Blue Shark Galapagos Hotel  

In Bellavista, Puerto Ayora — right in the Galápagos national park. The hotel sits within a 15-minute drive of Galápagos National Park and Los Gemelos Sinkholes, about 5.7 mi from Tortuga Bay Beach and 5.9 mi from the Malecon. Isla Baltra airport is roughly 25 mi away.

A small, relaxed hotel with just 14 guestrooms that feel like a home base for nature lovers and independent travelers. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, desks, complimentary bottled water, showers and toiletries, plus daily housekeeping. Public spaces feature a terrace and garden, a library, picnic and barbecue areas, and an easygoing vibe built for slow travel and island life.

Wake up to island mornings with complimentary wireless internet, a terrace view, and a complimentary beach shuttle to the surf and sand. The property offers a restaurant, daily complimentary reception, concierge and transfer services, free 24-hour airport shuttle, cruise ship terminal shuttle, parking, and limited room service. Small touches like a computer station and on-site wedding services add practical flair.

Event-ready with 861 sq ft (80 m²) of conference and meeting space, a computer station, and express check-in/check-out. Complimentary wireless internet keeps things connected.

On-site restaurant serves meals and the hotel offers room service during limited hours. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11 AM, and a daily reception is a nice spot to mingle before island excursions.