Cartago Bay

Cartago Bay Nature lodge in Isabela Island

4.5

Excellent(65 Reviews)

Nature lodge in Isabela Island

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this nature lodge rental

Cartago Bay is located 200 metres from Las Fragatas Beach and 10 minutes’ walk from Puerto Villamil town centre. Free WiFi access is available in public areas.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Isabela Island

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 Double or 2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Double • 322 ft²

Sleeps 4

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1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Cartago Bay

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4.5

Excellent(65 Reviews)

Nature lodge in Isabela Island

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this nature lodge rental

Cartago Bay is located 200 metres from Las Fragatas Beach and 10 minutes’ walk from Puerto Villamil town centre. Free WiFi access is available in public areas.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Isabela Island

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 Double or 2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 322 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(65 Reviews)

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4.5

Jun 2023

Superb

The hotel is close to the snorkelling spot (playa concha) but still not too far from the centre. July, the host, was very nice and even made us sandwich for our way back to Santa Cruz since the ferry leaves very early.

Don't expect a nice view or a big garden since its quite small. Still there are hammocks if you want to chill.

5.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

Julie was very helpful and cooked a different, wonderful breakfast for us each day. The room was kept immaculate. .

5.0

May 2023

Exceptional

great location, very quiet, fantastic host!

5.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Juli was so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was Solid. Location was perfect for us - Not too far away from the center but still calm. Room was very Clean and got fresh towels every day! Good opportunity to wash your clothes BY yourself.

4.0

May 2023

Very good

Julie was very sweet and helpful. she kept the place tidy and spotless

5.0

Dec 2022

it was amazing, would go there again 12/10

everything was great, it was very clean, room was really big, beds were comfortable, hosts were amazing & super friendly ans told us so much about the island breakfast was delicious and we got something else every day!

the kitchen is pretty small, but you’ll find everything you need for simple cooking

5.0

Dec 2022

Exceptionally clean and friendly

We had such a lovely stay at Cartago Bay, the hosts were so friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious and we even got to try a traditional dish called mote which we loved! What made our stay so special though was how nice the hosts were. The property is really pretty with a lovely garden, the rooms are separate to the main house and they were spotlessly clean. We would definitely recommend Cartago Bay.

5.0

Aug 2022

Peaceful friendly retreat

Amazingly friendly couple who own the hotel and serve a lovely breakfast each morning. Peaceful and comfortable. No WiFi but nice to get away from things.

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4.5

Aug 2022

Good value, great service, close to all, wifi nonexistent

The owners were very attentive and provided a nice breakfast each morning.

Almost non existent wifi

4.5

Aug 2022

Superb

Lovely and quiet place to stay on Isabela - rooms were big and very comfortable, good shower with hot water!

4.5

Jul 2022

Excellent service. Very kind owners.

Hammocks, very friendly staff, very clean and comfortable, hot showers, fresh towels, a place to do laundry and wash snorkelling gear.

Room needed a few hooks to hang clothes and towels.

4.5

Jul 2022

Superb

Clean, comfortable, friendly and accommodating owners.

5.0

May 2022

Best place to stay on Isabela

Best place to stay on Isabela. This lovely couple will make you feel at home and cared for straight away (like very caring parents). They gave us the best tips about where to eat and who to book tours with. Breakfast on the patio was lovely and the location was great. The room was simple but nice and big and clean, with a fridge and good shower. It was serviced daily. We also had access to a kitchen. Would highly recommend this lovely couple! The man was one of the first guides on galapagos and told us endless stories in Spanish but his wife spoke english well!

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5.0

Feb 2022

Cartago Bay is a wonderful place to stay! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Cartago Bay is a gem. Gulnara and Celso are terrific hosts. Huge room, nice shower, comfortable beds, and A/C and strong ceiling fan made for comfortable sleeping. Quiet location that is only a few blocks from everything. Beautiful courtyard. Gulnara's breakfasts have to be the best on the island! Both Gulnara and Celso make you feel at home. Highly recommended and would stay here again.

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5.0

Jan 2022

Outstanding accommodation and hosts

Accommodation: Our room was large, immaculate, with a very large comfortable bed, great bathroom with soap and body wash, there was AC (although we didn’t need it), and a nice ceiling fan. Quiet & private. There was a nice communal area with hammocks, and there were great hand washing facilities for clothes. Location: Very close to where the boat drops you off. A few minutes walk from the centre of town. Close to a great snorkelling place (conch & Pearl). Hosts: Gulnara and Celso are wonderful people - extremely warm, friendly and service-minded. We felt as though they could be our parents from the Galapagos because they made us feel so at home. Celso was born in the Galapagos and has worked as a captain & guide and knows everything you might want to know about the islands. Breakfasts were also great here. We highly recommend staying here when visiting Isabella.

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5.0

Dec 2021

Exceptional

The owners run the hotel and are very friendly, honest and helpful. The bedroom is big, super clean and the shower is perfect. The location is safe and great. I loved the owners and had a great time in Isabela island.

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4.8

Feb 2020

Very considerate hostess and comfortable room

Nice hammocks to relax on and good breakfast. Our hostess gave is good advise about island tours and food recommendations and allowed us back into our room to shower after check out time All in all a great place to stay

4.8

Jan 2020

Exceptional

Everything! The personal was very friendly, funny and helpful ! It was clean, quite and comfortable. The breakfast was great and tasty :)

Maybe a tv in the room would be great :-)

5.0

Dec 2019

How a host should be.

Nearly everything. We had stayed in about 10 places on our three weeks tour of the Galapagos Islands. This was our favourite accommodation by far. Most of that was down to our host. She couldn't be any nicer. She was always there with a smile, a laugh, and some very helpful advice. She was constantly trying to satisfy her customers. As we are both vegans, something very new to her, she was very interested in ensuring that we had a good breakfast each morning and even went online to research some very tasty vegan meals, including the best vegan breakfast that we had on the Islands. She always offered us more food if we wanted it. We enjoyed this place so much, that we added 4 more nights to our original plan. And, on our last day, the host allowed us to stay until very late, to shower, before we took the boat back to Santa Cruz. Excellent host. Always there for her guests. Couldn't have been more helpful. Even making us breakfast at a time that suited us. And always laughing. The property itself is in a great location, within walking distance of the port (and Concha Perla) and the town centre. The best location in town. The garden of the property is an ideal location to relax too, with a few hammocks and many birds around the area. Our room was large and very clean. The shower was a good size with plenty of hot water to give you a good shower. Will definitely stay here again on our next visit to Isabela.

Just slight things. Although not the host's fault, on one morning, there was a very loud party next door somewhere from about 7am, for several hours, which was annoying. The beds are a bit too springy for our liking. We prefer more firm beds. It would be nice if we could rent bikes from the property too as otherwise you have to go into town to do so. However, the town is not too far away. The host only speaks Spanish. Didn't bother us much as the host is very friendly and willing to help.

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Isabela Island?

The average price for a rental in Isabela Island is R 1,214 per night. This rental is R 0 above the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Cartago Bay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Cartago Bay pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Cartago Bay?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, balcony or patio, and garden.

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Cartago Bay

Nature lodge in Isabela Island

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Isabela Island

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Isabela Island?

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is Cartago Bay pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Cartago Bay?

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