Luxury resort with spa, river views, private train, and pet alpacas
Sacred Valley, Av. Ferrocarril S/N, Urubamba 08660, Peru Get directions
"A Luxury Collection resort in the Sacred Valley (Urubamba) that features an on‑site train station, allowing guests to board trains directly on property; the author notes that this arrangement ‘made travel much easier’ because they simply walked from their hotel room to the on‑site train station. The property is positioned as a convenient base for rail connections into the Sacred Valley and onward transit." - Amanda Ogle Amanda Ogle Amanda Ogle is a writer and editor who specializes in travel, food and drink, sustainability, and general lifestyle topics. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler, Texas Highways, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A Luxury Collection resort and spa located in Peru’s Sacred Valley that has been searchable for award nights at 50,000 points or below during certain periods, making it a notable example of an upscale property reachable with the 50k-night certificates." - Paul Rubio
"Travelers can earn and redeem points at such iconic hideaways as the St. Regis Bora Bora Resort in the South Pacific and Tambo del Inka in the Sacred Valley of Peru." - Chris Dong
"Set amid lush, expansive grounds on the banks of the churning Urubambo River, this spa hotel is a luxurious base for exploring the Sacred Valley—or just relaxing in nature. For those heading to Machu Picchu, Tambo del Inka offers something that no other hotel can: a private train station on the Cuzco -to-Machu Picchu line. If you’re not sightseeing, there’s still plenty to do on the property, including watching hundreds of white butterflies dance against the backdrop of the Andes from the indoor-outdoor pool, or enjoying a farm-to-table meal next to the river. The highly regarded Hawa restaurant is a must for dinner and also serves a comprehensive breakfast spread with “detox” options, while the Kiri bar offers signature pisco cocktails and a full gin-and-tonic menu. The resort captures the drama of the surrounding mountains with soaring ceilings and Incan-style stonework through the public spaces. In the large, airy rooms, guests also enjoy balconies or terraces with river or mountain views, as well as elegant marble bathrooms with both tubs and standing showers. For even more space, spring for one of the suites, which include separate living rooms and butler service."
"The second Luxury Collection property from Peruvian chain Libertador sets the bar high in the Sacred Valley. The 128-room trapezoidal property, smack in the center of town, beautifully fits the topography: Accommodations face either the Urubamba River or the cordillera and the Chicón glacier. Designer Roberto Caparra’s imaginative interiors weave ancient motifs into the contemporary decor: towering fireplaces sculpted out of Inca-style stone walls, pre-Incan textile design reimagined as wallpaper, and oversized regional pottery. Soak in the 19,375-square-foot spa, try an original pisco-based cocktail in the bar, or dine on lamb loin crusted with aji amarillo and pecans over a quinoa soufflé. The service is attentive—staff are everywhere and almost always know your name—and if you’re heading to Machu Picchu, there’s a railway station right on the property."
