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Eden on Santa Cruz Surrounded by marine iguanas, sea lions and the famous finches a fresh brewed morning coffee is a special trea... read moreSurrounded by marine iguanas, sea lions and the famous finches a fresh brewed morning coffee is a special treat.
We stayed in the Tortuga Suite and enjoyed the privacy of kids balcony as well as the easy access to the common areas.
The receptionist was very, very helpful. We were travelling in a larger group and our children, many of them tween, had access to bikes, easy walking distance to all attractions in town and the Charles Darwin Research Center.
Food was very good. The bar is well stocked, the breakfast buffet offers a good selection.
And the company ...- is of great zoological interest. read less

Ocean front, tree-house honeymoon suite We loved it.

We had just finished an active sailing adventure trip so we spent a lot of time enjoying our... read moreWe loved it.

We had just finished an active sailing adventure trip so we spent a lot of time enjoying our room and found the hotel to be wonderful. Our room was an ocean front suite (Darwin); large, light filled, lots of natural wood, a sky light and with a balcony and a patio. The room was beautiful and the view was amazing. We had open views south, west and east. There was a 3rd night free deal, be sure to look for that.

The resort was very pretty, the people were polite and the food was great. Breakfast was easy and included plenty of variety. No one minded when we spent two hours with coffee, a book and the sea lions. It’s a popular spot for dinner so a reservation won’t hurt. Almar's reputation was earned on their dinner which has a varied menu of fine dining.

It’s a short walk to town including Avenida Kiosko or to water taxis for your own adventures (go to las Grietas). The Darwin Research Center is next door and the nicest beach in Puerto Arroyo is a short walk.

You’ll find sea lions, iguanas, pelicans and herons right at the resort or in the water nearby.

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Darwin Suite = Impressive Formerly known (?) as Red Mangrove, this wonderful little hotel sits at the end of town over the water in a ma... read moreFormerly known (?) as Red Mangrove, this wonderful little hotel sits at the end of town over the water in a mangrove swamp. The Darwin Suite, was enormous and had really incredible views from two private balconies. Water pressure was good and the bathroom was large and modern. The staff at the hotel was very helpful, and bike rentals were free. The breakfast, also included, was very good.

This hotel is well managed, clean, and everything you would want in a tropical waterfront locale. read less

Seals as neighbors We recently stayed at the Galapagos Habitat formerly the Red Mangrove Inn. Perfect location near the Darwin C... read moreWe recently stayed at the Galapagos Habitat formerly the Red Mangrove Inn. Perfect location near the Darwin Center and close to shops and towns. Look out your suites at diving boobys and marine iguanas as Galapagos seals fight for the best bench on the deck near your room. Wonderful experience and a great place to start a land based trip of the Islands. read less

Lovely meal in nice surroundings We did not stay in the hotel but enjoyed a lovely meal in the restaurant , with a harbourside view. Menu was i... read moreWe did not stay in the hotel but enjoyed a lovely meal in the restaurant , with a harbourside view. Menu was interesting and food and service of high quality . Very reasonable prices for the quality too. read less

Great Stay The Red Mangrove is an exceptional hotel. Service was fantastic and the staff was attending to every need. ... read moreThe Red Mangrove is an exceptional hotel. Service was fantastic and the staff was attending to every need. We had the Darwin Suite and the room was large, comfortable with a very large and refreshing shower. Great views across the bay with Sea Lions and Pelicans always around. Restaurant was fantastic. Only negative is that the TV service did not have CNN International or any other english channels. Which is unusual as we did have it in Isabella which is more remote than Santa Cruz. Other than that a fantastic stay read less

Perfect! We spent three days on Santa Cruz staying at this hotel and while this was a bit of a splurge, it was well wor... read moreWe spent three days on Santa Cruz staying at this hotel and while this was a bit of a splurge, it was well worth it. This hotel is at the edge of town, but the town is small enough that you can walk from one end to the other in 10 minutes or less.The location is spectacular because of the waterfront location of the restaurant where you can have breakfast if you are staying there or lunch and dinner regardless of whether you’re staying there, and the main attraction is sea lions and marine iguanas visible right there on the deck, lying in deck chairs, etc. Unlike San Cristobal, where sea lions are everywhere, Puerto Ayora does not have that many sea lions in town and this concentration of them along with the iguanas and birds etc makes the hotel special. We were in the Wolf room and I highly recommend it. Great view! This hotel used to be called Res Mangrove by the way. New management is doing a great job! The staff were super helpful. There are free bikes to borrow. What’s not to love?? The restaurant serves great food and the breakfast buffet was very good. More read less

Nicest Hotel on Santa Cruz island This is for sure the nicest hotel on Santa Cruz island. Food for breakfast and dinner was great. The accommoda... read moreThis is for sure the nicest hotel on Santa Cruz island. Food for breakfast and dinner was great. The accommodations are beautiful with comfortable beds. The location is great--easy walking distance to anywhere in town and also to the Charles Darwin Breeding Center. read less

Ecological luxury hotel in the middle of the beautiful archipelago islands of Galapagos Oceanview, private port, spacious rooms, luxury amenities, great location in front of Charles darwin center an... read moreOceanview, private port, spacious rooms, luxury amenities, great location in front of Charles darwin center and delicious high-quality cousin.
Enjoy the ocean view surrounded by sea lions and iguanas was a lifetime experience.
The hotel was built inside of forest of mangrove with great conservation concept.
To sit in the room and hearing the wild animals a few steps outside of our balcony was outstanding.
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