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Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa, steps from Galápagos National Park

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Lobby sitting area
Café
Yoga
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Yoga

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Km 12 via Baltra, Bella Vista, Santa Cruz
  • Place, Tortuga Bay Beach
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa de los Alemanes
    ‪62 min drive‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2016
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon OR 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Ocean view

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2016
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2016
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2016
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

About the area

Bella Vista

A family-friendly stay in Bella Vista awaits you at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel. You'll be steps from Galápagos National Park. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Bella Vista hotel include Los Gemelos Sinkholes and Lava Tunnel.

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 38 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Las Grietas - 38 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 38 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 38 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 62 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪1835 Coffee Lab - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dimati - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Empanadas Galapagueñas Milenita - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa, steps from Galápagos National Park
Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel was completed in 2016.

This 3.5-star Bella Vista hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Bella Vista hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Renovated entire property - 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador value-added tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?

Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?

The closest beach to Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel is Tortuga Bay Beach (9.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel.

Is Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and a playground, as well as highchairs and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?

No, Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were here for one night leading up to our cruise out of Baltra Island. The stay worked well for us for the short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc-André

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

syeed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

Bidzina

Travelled with family
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

Jacques

Travelled with family
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

Edem

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

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Michele Gottlieb

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

Liked: Amenities
Katya the manager is an amazing person helpful and ,polite
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

dietlinde

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

kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Rene

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

SHWU

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard, VALLEY VILLAGE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Gregory

Travelled with partner
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

tracie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Rano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing facilities, with trails and tortoises on the property. Beautiful view of the ocean.

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 first turtle we saw on the property
Our first lunch… amazing!
The second turtle we saw on the property 🙌🏼
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Spring Creek

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic host and property! Very beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catalin, TAMPA

Travelled with family
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

BROCK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very responsive pre-arrival to set up tours (ask for Duncan), arranged meals, and gave advice. On property, Cattya was amazing! From two very critical travelers, she’s the epitome of hospitality. She helped us at every point of our stay, and was invaluable. Property is set in a quiet highlands location, has trails, a very friendly dog and wild tortoises to boot! Perfectly secluded, it was a perfect way to experience Santa Cruz!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022