Built with a focus on sustainability and protecting the environment. The hotel is protected from the strong Galapagos sun by the surrounding beautiful trees and gardens, giving to the whole ambiance a natural freshness.
Located in the small city of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, the hotel is just one block away from the main pier, allowing you to easily reach the pier and the main streets of Puerto Ayora (Avenida Baltra and Avenida Charles Darwin) where you will find plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and other facilities.
A 10-minute walk to the east along the Avenida Charles Darwin will get you to the famous Charles Darwin Station and to the Galapagos M. Cifuentes Visitor Center, where you can now observe the embalmed body of Solitary George, the world-famous giant Galapagos Turtle. You can also easily find Las Ninfas Lagoon, a beautiful natural retreat, just a five-minute walk from the hotel.
The hotel features a lovely swimming pool, bar area, and a beautiful terrace located on top of the main building, where you can find the restaurant and a resting area. The terrace has an incredible view of the Puerto Ayora harbor.
– 18 suites with private bathrooms, air conditioning, silent fans, and balconies.
– 3 rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and silent fans.
– 1 two-story suite with a separate living and kitchen area on the lower level and a bedroom on the upper level.
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Ikala Galapagos Hotel