La Casa de Joel
Av. Gaviotín y Tero real. Galápagos, Isla Isabela-Pto villamil
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Why people book this hotel
“We had the big room at the ground floor and it was equipped with everything”
“The room was a good size, really nice and clean with a little kitchenette with a…”
“The room was large, very clean and well-equipped”
“And it is perfectly clean”
“Joel is an exceptional host, was readily available, and offered plenty of good a…”
“He’s a fantastic host, so kind and helpful with all our requests”
“The location of the accommodation is excellent”
“The location made getting everywhere easy and the host was fantastic”
“Room was clean, wifi was good and we could use kitchen”
“The room was comfortable and had everything you would need with good internet co…”
“This is budget accomodation at that price point it was excellent value for money”
“Good value for money”
Overview
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, La Casa de Joel is set in Puerto Villamil. The property has city and quiet street views. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Puerto Villamil Beach. With free WiFi, this guest house offers a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and kitchenware. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Traveller reviews
Cowan
couple
June 8, 2026
“Terrific stay on the wonderful and laid-back Isabela Island.”
The room was large, very clean and well-equipped. Joel is an exceptional host, was readily available, and offered plenty of good advice. He recommended Rosedelco for our Tunneles tour, which was an inspired choice - Edwardo the tour leader was great and made sure everyone on the tour had a great experience.
Elettra
couple
May 31, 2026
Our stay at Joel’s was just fantastic. We had the big room at the ground floor and it was equipped with everything. It also has space outside to hang clothes or just relax. Water is always available. And it is perfectly clean! The room was cleaned every day during our 5 days stays, and every other day Joel changed the linens and the towels. He’s a fantastic host, so kind and helpful with all our requests. We recommend 100%!
Karen
extended_group
May 17, 2026
“Nice large room, excellent host”
The room was a good size, really nice and clean with a little kitchenette with a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. Drinking water was provided. The host was super nice and helpful and very responsive answering all my questions very quickly.
Amanda
solo_traveller
May 4, 2026
“Attentive host and excellent location”
Joel is a welcoming and attentive host. He's always around to answer any questions and made sure I had a comfortable stay. The location of the accommodation is excellent. The pier and Concha de Perla, as the center, are all within 10-15 min walking distance. The room was clean and has airconditioning. A good recommendation for a restaurant at 2 min walking distance: if you go out, take a left, then again first left and next to the mini market with the swordfish you find a nameless restaurant which offers good and afforfable meals (also vegetarian!) for 6-7USD cooked by a lovely lady.
robert
couple
April 13, 2026
The location made getting everywhere easy and the host was fantastic.
Cian
couple
April 2, 2026
Great location between the port/snorkelling spot and the town. The room was basic but had air conditioning and was perfect for our stay.
Celeste
couple
March 10, 2026
“Wonderful stay - clean, comfortable and lovely host!”
We loved our stay with Joel. The triple room has an AMAZING shower, it was hot and powerful, perfect for after the beach! The room was very clean and beds very comfortable. Joel is a wonderful host and even let us use the shared bathroom shower after we checked out (as our ferry wasn’t until 3pm)
Pablo
couple
March 10, 2026
The place was cozy and had everything we needed. Joel was very helpful as well.
Barbara
extended_group
March 2, 2026
Joel was by far the most amazing and helpful host we had during our Galapagos trip. From the start the communication was easy, he booked tours for us and helped with sorting taxi for our ferry back home. The room was great, cleaned on a daily basis, beds were comfortable and the shower had plenty of pressure and hot water. Filtered drinking water was also provided.
Shi
couple
February 13, 2026
“Budget clean room with A/C, TV...”
The host is very kind and provide you with snorkelling mask and hair dryer for free. Good working A/C and drinking water provided.
David
couple
February 7, 2026
“Excellent budget accomodation highly recommend.”
This is budget accomodation at that price point it was excellent value for money. It was very comfortable had great facilities and was in a good location. Highly recommend
Lucy
couple
January 16, 2026
“Good value for money”
Short walk to the port and shops. Fridge in the room was good, air con worked well and shower was good!
Gracen
extended_group
January 11, 2026
“Great host, great value for money”
The host was really friendly and accomodating. There was a kitchen with utensils and our room has a kitchenette which was handy. The room was clean and really close to the main beach area. The host made the experience great.
Branislav
couple
December 30, 2025
“Nice stay in Joels house”
We stayed just one night but it was nice stay. Room was clean, wifi was good and we could use kitchen. Joel let us check-in very early and it was easy to communicate with him. Good value for money. He has few snorkels and fins to borrow. Very good location in the heart of town.
Flora
couple
December 27, 2025
“Super affordable accommodation and accommodating host”
We loved our stay at Joel’s place. He was so accommodating, offering advice for tours and helping us with laundry. He also had snorkels and flippers available to borrow free of charge. The room was comfortable and had everything you would need with good internet connection and a HUGE shower with hot water. The room is also cleaned everyday which we really appreciated ☺️
Blood
couple
December 6, 2025
Location was great, Joel was an exceptional host, was kind and very helpful, also cleaned our room while we were out which was lovely
Jan
couple
November 18, 2025
“Good choice for stay on Isabela”
Apartment is spacious and we felt comfortable there. Joel is kind owner and always tried to help us with everything.
Josef
couple
October 23, 2025
Hostal is a 5 minute walk from the centre, close to mini markets and food options. The host is really kind, gave us some recommendations and allowed us to check in early from the ferry. The room was clean and tidy, and the wifi was good!
Dawid Grudzinski
couple
October 17, 2025
Joel is a great guy!
Sam
couple
October 13, 2025
“Friendly hosts, great location, value for money off its head. Highly recommend”
Joel was unbelievable hospitable making us feel very welcome and was generous lending his bikes and snorkel gear for free. Assisted us further with tours which were incredible. The room was perfect which he cleaned each day. Loved our three days here could have stayed longer.
Facilities
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Economy Double Room
The well-equipped kitchen has a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit has 1 bed.
Triple Room
In the kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned triple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views. The unit has 3 beds.
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