Title: Penguin House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Penguin House Residence in Puerto Villamil, steps from Galápagos National Park ## Photo gallery for Penguin House ![Reception - Penguin House (Puerto Villamil)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103030000/103026800/103026717/c724a1d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, dishwasher - Penguin House (Puerto Villamil)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103030000/103026800/103026717/6241408f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom - Penguin House (Puerto Villamil)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103030000/103026800/103026717/369dd719.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom - Penguin House (Puerto Villamil)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103030000/103026800/103026717/4ccb5da6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Penguin House (Puerto Villamil)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103030000/103026800/103026717/9ab0ae55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Penguin House provides a quiet escape where guests can relax in the garden while enjoying complimentary in-room WiFi. Previous visitors consistently mention the property's charming character and beautiful surroundings. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Housekeeping ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Penguin House Residence in Puerto Villamil, steps from Galápagos National Park This residence features a garden. Change of towels is available on request. Penguin House offers 2 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access ### Bathroom - 1 partially-open bathroom ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Daily housekeeping - Limited-hour front desk ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 2 units - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119790000/119787600/119787556/1a6bdcdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment a stone's throw from the beach Puerto Villamil - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill CA $62 CA $89 total Dec 27 - Dec 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=119787556&PinnedHotelID=119787556&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104220000/104215000/104214988/c5b63575.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yellow Heron house Puerto Villamil - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $738 CA $779 total Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=104214988&PinnedHotelID=104214988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109940000/109933100/109933027/76b762ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cerro Azul Puerto Villamil - Free WiFi - Laundry - Housekeeping 4.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=109933027&PinnedHotelID=109933027&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33450000/33448700/33448651/1a86773e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hospedaje Mother Fanny Puerto Villamil - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=33448651&PinnedHotelID=33448651&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100560000/100557100/100557078/9ef5d04a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yellow Heron House - Comfortable beachfront house Puerto Villamil - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $742 CA $883 total Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=100557078&PinnedHotelID=100557078&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Tent, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103780000/103777300/103777261/e0b497c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Campo Duro ecolodge Tomás de Berlanga - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=103777261&PinnedHotelID=103777261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Luxury House, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33620000/33618300/33618210/feb7e2f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Flip Flop House Puerto Villamil - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $285 CA $326 total Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=33618210&PinnedHotelID=33618210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64120000/64114900/64114844/b024a3fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tour to volcan, swim with sharks! 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability) - Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between noon and 8:00 PM - A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property only accepts cash Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Penguin House Residence Penguin House Puerto Villamil Penguin House Residence Puerto Villamil ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-0.95595%2C-90.96815&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Tm6NjKPd_DJa0qTNYXqKkM7VYJE=) Av. Antonio Gil y los Flamencos, Puerto Villamil, Galápagos Islands #### What's nearby - Galápagos National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Puerto Villamil Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Posada de Flamengos \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 km - El Embarcadero Pier \- 4 min drive \- 1.9 km - Concha de Perla Nature Park \- 9 min drive \- 2.3 km #### Getting around - José de Villamil Airport (IBB) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pan & Vino - ‬2 min walk - ‪Zaroa - ‬9 min walk - ‪BJ Beach Club - ‬4 min walk - ‪Isabela Cofee - ‬6 min walk - ‪Cesar's - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Penguin House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Penguin House? ### What time is check-out at Penguin House? ### Where is Penguin House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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