With a picturesque setting on the banks of the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley, this tranquil Andean village-style hotel has stunning scenery, with nothing but the sound of birdsong and the gentle rush of the river to interrupt your reverie. It’s the perfect place to acclimatise before travelling to Cuzco and has its own train station so you can head off to explore Machu Picchu’s legendary ruins. Make the most of your surroundings with the great range of activities and excursions. After a day of adventure and exploring, relax in the green grounds as llamas graze nearby, and enjoy world-class facilities including an excellent mountain view Andean spa and heated outdoor pool. Relax in a hammock, practise yoga on the river bank or munch on popcorn while enjoying film nights under the stars. Kids can enjoy al fresco art classes, feed the hotel’s baby alpacas and play sapo, a traditional coin toss game. The elegant El Huerto Restaurant is renowned for its exceptional cuisine which uses fresh ingredients from the hotel’s gardens. Enjoy intimate lunches, barbecues and pachamanca — a traditional Peruvian dish cooked on hot stones in a pit — at the riverside El Jardin restaurant. Sip signature Rio Sagrado cocktails — a delicious blend of pisco, coconut cream and apple liquer — at the El Bar del Huerto. The spacious rooms all have terraces and river views and are simply decorated with natural stone, wood and colourful rugs and alpaca throws. The beautiful Garden Junior Suites are twice the size of the Deluxe Terrace Rooms.
This luxurious lodge is the only accommodation located adjacent to the citadel of Machu Picchu, which can offer you the chance to avoid the crowds and be among the first and last of the day to explore these legendary Inca ruins. Discover this famous landmark and your beautiful surroundings – the hotel can arrange a knowledgeable guide to show you around. After a long day of walking, unwind and relax with a massage or aromatherapy treatments based on ancient Inca techniques. You can also go bird-watching and stargazing. Take in the breathtaking mountain views as you savour a delicious breakfast in the magnificent gardens. Tampu Restaurant & Bar offers international and Peruvian à la carte cuisine, and the floor-to-ceiling windows immerse you in the beautiful surrounding forest. Relfect on your Andean adventures with a Pisco sour at the Tampu Bar. The cosy rooms are small but comfortable. Standard Classic Rooms overlook the courtyard. Deluxe Mountain View Rooms have incredible views of the mountains and jungle across the Urubamba River. Deluxe Mountain View Rooms with Terrace feature stunning views and a terrace with lounge furniture and a dining table.
Set amid lush cloud forest in a private mountainside refuge, this hotel – one of National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World and also voted one of 'The Best Hotels in the World' at the Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2017 – offers charming white-washed cottages and is adjacent to the station in Machu Picchu town. Indulge in soothing treatments at the spa and unwind in the Andean sauna, set in a candle-lit eucalyptus hut. Explore your stunning surroundings on an excursion - you could visit an orchid collection and organic tea plantation, go birdwatching or take a twilight walk. Take in stunning views of Urubamba River and dramatic mountains while savouring creative fusion cuisine in the glass-walled restaurant. Café Inkaterra serves fusion-style cuisine and has a traditional Amazonian thatched-palm roof overlooking Vilcanota River. The rooms have locally crafted terracotta roofs and are nestled in 12 acres of lush gardens. Superior Rooms have a dining area and Junior Suites feature a relaxation area and balcony or terrace.
This stylish retreat overlooks the Urubamba River and has its own shuttle bus stop for trips to Machu Picchu, which is just 20 minutes away. The modern interiors feature dark wood and Inca influences such as gold masks, ceramics and colourful rugs, and the hotel can arrange plenty of local experiences to immerse you in Peruvian culture. Learn how to prepare ceviche and craft the perfect Pisco sour, enjoy a traditional Pachamanca dining experience, trek to Mandor Waterfalls, pay respects to Mother Nature during a ‘payment to the Earth’ ritual, or discover the spiritual side of Machu Picchu with a mystical tour of the ruins accompanied by a shaman. Soak up the incredible mountain and valley views from the restaurant which serves traditional Andean cuisine with a modern interpretation and a fusion of European, Asian, Africa and Peruvian cuisine. You can enjoy an early breakfast before exploring the ruins and sample local delights during dinner with a six-course tasting menu. The beautifully-designed rooms are either front facing with views over the road and river or located at the back overlooking mountains and the railway line.
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