You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
Located in Bella Vista, Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel is in a rural area and in a national park. Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Las Grietas are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Galápagos National Park and El Chato Ranch. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Bella Vista travel guide
Km 12 via Baltra, Bella Vista, Santa Cruz
What's nearby
Academy Bay
36 min drive - 13.3 km
Las Ninfas Lagoon
37 min drive - 13.6 km
Malecon
37 min drive - 13.6 km
Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal
37 min drive - 13.6 km
Fishing Piers
37 min drive - 13.6 km
Getting around
Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
67 min drive
Restaurants
Islander Coffee Roasters
19 min drive
Øy
19 min drive
Isla Grill
20 min drive
Il Giardino
20 min drive
Servisabroson
19 min drive
About this property
Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel
Family-friendly hotel remodelled in 2016 and located near Galápagos National Park
Consider a stay at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Supervised childcare (surcharge), a computer station and a 24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
How much does it cost to stay at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?
As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel on 23 Nov 2026 start from ฿5,977, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel located?
This family-friendly Bella Vista hotel is located in a national park, steps from Galápagos National Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Los Gemelos Sinkholes and El Chato Ranch. Lava Tunnel and Rancho Primicias are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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This was our favorite place in the Galapagos Islands. The property is stunning, the decor is amazing, but what makes this place truly stand out is its staff and their hospitality. The manager Cattya is the best manager we have ever met. She personally ensures that every guest's stay is extraordinary, everyone is taken care of, and every detail is thoroughly thought through. Thank you, Cattya, for making it a 5-star experience! All we wish for is that we had more time at this wonderful place. We hope to be back and stay longer next time!
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.
Wonderful stay at this green, beautiful property! Meals on site were delicious. Great trails for walking. Comfortable, stylish rooms and common rooms. Highly recommend.
The staff was great. The included breakfast was delicious. We stayed one night and had dinner which was one of the best meals on Santa Cruz. What really set the hotel apart from others was the fact that we were able to check in when we arrived at 10:30 am. The grounds were beautiful with about 15 to 20 giant tortoises roaming freely among coffee, banana and orange trees. I would definitely recommend them.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
KURSAD
26 Apr 2024
Liked: Amenities
Katya the manager is an amazing person helpful and ,polite
An excellent stay. Cattya, the manager of the hotel was superb. She gave us timely information and organised the transfer of my luggage to Baltra airport whilst I was stuck at Isabela (due to tsunami alert).
The food was lovely, both at breakfast and dinner.
I would highly recommend to stay here. The great thing is that we had giant tortoise in the back garden. No need to go El Chato Ranch. You have nature in your back yard.
Make sure you stay here if you make a trip out to Santa Cruz. It is mid way between the main town and the itabaca channel. It is $10 into town.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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!
Awesome property and great personalized friendly service. Meals are excellent. So relaxing and able to chill in nature. Giant tortoises roam the property!
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.
The property is amazing! Cattya, the property manager is amazing! So accommodating and helpful. The grounds are full of tortoises, and birds, just absolutely gorgeous. Breakfast is made to order and is served hot. Such a relaxing time, and a must stay if you are in the Galapagos Islands.
Semila Verde Hotel on the edge of Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos is a stunning and serene retreat. The property is beautifully maintained, and it's a unique experience to see giant turtles wandering freely around the grounds. The hotel offers delicious local dishes that truly capture the flavors of the region. The staff were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond, arranging all transportation to and from the airport and the city, making the stay seamless. It was a wonderful experience, and I would highly recommend this hidden gem for anyone visiting the Galapagos.
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.
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.