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Finch Bay Eco Hotel

4.0 of 5
Barrio Punta Estrada, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Princeton, New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

we travelled with two young children, during the Galapagos busy season, so we were happy to find availability online for a sea view room about two months ahead of our stay. Less than two hours after booking that, we got an e-mail from Mr. Benitez, the hotel manager telling us that there has been a problem with the booking system... More

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Mercedes, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I spent seven nights at Finch Bay and it was fabulous. The facilities were beautiful. The staff was outstanding. Everyone that worked there was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and the day trips were beyond anything I imagined they would be. The guide were excellent. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone and i would definitely go... More

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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Horrible experience! Our 2 year old toddler could not even play! dirty rooms! supposedly with a private beach front hotel but it was open to the public?!?!?! the walk to the hotel was too far!!!! I carried my two year old from the boat to the hotel! Food was average.

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We spent three nights at Finch Bay after our cruise around the Galapagos Islands. Having taken the water taxi we were met by a hotel employee who transported our bags whilst we made the 5 minute walk to the hotel. We were allocated a sea view room which was very spacious and extremely comfortable. The hammock on the balcony was... More

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Atlantic Beach, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The hotel took care of us waiting for the ship to return that night for my family. We missed a flight out of Miami due to weather and got a day behind on our island adventure. We were traveling Linbald Expeditions which I highly recommend for the islands or any of their expeditions. We were suppose to board the boat... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

As the other reviews point out is a bit of an expedition to get here from the airport involving a bus ride,ferry,pick up truck and finally the Finch Bay water taxi followed by a 5-10 minute walk .Luckily the boat dropped us off at the pier and then went round to the beach abd dropped our cases there-all very efficiently... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

The most impressive thing about this resort is the way its employees make you feel at home. Tito, the general manager, was warm and friendly and very accommodating. Very special place. I will miss truly miss the people and the hotel. Rooms=not luxury but very nice/comfortable. As Roberta said, no t.v. but you won't miss it. Great bar. Excellent food.... More

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Melville, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

This was a lovely beach hotel and the views from the pool looking @ the beach and the Pacific Ocean were beautiful. Surprisingly, the food was FABULOUS; really gourmet!!! It is eco-friendly, so forget about bath amenities (gels, moisteurizer, etc.) Rooms were nice enough, but no TV. My husband & I would definitely recommend this place. roberta f.

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London, United Kingdom
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11 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

this is what I would describe as a 4* hotel but at nearly 5* prices. It may be the only hotel in Galapagos on a beach, but that beach gets crowded with noisy local families at weekends. It is OK but nothing special really. Breakfast is good. You share it with the finches that fly in to help themselves to... More

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Denver, Colorado, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Just returned from an incredible week at Finch Bay Eco Hotel on Santa Cruz Island. We were so hot and tired after a flight from Quito, then a bus ride from the Baltra Airport, ferry ride to Santa Cruz Island, van to Puerto Ayora, and panga ride to Finch Bay. By the time we reached the hotel, we were sweaty... More

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  • Water taxi(22)
  • Very good(16)
  • Day trip(15)
  • Sea lion(15)
  • Ocean view room(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE(3)

Additional Information about Finch Bay Eco Hotel

Address: Barrio Punta Estrada, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
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Region: Ecuador > Galapagos Islands > Santa Cruz > Puerto Ayora
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
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Price Range: ££££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The hotel enjoys a peaceful and magical beachfront location in Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island. The 21-standard room and 6-ocean view suite hotel makes the ideal base for exploring the natural diversity and attractions of the island – including the award-winning Tortuga Bay beach – and for taking day-trips to nearby islands, aboard its own, specialized yachts. The hotel also implements best practices in sustainable tourism. ... more   less 
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Finch Bay Eco Puerto Ayora
Finch Bay Eco Hotel Galapagos Islands/Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz

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