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Galapagos Habitat by Eco Luxury Group

Avenida Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador | (618) 248-8274

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Overview

Pros
  • Built around a mangrove

  • Incredible location — sea lions always on and around the property

  • Rooms have simple, homey decor

  • Restaurant on-site serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • All-inclusive options available

  • Within walking distance of downtown Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Station

  • Free breakfast and Wi-Fi

Cons
  • Mangrove can emit funky smells

  • No pool, spa, or fitness center

  • Wi-Fi is slow (a common Galapagos problem)

  • Many guests complain about all-inclusive tours booked through the hotel

Bottom Line

Red Mangrove Aventura Lodge is a solid mid-range option in downtown Puerto Ayora. Rooms are cute and cozy, but otherwise nondescript. There’s an on-site restaurant, but the cuisine isn’t noteworthy. The main attraction here is the hotel’s unique access to local wildlife. Built around a natural mangrove, the hotel is a hot spot for sea lion visitors. Every day, guests can watch as multiple sea lions snooze on hotel lounge chairs and play in the water just offshore. For many guests this unique perk overrides some of the hotel’s flaws, like its sometimes funky smells, lack of on-site amenities, and slow Wi-Fi. Guests looking for a nicer hotel with better amenities should check-out Finch Bay Eco Hotel, though there’s less on-site wildlife, and it tends to be pricier.