Drake Inn

From daily cleaning of rooms, to excellent breakfasts to the most gracious and helpful hosts. This charming waterfront inn has it all. Good beds, good air conditioner, literally across the road from the best beach in Isabela, and the view from the rooftop deck is lovely. We sat up there every afternoon for a glass of wine. Thoughtful extras, like beach towels available, a beer and wine fridge, purified water, a drying room for the snorkel and beach gear. Rebekka the host is a delight, and always available for any questions about the town. Don't hesitate, its worth it!

When we arrived, Rebecca was there to greet us, she was very friendly and showed us around the property. The hotel itself is gorgeous. It is located at the edge of town next to Iguana Crossing. The location itself was great as it is ocean front and quiet. We had the entire beach to ourselves during our stay. Rooms were clean, a bit older but expected as it is on an island with a very small population. The rooftop terrace was amazing, I could sit here for hours listening to the ocean. Wished the jacuzzi was a little warmer though for an evening soak but not a deal breaker. Highly recommended!

We travelled here as a family with our 9yr old daughter and we would definitely return. Rebekah was the key to making our stay perfect; she welcomed us immediately and provided lots of information about the island, including trips and where to eat. She also helped us get a takeaway one evening. We also loved our room; we were not expecting to have a separate bed room for our daughter in our space so this made us very happy. The hotel was clean and had lots of little extras that made our stay great. We also enjoyed the fantastic terraces, one looked over the beach and the other looked over the lake with flamencos, it really is a perfect spot. Thank you Rebekah, we really liked our stay with you.

My husband and I had the most magical time in the Galápagos Islands. The Drake Inn was the PERFECT place for us. It has an amazing view of the beach. We stayed in the Deluxe Suite and the room was incredible with a private balcony. The hotel itself was very clean throughout and the staff were lovely. The Manager, Rebecca was so kind and gave us some great recommendations to shops and restaurants in town. I truly enjoyed the complimentary breakfast with the fresh fruit juice (so delicious!) We highly recommend the Drake Inn!

I arrived at The Drake Inn at sundown with my beautiful wife at my side, both of us not knowing what to expect at this remote location on Isabela Island in the Galapagos Islands. We taxied from the charming little port, Puerto Villamil through a quaint beachside town and arrived on the front porch of the Drake Inn, which is literally on the beach! We received a warm welcome from the hotel staff and were shown to a beautiful contemporary room—the Deluxe Suite. The Deluxe Suite was just what we needed to rinse off the many hours of travel. The suite has many amenities, including a private balcony area, a firm king-sized mattress, beautiful decor and access to a second story Jacuzzi on a separate veranda. We shared a bottle of wine and enjoyed the bright orange sunset and watched sea iguanas made their way across the sands. For the next two weeks we spent time shopping in the local town, visiting the tortoise conservancy, learning to surf, eating at great restaurants, and snorkeling—all within walking distance of the Drake Inn! Not to mention we went on a dive trip and saw all the sealife and what makes these Islands so special: sea lions, turtles, seahorses, parrot fish, sharks, rays, shellfish, and many types of seabirds. At the end of our two week stay, despite all of our activities, we were feeling renewed and invigorated, Perhaps taking a break from civilization is the way to go. Thank you Drake Inn!

While trips to the Galapogas in general tend to be expensive, the Drake Inn provides a more affordable accommodation - whilst giving one of the best locations in town! Having arrived into the island feeling haggled by airlines and various entry ‘fees’ our arrival at the Drake Inn was warmly welcomed. We had a lovely stay, Ivan prepares a great breakfast each morning with varying fresh juices! Rebekka also makes sure any requests are promptly achieved - she has a great knowledge of the island and goes above and beyond to schedule tours and trips. The Inn is placed perfectly in front of the beach making it immensely accessible, just a couple of metres away. From here you are close to the centre of town and the tortoise breeding centre. The owners Ann and Carlos host this family-run business and do a wonderful job. They do their best to make sure you have any information for your stay and they are very hospitable. They host a lovely place with recent renovations - particularly the lovely garden in the back area of the building. The rooms have AC (thank goodness - the heat is like no other) and it’s nice and clean. We would definitely recommend a stay at the Drake Inn, we didn’t have any issues during our time here and we would definitely stay again!