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Pikaia Lodge is a Relais & Châteaux property on Santa Cruz in the heart of the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. Built with sustainable materials and contemporary architecture, it offers 14 rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking coastal hills, all-inclusive full board, and daily access to wildlife and yacht excursions.
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Pikaia Lodge sits on Santa Cruz island in the Galápagos, surrounded by lush coastal hills and featuring a private giant tortoise reserve. The property embodies an eco-responsible approach to luxury hospitality in this protected archipelago.
The lodge comprises 14 rooms and suites with simple, refined design. All feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views across the coastal landscape. Six room categories are offered: Terrace King, Terrace Queen, Balcony King, Balcony Queen, Garden Suite, and Pool Suite. Select suites include a private balcony and plunge pool.
The Hotel Restaurant serves fine dining. The hotel offers group and individual cooking classes led by the chef, and wine tasting is available during your stay.
The property features an unheated outdoor pool with an adjoining Lobby Lounge overlooking the sea. Additional amenities include a spa, fitness room, sauna, and hot tub. The Homo Sapiens Lounge holds a collection of books and films on Galápagos history, plus rotating exhibitions on local themes.
Daily activities include mountain biking, hiking, fishing, diving, canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, and beach exploration. The lodge operates private yacht excursions aboard the M/Y Vision Pikaia, equipped with a jacuzzi and indoor and outdoor lounges, visiting the islands each day. Guided Highlands Tour explores Santa Cruz's twin craters, the el Chato II tortoise farm, and nearby lava tubes accessible on foot.
Pikaia Lodge welcomes families with children from 6 months old, offering baby-sitting, kids menus, and early dinner options. The property accommodates groups and events with a meeting room of 35-person capacity. The all-inclusive full board structure—combining lodging, meals, and activity access—suits travelers seeking a complete Galápagos experience without daily logistics.
Editorial verification: Pikaia Lodge is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The lodge is on Santa Cruz island in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, set among lush coastal hills with views across the landscape.
Pikaia Lodge has 14 rooms and suites: Terrace King, Terrace Queen, Balcony King, Balcony Queen, Garden Suite, and Pool Suite. All feature floor-to-ceiling windows; some include private balconies and plunge pools.
Yes, Pikaia Lodge is a Relais & Châteaux property, part of an international alliance of independent luxury hotels.
Activities include hiking, diving, snorkeling, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Private yacht excursions, Highlands Tour exploring craters and tortoise farms, and lava tube walks are also offered.
The Hotel Restaurant serves fine dining. Guests can participate in chef-led cooking classes and wine tastings during their stay.
Yes, children are welcome from 6 months old. The hotel provides baby-sitting, kids menus, and early dinner options.
Yes, the lodge operates on a full board basis, including accommodation, meals, and daily activity access.
Pikaia Lodge is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Pikaia Lodge is in Parroquia Bella Vista, Ecuador. Address: Parroquia Bella Vista, Galápagos, Ecuador.
| Location | Parroquia Bella Vista, Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Address | Parroquia Bella Vista, Galápagos, Ecuador |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Area guide | Parroquia Bella Vista luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/pikaia-lodge/
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