Casa de Marita  The Best Run, Best Located Hotel In The Galapagos

Casa de Marita, located right on the beach in the small town of Puerto Villamil, Isabela, Galapagos, is run by the very capable owner Marita Valverde. She personally oversees an excellent staff. The restaurant serves the finest meals on Isabela and the bar is a “pour your own and make a note” affair, perfectly suited to the relaxed, down home atmosphere of the hotel and the island. This is the hotel where most of our visitors with Come to Galapagos stay when on Isabela.


The hotel is located at the end of long beach where flamingos can often be seen wading in the surf. It is not uncommon to see penguins and sea iguanas on the rocks directly in front of the hotel.

We took our family vacation thee last February. Below is our son, Roley heading out to “pet” and again below following the marine iguanas across the beach.

All of these shots were taken directly in front of the hotel.

The preferred method of reaching Isabela is by small plane. Not only is the forty-five minute flight more enjoyable than a three hour boat ride, but it also affords the opportunity to see the Galapagos from the air, something very few visitors are able to do.

You can contact the hotel through us or directly by writing to the following: info@casamaritagalapagos.com