Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel

4.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services
VIP Access

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
May 2024
June 2024

Photo gallery for Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel

Exterior
Massages
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Lobby lounge
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Barrio Punta Estrada, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350
  • Popular LocationPlaya de los Alemanes1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMalecon1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLas Ninfas Lagoon11 min walk
  • AirportIsla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)80 min drive
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!

Room options

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

Located in Puerto Ayora, Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Galápagos National Park and El Chato Ranch can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Las Grietas. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Playa de los Alemanes - 1 min walk
  • Malecon - 1 min walk
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 11 min walk
  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 6 min drive
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • Golden Prague Galapagos - 10 min walk
  • 1835 Coffee Lab - 15 min walk
  • The Rock - 8 min walk
  • Limón Café Bar - 9 min walk
  • Il Giardino - 12 min walk

About this property

Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel

Upscale hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a poolside bar at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like boat tours. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, a vegetable garden, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs, composting, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 171.82 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 171.82 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Finch Bay
Finch Bay Eco
Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel Puerto Ayora
Finch Bay Eco Hotel Puerto Ayora
Finch Bay Eco Puerto Ayora
Finch Bay Hotel
Finch Hotel
Hotel Finch Bay
Finch Bay Eco Hotel Galapagos Islands/Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
Finch Bay Eco Hotel Galapagos Islands/Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz
Finch Bay Galapagos Puerto Ayora
Finch Bay Galapagos
Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel Islands/Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz
Finch Bay Galapagos
Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel Hotel
Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel Puerto Ayora
Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel Hotel Puerto Ayora

Frequently asked questions

Does Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel?

As of May 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel on Jun 1, 2024 start from $436.12, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel?

Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A one way fee applies.

Where is Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Puerto Ayora hotel is just steps from Playa de los Alemanes and Galápagos National Park. Las Grietas and Academy Bay are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire team at Finch Bay was exceptional and set this hotel apart from others. From reception team finding solutions to your requests, changing rooms around to accommodate to the incredible dining staff serving great food and drinks with a story and genuine warmth. This is our families second trip to the Galapagos but first time staying on land - it was a lovely change and needed so the teens could still log on for school. Many thanks for a lovely week!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went there for my honeymoon, it was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni Shae, Rex

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property! The chef and staff are above and beyond! Beautiful property, excellent customer service. Spa and excursions were top tier! I would stay here again if given the opportunity!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Almost certainly the best hotel in The Galápagos. Service was exceptional - relaxed and friendly but right on it and incredibly responsive and informative. Couldn’t have been more helpful on absolutely every front. The hotel itself is beautiful - somehow gets it just right - brilliant layout - everything is in exactly the right place if that makes sense! The Food is exceptional - credit to the chef - we tried all sorts and it was all beautifully prepared and tasted wonderful. And actually not even that expensive relative to other places on the islands. Beautiful beach right in front of the hotel. It is a public beach but to be honest that was quite nice as it gave it a bit of buzz. Private water taxi was excellent - you just whatsapped when you needed taking or collecting and it was always there within 5 minutes at most. All in all an absolutely superb hotel - we were there 6 nights and it was a great base to explore the whole island. The only suggestion I would make prospective guests is that there’s no need to book the more expensive suites. We were in one due to availability, but the standard rooms were half the price, perfectly well situated, and really nice too. So I’d just book one of them next time. Loved our stay at Finch Bay. Thanks to all 😃.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedram, Danville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I felt like Finch Bay was a very nice hotel for the Galapagos. However, I felt like they were slightly understaffed. We also mentioned it was our honeymoon and, unlike the other hotels we stayed at throughout our three week vacation, this hotel did nothing for us to honor this. Clean, quiet. Amazing spa with the best massage. The ducks kept pooping in the pool so we weren't using the pool, but the hot tubs at the spa were nice. Overall, good experience. However, I don't think was worth the high price we paid for a suite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing properly. Staff is super nice and attentive especially Cesar, Erika and Luis!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THE spot to stay in Galapagos
Service and hospitality are unparalleled.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Fred

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but over priced and rooms are very small!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay here. The staff were so friendly and helpful with anything we needed. All of the little things they did for us were great. Noticed we were sunburnt? They brought us fresh allow off the plant. When we were leaving, we had a layover in Quito for the night and needed to present a COVID test to get back to the US. They contacted our layover hotel and scheduled the testing so we would have the results that same night and in time for our flight the next morning. The food was great. Quick access to town. The tour guide they gave us for excursions was very knowledgeable and friendly. Beach was a 1-2 minute from our room. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosemeire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jarod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful resort
The resort was beautiful and had very good service. It requires a boat ride to get to the downtown area, but it is easy to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

Thuy Anh

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel didn’t mention that we have to have a 4 days Covid test to the Galápagos Islands not the 10 days Covid test requirement to enter Ecuador. So we didn’t know about this, our Covid test was 6 days ago.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

AshK, Newport beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I lived everything about the hotel. Very unique and excellent service!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bait and switch. We arrived after a live aboard yacht trip and did not have the ocean view room I booked on Expedia. Finch Bay was rude about it. I would have booked another hotel had I known. This was the end of a “make a wish trip”. They gave us a garden view room that was very small, much smaller than my room at home; nothing special here. No hot water, found that out when I was in the shower. My husband called and they turned it on. They do not replenish toilet paper, apparently, found that out with just s few sheets left on the roll. Got eaten alive by mosquitoes at dinner; no mention of preventing that from the wait staff. I do not have mosquitoes where I live. Food was very very overpriced. I dine out regularly in Santa Barbara, California and it doesn’t cost this much. I woke up the last morning asphyxiated by some chemical they sprayed outside my room that night. Also, the last night I woke up to a disgusting smell of nasty dirty feet where my face rested on the duvet, I almost threw up. Apparently they do not wash the insert. Communication was very poor among the front desk. For example, one instance they told us to leave our luggage out on the porch at 7 am upon departure after check out. We did and our luggage didn’t show up at the water taxi. We had to wait awhile an cut it very close for our flight. The breakfast was excellent. Otherwise I am very underwhelmed and extremely disappointed at the last leg of what was an amazing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most attentive and friendly staff ever!
Best location and staff on Santa Cruz. I would recommend this hotel to anyone touring the Galápagos.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Hot Tub & Hot Tub
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0