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Lava House Hostal

3.0 star property
3-star Art Deco B&B near Las Grietas

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Outdoor dining
Reception
Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Roberto Schiess and 18 de Febrero Str., Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350
  • Place, Academy Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪104 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Puerto Ayora

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Malecon and Las Grietas. Charles Darwin Research Station and Playa de los Alemanes are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Malecon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Las Grietas - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪1835 Coffee Lab - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Lava House Hostal

3-star Art Deco B&B near Las Grietas
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Lava House Hostal. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Puerto Ayora bed & breakfast.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Lava House Hostal offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Puerto Ayora bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

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You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lava House Hostal to the airport?

Lava House Hostal is 29.7 mi (79-min drive) away from the Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lava House Hostal have an airport shuttle?

Lava House Hostal offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Lava House Hostal to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (2-min drive) from Tortuga Bay Beach and 0.8 mi (7-min drive) from Playa de los Alemanes. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lava House Hostal offer free breakfast?

Lava House Hostal offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Lava House Hostal?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Lava House Hostal?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lava House Hostal?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Lava House Hostal have a pool?

Lava House Hostal does not have a pool.

Does Lava House Hostal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Lava House Hostal to downtown Puerto Ayora?

Lava House Hostal is 0.1 mi away from Puerto Ayora.

Lava House Hostal Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irmgard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here twice. Both times highly satisfactory. Staff was very friendly and accommodatding. The rooms and garden area are in excellent upkeep and pleasant to hang out in hammocks or seating arrangements. The owners are very kind people, who even helped me organize a free ride back to the airport upon my departure (a relative happened to also take a flight off the island). I highly recommend this establishment.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

BOHDANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and comfortable, yet close to everything

Lovely hotel and grounds very close to harborfront. My private room was very large, a/c and hot water worked well. Breakfast was good with eggs cooked to order, plus fruit,bread,juice, and coffee. The staff were very friendly, and arranged for a taxi up to Baltra for me. I will miss Lava,the playful and cute hotel doggie!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pkace

We loved our stay at Lava House. It has lovely outdoor space with various patios and an open air dining area where breakfast was included. The room and lobby had purified water dispensers for filling water bottles. We stayed three night and could easily walk to restaurants, bars, pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about Lava House. The rooms were very clean, comfortable, and spacious. The owners were incredibly welcoming and great hosts. The breakfasts were also wonderful. Location was excellent for doing all the activities the island has to offer and the hotel can help arrange and make recommendations. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended paradise in Santa Cruz

Had a great stay at Lava House. Clean and quiet, a small paradise in the middle of Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot only a few minutes to the main strip. They have big rooms for big groups
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely no frills property. No fridge, no microwave, but comfortable beds, clean, nice open restaurant for breakfast or lounging. I enjoyed playing fetch with Lava the Boston terrier dog. Isabela the owner was lovely. Breakfast was simple but fresh - eggs made to order, fresh fruit, yogurt and a fresh roll. About a 5 minute walk into the main shopping/restaurant area by the pier, but also other restaurants in the area. AC in room worked well. Only complaint would be the neighbor’s dog that liked to bark for 15-20 min in the morning and at night. Otherwise - a lovely visit! Recommended if you want something quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to stay in Santa Cruz!

I had an incredible stay at Lava House Hostel and would definitely stay here again! It was comfortable, peaceful, tranquil, comfortable, and quiet. I love hammocks and they have several around the property that I used to read and relax after a long day exploring and snorkeling. My room was clean, the bed was comfortable, I love that I had a view of the beautiful, lush garden and had chairs outside that I could use to enjoy the views anytime. My room came with free home cooked breakfast each morning and it was delicious! They also had a filtered water station at reception. The hostel is about a 5min walk into town, but far enough away that the noise isn't a concern. Lava, the adorable black and white dog on the property would love to play fetch with you too! Thank you for a great say!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

José

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. Really clean and quiet. I loved everything, including the puppy that lives there! Would definitely come back. The main avenue was really close to Lava House, so you can come and go as you please and it just takes a couple minutes to reach the main bay. Overall I had a great experience with this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Aleks

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is a nice but very BASIC hotel. Not much for room amenities but they keep the place clean. The grounds are very well kept. Breakfast also is very basic. There was a very friendly dog.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Aleks

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This is a very basic hotel. Our first night was very noisy from traffic but they were kind enough to move us down a room and it was much better. Not much for amenities. Very basic breakfast. Overall clean and tidy. Staff very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

ANA LAURA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La señora muy linda, hace cosas para q estés muy agusto. El hijo la verdad hace que quieras huir de ahí. Hizo fiesta privada familliar, uno viene agotado y quiere descansar y había música a todo volúmen y gente platicando, hasta tarde.Lo que quieres es dormir. Aún les falta sentido de hotel o de hostal. Ese sentido profesional no lo tienen. Aún les falta mucho para lo q de pagó.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

LLUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente hotel en Santa Cruz de Galápagos

Excelente alojamiento en Puerto Ayora, en la isla de Santa Cruz en Galápagos. Se trata de un hotel familiar, habitaciones muy limpias, amplias, confortables con TV y aire acondicionado. El lugar es muy bonito con jardines y se ofrece un desayuno muy rico por las mañanas. Está bien situado a un paso del mercado, de la zona del Kiosko donde están los restaurantes con menú de 5 dólares, el puerto... Son muy amables y siempre dispuestos a ayudarte.
Breakfast
Room
Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicole, front desk receptionist and the young women that served us breakfast were lovely, friendly, helpful and most accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Friendly, quiet, excellent service and accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Better breakfast than other hostals. The plants and hammocks make for a nice environment. It was double the cost of our other hostals in puerto ayora but I wouldn’t stay it was 2x better than the other areas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisette

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great team of receptionists, great and fulfilling breakfast, very helpful for booking boat ride
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

ROSA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s within walking distance to many touristic places