Setting the Scene 

Set on a quiet cove, Finch Bay is the only beachfront hotel in Puerto Ayora—reached by a short water taxi from the town pier and wrapped in mangroves alive with finches. Contemporary, low-rise buildings, open-air lounges, and a pool terrace face Los Alemanes Beach, while rooms balance airy simplicity with nature views.

Who’s Checking In? 

Wildlife lovers, families, and couples seeking a land-based Galápagos stay with guided day tours and sustainable comforts. 

Hotel Highlights 

• Beachfront setting with direct access to Los Alemanes Beach — the only beachfront hotel in Puerto Ayora.
• Eco-conscious operations including solar power, composting, and rainwater harvesting.
• Stylish pool, spa, and on-site organic garden supplying the restaurant.
• Private yacht for day excursions and wildlife experiences.
• Gourmet dining with ocean views and locally sourced ingredients.

Destination Snapshot 

• A UNESCO-protected volcanic archipelago in the Pacific, celebrated for biodiversity and its role in the study of evolution.
• Wildlife is uniquely approachable and often endemic, with giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and Galápagos penguins.
• It’s a year-round destination with a warm, calmer-sea season (Dec–May) and a cooler, nutrient-rich season (Jun–Nov).
• Access is strictly regulated and explored with certified naturalist guides.
• Bucket-list destination with once-in-a-lifetime experiences such as snorkeling with sea lions or hiking lava fields.

Top 5 Experiences 

1. Sea Lion Yacht Day Tours: Naturalist-guided trips to Bartolomé, North Seymour & Las Bachas, South Plaza, or Santa Fe with snorkeling included.
2. Tortuga Bay Kayak & Swim: White-sand beach with calm waters ideal for paddling and wildlife spotting.
3. Las Grietas Swim: Float in a crystal-clear volcanic fissure just across the bay from town.
4. Charles Darwin Research Station: Meet giant tortoises and learn about conservation efforts.
5. Highlands of Santa Cruz: See free-roaming giant tortoises, lava tunnels, and Los Gemelos sinkholes.

Top 5 Places to Visit 

1. Tortuga Bay: One of the islands’ most beautiful beaches for walking, kayaking, and swimming.
2. Charles Darwin Research Station: Museum, breeding center, and trails by the sea.
3. Las Grietas: Iconic lava-walled swimming spot with clear, calm water.
4. Santa Cruz Highlands: El Chato tortoises, lava tunnels, and Los Gemelos craters.
5. Bartolomé Island: Famous Pinnacle Rock views and snorkels with penguins (via day tour).

How to Get There 

Address: Barrio Punta Estrada, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, Ecuador

Fly to Baltra (GPS) via Quito (UIO) or Guayaquil (GYE). Then, transfer to Santa Cruz (60–90 min total); hotel-arranged transfers are available and recommended for a seamless handoff.