    Ecuador Ecuador
    El desayuno estaba excelente, las habitaciones muy limpias y el personal de excelente calidad.
  • Piero
    Italy Italy
    Staff gentile e disponibile. Buon rapporto qualità/prezzo se comparato con l'offerta di Santa Cruz. Bello il terrazzo dove viene servita la buona colazione con succhi di frutta naturali buonissimi!

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Island Home
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
Food & Drink
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
The Island Home takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 11:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 21:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroDiscoverCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Island Home

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from The Island Home. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Island Home is 0.8 miles from the centre of Puerto Ayora. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Island Home offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
  • Check-in at The Island Home is from 11:00, and check-out is until 21:30.

  • The prices at The Island Home may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Island Home can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental