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Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exclusive Villa, 1 King Bed | Exterior
Bar (on property)
Flat-screen TV
Exclusive Villa, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Royal Palm Galapagos offers a peaceful mountain escape with amenities like massage services, a spa tub, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Enjoy local flavors at two restaurants and explore the nature reserve with hiking, biking, and guided ecotours.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Laundry

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Exclusive Villa, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Guest)

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Villa, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Rosa, Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton is in the mountains and near a boardwalk/promenade. Las Grietas and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Galápagos National Park and El Chato Ranch. With snorkeling and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Km. 18 Via Puerto Ayora-Baltra Isla, Isla Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, Galapagos

What's nearby

  • Los Gemelos Sinkholes - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • El Chato Ranch - 15 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Rancho Primicias - 16 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Malecon - 31 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 32 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vida Divina - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lava Tunnel Dinner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Restaurant - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Aquaralle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lava Tunnel Dinner - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton

Luxury hotel near Galápagos National Park
Consider a stay at Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours and cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, or a body treatment. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local and international cuisine. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • 2 meeting rooms, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A nature reserve, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM on request
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Lava Tunnel Restaurant
  • The Highland Bar
  • The Highland Cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 92 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 80 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • High chair fee: USD 0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Royal Palm Hotel Santa Rosa
Royal Palm Santa Rosa
The Royal Palm Hotel
Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Does Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–5:30 PM on request. A fee of USD 92 per person applies.

Where is Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton located?

Situated in a regional park, this luxury hotel is steps from Galápagos National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Los Gemelos Sinkholes and El Chato Ranch. Lava Tunnel and Rancho Primicias are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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