Galapagos hotels - Finch Bay hotel

The charming Finch Bay - named after the famous Darwin's Finches abundant in the surroundings - is just steps from the beach on a private seaside location surrounded by mangroves. Here guests can cherish the privacy, natural surroundings and superb service offered by the Finch Bay.

The Finch Bay provides a land based alternative for enjoying the marvels of the Galapagos Islands. The Hotel staff will work with each guest individually to determine the best activities and daily boat excursions allowing you to make the most of your Galapagos vacation.

Located on Santa Cruz Island at Punta Estrada, across the bay from the town of Puerto Ayora, it is situated in a quiet location, with only pedestrian and bicycle circulation - there are no cars in the neighborhood.

Finch Bay accommodates 42 guests with 21 twin-bedded rooms, each with private facilities, air conditioning and unlimited water supply, as the hotel has its own desalinization plant. This ecologically oriented hotel also boasts innovative garbage processing and recycling programs. The entire infrastructure as well as the activities are totally oriented to a concept of true ecotourism in a pristine natural environment.

Delicious healthy international and Galapagos inspired menus are prepared daily by our chef, using the freshest ingredients.

Finch Bay is easily accessible. After a two-hour flight from Ecuador's mainland, guests arrive to the airport of Baltra in the Galapagos and then take overland transportation to Puerto Ayora and the Finch Bay.

Finch Bay Facilities  
 
Finch Bay is the only full-service Galapagos Eco-Hotel situated directly on a beach.

• Eco-Hotel with International Service Standards
• 21 rooms with twin beds (one cot for child)
• 17 rooms at ground level, 4 rooms on second floor
• Modern design incorporating Galapagos' natural elements
• Each room has wooden blindsm, a black-out curtain, tile floors and a telephone.
• All rooms are nonsmoking
• Air conditioned rooms (via in-room remote control),
• Each room has a private bath with hot water, hair dryers and soap and shampoo dispensers.
• Beach towels available
• Unlimited water supply (own desalinization plant)
• Ice machine
• Laundry service
• Private Outdoor Pool (open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM)
• Complimentary transfer to/from Baltra Island airport
• Mangrove-rich coastline
• Bar and Lounge
• Outdoor Jacuzzi
• Restaurant featuring International Cuisine (tastefully blended with local flavors). Buffet Breakfast. Lunch and dinner are a la carte
• Vegetarian and special dietary requirements can be accommodated
• Communications: telephone, fax, e-mail, Internet access.
• Beautiful grounds for strolling
• Beach-front access
• No motorized vehicles
• No paved roads
• Day trips to nearby islands, via fast yacht, as per itinerary
• Multisport Nature Active Options: Scuba Diving, Birdwatching, Ocean (Sea) Kayaking, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Observation, Bay Tours.
• Environmental Interpretation with Galapagos Naturalist