Pikaia Lodge
Hotel · Santa Cruz ·
Luxury lodge with chic lounges, zen spa, infinity pool, and yacht
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Sector El Camote a 100 m del Cerro Mesa, Santa Cruz, Galapagos, Ecuador 200105, Ecuador Get directions
Luxury lodge with chic lounges, zen spa, infinity pool, and yacht
Sector El Camote a 100 m del Cerro Mesa, Santa Cruz, Galapagos, Ecuador 200105, Ecuador Get directions
"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." - Jessica Sulima
"Perfect for island relaxation and adventure. Stay at Pikaia Lodge for all-inclusive packages and explore the islands' unique wildlife." - Travel + Leisure Staff
"Staying at this lodge on Santa Cruz let me spend much more time on the island than most visitors, and with its freelance guides required to have at least 15 years’ experience, they seemed to know the land-based hidden gems and secret animal hideouts better than most—so it’s little surprise I ended up spotting an endemic Galapagos barn owl just outside a lava tube. In all, 98 percent of the staff are from Santa Cruz." - Devorah Lev-Tov
"A luxury property on Santa Cruz Island offering land tours and yacht day cruises." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"I noted that this upscale lodge in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island stands out for owning and operating its own boat exclusively for guests on combined land-and-sea packages, which promises seamless, curated access to excursions." - 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
