Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel - Puerto Ayora (Galapagos Islands)

Boutique hotel in the Galapagos Highlands on 12 acres of private forest with free-roaming giant tortoises

Grounds & Wildlife

Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel sits on 12 acres of private forest with maintained nature trails. Guests encounter giant tortoises grazing throughout the property, including the resident tortoise Oscar near the pond. The grounds also host a coffee plantation that produces gourmet coffee served daily.

Amenities & Services

An outdoor salt-water swimming pool with a shallow end and pool toys is available for guests. A fitness studio and yoga classes are offered, with the yoga studio overlooking the tortoise pond. Free Starlink high-speed internet covers the entire property, and airport shuttles are arranged.

Dining & Cuisine

Breakfast includes fresh eggs, local fruits, bacon, and waffles served each morning. Lunch and dinner are home-cooked meals featuring Ecuadorian specialties, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. The hotel's own coffee plantation provides freshly brewed coffee daily.

Accommodations

All rooms at Semilla Verde Boutique have private balconies or terraces offering views of the forest or coastline. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, DVD player, and a walk-in shower. Room 7 and Room 9 are specifically noted for their spacious layout and large balconies with hammocks.

Location & Tours

The hotel is a 12-minute taxi ride from Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Station, and Tortuga Bay. Full-day and half-day tour packages to Bartolome Island and Santa Cruz highlands are arranged directly by Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel. Guided excursions include snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife viewing with expert naturalist guides.

• Location: 12-minute drive from Puerto Ayora and Charles Darwin Station
• Rooms: Private balconies with forest or coastline views
• Dining: Daily home-cooked breakfast and dinner with Ecuadorian specialties
• Wildlife: 12 acres with free-roaming giant tortoises
• Wellness: Yoga studio and fitness studio on property
• Tours: Full-day and half-day excursion packages arranged by hotel