Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Peru
A large, contemporary resort on the banks of the Urubamba River, with some of the most spacious rooms in the Sacred Valley and an indoor-outdoor pool.
The Property
Tambo del Inka sits on extensive grounds beside the Urubamba River, at the edge of the town of Urubamba, with the mountains of the Sacred Valley all around. Part of Marriott's Luxury Collection, it has a contemporary design that still feels rooted in the valley.
There are 128 rooms over three floors, a restaurant serving Peruvian cooking with local ingredients, a bar and lounge, and a spa with hydrotherapy pools and treatments. The glass-enclosed pool runs from indoors to outdoors, so it can be used whatever the weather.
Why It’s Here
Most of the Sacred Valley’s best hotels are boutique haciendas with a handful of rooms. Tambo del Inka is the one that offers resort-style space and facilities: the smallest rooms are around 41 m², many have two queen beds, and the heated indoor-outdoor pool makes cold mornings and rainy afternoons easy, especially with children.
It also solves the hardest logistics of a Peru trip. The hotel has its own train station, with direct trains to Machu Picchu, so there’s no early-morning drive to Ollantaytambo. After the long day at the ruins, the Kallpa Spa, with one of the largest hydrotherapy circuits in the valley, is exactly what you need.
The Rooms
Rooms are large by Sacred Valley standards, with river or mountain views and options with two queen beds.
Deluxe Room Around 41 m², with one king or two queen beds, facing the river. Sleeps up to four with two queens.
Grand Room Around 43 m², with a terrace and mountain views, one king or two queen beds.
Suite Around 70 m², with a separate living area and river views, one king or two queen beds.
Senior Suite Around 82 m², the largest category, with mountain views.
My recommendation: A Deluxe Room with two queen beds for a family of four, or a Grand Room for couples who want a terrace facing the mountains.
Ideal For
Families with young children: the heated indoor-outdoor pool, a playground in the garden and rooms with two queen beds, so a family of four can share comfortably.
Travelers who want Machu Picchu made easy, boarding the train at the hotel’s own station.
Couples who want a proper spa to recover after hiking and the altitude.
Less ideal for travelers looking for an intimate boutique hacienda with a handful of rooms and a very personal welcome: with 128 rooms, it feels like a resort.
Good to Know
Location: Urubamba, Sacred Valley, on the banks of the Urubamba River
Nearest airport: Cusco (CUZ), around 1 hour 30 minutes by car
Getting there: By private transfer from Cusco; Ollantaytambo, where most trains to Machu Picchu leave from, is about 30 minutes away
Good to keep in mind: Rooms have no sofa beds, so larger families will need two rooms. Children's breakfast is charged separately.
Tip: Spend at least two or three nights here to adjust to the altitude before heading up to Cusco.
Book It
Book Tambo del Inka through me and you’ll receive:
Daily buffet breakfast for two
A US$100 hotel credit, once per stay
Complimentary round-trip private airport transfers (book them at least 72 hours before arrival)
An upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability
A personalized welcome amenity
A warm welcome from the hotel management, with a personal note from the General Manager
Send me your dates and I’ll take it from there.
Travel Advisor
Natalia Soler
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