Hotel la Jungla

The location is excellent truly but the place is very run down with no breakfast included which is very rare in Galapagos. A lot of insects in the rooms at night so no sleep, Rooms are more than basic, no shampoo, towels with tears etc and the whole property is super run down…would not recommend it…

Abel was very kind and flexible when I checked in. The view from my room was amazing!! The facility was nice for the cost. The only drawback was that the WiFi didn’t reach to my room, so I had to stay by the lobby in order to use it. I understand that this is the exception and most of the other rooms on the property can use the WiFi from the room.

A few days before my trip, I upgraded to the triple room with ocean view and I'm so glad I did. I ended up in a room with 4 beds on the top floor (the Escalesia room) and it had a spectacular view of the beach. On my first morning, I watched blue-footed boobies diving for breakfast without leaving my room, and on my last morning, I watched the beautiful sunrise over the ocean from my bed! It's a very nice-sized room with plenty of hooks for hanging clothes & wet items to dry. Abel is an accommodating host. He both picked me up and dropped me off at the airport. If he's not around on property, he's easy to get ahold of via WhatsApp. The WiFi worked great on property and in my room. Nice warm water in the shower. I loved La Jungla's quiet location near the end of the beach—right next to the walkway along the wetlands toward the tortoise center and at the beginning of the trek to the Wall of Tears. It was really like having a private beach just steps away. And the walk into the main part of town is very short. The property doesn't serve breakfast, but there is a kitchen to make your own meals, and a cafe very close (right next to Iguana Crossing hotel), where I enjoyed two delicious breakfasts. In the evening, it was lovely to enjoy empanadas & a cerveza from Yummy Yummy or a coconut at the Pink Iguana and then stroll the peaceful beach as I watched sea life activity on my way back to La Jungla.

I have to say that I was so impressed with the service of this hotel! Upon our arrival, Abel, the owner, welcomed us as soon as we got off the taxi. He took us to our room and said he was always available for anything. Wow! We got a room with the view to the ocean! The room was simple , two beds , one for one person and another one for two persons. The bathrooms was simple, as well! Do not expect anything luxury, but basic! We stayed 2 nights. They have a kitchen and you have the option to make your own coffee. They offer complimentary water. We had a late boat back to Santa Cruise and Abel was so nice to store our luggage. I have to say that the rooms and bathroom are in need of some upgrades, but overall they were great. They are working on another building in the property, so at the time of our stay it was some construction noise. Other than that , no complaints. The hotel is at the end of the village, yet pretty close just by walking. Not a big deal at all. Plus, the rooms have air conditioner which is a plus.

Room with a view. If you are lookibg for a room with a beach view then this is the place for you. On the beach. Can watch the waves coming in from the bed! Clean + tidy. Check in good. Staff helpful. Would thoroughly recommend.

Not so good Photos are misleading. Lighting is terrible. Water pressure not so good. The view was good if you stood in the corner on your tip toes. This is not an hotel it’s a mediocre hostel. After dropping my bags in the room, I went and found an alternative. I paid but did not stay.