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Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado is a Belmond hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, set along the banks of the Urubamba River near Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. It has 10 rooms, 11 suites and 2 villas, an Andean restaurant and bar, the Mayu Willka spa, a heated outdoor pool and a private train station used for journeys to Machu Picchu.
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The hotel stands at Km. 75.8, Carretera Urubamba-Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley, Cusco region, Peru. It is a 5-minute drive from Urubamba Town, 15 minutes from Ollantaytambo Train Station, 70 minutes from Cusco and 85 minutes from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ); Machu Picchu is a 1 hour 45 minute train ride away.
The setting is at 2,743 meters above sea level, described by the hotel as a gentler altitude than Cusco and a first stop for acclimatization. The hotel describes the valley from Pisac to Ollantaytambo as the former heart of the Inca Empire, with the Urubamba River winding through it.
Accommodation is 10 rooms, 11 suites and 2 villas, including a Signature Villa. Room and suite categories named by the hotel are Deluxe Terrace Rooms (42 m², up to 3 guests), Garden Junior Suites (92 m², up to 3 guests), Villa (220 m², up to 7 guests) and Signature Villa (330 m², up to 7 guests); Villa Maras and Villa Q'inti are named villas.
The hotel states that rooms, suites and villas are terraced into the hillside and feature views across the river and garden lawns. Deluxe Terrace Rooms have a private terrace with views over the Urubamba River and across the Sacred Valley; Garden Junior Suites have a private terrace and Sacred Valley views; Villa Q'inti is a two-story villa with a riverfront wildflower garden and terrace.
The hotel has 1 restaurant and 2 bars. Muju is the restaurant, serving Peruvian dishes built on local Andean crops, valley garden produce and local producers, with lunch and dinner menus that include Peruvian potatoes, corn and trout; Muju Bar overlooks the Urubamba River and serves wines and spirits.
Named dining experiences include Pachamanca, BBQ in the Garden, Picnic in the Garden, 'Roots' Cooking Class, Llaqta Breakfast and in-room dining. El Jardín is named for al fresco BBQs.
Mayu Willka Spa is on the riverfront, surrounded by wildflowers and offering bespoke wellness programs and named treatments such as Munay Sonqo, Discover Andean Breath, Maras Hampiq Massage, Samay Chaki Massage, Sacred Scrub, Ancestral Wrap, Wiñay Sumaq, Qhary and Glow Express.
Wellness and spiritual experiences listed by the hotel include Cacao Ceremony, Incense Crafting, Mystical Ceremonies, Sunrise Meditation, Andean Yoga, Stargazing, Aquatic Therapy and Llama Hike. Facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, expansive fragrant gardens and a campfire; the hotel describes itself as the first hotel in the Sacred Valley with a solar heated swimming pool. There are 6 event spaces, with weddings and honeymoons offered.
The hotel suits travelers who want a riverside base in the Sacred Valley between Cusco and Machu Picchu, including those looking to acclimatize at a lower altitude than Cusco before continuing. Villas that sleep up to 7 guests suit larger groups or families, and the hotel lists weddings, honeymoons and 6 event spaces for celebrations.
A private train station with the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu, plus experiences such as Alpaca Feeding, Horseback Ride in the Valley, River Rafting, Trekking to Maras and Biking to Piscacucho, support both active stays and quieter wellness-focused stays.
Distances given by the hotel: 5 minutes by car to Urubamba Town, 15 minutes to Ollantaytambo Train Station, 70 minutes to Cusco and 85 minutes to Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ). Machu Picchu is 1 hour 45 minutes by train. The hotel operates a private train station, with the Hiram Bingham train available between January and April.
Editorial verification: Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado is affiliated with Belmond; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
It is in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, at Km. 75.8, Carretera Urubamba-Ollantaytambo, near Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. The hotel gives driving times of 5 minutes to Urubamba Town, 15 minutes to Ollantaytambo Train Station, 70 minutes to Cusco and 85 minutes to Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ).
The hotel is part of Belmond. It opened in April 2009 and was acquired by Orient-Express Hotels in December 2009; the company changed its name to Belmond Ltd. in March 2014, when the hotel was renamed Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado.
The hotel has 10 rooms, 11 suites and 2 villas. Named categories include Deluxe Terrace Rooms (42 m²), Garden Junior Suites (92 m²), Villa (220 m²) and Signature Villa (330 m²), plus named villas Villa Maras and Villa Q'inti.
There is 1 restaurant and 2 bars. Muju serves Peruvian dishes using local Andean crops and garden produce, and Muju Bar overlooks the Urubamba River. El Jardín is named for al fresco BBQs, and the hotel also lists Pachamanca, BBQ in the Garden, Picnic in the Garden and 'Roots' Cooking Class.
Yes. Mayu Willka Spa is on the riverfront and offers named treatments and wellness programs. The hotel has a heated outdoor swimming pool, and it describes itself as the first hotel in the Sacred Valley with a solar heated swimming pool.
Machu Picchu is a 1 hour 45 minute train ride from the hotel, and the hotel has its own private train station. Between January and April, the Hiram Bingham train runs from the hotel's private station to the foot of the citadel.
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| Location | Urubamba, Peru |
|---|---|
| Address | Media luna, Urubamba, Cusco, Peru |
| Brand / alliance | Belmond |
| Official website | belmond.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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