Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel

This vacation was everything we could have hoped for and more! It was a mother/daughter trip of a lifetime. We chose this hotel and location because we wanted to be close to tortoises our entire week and this was perfect! The serenity & beauty of this property was spectacular and it felt like we were family. We chose the semi inclusive option and it worked out great. The trips were all so different and the guides were so knowledgable and friendly. There was plenty of down time to relax too. We loved coming "home" each day to this warm & friendly enviroment. We took short (10min) taxi cabs each night to be around bars, restaurants, shops & town happenings. The drivers were all so nice and we had fun trying to use our limited Spanish to have conversations each way! ($10 each way) The facility was well taken care of and super clean. It was so nice to help yourself to the french press for a cup of delicious coffee with the home-grown coffee beans or grab a beer/wine from the fridge to enjoy a cocktail on the balcony as the birds flew by and the tortoises roamed. (I loved the honor system of marking it down as you needed it) The food was excellent. I especially loved all the fresh island fruit. The other families we met there also added to the experience. It has a quaint, bed and breakfast feel to it. All I kept saying to my daughter while we were there is...I'm SO glad we picked here to stay! She agreed!

We loved our time with Cattya and the “lovely ladies” of Santa Cruz Galapagos. This is a fantastic find where you feel like you are part of the family. The location in the Highlands is a great middle ground for excursions that mostly all leave from one side of the island by the ferry (diving, snorkeling and land tours) and the town. The hospitality is first rate and you can enjoy new friends from around the world at meals or stay more to yourself. We met wonderful families and dinners were stories from the day. The food is very good. There are at least 8-10 giant tortoises on the property and the trails provide for nice walks. We highly recommend Semilla Verde. They also will organize all your tours and build it into the price of your vacation.

Semilla Verde Boutique 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 property. 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.

The hotel was a good base from which to explore Santa Cruz and nearby islands as well as being a nature attraction in its own right. We liked it being in the interior near the nature reserve. The extensive grounds were lovely to walk around especially with the large tortoises wandering through. The accommodation was very comfortable and spaceous. A good place to relax after a hectic trip. The manager and staff were very friendly and helpful and the service good. The organised trips to Bartolome, South Plaza and the highlands were a trerrific experience with excellent guides. We will have many happy memories of the hotel and our stay.

If you want to be pampered, eat delicious food, enjoy tortoises strolling past your window and expert help arranging day trips THIS IS THE PLACE. Gracious surroundings, service provided with love and a smile and better food than we found anywhere in town. Beautiful yoga studio, too!

I thought I might get bored of the self guiding trails on this beautiful 5 acre property, but I never did. The rooms are fine; Ana (the manager) is charming and attentive; the restaurant is homey and with great food and service; but the grounds make the place. Bananas; coffee plants; hibiscus; passion fruit; citrus and giant tortoises everywhere! I went on 10 walks a day. Each experience different.