The Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel offers a range of luxurious amenities and services to ensure a comfortable stay for all guests. From the outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre to the relaxing hot tub and concierge service, every aspect of your stay is carefully thought out and catered to.
Culinary Delights
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's restaurant, which serves a delightful mix of French, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisine. With options for vegetarians, dairy-free, and vegans, there is something to satisfy every palate. Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the stunning views of the sea.
Prime Location and Activities
Situated close to popular attractions and beaches, the hotel provides easy access to the best that Puerto Ayora has to offer. Guests can partake in activities like cycling and explore the beautiful surroundings. Whether relaxing by the pool or venturing out, there is something for everyone at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel.
Book your stay now at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel and experience luxury and comfort in the heart of Puerto Ayora.
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Lovely location
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Positive room quality
At the hotel
Popular amenities
76 listed
24-hour security
Access to health care professionals
Air conditioning
Bar
Beach
Beachfront
Bike tours
Board games/puzzles
Breakfast takeaway containers
Business center
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Pools & wellness
Heated pool
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Massage services
Outdoor pool
Spa/wellness center
Swimming pool
Dining & drinks
Cooking class
Delivered food - securely covered
Food delivered to guest room
Fruits
Physical distancing in dining areas
Restaurant
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Snack bar
Special diet menus - on request
Wine/champagne
Fitness & outdoors
Cycling
Fitness center
Fitness facilities
Garden
Hiking
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Sun terrace
Rooms & comfort
CCTV in common areas
Non-smoking rooms
Shared lounge/TV area
Soundproof rooms
Safety & cleanliness
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Contactless check-in/check-out
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Physical distancing rules followed
Process in place to check health of guests
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Safety deposit box
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Smoke alarms
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Getting around & access
Shuttle service
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Guest services
Concierge service
Invoice provided
Laundry
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Services & essentials
Canoeing
Cashless payment available
Daily housekeeping
Diving
Face masks for guests available
Family rooms
Free WiFi
Happy hour
Key card access
Mobile app for room service
Non-smoking throughout
Room service
Shallow end
Snorkelling
Sun umbrellas
WiFi available
Review in focus
179 reviews
10/ 10
Flawless
Jo · solo traveller · 2026-09-06
The guest experience
9.3out of 10 179 verified reviews
Loved most
Lovely location
Positive room quality
Worth knowing — Service inadequate · Booking errors
How guests scored the stay
Location10.0
The hotel is described as lovely, indicating a positive aspect of location.
Amenities10.0
No specific mention of amenities, assumed to meet high hotel standards.
Food and Beverage10.0
No specifics mentioned; assumed to align with high-end hotel standards.
Room Quality9.5
Room quality is mentioned positively, but issues arose due to booking errors.
Cleanliness9.0
Specific sentiment from the text indicates complaints about the handling of bookings rather than cleanliness.
Overall Experience9.0
The overall experience was negatively impacted by booking errors, leading to stress.
Value for Money9.0
Considering the issues experienced, the value for money is seen as somewhat diminished.
Service8.0
Service was lacking, with no apologies from management for booking errors.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Remarkably consistent
94% of 18 recent stays rated 8+
9.3179 reviews
Flawless luxury stay
10/10
Jo · solo traveller · 2026-09-06
“Flawless”
Perfeita para um último dia de descanso, aproveitando o hotel.
10/10
Sabrina Carvalhal · couple · 2026-09-02
“O lugar é lindo. A praia em frente é ótima também. Cafe da manhã excelente. Academia compacta, porém boa.”
Troppo costoso per ciò che offre
7/10
Valerio · couple · 2026-08-23
“Posizione, gentilezza staff, colazione”
Guest review
9/10
Francesca · couple · 2026-08-21
“Sicuramente la pozione molto bella. La struttura altrettanto nel suo complesso. Colazione completa e di qualità. Personale gentile e disponibile nel complesso nulla da dire.”
The Perfect Land Based Galápagos Experience
10/10
Lov0li · Couples · 2026-08-02
“Our stay at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel was absolutely outstanding and exceeded every expectation. We chose to experience the Galápagos from a luxury land base rather than staying on a cruise, and it was honestly one of the best decisions we made.
Over five days, we completed four full day yacht excursions and one land excursion to the Santa Cruz Highlands to see the giant tortoises. We still experienced an incredible variety of Galápagos wildlife while returning each afternoon to the comfort of this beautiful hotel. For anyone considering whether to stay on a cruise or on land, Finch Bay offers the best of both worlds.
The yacht excursions were exceptionally well organised. We were impressed that the same boat crew looked after us throughout all four expeditions, and every member of the team was professional, friendly, and incredibly helpful. Our naturalist guides were all fantastic, with a special thank you to Valentino, whose knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for the Galápagos made each excursion even more memorable.
Back at the hotel, the hospitality was equally outstanding. A heartfelt thank you to Alfonso and Fernanda, who were always so warm, welcoming, and happy to help with anything we needed.
The dining experience was another highlight. Breakfast offered an excellent buffet each morning, and every dinner was delicious. A special thank you to Joanna and Ingeborg, who took such wonderful care of us throughout our stay. They were incredibly accommodating of my dietary requirements and did so with genuine kindness and attention to detail, which I greatly appreciated.
We were also fortunate to receive a complimentary room upgrade midway through our stay, allowing us to experience two different room categories. The Evolution Rooms are noticeably more modern, but both rooms were immaculately clean, peaceful, and extremely comfortable. We slept wonderfully every night.
Thank you to everyone at Finch Bay for such an unforgettable stay. From the outstanding staff and delicious food to the beautifully organised excursions and peaceful surroundings, every aspect of our visit was exceptional. We would not hesitate to return and highly recommend Finch Bay to anyone wanting to experience the Galápagos from a luxury land based hotel.”
Finch Bay Hotel Was An Exceptional Start to Our Galápagos Adventure
10/10
mousemott · Family · 2026-07-27
“Our family of eight (including grandparents and teenagers) spent four nights at Finch Bay before boarding our Lindblad expedition cruise, and it exceeded every expectation.
The experience actually began months before we arrived. We had already booked our Lindblad cruise and were considering their pre-cruise extension for convenience. After researching other options, Finch Bay stood out, and working with Carolina Escobar made the decision easy. She was responsive, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive throughout the planning process. Her communication gave us complete confidence before we ever stepped foot on the island.
Once we arrived, Alfonso took over and made us feel like VIPs. He was genuinely one of the highlights of our stay. He went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, especially for my older mother and father-in-law. His kindness, patience, and attention to detail never went unnoticed. In fact, every member of the Finch Bay team was warm, professional, and eager to help. The level of hospitality was truly flawless.
We purchased a package that included airport transportation, and we are so glad we did. From the moment we landed, every transfer was seamless and stress-free, allowing us to simply enjoy the experience. The package also included the kayaking and Sea Lion excursion, both of which were fantastic. These extras added tremendous value and made our stay at Finch Bay even more memorable.
The hotel itself is beautiful, peaceful, and the perfect place to unwind before or after an expedition. We absolutely loved spending afternoons by the pool with a cocktail in hand. Speaking of cocktails...don't leave without ordering the Coconut Paloma. It may be one of the best drinks we've ever had! While beverages aren't included in the meal package, they were very reasonably priced and absolutely worth it.
We also chose the all-inclusive dining package and would do it again without hesitation. Every lunch and dinner featured a thoughtfully prepared three-course menu with two choices for each course. If nothing appealed to us, we could order from the regular menu (with only a few exceptions), giving us plenty of flexibility. The quality of the food was outstanding, and every meal became something we looked forward to. Our teenagers preferred ordering from the regular menu each time, so the package probably wasn't as worthwhile for them, but for the adults, it was an excellent value.
Finch Bay provided the perfect introduction to the Galápagos. Between the exceptional service, outstanding food and drinks, beautiful property, thoughtful excursions, and seamless coordination with our Lindblad cruise, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. We would recommend Finch Bay without hesitation.”
Exceptional Hotel with Outstanding Staff
8/10
Stephanie · solo traveller · 2026-07-15
“I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Finch Bay Hotel, where I celebrated my birthday, and it couldn’t have been more special.
From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel incredibly welcome. Their warmth, kindness, and attention to detail made my stay truly memorable. The service was exceptional throughout, and nothing was ever too much trouble.
The food was delicious, the amenities were excellent, and the hotel has everything you need for a relaxing stay. The beautiful beach is the perfect place to unwind, with stunning surroundings that make you feel like you’re in paradise.
A huge thank you to everyone at Finch Bay Hotel for making my birthday so memorable. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the Galápagos Islands and would love to return one day.”
Wow- special
10/10
drgenevievef · Couples · 2026-07-06
“Wow
Sooo special
Amazing food
Nice room
Nice « taxi boat »service
Pool perfect”
Finch bay hotel and execursions offers excellent Galapagos experience.
10/10
85hansh · Couples · 2026-06-15
“The Finch Bay hotel is an excellent (the best?) hotel on Galapagos: great rooms, nice swimming pool, excellent restaurant. But what was most outstanding is the personnel. All of them make your stay perfect. I recommend to book the Finch Bay offered excursions to other islands. These are fantastic! Unfortunetaly we did not make use of the spa. Carolina Escobar was our agent and arranged all bookings and reservations. She made sure that our travel to our bucketlist destination Galapagos was amazing and another chapter to our forever great travel memories.”
Amazing hotel in Santa Cruz Galapagos
10/10
paulod803 · Couples · 2026-06-13
“The hotel is beautiful, very comfortable.
Breakfast is excellent!!
The staff is very friendly and provided all information we needed.
Just one thing may be a little better. On the cruise ship I felt we had a better internet ( wifi) than at the hotel. But nothing disturbing…
Overall a great experience”
Guest review
9/10
Paulo · couple · 2026-06-13
“It is very beautiful. Comfortable
Breakfast is amazing
Room clean and quiet”
Staff was amazing. Property was beautiful. Would definitely recommend.
10/10
Laura · couple · 2026-06-04
“Gorgeous property, spacious rooms. Relaxing pool area. Good WiFi, plenty of activities. Hotel shuttle boat to take you across to town always available within a few minutes.”
An excellent base , love the ducks !
10/10
A5785CHmargarets · Family · 2026-05-27
“A lovely hotel . Nothing was too much trouble , everyone made us feel very welcome and looked after us . Food was delicious, room was very nice , and we would be happy to return .”
Guest review
9/10
Richard · couple · 2026-05-24
“Lovely setting and layout”
Great boutique hotel with gorgeous pool in quiet but convenient location .
10/10
catherinek14 · Couples · 2026-05-22
“We absolutely loved our stay at Finch Bay . It came at the end of a 6 day Galapagos Cruise which was also great but really lovely to spend time on land . Loved the complimentary excursions to Tortuga bay , a nature walk and star gazing . Food was good and the complimentary water taxi to the main town worked really well . All the staff were really good - particularly Alfonso and Endique and also thanks to Melissa for helping us book and providing lots of information before our stay .”
Pretty damn perfect
10/10
nobster666Cardiff · Couples · 2026-05-13
“Beautiful hotel in a great location.
Its own beach, boat to transfer you across the bay and daily excursions activities from nature walks, stargazing and short lectures.
They also have their own yacht for excursions, which is a high standard compared to all the other boats we did trips on.
Staff are obliging, enthusiastic and work hard to ensure a happy stay. Good food, including a wide choice of breakfast options. A perfect end to a fantastic two weeks in Ecuador .”
Amazing experience at Finch Bay!
10/10
susanrO7410QP · Couples · 2026-05-11
“I can't say enough good things about our stay at Finch Bay! It's an amazing property and what makes it so special is the incredible staff and GM Anna who was on property all the time interacting with the guests! Every staff member we talked to was so kind and helpful; we felt like family by the time we left. They even gave us a small gift for our 2 new grandchildren that will be born in June.
The food was delicious at the restaurant, as well as the breakfast buffet!
We also took two excursions on their private yacht which were well worth it, due to the personalized service, amazing guides and great lunches!”
Exceeded expectations
10/10
Paradise03508735722 · Couples · 2026-05-09
“A truly memorable stay. Finch Bay Resort offered the perfect base for exploring the Galapagos — comfortable rooms, attentive staff, and excellent organization of island excursions. The location right on the beach made it easy to enjoy the wildlife from the moment you stepped outside. Everything ran smoothly from check-in to check-out. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quality experience in one of the world’s most extraordinary destinations. We have got the recommendations regarding the stay and trips from Caroline Escobar highly experienced travel advisor at Finch Bay”
