Galapagos Islands Hotels

The Galapagos Islands belong to Ecuador, are in the Pacific Ocean almost at the equator, west of the mainland for about 1000 km. This includes 19 islands (6 small and 13 large), as well as alluvial formations. Tourists are most popular 3 islands of 4 inhabited: Santa Cruz , San Cristobal, Isabela . On each of them there are many hotels of different price categories, where travelers can have a good rest after excursions, and even settle for a month. Prices for accommodation between the islands are different, so you need to consider the hotels of each of them separately.

Hotels in San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno)

This is the easternmost of the Galapagos Islands. Tourists come here with pleasure, many repeatedly come back. The main attraction of San Cristobal is the sea lions, of which there is an unprecedented number.

There are not many hotels on the island, the price categories are different. Housing for your wallet will find both rich tourists, and those who travel to see the world, and do not care about the availability of a fashionable hotel.

Among high-quality housing it is worth noting:

1. Golden Bay Hotel & Spa, 3.5 stars. One of the expensive and quality options.
2. Hotel Los Algarrobos, 2.5 stars. Good service and good location.
3. Casa de Jeimy, 2 stars. It is cheap, but quite decent, to the beach half a kilometer away.

Hotels in Santa Cruz ( Puerto Ayora )

The spread of accommodation prices on this island varies very much. The range is from 30 to 600 dollars. The cheapest option for living on an island (in the simplest hostel) can be described as follows: without windows and doors, with old bed linens, types of towels and curtains that have seen the place between the living room and the bathroom. If you try hard, you can find something better, but only with a personal inspection. Therefore, advice - cheap housing to look for and look at the place, which is called "without departing from the ticket office." If there is no desire to take risks, and you want to sleep on comfortable beds and take a normal shower, it is better to book a hotel.

When planning to stay on this island, pay attention to the following hotels:

1. Ninfa, 3 stars. Excellent service, the beach is 5 minutes walk. One of the most expensive hotels on the island.
2. Zurisadai, there are no stars. The hostel is an average price category. The apartments are equipped with everything necessary, convenient location.
3. Hotel España, 3 stars. The cheapest option of accommodation. However, high quality service.

Children under 4 years stay free of charge (without extra bed). The beach is 700 meters away.

Hotels in Isabela ( Puero-Villamil village)

This is the largest of the inhabited islands in the Galapagos . It is considered the pearl of the archipelago, and therefore attracts tourists from all over the world much more often than its less eminent counterparts. There are many hotels for every taste and purse:

1. Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel, 3 stars. An expensive hotel with quality service, good infrastructure and convenient location.
2. Sun Island. Available option without claims to luxury. Infrastructure is minimal, windows overlook the bay, rooms are fully staffed.
3. Hostal Cerro Azul. Budget hostel with decent rooms and service. The beach is within walking distance. Infrastructure is the simplest.

Plan your holidays in the Galapagos Islands in advance, likewise do when choosing a hotel. Book your favorite room a few months before the trip or even earlier. Remember, in high season to pick up what you need, difficult or almost impossible.