Small Boutique hotels in SACRED VALLEY

El Albergue Ollantaytambo Hotel & Restaurant is a charming boutique property situated at the Ollantaytambo railway station, just a ten minute walk from the Ollantaytambo Inca temple and village. This romantic little hotel is ideally located for visiting the the Sacred valley and Machu Picchu, as the famous Inca site is just over an hour away by train, while Cusco is also around an hour's drive away. Offering spectacular views of the mountains, the hotel's rooms look onto beautiful gardens filled with fuchsia, passionflower, peach and avocado trees and visited by numerous species of hummingbirds. Albergue Ollantaytambo's rooms have maintained the minimalistic traditional decoration of the original building, combining antique furniture with warm fabrics and noble wood flooring. Albergue Ollantaytambo is dedicated to the ideals of conservation and ecologically friendly tourism, and so runs its own farm, using traditional methods without agrochemicals or synthetic fertilisers. Guests are welcome to visit the farm and take part in activities if they wish. Much of the farm's fresh produce is used in the hotel's restaurant, forming a part of its natural cuisine with a selection of delicious Peruvian and European dishes.

Set on a hillside overlooking the Urubamba river, Hotel Rio Sagrado is a spectacular boutique hotel offering luxurious accommodation in an unsurpassed location. Created to blend in with the unique natural landscape of the Sacred Valley, this new property is surrounded by lush gardens filled with indigenous plants. Everything here is designed for tranquillity and peaceful relaxation. Ideally located for visiting the Sacred Valley, Hotel Rio Sagrado is also perfect for visiting Machu Picchu and the Cusco region. Hotel staff can organise tailor-made excursions and activities in and around the property, including horse riding, Andean spiritual ceremonies, ATV and biking trips, rafting and kayaking and cookery classes. Guests can also enjoy the hotel's two exclusive restaurants, El Huerto and El Jardin. El Huerto serves a fusion cuisine of local specialities and international delicacies, while El Jardin offers outdoor dining using the best of locally sourced natural ingredients. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's exclusive Spa Mayu Wilka, offering a wide range of massages, treatments and therapies. Boutique Hotel Rio Sagrado's rooms, suites and villas have been designed with luxurious comfort in mind, and feature king-size or twin queen-size beds, large private terraces, and Swiss-style bathrooms with river views.

Enjoying a spectacular location overlooking the Vilcanota river, Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel is a family run boutique hotel. This modern property is just a short distance from the station at Aguas Calientes, and is the ideal starting point for visiting Machu Picchu. Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel offers guests wonderful views of the beautiful Machu Picchu landscapes, with lush vegetation, majestic mountains and valleys, the river, waterfalls and ancient trails. The hotel offers transfer services to and from Aguas Calientes railway station and Machu Picchu itself. The hotel also has its own restaurant, the Qunuq, serving haute cuisine that features traditional Peruvian dishes created with exotic ingredients from southern Peru. Guests can also take advantage of the Aqlla Spa, which offers a range of treatments and massages, while there is a café bar that serves exotic cocktails and beverages in an exclusive, relaxed atmosphere. After days visiting the spectacular Inca sites, guests may wish to relax by taking Peruvian Cookery and Bar classes. Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel has sixty elegantly appointed and spacious rooms and suites. All rooms are heated and feature exclusive decoration combining Andean elements and traditional materials with modern touches. The rooms and suites are equipped with a full range of amenities, including flat-screen TVs, DVD and MP3 players, safes and mini-bars. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Extra beds or baby cots may be added to rooms on request.