15 Best Hotels in San Cristobal, Galapagos

Our Favourite Stays

If you are short on time, these three cover the tiers: Golden Bay Galapagos Hotel (luxury), Vila Bonita Guest House (comfort) and Cactus Hostal (budget). They come from research, not from stays of my own. The full list, with prices, is further down.

Golden Bay Galapagos Hotel

(Luxury Resort)

• Beachfront on Playa de Oro
• Sea Lion & Booby Views
• 19 Rooms by the Sea

Golden Bay Galapagos Hotel is on Playa de Oro (Golden Beach), facing the sea, and has 19 rooms. The listing says guests can see sea lions and blue-footed boobies from the hotel.

The hotel describes its style as “Luxury without Ostentation”. At 415$ for two it is rated 9.0.

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Vila Bonita! GUEST HOUSE!

(Comfort Hotel)

• Private Villa Retreat
• Pool & Garden
• Fully Equipped Kitchenette

Villa Bonita Guest House is a villa in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno with a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, a fully equipped kitchenette, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Availability is limited, so it can be hard to book.

If it is booked, Galapagos Sunset Hotel is another option in the comfort tier.

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Cactus Hostal

(Budget Hotel)

• Colorful & Cozy Rooms
• Daily Breakfast
• Airport Shuttle Available

Cactus Hostal is in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, with colorful rooms for up to four guests. Each has a small fridge, a TV, a work desk and a wardrobe.

There are communal areas, breakfast is served daily, and the hostel has Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle. At 78$ for two it is the most expensive of the budget hotels here, rated 8.9.

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Where to Stay on the Island

Most visitors stay in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The Main Malecón, which runs along the waterfront, is at the center of the activity, with shops, restaurants and bars.

The residential areas set back from the waterfront are quieter and further from the shops and restaurants.

For the beach, Playa Mann and Playa de Oro are close to town, and there are hotels near both.

What to do in San Cristobal

I have guides to the island’s activities, including free things to do, tours, snorkeling spots, dive sites and beaches:

12 Free Things to do in San Cristobal, 7 Awesome Tours in San Cristobal, 11 Best Snorkeling Spots in San Cristobal, 7 Best Dive Sites in San Cristobal, 24 Amazing Things to do in San Cristobal, 5 Best Beaches in San Cristobal.

Price Comparison

Rooms for two people in USD

Luxury Resorts

Golden Bay Galapagos Hotel

★★★★★

Golden Bay Galapagos Hotel is on Playa de Oro (Golden Beach), facing the sea, and has 19 rooms. The listing says guests can see sea lions and blue-footed boobies from the hotel.

The hotel describes its style as “Luxury without Ostentation”. At 415$ for two it is rated 9.0.

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Hotel Indigo Galapagos

★★★★★

Hotel Indigo Galapagos, an IHG hotel, opened in January 2023 as the first IHG property in the archipelago. It has 35 rooms and is in the center of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a terrace, a restaurant, a business center and a hot tub. There is a 24-hour reception, a shuttle service, room service and free Wi-Fi, and breakfast can be buffet, continental or vegetarian.

At 811$ for two it is the most expensive hotel in the San Cristobal list, with a 9.4 rating.

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Comfort - Standard Hotels

Casa Playa Mann

Casa Playa Mann is a family-owned bed and breakfast with sea views in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The listing says its small size means fewer guests at a time, and a personal, independent stay in contact with nature and wildlife.

At 237$ for two it is the most expensive of the comfort hotels here, with a 9.7 rating, shared with Villa Bonita.

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Galapagos Sunset Hotel

Galapagos Sunset Hotel is in the center of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, a 10-minute drive from the airport.

The listing describes a mix of the island’s nature and local hospitality. At 207$ for two it is rated 8.6.

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Casa Opuntia

Casa Opuntia is a comfort-class hotel on the oceanfront boardwalk, a few meters from Playa de Oro.

It says it follows environmental best practices and takes part in a carbon neutrality project. At 180$ for two it is rated 8.4, the lowest rating among the comfort hotels here.

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Vila Bonita! GUEST HOUSE!

Villa Bonita Guest House is in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, a short distance from beaches. It has a private pool, a garden and barbecue facilities, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

It has a kitchenette, a dining area and a patio with views of the pool, and guests can use the outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. Playa de los Marinos is within walking distance, and the airport is 2 km away. At 140$ for two it is rated 9.7, the same as Casa Playa Mann, and costs 97$ less.

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La Zayapa Hotel

La Zayapa Hotel is in the commercial area next to the malecón, in front of the dock. It has air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and a café with a sea view.

Each room has a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and toiletries, and some have sea or patio views. Snorkeling and stand-up paddle are nearby. At 135$ for two it is the most expensive of the standard hotels here, with a 7.4 rating, the lowest in the San Cristobal list.

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Hotel Casa Blanca

Hotel Casa Blanca is in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, 300 meters from Playa de los Marinos. It has non-smoking rooms, a tour desk, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant serving an à la carte or American breakfast.

Rooms have a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a private bathroom and toiletries, and some have a balcony with a city view or a terrace. Oro Beach and Playa Mann are within walking distance. At 123$ for two it is rated 9.2.

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Galapagos Eco Friendly

Galapagos Eco Friendly is in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, less than 1 km from Playa de los Marinos and a 12-minute walk from Oro Beach. Rooms have a patio, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower, and there is free Wi-Fi.

Towels and bed linen cost extra. Breakfast is a buffet or American, and there is a garden with a terrace and a hot tub. At 120$ for two it is rated 8.0.

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Casa D’Cristhi

Casa D’Cristhi is in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, with non-smoking rooms, free Wi-Fi, a tour desk, a terrace and a restaurant.

Oro Beach is 600 meters away, and Playa Mann and Playa de los Marinos are within a kilometer. It has family rooms and serves an American breakfast every morning. At 110$ for two it is rated 8.6.

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Hostal Cann’s House

Hostal Cann’s House is a guesthouse a few minutes’ walk from Oro Beach, Playa Mann and Playa de los Marinos, with a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free Wi-Fi.

Rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and a terrace with a city view, and some have a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a toaster. Breakfast is à la carte, continental or American. At 101$ for two it is the cheapest of the standard hotels here, rated 9.4.

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Budget Hotels

Cactus Hostal

Cactus Hostal is in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, with colorful rooms for 2 to 4 guests. Each has a small fridge with snacks and drinks, a TV, a work desk and a wardrobe, and some have bunk beds. Bathrooms have towels and toiletries.

There is an indoor living room with hammocks and cushions and an outdoor terrace with sunbathing furniture. Breakfast is served daily, and Wi-Fi is available in shared areas.

The multilingual staff give tips on local attractions, and the hostel has an airport shuttle and a security deposit box. At 78$ for two it is the most expensive of the budget hotels here, rated 8.9.

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Hospedaje Romy

Hospedaje Romy is on San Cristobal, 120 meters from the malecón. It has free private parking and air-conditioned rooms with a beach view, a TV, a kitchenette and a balcony. There is a 24-hour tour desk, free Wi-Fi and towels. At 70$ for two it has the highest rating among the budget hotels here (9.5).

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Hostal Cattaleya

Hostal Cattleya is 30 meters from the boardwalk and has 8 single, double and triple rooms with private bathrooms, hot water, air conditioning and Wi-Fi, plus a shared living room, dining room and kitchen.

Breakfast is served on the terrace facing the sea, with local fruits, and there is a hammock area. At 64$ for two it is rated 9.0.

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Hostal Terito

Hostal Terito is a family-run hostel five blocks from the malecón of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, in a residential neighborhood with a lot of vegetation.

It is in Barrio las Peñas Bajo, near banks, pharmacies, restaurants and stores. At 46$ for two it is the cheapest hotel in the San Cristobal list, rated 9.0.

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