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Where to stay
Although the wildlife is best seen by boat cruises, we can arrange alternative hotel-based tours or extensions to cruises.
Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
Hotel Red Mangrove Inn   
Situated in a grove of wild red mangrove perched on the edge of the blue sea, the Inn is peacefully removed from the hustle and bustle of town, yet only a stone's throw from the Charles Darwin Station and downtown Puerto Ayora. Guests typically start their day on the Inn's waterfront terrace, often in the company of sun-basking marine iguanas, scuttling Sally Lightfoot crabs and soaring Frigate birds. Lunch, dinner and afternoon tea, all of Ecuadorian and international inspiration, are available on or ocean front restaurant: "The Bay Café" or and the arrayan forest restaurant "The Mangrove Grill". The Inn can accommodate up to thirty six guests in six quadruple rooms, two triple rooms and four double rooms. Most of the rooms have ocean view and all of them have private baths and ceiling fans. Activities include mountain biking, kayaking and horseback riding.Superior rooms and suite also available, please enquire.
Hotel Silberstein (Angermeyer)   
Located in Puerto Ayora, five minutes walk to the Charles Darwin Station and 50 yards from the sea, the hotel has 21 rooms with twin or double beds, private bathrooms and a choice of fan or air conditioning. From the rooms you will enjoy a magnificent view of the tropical gardens or the sea. It has a cafeteria as well as the restaurant “El Pelicano”, offering Ecuadorian and International cuisine.
Finch Bay Hotel    
The charming Finch Bay Hotel is just steps from the beach on a private seaside location, surrounded by mangroves. Here guests can cherish privacy, natural surroundings and superb service. Located on Santa Cruz Island at Punta Estrada, across the bay from the town of Puerto Ayora, the hotel is in a quiet location. The Finch Bay accommodates 42 guests in 21 twin rooms, each with private facilities, air conditioning and unlimited water supply. The entire infrastructure and activities are totally oriented to a concept of true ecotourism in a pristine natural environment. Delicious healthy international and Galapagos inspired menus are prepared daily using the freshest ingredients. Activities include: wildlife watching, bird watching, snorkelling, diving, sea kayaking, day trips to neighbouring islands, hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Royal Palm Hotel     
Set amidst 500 acres of lush, tropical forest in the highlands of Santa Cruz, the Royal Palm is an exclusive hideaway for all who cherish nature and treasure privacy. Built as an alternative to visiting the islands by yacht, the Royal Palm Hotel richly deserves the accolades it has been awarded by the Ministry of Tourism. The thoughtfully designed hotel offers an international level of comfort and service, yet preserves the authentic character of the Galapagos Islands. The hotel comprises just ten villas, four veranda studios and three superb suites. Each accommodation enjoys panoramic views of the Highlands and is individually decorated with local materials and art. Fine food and wine are very much a part of the Royal Palm experience. The Royal Palm Restaurant offers guests the very best in Galapageño and International dining and the alfresco barbecue restaurant and bar present an informal alternative for all-day dining and snacks. The hotel's facilities include a health spa, where a wide range of treatments and therapies are available as well as a gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool and two professional tennis courts. All guest rooms have satellite television, Internet access, direct dial phone, telefax, DVD & CD player, and minibar.
There is an hourly bus/ferry/bus service between Baltra airport and Puerto Ayora, which costs approximately US$10 each way. If you would prefer a private transfer, please ask us for a quote.
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