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Discover Rebecca’s top picks and insights for hotels on Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island, in the Galapagos. All of these boutique-style and family-owned hotels were selected for providing excellent service, quality, and a good location.  If you need further guidance on where if the best place for your needs, don’t hesitate to contact our Destination Experts, they’ll be more than happy to help you find the perfect lodging for you!

Find the best San Cristobal Island hotels in their different category on the tabs below:

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Luxury Hotels


Indigo Hotel

It is conceived as a space of tranquility, beauty, and luxury. That makes it the ideal reset point for those who are living the adventure of the Galapagos, without detaching themselves from it. They offer modern and intimate rooms along with harmonious spaces that they describe as a ¨mix of the importance of rest with the beautiful adventure of visiting the Galapagos¨. This makes it the perfect place to experience the immensity of the Galapagos landscape and admire the elegance of the inside. Relax in this incredible hotel without taking your eyes off the magical realism of the surroundings.

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Rebecca’s insights:
New Boutique hotel with an infinity pool right on the boulevard.

First Class Hotels


Golden Bay

Golden Bay has a privileged location on ¨Playa de Oro¨ or Golden Beach in San Cristóbal and it’s located less than ten minutes from San Cristobal airport. The hotel has a beautiful ocean view, where you will be able to spot wildlife, such as sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and other animal species. Golden Bay, has international standards of hygiene and presentation, uniting a familiar amiability with the “galapagueña” soul. Additionally, Golden Bay manages ¨MUYU¨restaurant, a place that has been recognized for its excellent dishes while using of seasonal organic products from the farm, forest, and sea with tropical esthetic. This is the only hotel registered and approved by the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador as 5 stars on the island.  

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Rebecca’s insights:
Fairly new boutique hotel in front of a sea lion colony. The rooms are spacious and very beautifully decorated but the swimming pool is small. The restaurant is excellent.

Tourist Superior Hotels


Hotel Casa Blanca

Located on San Cristobal Island, Hotel Casa Blanca is a fantastic place for anyone who enjoys art. The hotel is family-owned with special attention to artistic details, such as hotel rooms that are not numbered but named and managed with original and creative themes. It also has a local artisan gallery, and a painting and crafts workshop. All of this makes this hotel really special and the perfect lodge for anyone who enjoys being surrounded by creativity. They also have a built-in filtration system so they can offer tourists free drinking water. Finally, it is situated close to different restaurants, shops and a bank in case you might need it. Discover the Galapagos Islands and connect with yourself through nature and art in the friendly Hotel Casa Blanca!

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Great location on the boulevard. Family-owned and all rooms have different styles. Good service.

Hotel Casa Opuntia

With an ideal location in front of the ocean and just a few meters from ¨Playa de Oro¨ or Golden Beach, Casa Opuntia is one of the finest comfort-class hotels on San Cristobal island. It provides warm, high-quality service and maintains high environmental standards to contribute to the maintenance of the island’s fragile ecosystem. Definitely, the perfect place to explore all that the island has to offer!

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Rebecca’s insights:
Beautiful terrace and pool. Comfortable rooms and located on the boulevard.

Budget Hotels


Galapagos Eco Friendly

Galapagos Eco Friendly is located near the beach and in an area filled with commerce. The rooms are comfortable and usually have private balconies or patios Galapagos Eco Friendly is also well-known for its delicious, and fresh breakfast. Additionally, the hotel offers access to wifi and cable to keep you connected. This hotel intends to awaken your sense of adventure, thirst for learning, and commitment to ecological responsibility, and environmental conservation.

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Rebecca’s insights:
Amazing service from the owners, rooms are basic but good. The location is a couple of blocks out of town.

Hotel Zayapa

Located in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Zayapa Hotel is in the city center and near the waterfront. Zayapa Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. With amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities, not to mention surfing and rowing, this hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a stress-free holiday in the Galapagos while still enjoying fun activities.

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Rebecca’s insights:
Good location on the boulevard. Service and rooms could be better.

Still can’t decide on where the best place to stay in San Cristobal is? Don’t worry, just contact us, and one of our San Cristobal Island Destination Experts will help match you with the perfect lodging and the perfect trip to San Cristobal. The Destination Experts, adventure designer specialists in custom-made trips, can also help you create your own customized trip to the magical Galapagos Islands. Do not hesitate to let us know of any special requests, whether there are food restrictions, special requirements, or important events like honeymoons, or family trips, our destination experts will take care of everything for you and make sure you have the holiday you always dreamed of!


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