Inkaterra Machu Picchu

Rooms

Accommodation is spread through the cloudforest, accessed along stone pathways. Each room comes with alpaca blankets, fireplaces (except Superior casitas), comfortable seating areas and large en suite bathrooms. Casitas are divided into Superior, Superior Deluxe and Junior Suite categories, with the first two having either a queen size bed or two doubles and the latter housing a king size bed along with additional features such as iPod speakers, a separate living area and, in some cases, a terrace.

Machu Picchu Suites offer further space and luxury, featuring their own terrace, plunge pool and wood burning fireplace, along with either one or two king size beds or two double beds. Complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite TV and an open-air shower are also included, with the Suite Inkaterra also featuring a private garden. This can also be joined with another suite to form the Villa Inkaterra, which is ideal for families, boasting private terraces, plunge pools and a butler service.

Location

Located above the Urubamba River, Inkaterra is a little further from the center of Aguas Calientes than other hotels, and therefore is further away from the main bus stop up to Machu Picchu. However, being a 20-minute walk away from the town means that the hotel is quieter and enjoys a tranquil setting.

Food and drink

A buffet breakfast is usually served from 5am onward, allowing guests to have a head-start if planning to visit the ruins. There are two restaurants, the main one serving lunch and dinner, which has beautiful views over the river. The hotel also serves afternoon tea — the perfect way to recharge the batteries after a morning visiting the ruins.

Facilities and activities

The hotel does have an outdoor pool, although temperatures in Aguas Calientes rarely reach a point where you would want to swim. A choice of nature walks are also offered, taking guests through the extensive grounds or even further afield into the cloudforest. Some of these walks are complimentary while others have an additional cost. On site, there's also an Andean sauna, a spa and a gift shop. Binoculars can be rented and packed lunches can be prepared for an additional charge.