Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel
Hotel · Santa Cruz ·
Beachfront eco-lodge with private yacht excursions and spa
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Barrio Punta Estrada, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador Get directions
Beachfront eco-lodge with private yacht excursions and spa
Barrio Punta Estrada, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador Get directions
"A beachfront eco-lodge on Santa Cruz Island that emphasizes getting feet on sand over sea-only Galapagos travel, Finch Bay offers breezy porches with hammocks, sustainable slipper lobster on the menu, easy access to excursions (including yacht tours and the giant tortoise reserve), and the joy of island walking to the Charles Darwin Research Station and Las Grietas." - CNT Editors
"Positioned by the beach in Puerto Ayora, Finch Bay offers private-yacht excursions to see wildlife like blue-footed boobies and sea lions, easy access to the Charles Darwin Research Station and Las Grietas, and spa services for a soothing end to active island days. " - Judy Koutsky Judy Koutsky Judy Koutsky is a writer who covers luxury, adventure, spa, and family travel . Her work has appeared in over 30 publications, including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Afar, and Robb Report. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"If you’ve only ever visited the Galapagos Islands by sea, this beachfront eco-lodge on the south side of Santa Cruz Island makes a strong case for getting your feet in the sand."
"I found the Finch Bay set in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island notable for owning its own yacht, the Sea Lion, and for blending local Ecuadorian cuisine with international style at its Finch Bay Restaurant; the hotel's Sea Lion can carry up to 20 passengers plus two guides, allowing day-trip itineraries that reach all five islands permitted for day boats." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Most visitors to the Galapagos sleep on boats, moving quickly from one island to another. The Finch Bay Hotel, located on the beach on Santa Cruz Island, offers a slower pace. It's built around the natural landscape, with a terrace facing the sea and wooden walkways threading past volcanic rocks and tropical foliage." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
