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Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel
Puerto Ayora · Ecuador
93.1EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100Price on request
- Beach
- Island
- Wellness
EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET rank #6538
Finch Bay Eco Hotel
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
5 guest reviews analysed
Santa Cruz, Galapagos, Galapagos, EC · Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Distinctions
- Industry awards
EMPTYJET Consensus
91.9 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 5 guest reviews across Tripadvisor.
Best for
- beach
- adventure
- couples
About Finch Bay Eco Hotel
Finch Bay Eco Hotel sits on a private beach on Santa Cruz Island, near Puerto Ayora in the Galapagos. The property has 33 rooms and 6 suites. A spa occupies a secluded spot on the island, with Finch Bay Spa’s local masseuses trained by Ian Bell of Raison d’etre. The hotel promotes access to land and sea activities and presents a beachfront base for exploring the islands.
The hotel lists a private beach and an on-site spa among its amenities and received the World Travel Awards — Winner — Hotel — 2025.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET property with a private beach on Santa Cruz Island, an on-site Finch Bay Spa staffed by fully-certified local masseuses, and recognition from the World Travel Awards — Winner — Hotel — 2025.
Key facts
- Keys
- 33 rooms · 6 suites
- Type
- Island, Beach, Wellness
Amenities
Verified 22 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — Enjoying a privileged location as the only beachfront Hotel in Santa Cruz
Wellness
- Spa — Our Spa is tucked away into a secluded location on Santa Cruz Island
Spa & wellness
Verified 22 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 22 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
-0.6441, -90.3284 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPSprimary | Seymour Galapagos Ecological AirportIsla Baltra · Medium | 22 km | ≈ 39 min | Fly here |
| IBB | General Villamil AirportPuerto Villamil · Small | 77 km | ≈ 110 min | Fly here |
| SCY | San Cristóbal AirportPuerto Baquerizo Moreno · Small | 84 km | ≈ 120 min | Fly here |
| SNC | General Ulpiano Paez International AirportSalinas/La Libertad · Large | 1053 km | ≈ 1379 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial11 fields
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