Royal Palm Hotel

This exclusive resort sits on 200 lush hillside hectares (494 acres) a 20-minute drive from Puerto Ayora. There are 10 beautiful villas on the hillside, four veranda studios, and three spectacular suites. The villas each have a separate living/dining area; a bedroom with a king-size bed and CD player; and a huge bathroom with large shower, dressing area, and separate room with a Jacuzzi tub. Villas come with gleaming hardwood floors and leather sofas. Windows face the serene countryside and the ocean. The three suites are all unique -- the two-bedroom, two-bathroom Imperial comes with a private-garden Jacuzzi, while the Royal has a four-poster bed and an indoor sauna. The Veranda studios are the simplest (and least expensive) units but have charming patios with hammocks and spacious bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs. Service is exquisite and friendly, highlighted by the special greeting at the airport and the private speedboat transfers from Baltra to Santa Cruz.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; beautiful outdoor swimming pool; 2 outdoor tennis courts; exercise room; sauna; concierge; large business center; 24-hr. room service; massage; laundry service; same-day dry cleaning

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