Staying on Santa Cruz
For visitors interested in land based Galapagos Tours or extending their stay
in the Galapagos, Santa Cruz offers the most
options. Conveniently located near the Galapagos Islands' major airport it
is also the easiest to reach.
Puerto Ayora the main town on Santa Cruz offers a wide range of services to
visitors. Hotels range from small colorful bed and breakfasts to
comfortable resorts.
Puerto Ayora also offers a range of dining possibilities with a grocery store in
town it is possible to create your own meals, there are also variety of
restaurants everything from pizza and hamburgers to gourmet meals.
Land based stays are can be designed for any price
range. Staying on one of the islands provides an
excellent alternative to a cruise for those who have a
problem with sea sickness, are traveling with children,
have limited time in the islands, or need to stay in
communication while in the islands. Land based
tours offer greater flexibility in your trip.
Accommodation Options
Private Home Rental For the most exclusive experience in the
islands try our private home rentals on the islands of Santa Cruz and San
Cristobal. We have several luxurious options contact us for more details.
Apartment Rental These private apartments
with air conditioning, private bathrooms and hot and
cold water are available for weekly rental offer a home
away from home experience.
Finch Bay Hotel Located on the far side of Puerto Ayora, reachable
only by water. The Finch Bay features 21 non smoking rooms. All rooms feature
air conditioning and private baths. The hotel features a swimming pool and
Jacuzzi as well as access to a small public beach. Hotel Silberstein The renamed Hotel Angermeyer
centrally located in Puerto Ayora offers a German flair to
staying in the Galapagos. There are 22 comfortable rooms (some have air
conditioning) with garden views have private baths.
Red Mangrove Inn
One of the more unique properties in the Galapagos the Red
Mangrove Inn is a bed and breakfast located right on academy bay in the middle
of a mangrove. The 12 rooms with ocean views and some with private
baths.
SolyMar
Recently rebuilt this gorgeous property overlooks
Pelican Bay. SolyMar is Trip Advisor's top rated
hotel in the Galapagos. It has 17 comfortable and
modern rooms that will provide you with a spectacular
sea view, top class facilities in winch you will be able
to admire fascinating species and landscape. Hotel
features an ocean front pool and Jacuzzi.
There are numerous tour options available from Santa Cruz. Visits to
many of the other islands can be easily reached in a full day tour.
Additionally there are a number of half and full day tours available from Santa
Cruz as well as activities you can do on your own.
Tortuga Bay
This spectacular white sand beach is a 30 minute walk from Puerto Ayora.
The trail passes through a typical arid forest surrounded by birds. The
trail ends at a spectacular white sand beach. The first part of Tortuga
Bay is the favorite snorkel/boogie board site for Santa Cruz
walking across the beach you will find a second bay where
calm waters provide an excellent site for kayaking or
snorkeling.
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