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Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Galápagos National Park

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Yoga
Aerial view
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Km 12 via Baltra, Bella Vista, Santa Cruz
  • Place, Tortuga Bay Beach
  • Place, Playa de los Alemanes
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Exclusive Double Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Futon OR 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bella Vista

In Bella Vista .At this Bella Vista hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Galápagos National Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Los Gemelos Sinkholes. El Chato Ranch and Lava Tunnel are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Los Gemelos Sinkholes - 21 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Malecon - 23 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Las Grietas - 23 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Fishing Piers - 23 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 24 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪1835 Coffee Lab - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Empanadas Galapagueñas Milenita - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Galápagos National Park
Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel was completed in 2016.

This 3.5-star Bella Vista hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Bella Vista hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel Puerto Ayora
Semilla Verde Boutique Puerto Ayora
Semilla Verde Boutique
Semilla Verde Boutique
Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel Hotel
Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel Bella Vista
Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel Hotel Bella Vista

Frequently asked questions

How close is Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel to the airport?

Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel is 22.2 mi (67-min drive) away from the Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel.

How close is Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.6 mi (19-min drive) from Tortuga Bay Beach and 7.8 mi (31-min drive) from Playa de los Alemanes. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel offer free breakfast?

Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel to downtown Bella Vista?

Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel is 38.1 mi away from Bella Vista.

Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquility in the Galapagos

What a perfect way to experience the Galapagos islands! So happy my wife and I chose Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel over a hotel in the town. The grounds are wonderful. We walked the paths and saw the tortoises multiple times per day. It was an easy 10 minute taxi into town for tours, restaurants and other activity when we needed it. But we loved the quiet and tranquility at Semilla Verde. The pool is refreshing. The staff are so helpful and friendly. The coffee is grown on the property and makes an amazing breakfast even better. And we used the yoga/fitness studio every morning. What a perfect hotel for us. Highly recommend. And we used Guiding Galapagos Tours, who also made our stay in Galapagos an amazing experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bidzina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place to stay. The staff are super friendly and nice, while the hotel garden is as good as any botanical garden, with plenty of turtles and lizards. A bit far from the town, but takes 7$ and 20 min to get there, so not an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location

Our stay at Semilla Verde was truly memorable. We instantly felt welcomes by Cattya and her team at their wonderfully unique property. Giant tortoises roam freely and many were present on the vast property grounds during our stay, which adds to the overall experience. Being in the highlands, the views were stunning and the weather refreshing. Given the island of Santa Cruz is small, any location is a short taxi ride away, which is easily arranged by the property team. We also enjoyed (and made us of) the home cooked meals on site, the swimming pool and the excellent yoga studio. We are delighted we chose to stay here during our visit to Santa Cruz Island and we wouldn't hesitate to stay here again for any return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical! Beautiful property close to town. Friendly team, wonderful breakfast… and tortoises in their natural habitat! On a walk around the property, we saw 10 the first day! We had room 3 - it had a view of the pond where the tortoises grazed and swam - literally right outside our room. If you are visiting the Galapagos, this is a must-stay experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele Gottlieb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property and great personalized friendly service. Meals are excellent. So relaxing and able to chill in nature. Giant tortoises roam the property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KURSAD

Liked: Amenities
Katya the manager is an amazing person helpful and ,polite
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is incredible and so uniquely different in our opinions. We did a fair amount of research and comparisons before we booked this hotel and the stay recently has proved that we made the right choice. This hotel is in the highlands so a taxi is required to get into town but we expected that so it is not an issue. The host was very welcoming, the services were top notch and friendly. The property has a homely feeling and Sava the dog was a delight to be hanging around with. The daily sightings of the tortoises was the highlight of our stay as we love love them. All in all, it was a very enjoyable and memorable stay for us and we will always appreciate it. Thank you to the team who worked so hard to make our stay such an incredible experience. This
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

dietlinde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most amazing hotel. Recommend to everyone.

I’ve traveled allot and this place is incredible for service, location (gardens are beautiful with many giant tortoises), food, and atmosphere. You are making a mistake if you stay anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 nights and the property and staff are GREAT! Cattya was very helpful and knowledgeable about things to do in the area. She did arrange transportation from the airport which was a huge benefit as the driver met us as we arrived and had the bus, boat and taxi transporting all set. Cannot say enough good things about her. The property is amazing as there are giant tortoises all over, we counted 12 when we walked on the trail! There was even one that stayed right out the door at night, pretty cool. Was great having breakfast every morning and then heading out for the day. Very quiet and nice to come back to after being active all day. Would most definitely stay again and will recommend to our family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at this green, beautiful property! Meals on site were delicious. Great trails for walking. Comfortable, stylish rooms and common rooms. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

SHWU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service is very good and the environment is quiet the view is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Omid

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard, VALLEY VILLAGE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great property! We explored the property every day and found tortoises everywhere. The food was good- especially the lunch we had preordered for our arrival. We are vegans and it was perfect. The Manager, Shania, was really helpful and exceptional at her job. The rest of the staff was great as well. Our only complaint was that we were in room 7 in the main building. We were above the kitchen and the noise at 6:15am was as if we were sleeping in the kitchen. Until that sound proof the kitchen I would stay in the other building even though those are not the deluxe rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is exceptional from the rooms, to the food, to the service to the grounds. I will definitely return and recommend highly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

tracie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here three nights and wish it would have been more. Lovely place with tortoises galore. So nice to be in a quiet area yet a quick cab ride from the city. $7 for cab and Semilla arranged it every time. Great area with walking paths. Food and dining area was also superb.

10/10 Excellent

Rano

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing facilities, with trails and tortoises on the property. Beautiful view of the ocean.

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Absolute Gem of a Hotel

It took me several days to select the perfect hotel for my father and I but ultimately, I chose Semilla Verde because I read a few dozen reviews and they all glorified this place. It’s BETTER than advertised, if that’s even possible. This hotel is tucked away in Bellavista away from the crowded tourism. The days we were there, we saw 12 turtles on the property although reports were that there was twice as many. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles from the entire staff. Evelyn and her Aunt are wonderful women and amazing cooks. Cattya, the awesome manager on the property, made us feel like family. She was very accommodating and made time to make us feel at home. Even before our arrival, she was in constant communication with me about our stay and helped reserve our tour of the Chato Ranch and twin craters with tour guide, Duncan Divine. He was incredible… a walking encyclopedia who balanced informing us of the island while personalizing our tour to the ambiance we wanted. The food at the hotel is 5-star… homemade, fresh, delicious, and the menu was eclectic yet perfect for every meal. There was NO reason to eat any meal outside of the hotel, it was that good. Overall, I can’t sing enough praises of this place. You will NOT be disappointed if you book here for your trip to the Galapagos. The reviews are what they are for a reason… and I confirmed that during our stay there. This is truly a 10/10 hotel. Perfection.
I woke up one morning to my Dad taking it all in from our deck hammock
The first turtle we saw on the property
Our first lunch… amazing!
The second turtle we saw on the property 🙌🏼
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Spring Creek

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is a bit out of the way, which makes it very peaceful and quiet but also a tad inconvenient. Taxis were necessary daily to get anyplace, but only about $8 each way. Rooms were nice, grounds were spectacular, and service stellar. The resident tortoises were visible daily, and the property manager spoke perfect English and did a fabulous job recommending activities, restaurants, arranging transport, etc. Everyone in our party agreed we chose the best place to stay, and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic host and property! Very beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catalin, TAMPA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at Semilla Verde. Thanks Robert and Cathya for making our stay unforgettable, your place is fantastic. We loved every minute of it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

BROCK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very responsive pre-arrival to set up tours (ask for Duncan), arranged meals, and gave advice. On property, Cattya was amazing! From two very critical travelers, she’s the epitome of hospitality. She helped us at every point of our stay, and was invaluable. Property is set in a quiet highlands location, has trails, a very friendly dog and wild tortoises to boot! Perfectly secluded, it was a perfect way to experience Santa Cruz!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and grounds, our dinner and breakfast were both delicious, and it was so fun watching the birds and tortoises. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Galapagos experience right outside your room

Our time at Semilla Verde was excellent from the service to the quality of the rooms to the location. Having access to the trails and the tortoises right outside our room we really had the Galapagos experience the entire time. The staff, especially Cattya was superb and so welcoming. We really felt at home. We also worked with them to help organize our tours and we the tour operators were also excellent. We definitely highly recommended Semilla Verde and if we make it back to Galapagos we’d without a doubt stay again.
Tortoises on the Semilla Verde grounds.
View from our balcony
Sunset from the balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021