The only beach-front hotel on Santa Cruz in the Galapagos, this secluded eco-hotel is a luxurious base for exploring the island’s extraordinary wildlife – complete with a spa, al fresco restaurant and swimming pool
Location
Finch Bay Hotel sits in a tucked-away bay near to the main harbour of Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz. Reachable by the hotel’s water taxi, it’s the only beach-front hotel on the island and offers a uniquely luxurious stay in the Galapagos. You will be immersed in the archipelago’s wildlife as soon as you arrive – sea lions lounge on the decking as you disembark the water taxi, while the short walk from the dock to the hotel is teeming with iguanas, lava lizards and Darwin’s famous finches. The small beach is bookended by lush greenery, and you’ll find locals and tourists swimming at all hours of the day. Las Greitas – a saltwater hole nestled between towering lava cliffs – is a 10-minute walk away and a unique swimming spot.
