When you stay at White House Galapagos in Puerto Ayora, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Galápagos National Park and 7 minutes by foot from Fishing Piers. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Academy Bay and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Charles Darwin Research Station.
What's nearby
Malecon - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Las Ninfas Lagoon - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Charles Darwin Research Station - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Playa de los Alemanes - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Tortuga Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 80 min drive
Restaurants
Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - 10 min walk
El Muelle De Darwin - 6 min walk
TJ Restaurant - 7 min walk
Golden Prague Galapagos - 9 min walk
Il Giardino - 8 min walk
About this property
White House Galapagos
Hotel with free parking, steps from Galápagos National Park
White House Galapagos offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers. This Puerto Ayora hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Designated smoking areas
Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with cable channels
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 9:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
WHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOS Hostel Puerto Ayora
WHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOS Hostel
WHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOS Puerto Ayora
WHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOS Hotel Puerto Ayora
WHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOS Hotel
WHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOS Hotel
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WHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOS Hotel Puerto Ayora
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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White House Galapagos was a nice, clean place to stay. It’s nothing fancy and the front desk is usually empty but for a budget place to stay it does the job!
Stephanie
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Mariela
Apr 20, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Pros: The room serves its purpose and I liked it. Cons: When I got there they said my reservation did not appear in their system. You have to pay in cash only. The area around the property felt a little unsafe and there was a cockroach in my room.
It was a really nice place to stay, they have bikes for rent, it's like being at home. You can use the kitchen and cook. The only thing would be that the rosters around the area sing really early. Besides that, it's a good place to stay 5/5
It was at walking distance from the piers. There was a shared kitchen for guests to prepare and store their food. Drinking water was also available there.
The only comment is about the hosts - they were always never around. There was nobody to help with transportation and questions.
Payment was cash only!
Lots of hammocks and space to hang out. You can rent bikes from here for $10 a day but we did get a flat while using them. They’re okay bikes. Clean and nice spot to stay.
Miranda
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marianne
Feb 23, 2023
Marianne
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dinesh, Cranbury
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
The property was very well maintained and clean. We stayed here for 5 days and we thoroughly enjoyed it.. we were mostly out visiting the islands and used to come back to rest for the night.. the kitchen was great to get us going with breakfast...
The staff were wonderful. Off the main drag by a few blocks .
catherine
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Omri
Aug 13, 2022
Omri
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Dec 5, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic but did the job. The offered coffee was not very appealing, but they provided bottled water in the kitchen.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Anita
Oct 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Good economy hotel in Santa Cruz
The room was clean, no frills. Fresh towels every day and very nice housekeeping. The front desk was helpful when they were around, not overly friendly. We did not use any tour services on site. I think my favorite part was the woman who came to clean up during the day. I didn't get her name, which I regret (my spanish was very rusty and she was a native-only speaker), but she was very nice and always asked about how we were doing. We even saw her out in the town one night, and she asked how our night was going. Overall, I thought this was a very nice stay for the cost.
The owners Edison ,Arlette and Marta the cleaner were so kind ,helpful and accommodating. Well located close to a great bakery, veggie market and grocery store. Very quiet ,relaxing and felt we were surrounded by family
The White House was a pleasant surprise. Vary comfortable, clean, close to everything. Vary secure felt safe. Management was helpful and friendly. I usually don’t do reviews but this one really deserved one. Price was good also.
One big motivator for selecting this location for our stay was the "24 hour shuttle" available for $30 (round trip) from Baltra. This was attractive as it is quite difficult to travel from Baltra airport to Puerto Ayora ($5 bus, $1 ferry, and then a $25 taxi or $5 bus depending on your arrival/departure). Upon booking our stay we attempted to contact the hotel multiple times to arrange the shuttle and had our hotel in Quito attempt to arrange with them on our behalf to learn they would not provide any help with transport. The WiFi is terribly slow and unreliable. The only toiletries provided are tiny bars of soap. Additionally, the surrounding area is delapidated. We would have enjoyed Puerto Ayora more if we had stayed somewhere else (perhaps closer to the port). The listing should be updated to correct these incorrect details.
This was a very comfortable place to stay and the communal kitchen is a nice convenience. There is a large (for the island) grocery store 2-3 blocks away. It is only a short walk to Baltra, which is a major street with anything you might need and runs straight to the harbor.