The Best Hotels Near Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel, by the Record
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Most guests sleep on boats here, hopping islands at pace. This beachfront luxury hotel on Santa Cruz lets you stay put instead, wading out at dawn and watching the sunset from the sand. Wooden walkways thread past volcanic rock and tropical foliage, rooms have hammocks on shared porches, and suites face the ocean directly. Las Grietas, with some of the archipelago's finest snorkeling, is a short walk away.
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Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over a volcanic caldera on Santa Cruz, which sets the tone for this sleek, minimalist luxury lodge on the Galápagos. The Michelin Guide awarded it 2 Keys. Rooms run to travertine marble bathrooms and private terraces, the infinity pool hangs over a dramatic drop, and a private boat fleet handles island excursions. South American wine by the firepits after dark is a reasonable consolation for not being on a cruise ship.