If being by the water is a major draw, Tortuga Bay Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 43.7 mi (70.3 km) from central Bella Vista. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Playa de los Alemanes.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Playa de los Alemanes, located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Puerto Ayora. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Tortuga Bay Beach.
Listen to the relaxing sound of the water and take some great holiday pics at Las Grietas, located 44.4 mi (71.5 km) from central Bella Vista. If you like Las Grietas and want to stay outside, you can walk to Playa de los Alemanes.
"We stayed at this hotel for a full week, and it exceeded our expectations in every way. From the moment we arrived, the entire staff made us feel welcome and well cared for. The hotel is relatively new, beautifully maintained, and offers a peaceful atmosphere with absolutely stunning views.
One of the highlights of our stay was the delicious breakfast served every morning. It was consistently fresh, flavorful, and something we genuinely looked forward to each day. The staff were incredibly accommodating with any requests we had and were always happy to answer our questions about the island, offering helpful recommendations and local insight that made our trip even more enjoyable.
We also loved having access to the complimentary kayaks and bicycles, which were a fantastic way to explore the area. A special thank you to Madelin and Denzel, who were exceptional hosts throughout our stay, though every member of the team was phenomenal. They even helped arrange our transportation to and from the airport, making our trip seamless and stress-free.
The hotel is still completing work on a few rooms, but this had absolutely no impact on our stay. The property was well-kept, quiet, and comfortable throughout our visit.
If you’re looking for a beautiful place to stay with outstanding service, excellent amenities, and a team that genuinely cares about its guests, I highly recommend this hotel. We would not hesitate to stay here again and look forward to returning in the future."
"We had a wonderful stay at the hotel. Everyone was extremely courteous. The property was beautiful. We were glad to use this as our base for the day trips to the island."
"I highly recommend Maidith Galápagos Inn in Puerto Ayora! This charming boutique hotel was the perfect base for our Santa Cruz stay.
Location: Super central yet peaceful and quite.
Cleanliness: Spotless throughout. Fresh, modern rooms with comfortable beds and a beautiful pool area.
Staff & Service: The team is incredibly helpful, friendly, and attentive. They made everything smoother with great local tips and assistance.
Owner Nico: Nico is an outstanding host — warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. He shared personal insights, arranged transport, and made us feel like family.
Delicious breakfasts, reliable Wi-Fi, and a cozy atmosphere. Perfect for families. We’ll definitely return!"
"Highly recommend this stay at Coloma Hotel in the sGalápagos! Señor Coloma was friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived, sharing great local insights, arranging tours, and going out of his way to make us feel at home. The stay was stable and comfortable with good facilities. Delicious breakfasts each morning were a wonderful bonus!"
"We loved our stay at Hotel Cucuve. The interior design of the hotel and all it’s spaces are really beautiful. The finishes. Nice. The staff are super friendly, kind, and helpful. The room was great. The bed comfortable. The bathroom nicely sized with a great shower. We also had a big balcony in our room which was a great place to hang out after an amazing day. The other room we rented had a regular sized balcony which was still nice. Both were covered which was nice. I also appreciated that they provided a portable clothes drying stand with the room so we could dry our wet clothes after the beach or excursion. Really thoughtful. We loved our stay."