Galapagos Islands by Land

Montemar £££££

• Galapagos Islands

Consisting of just three superbly constructed eco villas that are the first of their kind in the Galapagos Islands, Montemar is the sustainable passion project of native Galapaguenos and environmentalists Roberto and Reyna, who personally host their guests. Composed of natural local materials like bamboo, cedar and lava rocks, the villas blend seamlessly with the surrounding 43 acres of land, through which giant Galapagos Tortoises and wild horses roam freely. The property has its own outdoor bamboo yoga and meditation studio, and each villa has a private bathroom and kitchen. The three villas range in size from 65 metres squared to 271 metres squared and are decorated in different styles from simple to luxe.

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Finch Bay Hotel £££££

• Galapagos Islands
• Beach and Island Escapes

Named after the Darwin finches that frequent the surrounding area, Finch Bay Hotel is nestled across from Puerto Ayora in a quiet oceanfront location on Santa Cruz Island. The property features 27 rooms and suites, an outdoor pool and a restaurant that serves locally-inspired cuisine. The property is flexible in that it offers stays on only a bed and breakfast basis right through to a complete full-board package with daily guided land and sea excursions.

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Pikaia Lodge £££££

• Galapagos Islands

A uniquely intimate concept in the Galapagos Islands, Pikaia Lodge is a contemporary property that carefully balances adventurous land-based activities with ocean-bound excursions. Guests are welcomed on board the lodge’s spacious and luxurious yacht and allocated a private cabin, but are able to return at night to the comforts of Pikaia Lodge to sleep on steady ground. Providing an ideal base from which to explore a wide selection of islands, the lodge operates similarly to boat-based programmes by providing planned, fully-guided excursions that include sea kayaking, snorkelling and walking. Offering exemplary service and personalised attention that is arguably the most superior in the archipelago, Pikaia Lodge boasts a new step in the evolution of luxurious eco-adventures in the Galapagos Islands.

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Scalesia Lodge £££££

• Galapagos Islands
• Tented Camps

Set in the centre of an enchanting highland forest on Isabela Island, otherwise called the Island of the Volcanoes, Scalesia Lodge is a new concept in Galapagos lodging that offers attentive service within a panoramic and isolated setting. Offering 16 modern and minimalistic safari-style tents with full bathrooms, wooden private decks and panoramic forest views, as well as a social area with huge wraparound terraces and a restaurant, the lodge is set within 40 private acres and boasts views to the coast and across the Pacific Ocean.

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Galapagos Habitat £££££

• Galapagos Islands

Situated in a grove of wild red mangrove and perched on the edge of the sea, Galapagos Habitat is peacefully removed from the hustle and bustle of the town of Puerto Ayora whilst being just a stone’s throw from the Charles Darwin Research Station. Featuring 17 stylish rooms and suites with views to the ocean or mangroves, each furnished to a high standard in a minimalist style, Galapagos Habitat offers a beachside restaurant that serves a fusion of Japanese and Ecuadorian specialities, a waterfront jacuzzi and complimentary use of kayaks. Wilderness excursions and day tours to the nearby islands also operate daily from Galapagos Habitat.

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Royal Palm Hotel £££££

• Galapagos Islands

An exclusive property nestled on a 480-acre private estate in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, Royal Palm Hotel is a secluded hideaway situated on a gently sloping hill with views to the ocean in the distance. Surrounded by native flora and fauna, and ringing with the hum of Darwin finches and egrets, the accommodation is an immersive base for further island exploration. Its eight well-appointed casitas have verandas that overlook the estate, while the 13 luxurious villas sit individually within the grounds and offer advanced privacy and space. An on-site restaurant affords guests with ocean-views on clear days, although many prefer to dine al fresco with a sundowner cocktail under the blanket of stars.

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Villa Escalesia £££££

• Galapagos Islands
• Villas / Exclusive use

An oceanfront residence overlooking Pelican Bay on Santa Cruz Island, Villa Escalesia is a well-appointed and comfortable private home that offers four en-suite bedrooms with sea views, a private infinity swimming pool, expansive sun decks, a whirlpool and ocean-view hammocks. Boasting total privacy and unobstructed views of Academy Bay and Santa Fe Island, the villa is an ideal location for groups of up to 12 people to congregate for private parties, reunions or annual get-togethers. One of the very few private homes available for exclusive hire in the Galapagos Islands, Villa Escalesia is a spacious, locally-designed villa that is peacefully situated on the water’s edge and boasts the freedom of indoor-outdoor living. Available for hire on a full-board or full-board and serviced basis, the property is designed to accommodate once-in-a-lifetime memories.