Lava House Hostal: Wildlife-Area Stay, Puerto Ayora (Galapagos Islands)

Lava House Hostal sits 500 meters from Pelican Bay and the Main Square in Puerto Ayora. The property is a 10-minute walk from the Malecon waterfront. Guests can reach Charles Darwin Station and Tortuga Bay beaches on foot within 15 to 20 minutes.

The hostal operates an in-house travel agency that arranges personalized tours, bike rentals, and airport pickups. Guests have access to a shared kitchen, a garden with hammocks and picnic tables, and a tour desk that provides walking tours and classes about local culture. A 24-hour security system, CCTV coverage, and safety deposit boxes are available on site.

All 12 air-conditioned rooms come with cable TV and a private bathroom with hot water showers. Room configurations include standard single and double rooms, accommodating solo travelers and families. Each room has outdoor seating facing the garden, and some rooms offer views of the lush grounds.

A daily breakfast is included in the room rate, featuring eggs cooked to order, fresh fruit, yogurt, bread, juice, and coffee. Breakfast is served in an open-air area near the garden. The property has a coffee house on site and a vending machine for snacks.

The hostal offers family rooms and board games for children. The resident dog Lava is known to play fetch with guests. Nearby attractions such as the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and Tortuga Bay provide easy day trips for families.

Location: 500 m from Pelican Bay & Main Square

Service: In-house travel agency for tours & transport

Rooms: 12 air-conditioned rooms with cable TV & hot water

Dining: Daily breakfast with eggs, fruit, juice & coffee

Amenities: Shared kitchen, garden with hammocks & picnic tables

Family: Board games, family rooms, resident dog Lava