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Caleta Iguana (Casa Rosada) Reviews

Av. Antonio Gil., Puerto Villamil - Isabela, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

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88%Overall Rating

From 13 ratings
  • 89%Character
  • 80%Security
  • 98%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 92%Atmosphere
  • 82%Cleanliness

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80%

Watch out for the hot box aka room number 4. Had to switch out of there because of the heat and how close it is to the blaring music of the bar. Place is great and interesting, iguanas are cool, awesome location with hammocks galore, didnt like how they charged for extra water and toast though

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


63%

We had reserved on 4 Apr for 8 to 12 May 13 and got ro 2, the smallest of the house where they had used insect poison the day before. The smell was unbearable, we could not close the window or the door all night (ground floor, facing the street) - despite of the draft we woke up with a headache. For the substitute ro we had to pay 25$ more and the staff acted very surprised when we were not willing to return to the toxic little ro, but prefered to change the hostel. Very disappointing experience

  • Avid Traveller
  • 08 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple, 41+
  • (14 reviews)


80%

Best location to stay on Isabela. Good atmosphere, although everything gets a bit salty after a while...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


97%

Unbelievable location with great service. Has a unique charm and comfort. Staff helped with any questions or needs. Would recommend this location to anyone.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, thank you so much for your review. We are very happy you likes your stay with us! It was our pleasure to help you! That is why we are there! Emilie

100%

We had an amazing stay at Caleta Iguana ! The hostel is right on the beach ! The staff is so nice (Thanks Emilie for everything !!) and the happy hour at the beach bar is the place to be every night !!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi girls!! I am so glad you liked your stay! On my side I can say it was an honer to get to know you all and so easy to welcome you here! I hope you are all fine, give us some news when you have a minute! take care! Emilie

100%

Best hostel in the Island!! Awesome atmosphere, great staff, good tours offers and best bar. No doubt, you gotta stay there, won't regret it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi!! Thanks for your great comment!!! Hope to see you soon! Take care! Emilie

87%

overall great stay. Manager Emile lots of help with booking tours, return trip to Santa Cruz etc. Bike rentals on site handy. Great beach setting and evening sunset happy hour. Room 7 needs a fan, room 6 was great, room 5 triple fine. Accommodated our last minute bookings. Thanks!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 41+
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your nice comment! Yes, we are looking at the possibility of putting air conditioning in a few rooms. But now it is already getting colder at night,...! Take care and come back to visit us!!! Emilie

93%

The location is perfect, on the beach and on the edge of town. 30 iguanas chilling on the beach in front of the hostel too! staff were friendly and nice and the included breakfast was good too. Day tours can be booked through the hostel as well. Definitely recommend the ´´bay tour´´ for $30, saw lots of giant turtles while snorkelling and an island with a crazy amount of iguanas and seals and other things also. Volcano hostel across the road is cheaper and nice as well if caleta is full


70%

Owner is friendly & helpful. Premises have fallen in disrepair.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (3 reviews)


97%

Great location, very helpful host (Emelie)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi! Thanks for you nice review! It was nice and just so easy receiving you! I hope your friend