We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Galapagos, Ecuador. We have also included accommodation in villas, guest houses, holiday homes, apartments, hostals, romantic hotels and boutique hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Creative. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among couples. Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel gives its guests the real traditional guesthouse experience on Santa Cruz Island. It is located only a 12-minute drive from Puerto Ayora. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and private balconies. There is free unlimited coffee from the hotel's own plantation. At this hotel guests can relax in the hammocks or spot wild giant tortoises and native birds in the hotel's extensive garden and nature trails. Panoramic views of Galapagos National Park can be enjoyed from the terraces. Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel has rooms with flat-screen TVs and DVD players. All of them include private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers. All the rooms have views of the forest or coastline from private terraces or balconies. A full breakfast with eggs, fresh fruits, bacon and waffles is served daily in the main building of the property. Meals including vegetarian dishes are available upon request and there is a bar. The hotel offers tours and activities to surrounding islands including Santa Cruz Island. The hotel is a 12-minute taxi ride from Puerto Ayora town, the Charles Darwin Station and Tortuga Bay Beach. Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel is 30km from Baltra airport by taxi and ferry. Private transfers can be arranged to and from the airport for an extra fee.Show full description
This might be one of the most CREATIVE boutique hotels in Galapagos. It also has beautiful surroundings.
Boutique hotel.Stylish. Located on the Galapagos Islands, Galapagos Bed & Breakfast house is in Puerto Ayora. It is a 5-minute walk from the waterfront and offers rooms with a private balcony and hammock. Rooms at Galapagos Bed & Breakfast are air-conditioned and offer an LCD TV with cable channels. Each is decorated in a simple style with bright fabrics and features a safe and a private bathroom. They feature either private balconies or patios with hammocks. The guest house serves an American-style breakfast every morning and which can also be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the garden. The hotel also has a water dispenser in the first floor. Additional facilities at Galapagos Suites include tourist information and a shuttle service at an additional cost. The fish markets are 200 metres away and Darwin Research Station is 500 metres away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Beautiful. Great location. Popular among women. Situated in Puerto Villamil, The Isabela Beach House provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a private beach area, a garden and a terrace. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. An American breakfast is available each morning at the property. Cycling can be enjoyed nearby.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic. Popular among women. Featuring an on-site snack bar and free organic coffe, Hotel Cucuve offers accommodation in Puerto Ayora. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. Roome here are all fitted with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. In addition, some rooms have a balcony. At Hotel Cucuve guests will find a tour desk, capable of providing handy advise and information.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Great views. Casa Playa Mann is located in San Cristóbal, 20 meters from the beach. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi. Each room here is air-conditioned and includes a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar and a coffee maker. The private bathrooms include a shower and a toilet. At Casa Playa Mann you will find a garden, terrace and a tour desk that can help plan outings and activities like snorkeling and swimming. Laundry services are available for a fee. Restaurants and bars are available within a 5-minute walk. San Cristobal Airport is 2 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Nice interior design. Hotel Acacia has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Puerto Ayora. The hotel features a hot tub, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. An à la carte, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the hotel, every room includes a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Hotel Acacia have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near Hotel Acacia include La Estacion Beach, Los Alemanes Beach and Tortuga Bay. The nearest airport is San Cristóbal, 83 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This is likely the most ELEGANT boutique hotel in Galapagos.
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. 700 metres from Puerto Villamil Beach, Black Pearl is situated in Puerto Villamil and features free WiFi, express check-in and check-out and a tour desk. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes a outdoor furniture. All units are complete with a private bathroom and air conditioning, and selected rooms also feature a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the bed and breakfast. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.Show full description
Holiday Home.Cosy. Superb interior design. Flip Flop House is located in Puerto Villamil, 600 metres from Puerto Villamil Beach, and provides a balcony, garden, and free WiFi. This holiday home offers accommodation with a patio. The accommodation features luggage storage space and a tour desk for guests. Featuring a Blu-ray player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a hot tub and a bidet. The unit is air conditioned and includes a terrace with outdoor furniture as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.Show full description
I think this is one of the most WELL DESIGNED holiday homes in Galapagos.
Holiday Home.Charming. Nice surroundings. Offering an outdoor swimming pool, Villas Galapagos Cottages is located in Puerto Ayora, just 3 blocks away from the island's commercial area. Free WiFi access is available in this holiday home. The accommodation will provide you with a TV and air conditioning.There is a full kitchen, with a microwave and a refrigerator, and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. You can enjoy a pool view from the room. At Villas Galapagos Cottages you will find a garden and a terrace. The property offers free parking. Tortuga Bay beach is just 2 km away, while Baltra Airport is 50 km away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Popular among couples. Right in front of Puerto Villamil beach, Cormorant Beach House offers rooms with sea views. The town centre is 100 metres away. Rooms at Cormorant Beach House boast panoramic views of the sea. Breakfast is daily served. Guests can enjoy splendid sunrises over the ocean and take a stroll along the beach as the sun sets. The turtle farm is 5 km away. Local transfers are offered from the hotel to Isabela Island's pier or to Isabela Island's local airport that is located 2.5 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great location. Set in Puerto Ayora, Torre Mar Galapagos features free WiFi and units equipped with a kitchen, terrace and seating area. Fitted with a patio, the units feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower and free toiletries. An oven and coffee machine are also offered. A continental breakfast is served daily at the property. The terrace has a barbecue. A terrace is available on site and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of Torre Mar Galapagos. Tortuga Bay is 2.8 km from the accommodation, while El Garrapatero Beach is 2.8 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Great views. Set in a picturesque building made of lava stones and driftwood, Hotel Angermeyer Waterfront Inn offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and cable TV in Puerto Ayora. There is a restaurant, and breakfast is provided. The German Beach is 500 metres away. With large windows overlooking the sea, rooms at Angermeyer Waterfront Inn are very bright. They are decorated with tiled floors and beamed ceilings with fans. Some rooms have spa baths. Breakfast with fresh juices is served daily. The restaurant offers regional and international dishes, which can be enjoyed on the patio or on the water deck. Drinks and cocktails can be ordered at the bar, which features a fireplace Guests can relax on the private waterfront, or practice snorkeling. They can also unwind on the deck, overlooking the Ocean. Hotel Angermeyer Waterfront Inn is located on Punta Estrada Waterfront, next to Gus Angermeyer's legendary cave. Airport shuttles can be arranged. Baltra Airport is 45 minutes way by car, whereas Turtle Bay is 5 km away.Show full description
I think this is the most HISTORIC boutique hotel in Galapagos. It also has outstanding views and an amazing hotel bar.
Guest House.Great value. Cucuve Eco Lodge is located in San Cristóbal, 6 minutes’ drive from the local airport. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with cable TV, a seating area and a patio. There is an equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and a microwave. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. At Cucuve Eco Lodge you will find an airport shuttle and a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and a children's playground. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling. The property offers free parking.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Charming. Nelyza’s Suites & Adventure is a property located 1.7 km from La Estación Beach, in Santa Cruz Island. It offers bicycles on loan free of charge and free WiFi access. The accommodation at Nelyza's Suites & Adventure feature air conditioning, outdoor dining area and a seating area. There is an equipped kitchen that includes a microwave and an oven. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. You can enjoy the garden views from the room. At Nelyza's Suites & Adventure boasts a garden and barbecue facilities. Other services available include a shared lounge and a tour desk that can provide information about touristic attractions in the region.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most COSY apartment hotels in Galapagos.
Guest House.Great value. Featuring air conditioning and a beach view, Hostal Romy offers accommodation in San Cristóbal Island, 120 meters from the city Malecón. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms at Hostal Romy feature air conditioning, a TV, a kitchenette and a balcony Guests can enjoy a 24-hour tour desk. Hostal Romy features free WiFi throughout the property. Towels are offered. Hostal Romy is located 600 meters from San Cristóbal Airport and 3 minutes from Loberia Beach.Show full description
Guest House.Historic. Great interior design. Popular among women. La K-leta Boutique Guesthouse is located in Puerto Ayora, 1 km from Darwin Beach and 5 minutes’ drive from Charles Darwin Science Station. Free WiFi access is available in all areas. The apartments offer a full kitchen with an oven and a refrigerator. This property is 48 km from Bartra Airport. Each room here will provide you with a patio and a seating area. The private bathroom also comes with a shower. At La K-leta Boutique Guesthouse, you will find a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling.Show full description
Holiday Home.Delightful property. Lovely interior design. Offering an outdoor infinity pool and a restaurant, Bay House is located in Puerto Ayora, right on the Pacific Ocean. It boasts an outdoor pool, Swedish sauna and free WiFi throughout. Each air-conditioned room features a private bathroom and a patio overlooking the gardens. Each room includes free toiletries. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, plus a reservation is needed. At Bay House you will also find barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered include grocery deliveries, meeting facilities and a shared lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including windsurfing, diving, kayaking and snorkelling. Seymour Airport can be reached in a 1-hour drive.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most beautiful, lively and stylish holiday homes in Galapagos! So NICE!
Guest House.Creative. Great location. Located in Puerto Ayora, 700 metres from Los Alemanes Beach and 1.3 km from La Estacion Beach, Posada del Mar provides a restaurant, sea views and free WiFi. The property has garden views and is 2.9 km from De Los Perros Beach and 1 km from Tortuga Bay. The guest house features family rooms. Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with wardrobe and dressing room. Some of the units include a cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. The units at the guest house have air conditioning and a safety deposit box. There is a coffee shop on-site. The nearest airport is San Cristóbal Airport, 82 km from the guest house.Show full description
This guest house has a great location in Puerto Ayora.
Boutique hotel.Creative. Great bar. Just a 2-minute walk from Playa Ancha Beach, this family run beach resort in Galapagos Island boasts an outdoor swimming pool and rooms with views of the garden. Wi-Fi is free. Diving and snorkelling trips are available. The Wooden House Hotel is only a 10-minute walk from the pier. Guests can enjoy different excursions, such as snorkeling, biking, kayaking, hiking and relax under the shade of the palm trees. Rooms at the Wooden House are fitted with air conditioning and feature rustic décor. There are wood furnishings and accents of red. Some rooms have delicate wall drawings. All rooms have work desks and bathrooms with showers. An American breakfast with tropical fruits and treats can be enjoyed daily at the outdoor seating area overlooking the pool. The Wooden House Restaurant features local flavours and International cuisine. There are lava rock BBQ facilities. The hotel is a 5-minute drive to Concha de Perla. Bicycle rental can be arranged.Show full description
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