Casa del Lago Lodging House

–Excellent location – show map
+131 photos
Scored 9
Rated wonderful
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping

Set in a charming house with a garden, Casa del Lago Hotel offers self-catering apartments with private balconies in Santa Cruz. Charles Darwin Research Station is 0.6 mi away. Decorated in lively colors, the air-conditioned apartments at Casa del Lago Hotel have fully equipped kitchens, refrigerators, and water heated by solar panels. Some of them feature garden views. Casa del Lago Hotel is a 45-minute walk from Tortuga Bay and 164 feet from Las Ninfas Lake. Baltra International Airport is 28 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Puerto Ayora, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Gluten-free

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Tzufit
Israel Israel
“We really liked the place - so beautiful and colorful with art items by the host. Great location within a short walking distance from the main pier, suoermarket, restaurants and shops. I liked the small kitchen corner in the room with refrigerator...”
Mira
Canada Canada
“We stayed at this wonderful accommodations in the middle of July 2026. Elena was incredibly helpful and available through WhatsApp or in person for anything we needed during our stay. She was super friendly and her breakfasts were amazing! We came...”
Renate
United States United States
“Casa del Lago is a very unique gem of a place. Owner Elena was super friendly and attentive to my needs. My room was comfy, very colorful and had its own patio complete w a clothes line. Breakfast was served at the table and consisted of a large...”
Marcia
United States United States
“Walkable location to the center of town. Colorful, creative architecture. Excellent communication. Our host was very helpful in arranging local tours and recommendations. Breakfast was fresh and very well prepared. Very enjoyable!”
Shelly
Canada Canada
“The hotel is beautiful and surrounded by flowers. My room was clean and comfortable! The hostess was so helpful to me and spoke perfect English, which made communication a lot easier! She helped me with so many things including providing...”
Joel
United States United States
“This place was a highlight of our trip! Elena was incredible and we got to chat about her life on the island and her time living in the U.S. The rooms are so beautiful, and the whole place feels really private despite being pretty close to the...”
Pasi
Finland Finland
“Excellent location close to the port and the city center. Nice apartment with small kitchen. Good bed for my not-always-so-good lower back. Fast WiFi. Friendly staff.”
Ryan
United States United States
“Elena was a wonderful host. She helped us book tours, brought us extra pillows, and allowed a late checkout. Our room was rustic and quaint, which we found cozy but may not be a good fit for those looking for a more modern/spotless stay. Water...”
Ana
Canada Canada
“The decoration was very nice with attention to every detail and extremely creative. The location is very good, close to the port and restaurants. The landlord was nice and helpful.”
Eileen
United States United States
“Location was perfect. The owner was very helpful with planning. Very original architecture with lots of pretty features.”

Managed by Clara Elena the owner

Company review score: 9.5Based on 93 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

My name is Elena I am from Ecuador but I am living more than 30 years in the islands … plenty years working in tourism to give you the best advise … and talk to you in your language ….this is the best..!!!

Property info

CASA DEL LAGO … is Uniq because the location , 1 minute to the Ninfas Lake ( walking) and main dock, Charles Darwin Av., restaurants, agencies, fármaco, bus station to the airport ( only couple blocks) from my place….Uniq for personalized service and price.

Neighborhood info

LAS NINFAS is the name of my neighborhood is just couple blocks from the sea , peaceful and near to all services … the only neighborhood who has a turística area inside call Laguna de las Ninfas.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

Amenities of Casa del Lago Lodging House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

Casa del Lago Lodging House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

1 - 3 years
Crib upon request
$5 per child, per night
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The cost of the first night deposit will be charged from your credit card to secure your reservation. In case of cancelation, guest will assume a 14% bank fee penalty of the deposit. The hotel will contact you after booking to provide further information.

Please note that the property does not offer cots. Children under 3 years of age cannot stay in this property.

Please note that the property cannot take responsibility for the presence of any lizards, geckos, ants or any other creature that inhabits the region. Their presence is entirely due to weather conditions and are natural in Galapagos.

Since it is necessaary to safe water and electricity in the island ,cleaning of the units will only take every other day ... but if you required every day you need to let us know with priore time ( with no cost).

Please inform Casa del Lago Lodging House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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