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Residence in Puerto Villamil, steps from Galápagos National Park

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Outdoor space

Housekeeping

Kitchen

Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Penguin House

Residence in Puerto Villamil, steps from Galápagos National Park

This residence features a garden. Change of towels is available on request

Penguin House offers 2 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access

Bathroom

1 partially-open bathroom

Outdoor areas

Garden

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

No lift

Services and conveniences

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Limited-hour front desk

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

2 units
Bed sheets changed on request
Garden
Towels (changed on request)

Similar properties

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 10

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between noon and 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between noon and 8:00 PM
A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 only accepts cash

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Penguin House Residence

Penguin House Puerto Villamil

Penguin House Residence Puerto Villamil

About the area

Av. Antonio Gil y los Flamencos, Puerto Villamil, Galápagos Islands

What's nearby

Galápagos National Park - 1 min walk
Puerto Villamil Beach - 3 min walk
El Embarcadero Pier - 17 min walk
Concha de Perla Nature Park - 19 min walk
Posada de Flamengos - 3 min drive

Getting around

José de Villamil Airport (IBB) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shawarma Hot - ‬6 min walk
‪Restaurant Las Palmeras - ‬7 min walk
‪The Beach - ‬3 min walk
‪El Cafetal - ‬4 min walk
‪Pan & Vino - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Penguin House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Penguin House?

This residence doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Penguin House?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from noon to 8:00 PM for a fee of USD 10.

What time is check-out at Penguin House?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Penguin House located?

Situated in Puerto Villamil, this residence is within a 5-minute walk of Galápagos National Park and Puerto Villamil Beach. El Embarcadero Pier and Concha de Perla Nature Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).