Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel

Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

A land-based alternative for exploring the Galápagos beyond the traditional cruise-ship model.

Overview

Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel sits on a private beach on Santa Cruz Island, offering a land-based alternative for exploring the Galápagos beyond the traditional cruise-ship model.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

Rooms set within tropical gardens close to the beach, each simply furnished in a relaxed island style.

Food & Service

A refined dining programme served with views over Academy Bay.

Activities

Daily excursions by boat to nearby islands, snorkelling, and visits to the Charles Darwin Research Station.

Wildlife & Photography

The Galápagos hold giant tortoise, marine iguana, Galápagos penguin and a wide range of species found nowhere else on Earth.

A Photographer's Note

The hotel’s private beach access allows for wildlife photography of sea lions and marine iguanas without needing a boat excursion.

Conservation & Impact

The hotel supports the Galápagos National Park’s conservation fees and the Charles Darwin Research Station’s ongoing species protection work.

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