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Red Mangrove Isabela Lodge

3.0 of 5
Ave. Conocarpus, Puerto Villamil 00000, Ecuador
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Red Mangrove Isabela Lodge
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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8 hotel reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

On a very swimmable beach good for families, sheltered from high waves by a pier. One doesn't go to Galapagos for the food, but buffet style meals here were fine, especially breakfasts with granola, yogurt, many fresh fruits and juices as well as eggs, buns, toasts. Comfortable A/C rooms relatively modern motel-style, indoor and outdoor seating for meals, and a... More

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Viera, Florida
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4 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

We stayed here for 3 nights on our package tour and while the beach behind the hotel is very nice, we did not care for this hotel or the staff. When we first arrived we were shown to our room and we turned on the air (as it was in the high 80's and hot) our a/c blew hot air.... More

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San Francisco, California
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26 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

The beach where the hotel was located had very fine and soft sand. You could have an unobstructed sunset view there. There was a small but beautiful red mangrove at one end of this long long beach. If you walk for 10 minutes, you would find a pier and a bar. The hotel room was very spacious and clean. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

The "Isabela Diver's Lodge" is a short walk from the main Red Mangrove Isabela lodge, and I have to say, our view from the room was phenomenal!! Actually, I would argue that it was better than the main lodge's "best view" room because ours was not obscured by hedges, or a table/umbrella on the deck. Our room at the diver's... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013 via mobile

I booked three nights & prepaid via PayPal $160 a night, a big mistake. On arrival we were shown to our room in the divers lodge, a cheap old hotel purchased & branded red mangrove. The room was no better than a $15 room & was dark & smelt strongly of mold. It had no windows to open with screens... More

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Sucorodas, Manager at Red Mangrove Isabela Lodge, responded to this review
May 15, 2013

Dear traveller, Thank you very much for taking your time to send this follow-up. For Red Mangrove it is very important to have a first hand evaluation of our services and it is thanks to reports like yours that we can improve our services. We are really sorry for the impression you had while your stay on Isabela, after reading... More

Toronto,Ontario,Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

Isabela Lodge is much cleaner than the Floreana Lodge. We have booked 2 ocean view rooms few months ago. When we arrived after a rough rocky boat ride from Floreana, we were given 2 rooms at the back of their property. Our daughters were given a room right at the rear entrance (not guarded) of the hotel which is right... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

Lodge has a nice location, close to town and also close to harbor and it is right on the beach. Rooms are large, simple and comfortable. The bathrooms are comfortable enough. Decorations are neither interesting nor tasteful but overall it is a nice place to stay. Food is excellent! Staff very friendly and professional.

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Detroit, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

This lodge was my favorite of the three Red Mangrove Lodges we stayed in during our trip. The beach was quiet and pristine, the room was very large and well appointed and the service was very good. It did not have the fun sea lions and iguanas we thoroughly enjoyed at Aventura on Santa Cruz but it was close to... More

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San Diego, California
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5 hotel reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

Isabella Island is what you go to the Galapagos for and the Red Mangrove Lodge is a good place to stay. The rooms are excellent, the food adequate, and it is on a pretty beach which gives you access to something to do between the mandatory escorted tours/dive trips. There were sea lions that played in the water there with... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

We booked a custom tour of 3 islands in May 2011 and Isabela was our favorite place to stay though they were all magnificent! The 4 lodges we stayed at through Red Mangrove were amazing, comfortable, clean, great staff and guides. Isabela lodge was right on the beach, close enough to walk to the pier and town, or use the... More

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Also Known As:
Red Mangrove Isabela Hotel
Red Mangrove Hotel Isabela
Red Mangrove Isabela Lodge Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Address: Ave. Conocarpus, Puerto Villamil 00000, Ecuador
Region: Ecuador > Galapagos Islands > Isabela > Puerto Villamil
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Family Hotels in Puerto Villamil
#3 On the Beach Hotels in Puerto Villamil
#4 Romantic Hotels in Puerto Villamil
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Great Beach Hotel, Iguanas, blue footed boobies, penguins at the beach ... more   less 

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