Best hotels in Ecuador

Let's be honest - wildlife watching from a mega cruise ship isn't exactly intimate. This rather splendid catamaran, however, offers something rather special: the chance to explore the Galapagos' legendary creatures and landscapes with just 24 fellow adventurers. Better still, your floating boutique hotel comes with proper luxuries - think private balconies for spying frigate birds, butler service for when you fancy a G&T, and even cooking lessons (because who doesn't want to master ceviche?). Oh, and every journey helps restore native flora through a rather brilliant reforestation programme on Santa Cruz Island.

Reflecting the highest standards of elegance and innovation, the Monique catamaran brings a premium barefoot luxury experience to the Galapagos Islands. Designed with input from experienced shipwrights, guides, and tour operators, as well as insights from our guests, the Monique is the ultimate way to explore the Galapagos in style and comfort.

Ikala Galapagos Hotel is located in the small town of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Accommodation includes 18 suites, each equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, a fan, and a balcony. One of the suites has a living room and a separate kitchen. Guests can enjoy a range of delicious, healthy, international food and Galapagos inspired dishes at the on-site restaurant. The hotel has a fantastic pool with a bar area and a beautiful terrace located on top of the main building.

The Galapagos Angel is a new first-class private yacht with the highest navigation standards for the best sailing experience on the sea. With two large suites and six convertible cabins, the yacht accommodations are comfortably designed for 16 passengers, who can enjoy breathtaking views through the panoramic windows and of sharing their day-to-day experiences with their loved ones by using the onboard WiFi service.

Leave your trip in the hands of the crew members and the certified bilingual naturalist guides, who will show you the most outstanding places in the islands and make you live an unforgettable experience.

Born from a love for Ecuador’s rich culture and a burning desire to preserve the country’s heritage and historic properties, Art Hotels Ecuador has established itself as a pillar of the Ecuadorian luxury hotel sector, establishing itself as the only national brand of prestige and synonymous with standards global in quality of service and accommodation for distinguished travelers, throughout Ecuador.