5 Most Luxury Hotels For Stay In Peru

Indulge in Inca-inspired massages, hit up the beach in hush-hush Máncora or stay beside thermal springs in Peru’s canyon country.

Some say Peru is three countries rolled into one: endless sandy coasts, the rocky Andes and the sultry Amazon rainforest. These luxurious resorts offer fun ways to unwind in this diverse South American nation’s most striking terrain. They are all-singing, all-dancing stays replete with restaurants, spas, pools and gyms so you’ll find yourself not needing to look far beyond these properties for diversion during your stay.

# Arennas Mancora

We’ll let you in on a secret: Mancora, on Peru’s sand-rimmed north coast, is a hush-hush sort of place. It’s visited by whales and turtles offshore, lined by sandy beaches and studded with standout, bohemian-style hotels that offer yoga, meditation and more. If you like the sound of that, but want to dial up the luxury a little, this resort is the place to spoil yourself. The beachfront retreat blends into the natural surrounds, with its simple wood and palm palette. An outdoor restaurant offering northern Peru’s famous fish dishes, plus an outdoor bar, massage area and beachside pool are all serenaded by the Pacific waves.

# Punta Sal Suites & Bungalows Resort

Not many foreign visitors make it up to Peru’s northern tip at Tumbes, but Punta Sal offers compelling evidence that they should. The area is framed by stunning powdery white beaches (indeed, the longest beach in Peru is here) and this resort hugs the sand, flanked by a long line of palms. Rooms are contemporary and tiled, with substantial en suite bathrooms and minibars. A games room, fitness center and tennis courts await when you’re done enjoying the coastline.

# Hotel Paracas

Three hours south of Lima, Paracas is renowned for jaw-dropping sea life in the nearby marine reserve, featuring pelicans, dolphins and whales. This address is Paracas’ most luxurious and most arresting when viewed from the sea, with its impressive private dock ushering guests into a serene oasis of fecundity. The 120 rooms boast either sea or garden views from their fetching terraces; the area’s finest spa and dining out on the ocean at Chalana Restaurant complete the dream.

# Tambo del Inka

Few hotels in Peru, or anywhere else for that matter, have their own railway station. You’ll immediately be delighted by this terracotta-roofed place, set in landscaped grounds beside the Urubamba river. Your stay begins in the lofty Inca-inspired colonnaded lobby with its whopping stone fireplace. Come hungry: the restaurant serves Novo-Andean cuisine, garnished by morsels from the on-site organic garden. When you need to relax, one of Peru’s foremost spas is on-site to abate the chilly mountain weather.

# Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs Resort

On an attractive tract of the Colca river valley, in southern Peru’s canyon country, this resort is inspired by pre-Inca buildings, using adobe mud-and-straw walls and thatched roofs to create a rural chic retreat. No fences or walls stand between you and the view, maximizing your contact with the natural world. Natural hot springs on a close-by stretch of river give this lodge its own special style of wellness. Otherwise, enjoy the spa, spot condors swooping overhead or hike to pre-Inca ruins nearby.