La Casa De Joel

Rated 9.1/10 on Booking.com, this 4-star hotel in Puerto Villamil offers air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, balconies, patios, and free WiFi. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, coffee machine, refrigerator, dishwasher, and flat-screen TV. Guests can use the outdoor dining area and borrow free bikes and snorkel gear at La Casa De Joel. The host, Joel, provides daily room cleaning, unlimited drinking water, and assistance booking tours at discounted rates. Located a 4-minute walk from Puerto Villamil Beach and 2 km from General Villamil Airport, the hotel sits on a quiet street near Mercado, bakeries, and restaurants. Nearby attractions include Concha de Perla and the Wall of Tears, accessible by bike. The triple room features a spacious shower with hot water, while economy doubles offer basic amenities. A continental breakfast is not provided, but guests can prepare meals using the shared kitchen. Laundry service and luggage storage are available, and taxis to the ferry can be arranged. The property enforces a strict no-smoking and no-pets policy to maintain a quiet environment.

Excellent location score of 9.7, with beach, pier, and restaurants within a 10-15 minute walk

Free use of bikes and snorkel gear for exploring the island

Attentive host offers discounted tours and helps with laundry and taxi arrangements

Daily room cleaning and unlimited filtered drinking water provided

Noise from a nearby karaoke bar can be audible until 3 am

Shower water is occasionally warm rather than hot, and internet may be inconsistent