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Top 8 Places to Stay in the Galapagos Islands

By Bonnie Hamre, About.com

1. Hotel Galapagos -- Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island

"The original hotel of the Galapagos allows you to explore Galapagos in-depth before or after your cruise. Well known for its reliable services, delicious meals, and friendly attention ina five acres site, including a private nature preserve, situated on a peninsula you’ll experience all the Galapagos wildlife and enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets everyday in tranquility, and yet be only a short walk away from town and the Charles Darwin Research Station."

2. Red Mangrove Adventure Inn -- Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island

"Situated in a grove of wild red mangrove and perched on the edge of the sea, the Inn is peacefully removed from the hustle and bustle of town, yet only a stone's throw from the Charles Darwin Station and downtown Puerto Ayora. Offering numerous recreational activities, plus a variety of land- and sea-based tours of the archipelago, Red Mangrove is an adventurous spirit's dream come true and offers an attractive alternative to pre-arranged boat tours."

3. Silberstein - - Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island

On Main Street, the facilities include a estaurant, bar, pool, telephone, fax, television, gardens, some rooms with air conditioning.

4. La Casa de Marita Hotel -- Villamil, Isabela. also called Albemarle Island

"10 suites, all just a few feets from the beach, air conditioning, hot water, bar fridge, ceiling fans, colour television with VCR option, telephone service is available in the hotel reception, as well as email service, library and bar."

5. Grand Lobo del Mar - - Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island

"Waterfront - main street by the coast. Facilities Pool, livingroom with Internet, restaurant, laundry room, social events room, security case, fax, bar. All the rooms with view to the Bay."

6. Royal Palms -- Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island

"Santa Cruz Highlands (25 minutes from Puerto Ayora) Facilities Health spa, swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis courts, restaurants, bar, satellite television, convention center, internet, dvd players, telephone, fax, observatory, museum, jacuzzi."

7. San Cristobal Island

No information available for Don Jorge, Galapagos Islands, Orca, Cactus, Chatham, Mar Azul or San Francisco hotels.

8. Wittmer Hostal - Santa Maria, also called Floreana Island

No information available for Wittmer Hostal.

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