Nestled atop extinct volcanic craters in Santa Cruz, Pikaia Lodge offers eco-luxurious rooms with stunning views, an infinity pool, and gourmet dining amid nature.
Sector El Camote a 100 m del Cerro Mesa, Santa Cruz, Galapagos, Ecuador 200105, Ecuador Get directions
"Perfect for island relaxation and adventure. Stay at Pikaia Lodge for all-inclusive packages and explore the islands' unique wildlife." - Travel + Leisure Staff
"A luxury property on Santa Cruz Island offering land tours and yacht day cruises." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Or, book a hotel that owns and operates its own boats to ensure a seamless standard of service and the most practical and convenient itineraries. For example, the unparalleled Pikaia Lodge, located in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, has its own boat that is used exclusively for guests on packages that include land and sea adventures." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Most travelers are used to visiting the Galapagos via cruise, but the one-of-a-kind Pikaia Lodge justifies booking a couple nights on dry land as well. This 14-room luxury lodge sits on Santa Cruz Island—centrally located to major sights in the archipelago, including Tortuga Bay and the Darwin Research Center—and allows for a very comfortable marriage between nature and modernity. It's entirely carbon neutral and the modern design leans on both striking steel and local lava stone. Of course, you can also admire the volcanic crater its set in, the volcanic beaches some 5 miles toward the horizon, or the floor-to-ceiling windows in every room. And under no circumstances should you miss a meal at the restaurant, which serves elevated South American dishes alongside a strong wine list, or take advantage of the private yacht available for hire."
"Set on two extinct volcanic craters 450 feet above sea level in the highlands of Santa Cruz, the extremely high-end (but still carbon neutral) Pikaia Lodge, which opened in mid-2014, is unlike anything the Galapagos has ever seen. With strict building regulations on the highly fragile islands, Pikaia, owned by a live-aboard dive yacht impresario, was the first lodge to be granted a building permit in more than a decade, and the lodge is built entirely of recycled materials. The terrain, a mix of dry savanna and tropical highland forest, was regenerated with 12,000 endemic trees and grazing habitats for giant tortoises, for which Pikaia created its own private reserve. The entire all-inclusive property is powered with portable Eolic wind generators and soundproof electric generators using clean biodiesel. Despite the ecofriendly ethos of the property, there is no shortage of all-out luxury, from the infinity pool that’s softly illuminated at night, to the cushy spa or the lounge with a 3-D HDTV screen for lectures and videos. There’s also a contemporary restaurant and a wellness center on-site, plus two slick yachts used for excursions to neighboring islands and dive trips."
