Surrounded by serene natural beauty, this cliffside retreat offers stunning ocean views and quick access to town. Enjoy private yacht tours, a refreshing pool, and exceptional dining, all complemented by attentive service and thoughtful touches like cold fresh juice upon arrival.
Located in Puerto Ayora, Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel is in a national park and on the beach. Las Grietas and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Galápagos National Park and El Chato Ranch. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Puerto Ayora travel guide
Barrio Punta Estrada, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, 200350
What's nearby
Academy Bay
6 min walk - 0.3 km
Playa de los Alemanes
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Getting around
Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
81 min drive
Restaurants
Golden Prague Galapagos
10 min walk
Red Tuna
11 min walk
Restaurante Café Hernán
6 min walk
Isla Grill
11 min walk
Gelato Bar
About this property
Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel
Luxury hotel near Galápagos National Park
Take advantage of free full breakfast, an airport shuttle and a poolside bar at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel. With amenities such as a beachfront location and snorkelling, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Indulge in a massage at Finch Bay Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as boat tours. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and concierge services
Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and a water dispenser
A nature reserve, a video library and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
Wardrobes/cupboards, composting and children's slippers
How much does it cost to stay at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel?
As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel on 11 Nov 2026 start from AU$831, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel?
Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 65 per person applies.
Where is Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel located?
Located in Puerto Ayora, this beachfront hotel is in a national park, just steps away from Playa de los Alemanes and Galápagos National Park. Academy Bay and Malecon are also within 5 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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The staff and service are exceptional! The venue cannot be beaten. It’s the only place with a private beach. They have complementary water taxis that take you everywhere. When we got off our boat, they were waiting for us without us, even having to notify them. Definitely would recommend this hotel again.
We LOVED everything! We were sad to leave! Fantastic staff, stunning location and first class accommodations! The food was delicious and our time in the pool was relaxing! Thank you for a magical stay!
Wow! What an amazing stay at this special place. From the private boat pickup, to the exceptionally large pool area shared with amazing birds daily, eco-lux practices, amazing fresh & innovative breakfast/restaurant/cocktails, lovely secluded spa, exceptionally well appointed rooms, and a team that truly looks after your every need - Finch Bay Hotel was just wonderful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Fleur
8 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff couldn’t have done more for us the hotel was stunning. Five star throughout. It’s expensive but so worth it
Significantly Overpriced for What You Get
For the price point (CAD $890 per night for a standard room; CAD $6,231 for 7 nights), the value did not align with expectations of a luxury hotel. The experience and amenities felt more mid-range, and several features commonly found in far less expensive hotels were missing.
Cons:
Room was much smaller than expected with very simple furnishings. Standard rooms offer average views of trees and a small pond. In-room amenities were minimal: no fridge, TV, iron/steamer, or coffee/tea setup. A recurring stale/sewer-like odor appeared in the room and bathroom. The welcome drink was a lemonade, with no additional touches typical of higher-end properties.
On arrival, despite paying USD $65 per person for the transfer, we had to carry our luggage on a long walk; this seemed to be a one-off, as departure luggage was handled properly.
Mixed:
Beach access is convenient but fully public, with no dedicated chairs or umbrellas. The fitness center must be reserved; equipment is good, but preferred times may be unavailable.
Pros:
The hotel manager, Ana, was very accommodating and arranged a mini-fridge upon request. Staff-to-guest ratio is high, and rooms/common areas are very clean. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was very good and starts early. Snorkel gear is included, and a complimentary water taxi is available via WhatsApp.
Accessibility:
The 5–10 minute walk from the dock may be difficult for guests with limited mobility unless assistance is arr
Excellent property! The chef and staff are above and beyond! Beautiful property, excellent customer service. Spa and excursions were top tier! I would stay here again if given the opportunity!
The Finch Bay exceeded all of our expectations. The location is amazing and very convenient for seeing the sights and adjacent to a beautiful beach. The property is beautiful with magical little walk ways. The staff could not be nicer. They were incredibly helpful and cheerful and pleasant and made our stay even better than we could have expected. We booked a few tours through them which were great. The room was lovely, we had a pretty little balcony with a view of the water and the air conditioning cooled the room quickly. I liked that there was no tv in the room but there is a shared tv room in the main building. Wifi worked fine. The food was insanely delicious -- fresh and flavorful and priced reasonably. Hotel runs a free boat shuttle to town and to neighboring boats.
The entire team at Finch Bay was exceptional and set this hotel apart from others. From reception team finding solutions to your requests, changing rooms around to accommodate to the incredible dining staff serving great food and drinks with a story and genuine warmth. This is our families second trip to the Galapagos but first time staying on land - it was a lovely change and needed so the teens could still log on for school. Many thanks for a lovely week!
I felt like Finch Bay was a very nice hotel for the Galapagos. However, I felt like they were slightly understaffed. We also mentioned it was our honeymoon and, unlike the other hotels we stayed at throughout our three week vacation, this hotel did nothing for us to honor this.
Clean, quiet. Amazing spa with the best massage.
The ducks kept pooping in the pool so we weren't using the pool, but the hot tubs at the spa were nice.
Overall, good experience. However, I don't think was worth the high price we paid for a suite.
Almost certainly the best hotel in The Galápagos.
Service was exceptional - relaxed and friendly but right on it and incredibly responsive and informative. Couldn’t have been more helpful on absolutely every front.
The hotel itself is beautiful - somehow gets it just right - brilliant layout - everything is in exactly the right place if that makes sense!
The Food is exceptional - credit to the chef - we tried all sorts and it was all beautifully prepared and tasted wonderful. And actually not even that expensive relative to other places on the islands.
Beautiful beach right in front of the hotel. It is a public beach but to be honest that was quite nice as it gave it a bit of buzz.
Private water taxi was excellent - you just whatsapped when you needed taking or collecting and it was always there within 5 minutes at most.
All in all an absolutely superb hotel - we were there 6 nights and it was a great base to explore the whole island. The only suggestion I would make prospective guests is that there’s no need to book the more expensive suites. We were in one due to availability, but the standard rooms were half the price, perfectly well situated, and really nice too. So I’d just book one of them next time.
Loved our stay at Finch Bay. Thanks to all 😃.