The villas at Montemar are located in a 43-acres private property in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. The property is located approximately one hour away (by road and ferry) from Baltra airport (GPS) and approximately 20 minutes by road from the southern coast town of Puerto Ayora. This Goldilocks location in the cool highlands, allows access to both ports, tortoise reserves, and some of the island’s top volcanic features.
The property is pastoral. Organic coffee grows in the shade, horses graze, and giant tortoises wallow in the shallow ponds. Montemar attracts and sustains a wide range of endemic flora and fauna.
These fully sustainable villas were born out of the love for protecting the natural habitat of the Galapagos Giant Tortoise. Montemar is part of the ‘Galapagos Tortoise Movement Ecology Programme’ that supports research of Giant Tortoises.
The properties produce most of their own energy and harvest rainwater, reducing their environmental impact.
Reyna and Roberto, owners and hosts of Montemar villas. They are both expert naturalist guides. Together, they help curate unforgettable experiences and meals. All stays at Montemar’s villas include tours and all meals.
Montemar offers two private villas: Villa Tortuga for eight guests and Villa Lechuza for four guests. Villas can be rented separately or as an exclusive rental of the whole property.
VILLA TORTUGA
With 2,900 feet plus an extra 1,300 feet of outside decks, Villa Tortuga is the perfect escape for a party of eight.
Villa Tortuga has a spacious open social area that connects the kitchen, living room, and dining room. Other amenities include a yoga room, an office area, and an alfresco dining deck with an Indian wood oven and barbecue.
Wi-Fi is available through the villa. Wi-Fi in the Galapagos is weather dependent, and best used only for text and email.
Laundry service is available at an additional cost.
Accommodations
With a maximum capacity of 8 people, Villa Tortuga features 4 rooms. Each room has natural light and views of the island and the Giant Tortoises roaming in the garden.
The Master Tortuga Room is furnished with a king-size bed or two twin-sized beds, an en-suite bathroom with two showers, and a private deck.
The two Standard Tortuga bedrooms are furnished with a king-size bed or two twin-sized beds and share a bathroom with bathtub in between both rooms. These rooms also offer a private deck.
The Junior Tortuga Room is the smallest bedroom and it is furnished with a queen-size bed. This room features a private bathroom.
In-room amenities include Wi-Fi, ceiling fan, hairdryer, and security box.
VILLA LECHUZA
With approximately 829 square feet of interior space, and an extra 204 square feet of outside deck, Villa Lechuza features an open kitchen, living room, and dining room. The villa also offers an alternative al fresco dining area on the outside deck.
Villa Lechuza also features a laundry area.
Wi-Fi is available through the villa. Wi-Fi in the Galapagos is weather dependent, and best used only for text and email.
Accommodations
With a maximum capacity of four guests, Villa Lechuza has two guest rooms. These teak-floored bedrooms feature sliding windows overlooking Santa Cruz and the Galapagos Tortoises.
The two Standard Lechuza rooms feature a private en-suite bathroom with a bathtub and a private deck. While one room is furnished with a queen-size bed, the other offers either a king-size bed or two twin-sized beds.
In-room amenities include Wi-Fi, ceiling fan, hairdryer, and security box.
ACTIVITIES
The Galapagos Archipelago is one of the world’s most unique wildlife destinations. Giant tortoises, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and marine iguanas can all be observed on Santa Cruz Island.
Most of our clients stay four or five nights, exploring the Santa Cruz highlands and coast, and taking wildlife viewing and snorkeling day trips to other nearby islands.
Reyna and Roberto, your hosts, will tailor your stay at Montemar to ensure that you make the most of your trip to the Galapagos Islands. Both are naturalist guides, locals, with a profound knowledge of the islands. Kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing, swimming, snorkeling with playful marine wildlife, hiking, cycling, and scootering in the different islands, are some of the activities you can enjoy during your stay.
Reyna and Roberto can also help craft some signature experiences for your family or group.
Stays at Montemar’s Private Villas can also be combined with Galapagos Islands cruises, before or after the cruise. LANDED has direct, wholesale contracts with the best yachts and catamarans in the Galapagos.
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