Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel By Hilton - Bellavista (Santa Cruz)

Luxury hotel in Santa Cruz highlands with dining inside a lava tunnel

Dining

Royal Palm Galapagos is home to Muttini, the destination's only fine dining restaurant set 70 feet underground inside a natural lava tunnel. This dinner experience includes a guided tour through the tunnel and a menu inspired by homegrown culture and local ingredients. The Highland Cafe offers international and Galapaguian cuisine using produce from the hotel's in-house farm and fresh catch of the day.

Rooms & Villas

Renovated rooms at the Curio Collection Hotel feature hardwood floors, a home domotic audio system for device integration, and a selection of the hotel's signature Negroni cocktail. Each bathroom includes H2Okinetic shower heads with adjustable pressure and Japanese toilets that can be programmed to guest preferences. Private villas add an indoor sauna, fireplace, and bathtub with plenty of living space.

Wellness & Recreation

The hotel provides an outdoor infinity pool, a yoga forest, and stargazing sessions through telescopes. The spa and wellness centre offers body treatments, massages, manicures, and pedicures, plus a hot tub and Jacuzzi. Guests can also use the tennis court, table tennis, and billiards, or join daily yoga classes and bike tours.

Location & Excursions

Royal Palm Galapagos sits in the Miconia Highland Forests of Santa Cruz Island, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, 45 minutes from Baltra Airport. The hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle and can arrange tours to giant tortoise sightseeing locations and Tortuga Bay Beach, 14 miles away. On-site curated tours focus on local wildlife and culture, including walks through the property's natural lava tunnels.

Family & Activities

The hotel is family-friendly with two-bedroom villas, a kid-friendly buffet, and kids' meals. Children can participate in cooking classes, walking tours, and tours about local culture. The property's grounds host giant tortoises, and the tour desk helps families book packages to the Darwin Center and other adventure excursions.

• Location: Miconia Highland Forests, Santa Cruz Island, 45 min from Baltra Airport
• Rooms: Renovated rooms with domotic audio system & Japanese toilets
• Dining: Lava tunnel dinner at Muttini & farm-to-table cuisine at The Highland Cafe
• Wellness: Infinity pool, yoga forest, stargazing telescopes, spa treatments
• Activities: Tennis court, bike tours, cooking classes, guided lava tunnel walks
• Family: Two-bedroom villas, kid-friendly buffet, giant tortoise sightseeing