The Atacama Desert: Hotels

March 14, 2014
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After investigating the beautiful highlights that the Atacama Desert has to offer, such as the Moon Valley, the Atacama Salt Lake and El Tatio Geysers, this week will focus on the hotels on offer during your holiday to Chile.

With such a spectacular and unique location come hotels built for purpose. Here are three that are guaranteed to make your stay just that little bit more memorable.

The three hotels all offer something slightly different, depending on what you want out of your Atacama adventure. The Awasi Lodge is a show-stopping extravaganza, the Tierra Atacama is a boutique hotel with great facilities and the Altiplanico is a rural hotel that gives you an authentic taste of the local culture.

AWASI Home - Mozilla Firefox 14012013 124231-001Awasi Lodge

The Awasi Lodge has been ranked among South America’s best retreats. A first class hotel with first class service, this 5* experience promises luxury at every step. To ensure the privacy and comfort of each guest, theAwasi Lodge is limited to just a small number of rooms. Each room in itself is exceptional – spacious, cosy and featuring all the little luxuries you could imagine. This, in combination with your private terrace and the breath-taking views available to you makes for an unforgettable experience.

Packages to the Awasi Lodge range from 2-5 days. All packages are full-board, meaning all your meals, drinks, transfers and excursions are included. What’s more, customized private excusions are available daily – take your own tour guide out into the Desert to explore the wonders it has to offer. Each guest has a guide and vehicle at their disposal – just choose which excursion looks most attractive! This is the ultimate personalised experience in one of the most beautiful locations in the whole of Chile.

Spa TerraceTierra Atacama

Tierra Atacama is a boutique hotel on the edge of San Pedro de Atacama. Featuring some fantastic facilities, outstanding service and a serene location, the Tierra Atacama is perfect if you’re looking to escape the stress of city life. The hotel and spa were designed by Chilean professions in order to preserve local cultural influences, without compromising on luxury. At the heart of this hotel is the ‘living room’, affording guests space to relax and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere or socialise with the other guests. After dinner, the bar is populated with people sharing their amazing experiences during the day.

The standout aspect of this hotel is its beautiful pool. With comfortable sun loungers so you can soak in the rays, cool blue water so you can escape some of the heat of the sun and beautifully-kept gardens open for your pleasure. For ultimate relaxation, try the Uma Spa, offering a wide variety of services to keep you feeling fresh and healthy during your holiday to Chile.

03Altiplanico

Located in a small stretch of land on the outskirts of San Pedro Atacama, the main village, framed by the peaceful presence of the Andes, the Altiplanico is a beautiful boutique hotel. With a unique design, greats views from the hotel terraces and just a 10 minute walk from the centre of the village, this hotel is also ideally located if you’re looking to explore.

Featuring just 21 rooms (all of which have terraces facing the spectacular Andes Mountains), each one is built entirely from adobe, giving it an authentic, local feel. However, the hotel also has all the home comforts you would expect from a top-class hotel along with a nice pool and restaurant located on site.

We have a range of hotels to suit all of your needs, so don’t hesitate to Contact Us to find out more.
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