Does Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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.

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).

Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc-André

22 Aug 2025

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We got to see giant turtles on the hotel grounds. Staff was very pleasant and made our stay excellent.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bidzina

28 Dec 2024

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

dietlinde

22 Mar 2024

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

Eva

7 Jul 2022

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Fantastic host and property! Very beautiful

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rano

26 Jan 2023

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Absolutely amazing facilities, with trails and tortoises on the property. Beautiful view of the ocean.

10/10 Excellent

Rene

16 Dec 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

22 Apr 2023

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

Catalin

3 Jul 2022

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

Edem

13 Sep 2024

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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

27 Jul 2024

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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

Danni

28 Nov 2017

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Amazing Property!

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

kevin

16 Dec 2023

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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

Connie

7 Apr 2024

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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

Eric

18 Jan 2023

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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 second turtle we saw on the property 🙌🏼

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

31 Dec 2024

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

Jacques

9 Nov 2024

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

Michele Gottlieb

4 Jun 2024

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

26 Apr 2024

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Katya the manager is an amazing person helpful and ,polite

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

SHWU

4 Nov 2023

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

29 Oct 2023

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard

21 May 2023

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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

tracie

31 Jan 2023

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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

Mayra Ortiz

27 Sep 2022

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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Eliana

8 Aug 2022

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Ok se vc souber q é distante e isolado

Hotel bonito em local isolado distante 20 minutos de carro de Puerto Ayora. Serviço excelente, tivemos problemas com o quarto e fomos transferidos p acomodações melhores sem custo. O chuveiro é ruim. O problema é a distância, cada vez que quiser sair do hotel deve-se ir de táxi, e a corrida ida e volta custa cerca de 15 dólares, além do tempo de espera do táxi, de 20 min, que devem ser acrescidos aos 20 da corrida

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian

30 Jul 2022

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

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