Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

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About this property

Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel offers its guests a nature based experience on Santa Cruz Island. It is located only a 12-minute drive from Puerto Ayora. It offers rooms with free Starlink Wi-Fi and private balconies. There is free coffee from the hotel's own plantation and fresh water provided in dispensors. At this hotel guests can relax in the hammocks or spot wild giant tortoises and native birds in the hotel's extensive garden and nature trails. Panoramic views of Galapagos National Park can be enjoyed from the terraces. Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel has rooms with flat-screen TVs and DVD players. All of them include private bathrooms with walk in showers. All the rooms have views of the forest or coastline from private terraces or balconies. A full breakfast with eggs, fresh fruits, bacon and waffles is served daily in the main building of the property. Meals including vegetarian dishes are available upon request and there is a bar. The hotel offers tours and activities to surrounding islands including Santa Cruz Island. The hotel is a 12-minute taxi ride from Puerto Ayora town, the Charles Darwin Station and Tortuga Bay Beach. Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel is 30km from Baltra airport by taxi and ferry. Private transfers can be arranged to and from the airport for an extra fee.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness centre
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, American

  • FREE private parking!

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Availability

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1 single bed
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1 single bed
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1 futon bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lukasz
Poland Poland
“Wonderful atmosphere, beautiful garden area with lot of 🐢 around, my first avocado eaten straight from the tree 😉”
Guido
Italy Italy
“A gem hidden in the jungle. A natural paradise where time has another dimension. The giant turtles in their environnement are amazing and the staff and the hotel manager are super careful to the guest needs and very professional”
Gordon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is in the Highlands and far away from any amenities - but thus very quiet and restful after Puerto Ayora. Lovely to see all the tortoises roaming around the garden. The breakfasts and evening meals were excellent.”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cattya the manager was incredibly helpful when we encountered problems with our flights. It was wonderful wandering the grounds and watching the giant tortoises roam free. Meals were tasty and well presented.”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our whole stay at the villa was amazing, the facilities were excellent, the location was peaceful and relaxing, and the staff were lovely and took excellent care of us”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Simply amazing. One of the best places we have ever stayed. The first thing we saw from our balcony was a giant tortoise having a dip in a pond. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The restaurant was fantastic. Breakfast was delicious and...”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely welcome when we arrived. Relaxing homely feel to Hotel. Breakfast was excellent. Lovely fresh fruit, cereal and yogurt plus eggs cooked as you wished, with warm breads and pastries. Comfortable bedroom but also lovely communal areas with...”
Ross
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“If, at the end of your holiday in the Galapagos, you want one or two days of relaxation before flying out from Santa Cruz/Baltra Island, I would heartedly recommend this wonderful hotel up in the highlands of the island. Not only does it have...”
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were so helpful and friendly Great breakfasts in the morning Loads of giant tortoises roaming the property outside the rooms So quiet and peaceful”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cattya was really friendly and helpful as was all her staff.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Meals should be preordered for arrival day. Or let us know at breakfast for same day lunches and dinners.
  • Dietary options
    Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 11:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 09:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A deposit via bank transfer, PayPal or electronic check is required to secure your reservation (see Hotel Policies). The property will contact you with instructions after booking.

Semilla Verde remains true to the philosophy on which it originally built for good friends and family, ensuring a level of intimacy, few employees offering very personal service and home cooking your will only find in a traditional guesthouse.

Credit card bookings will be charged prior to arrival and adhere to our 14-day cancellation and refund policy. Semilla Verde remains true to the philosophy on which it originally built for good friends and family, ensuring a level of intimacy, few employees offering very personal service and home cooking your will only find in a traditional guesthouse. We want you to have the best possible experience. Please contact us if you have any questions or special requests.

Please inform Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.