Hostal White House Galapagos

To be fair, the room was ok, the bed comfortable, and the communal kitchen all right, if somewhat dirty. However, when we requested that our stained sheet be changed, it was "no problem". The sheets weren't changed. The empty see-through soap dispenser in the bathroom was never refilled during our 4 night stay. Rotting bananas adorned the kitchen and the communal refrigerator was full of leftover food from seemingly long-departed guests. And to top it off, when we asked the manager if she could reserve an early morning taxi to get us to the ferry, she told us none were available early morning. This was a bald-faced lie. It should be understood that one of the main ways of traveling from island to island in the Galapagos is by ferry. Departures are at 7 am and 3 pm. Not only did we arrange by ourselves for a taxi, but there were literally dozens of people arriving at the ferry terminal by taxi as the sun came up. Maybe it's me, but I don't like being lied to. As experienced travelers, this was the first time a hotel, anywhere in the world, wouldn't arrange for taxi service . There are better places to stay in beautiful Puerto Ayora.

Edison was very helpful and a great host! I enjoyed having the hammocks , AC , laundry service , a kitchen and fridge to share with other guest and the best empanadas right on the corner !

I arrived with no staff present for almost an hour, while I wrote in Whatsapp to Arnette day before I arrived; so she knew the time window to greet me before arriving. I was very upset there was nobody there to help me check in. Then I had to pay Cash, very sudden, and rude surprise; so I paid cash. I asked her to call me a Taxi, and she said no need, I can just pick one up outside. She was unprofessional business perdon. I cannot at all recommend her place to stay.

No frills budget hotel 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!

Better than I expected. Great value

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!