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Finch Bay

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Finch Bay is a small beachfront hotel catering for guests individually with an array of excursions and activities to choose from. A stay here is a great alternative or complement to a cruise if you want to explore an island more intimately.

This beautiful beachfront hotel is located near the main settlement of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. This unique volcanic archipelago presents visitors with the opportunity to get up close and personal with an incredible diversity of wildlife including sea lions, iguanas and boobies.

While most explore the islands on a cruise, Finch Bay is an excellent option for those preferring a land-based stay, or indeed for anyone who likes the idea of seeing the Galápagos from both perspectives.

Its rooms and suites are simply furnished with private bathrooms, a terrace or balcony and air-conditioning. It sits near the beach, a short water taxi transfer from the town, and offers guests a large pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, spa, restaurant, bar and large sun terrace to supplement the attractions of the lovely sands on the water’s edge.

What our clients say

This more than lived up to its pre-departure billing. It was quiet, comfortable and beautifully located across the bay from Puerto Ayora. It had its own shuttle water taxi to…
DM, Nottingham Jun 2018
Lovely place. Staff very helpful but could do with more in restaurant.
SH, Aug 2018
"This is a very nice hotel in a good location - a great base to explore the neighbouring islands.”
BB, Surrey Nov 2013
Excellent. Great room, amazing location, great food, helpful staff. Only fault was a minimum price of $40 for a bottle of wine. They'd sell more if they did a bargain…
IA, London Aug 2015
"It knows what it's doing! Great front counter staff. Enjoyed relaxing in the hammock in the evening. Good pool and while I was only eating cereals, really impressive breakfast spread."
PW, Norwich Dec 2013
The hotel was lovely as were all the staff we encountered.
HB, Todmorden Aug 2018

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