"Amazing location overlooking the bay. We saw sea turtles, reef sharks, sea lions and lots of fish just sitting at the bar sipping cocktails. Breakfast is at the sister hotel across the road. The food served is from 2pm-10pm only (and also comes from across the street) and is cash only but very delicious (we had the meat and fish skewers). Only stayed one night before our cruise but would definitely stay there again if we were to return (and for longer than one night only)."
"Amazing location overlooking the bay. We saw sea turtles, reef sharks, sea lions and lots of fish just sitting at the bar sipping cocktails. Breakfast is at the sister hotel across the road. The food served is from 2pm-10pm only (and also comes from across the street) and is cash only but very delicious (we had the meat and fish skewers). Only stayed one night before our cruise but would definitely stay there again if we were to return (and for longer than one night only)."
Sasha
"Good location,but the hotel is under construction is a lot of construction noise,we was one night without water and towels what we find very inconvenient in this moment is not restaurant so if you book with breakfast they will send you to other hotel to take breakfast.
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"Good location,but the hotel is under construction is a lot of construction noise,we was one night without water and towels what we find very inconvenient in this moment is not restaurant so if you book with breakfast they will send you to other hotel to take breakfast.
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"The staff was very helpful and the hotel was in a safe and quiet location. The pool was cold but nice and the pillows were some of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept on. "
"The staff was very helpful and the hotel was in a safe and quiet location. The pool was cold but nice and the pillows were some of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept on. "
Sarah
"We loved our stay here. Excellent staff, great breakfast, super easy to walk around and explore. Highly recommend!"
"We loved our stay here. Excellent staff, great breakfast, super easy to walk around and explore. Highly recommend!"
"Perfect location just a 5 minute walk to the dock.
The staff were really helpful, sent an email with instructions on how to get to the hotel frombthe airport and arranged my taxi back to the Baltra ferry for an early flight."
"Perfect location just a 5 minute walk to the dock.
The staff were really helpful, sent an email with instructions on how to get to the hotel frombthe airport and arranged my taxi back to the Baltra ferry for an early flight."
Gareth
"Great place to stay. Staff are very friendly and helpful."
"Great place to stay. Staff are very friendly and helpful."
"We stayed for 4 days was very good, the breakfast was delicious and also we booked the activities with them, everything was excellent "
"We stayed for 4 days was very good, the breakfast was delicious and also we booked the activities with them, everything was excellent "
esperanza
"Excellent hotel! We also stayed in another one in Puerto Ayora a week before. Almost double the prize and about the same ratings (except they had a large pool). Dreams is very good value for money and in a great location. Friendly staff. Highly recommended."
"Excellent hotel! We also stayed in another one in Puerto Ayora a week before. Almost double the prize and about the same ratings (except they had a large pool). Dreams is very good value for money and in a great location. Friendly staff. Highly recommended."
"Great staff and location. Breakfasts were great with pretty views. We also really enjoyed dinner the night we ate there. The rooms were very spacious. Would highly recommend."
"Great staff and location. Breakfasts were great with pretty views. We also really enjoyed dinner the night we ate there. The rooms were very spacious. Would highly recommend."
Michelle
"We had a lovely time. The staff were so kind and the location was amazing while also remaining quiet."
"We had a lovely time. The staff were so kind and the location was amazing while also remaining quiet."
"It’s a cute hotel with a friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was good and it was pretty close to the puerto. It was a little noisy at night and we could hear karaoke from our room, but it was a cute place with clean water to drink. "
"It’s a cute hotel with a friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was good and it was pretty close to the puerto. It was a little noisy at night and we could hear karaoke from our room, but it was a cute place with clean water to drink. "
Anonymous traveler
"Staff was amazingly friendly, and the building style was so fun. Easy walk to shops and food by the water. Highly recommend!"
"Staff was amazingly friendly, and the building style was so fun. Easy walk to shops and food by the water. Highly recommend!"
"Very nice little boutique hotel, very well located in Puerto Ayora. Exceptionally attentive staf and clean, ample room. Our tour was canceled due to a tsunami warning. The staff quickly found an alternative activity for us."
"Very nice little boutique hotel, very well located in Puerto Ayora. Exceptionally attentive staf and clean, ample room. Our tour was canceled due to a tsunami warning. The staff quickly found an alternative activity for us."
"White House Galapagos was a nice, clean place to stay. It’s nothing fancy and the front desk is usually empty but for a budget place to stay it does the job! "
"White House Galapagos was a nice, clean place to stay. It’s nothing fancy and the front desk is usually empty but for a budget place to stay it does the job! "
"Loved the location of this place! The neighborhood felt very safe, and I was completely comfortable walking around on my own. The staff were consistently pleasant and helpful throughout my stay. I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 because the WiFi was very unreliable. I had to go to nearby coffee shops just to get a stable connection. Otherwise, it was a great experience!"
"Loved the location of this place! The neighborhood felt very safe, and I was completely comfortable walking around on my own. The staff were consistently pleasant and helpful throughout my stay. I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 because the WiFi was very unreliable. I had to go to nearby coffee shops just to get a stable connection. Otherwise, it was a great experience!"
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If being by the water is a major draw, Tortuga Bay Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 43.7 mi (70.3 km) from central Bella Vista. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Playa de los Alemanes.
If visiting museums in Puerto Ayora are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Charles Darwin Research Station. If you want to experience more of the culture Puerto Ayora has to offer, head to Playa de los Alemanes, Tortuga Bay Beach, and Las Grietas.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Las Ninfas Lagoon during your travels in Puerto Ayora. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Playa de los Alemanes, located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Puerto Ayora. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Tortuga Bay Beach.
Santa Cruz Island is well-known for its attractions such as Charles Darwin Research Station and Malecon. Visitors to this beachside city speak highly of the restaurants whereas sights include Playa de los Alemanes and Tortuga Bay Beach.
"An excellent stay. Cattya, the manager of the hotel was superb. She gave us timely information and organised the transfer of my luggage to Baltra airport whilst I was stuck at Isabela (due to tsunami alert).
The food was lovely, both at breakfast and dinner.
I would highly recommend to stay here. The great thing is that we had giant tortoise in the back garden. No need to go El Chato Ranch. You have nature in your back yard.
Make sure you stay here if you make a trip out to Santa Cruz. It is mid way between the main town and the itabaca channel. It is $10 into town.
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"Great location. Helpful owner and really friendly. Good breakfast and even did us a takeaway when we had to leave for an early ferry. Would stay again"
"Excellent location a short walk from the pier. Staff is friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable and they even included a small gift. Definitely will stay here if I return. "
"The staff was very helpful and the hotel was in a safe and quiet location. The pool was cold but nice and the pillows were some of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept on. "
"Perfect location just a 5 minute walk to the dock.
The staff were really helpful, sent an email with instructions on how to get to the hotel frombthe airport and arranged my taxi back to the Baltra ferry for an early flight."
"This hotle is fantastic lovely people that work here
Very helpful with booking tours ect .
To rooms are so fantastic, comfortable bed can’t get any better and good breakfast."
"Rooms are spotless, very clean with good pressure for hot shower. Our room had issue with the AC one night and they fixed it so quickly by noon next day. The working team there is also very nice and friendly. The location is very walkable. Would recommend staying here."
"The front desk (young men) are really professional helpful and nice, besides the property manager was very professional and helpful thanks Fernandina I highly recommend "
"We loved our stay at Lava House. It has lovely outdoor space with various patios and an open air dining area where breakfast was included. The room and lobby had purified water dispensers for filling water bottles. We stayed three night and could easily walk to restaurants, bars, pier. "
"amazing hotel and the best service the pool is the perfect spot to see seals, sea turtles, sting rays, sharks and pelicans , at night it’s quiet and the room was perfect. loved especially
my balcony overlooking the docks. "
"Very friendly environment, clean place. Safe area and just a few blocks away from restaurants and shopping. Great breakfast. I highly recommend to stay at the Suenos Silvestres ! "
"The hotel and the room was clean. Staff was friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was very good. This hotel is not located in the town so you need to take a taxi to restaurant , shopping, and other activities"
"Hotel Mainao is a hidden gem in Puerto Ayora. Spacious, clean rooms, delicious breakfast offerings, courteous and efficient staff, and striking Barcelona-inspired architecture make this family - owned hotel a top choice when holidaying in the Galápagos. "
"Our stay was amazing and the place is lovely! We arrived in Santa Cruz on our first day and spent a night at Blu Galapagos and on our last day, spent our final night there. Our second night we asked for an upgrade with an ocean view and it was absolutely beautiful. The restaurant that is not associated with hotel, but is on location was one of the best meals we had on our trip and the view is right on the water and you can see sharks and raise and fish swimming while dining. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and I would definitely return there."
Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton
10/10 Excellent
"The Royal Palm offers a truly immersive Galápagos experience—set inland on a stunning 100 acre property, far from the touristy feel of the ports. Recently under new ownership, the property is being refreshed: rooms are spacious and renovated, the pool has been redone, and quiet renovations are underway, including apparently a unique lava tunnel spa. Some exterior areas still need attention, but the overall feel is serene and authentic.
Service is top-notch and boutique-level, with attentive, personalized touches throughout. A special thank you to Gustavo, the ever-present and gracious manager. The restaurant is excellent, with a warm team—Rita made us feel at home and remembered our names. Breakfasts are fresh, varied and awesome.
Excursions can be organized by the hotel and work seamlessly. Duncan gave us a deep dive into the island’s geology and ecology, while Maritza kept our 8–14-year-olds fully engaged with her energy and knowledge. Boat tour days were a highlight—fantastic snorkeling, incredible island views, and a surprisingly gourmet chef onboard (kudos)! The boat crew was kind and professional. Guide quality, however, faltered which was disappointing.
Overall, The Royal Palm is a peaceful, character-rich base for a Galápagos trip—elevated by excellent service, comfort, and nature.
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"The best place to stay! The staff were always helpful and they helped me keep my reservation when flight was not able to happen at last minute. They kept rooms cleaned phenomenally everyday. I did not want to leave. The location to downtown and harbor was excellent yet far enough from the noise! Never miss a chance to stay there!"
What accommodations do travelers recommend in Santa Cruz Island?
Hotel Cucuve, Posada del Mar and Hotel La Isla are all properties that our guests really like.
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Which Santa Cruz Island hotels do travelers like for their central location?
Our guests love these properties for their convenient location: Hotel Fiesta, Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel and Hotel Coloma Galapagos.
Where should I stay in Santa Cruz Island if I'm looking for a budget-friendly accommodation?
La Fortaleza De Haro is an accommodation you might want to consider that'll save you money.
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