Aerial view of guest villas at Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection by Hilton

Adventure begins and nature sets the rhythm

at Royal Palm Galapagos, a Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel

A unique oasis in the heart of Santa Cruz Island

In the Miconia Highland Forests, we’re ideally set in the Galapagos, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. Our location features natural lava tunnels, giant tortoise sightseeing, an infinity pool, firepits, yoga forest, and stargazing through telescopes. Enjoy unique tours surrounded by endangered species and scenic landscapes.

Hotel info

Reasons to stay with us

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We're the closest hotel to

  • Seymour Airport (45-minute drive)
  • Itabaca Channel (35-minute drive)
  • El Chato Giant Tortoise reserve (10-minute drive)
  • Los Gemelos lava sink holes (10-minute drive)
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We're the only Galapagos hotel with

  • a lava tunnel fine dining experience
  • tortoises roaming freely on our hotel grounds
  • filtered and treated drinking water
  • reforestation program activities
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Guests like us for our

  • largest and most spacious rooms in Santa Cruz
  • 190 hectares of private land with natural trails
  • fresh, organic garden-sourced food produce
  • best internet connection on the island

The trip of a lifetime —your way

Will you go hassle-free or tailor-made? Choose an inclusive package for a pre-paid, pre-planned trip, or book your stay and create your own personalized itinerary.

Go hassle-free with an inclusive package

You’ll get 3 nights, 4 nights, or 5 nights including breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an inclusive itinerary of tours, and return airport transfers.

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Go tailor-made and design your own itinerary

Love planning every detail yourself? Let’s create a full itinerary filled with the most amazing Galapagos experiences.

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People Walking at Lava Tunnel Restaurant

Lava Tunnel Tour

A lush forest and lagoon on the Galapagos

Tortuga Bay Beach and Playa Mansa Lagoons

Lush plants growing in the Galapagos

Cerro Mesa, Trapiche and Playa Garrapatero exploration

A large group of Galapagos Giant Tortoises keeping cool in the water.

Tortoises in the wild

Galapagos tortoise lounging in the dirt

Charles Darwin Station and Giant Tortoise Breeding Center

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Secluded comfort surrounded by nature

Escape to one of our rooms or private villas, nestled amongst lush highland forests and unique wildlife, where once-in-a-lifetime adventure awaits.

Rooms & Villas

One-of-a-kind dining experiences

Enjoy the Galapagos’ only underground fine dining experience amongst ancient lava formations. Or opt for relaxed, all-day dining with fresh ingredients sourced from the hotel’s farm.

Dining
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In the majestic highlands of Santa Cruz

Find us in the Miconia highlands, 400m above sea level, surrounded by the pristine beauty of the Galapagos, where untouched nature and wildlife thrive.

Our Location

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