Nowadays, more travelers are doing more than just traveling for experiences. Many are seeking destinations where they can focus on resetting their overall health and wellness. It is really about self-care and nurturing in a learning environment surrounded by nature.
And for that, many travelers head to Sacred Valley in Peru, just outside of Cusco.
The Location
Situated in Huayllabamba in the Sacred Valley, Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness is located on the banks of the Vilcanota River, in a majestic 17th century colonial ranch. Expect to have a unique, and authentic experience.
The site is better than Cusco as the altitude is lower, thus offering newly arrived passengers an opportunity to acclimate at a lower elevation, so as to avoid or mitigate altitude sickness.
And to help you in your acclimation process, the hotel has one of the largest spas in South America. And if you still need a little bit of help, they even have an oxygen bar.
The Hotel
For those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, it really doesn’t get better than an overnight stay at this upscale boutique hotel by the river. But one night will not be enough, consider at least 3 nights to enjoy onsite amenities.
Enjoy the free breakfast buffet, as it includes many nutritious items as well as local fruits and health drinks.
Breakfast is served in the on-site restaurant, Senor Matucahue. Lunch and dinner are also served here.
Work out in the gym or sign up for a ride in nature on horseback. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
- An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
- Free self-parking
- Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and 1 meeting room
- A 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
Consider bringing your pets and children, as this is an ideal place to stay with the family and enjoy the nature that surrounds it. The hotel offers family rooms and suites as well as an activity area.
The Spa
Unno Spa has several treatments to help you decompress. To help you relax. To help you renew. Book an appointment for a spa deep-tissue massage, hot stone massage, or Swedish massage. Types of treatments available include aromatherapy, Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs, and body wraps. Other on-site facilities include a steam room, a sauna, and a spa tub.
The spa is open daily and also offers facials, pedicures, and manicures in addition to numerous massages, scrubs, wraps, oxygen, and treatments.
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The Room
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The hotel offers 115 rooms and suites in the Sacred Valley, each with a view of the Vilcanota River, interior gardens, and lakes. All rooms include comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and security safes.
Deluxe bedroom at Aranwa Sacred Valley courtesy of Aranwa Sacred Valley.
The rooms offer a perfect combination of colonial and modern style, with an emphasis on cleanliness and comfort. Our room was inviting and sparkling clean.
Deluxe bathroom at Aranwa Sacred Valley courtesy of Aranwa Sacred Valley.
More amenities include:
• Jetted tubs and hair dryers
• 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
• Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks
The Rates
Search the internet and you will find that $195 per night is an excellent rate. It includes breakfast, pool, and hot tub. However, for the best rates online as well as special packages, book directly with Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel and Wellness. Or check Booking.com or Expedia for competitive prices. Depending on day of the week, season and room type, rates run from around $195.00 USD per night for a Deluxe room.
Check rates online at Expedia, Booking.com, or Hotels.com.
For other Hotel Scoop reviews in Sacred Valley and Cusco, check out the following:
Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco – Room with a View
La Casona De Yucay Hotel – Luxury Stopover on the way to Machu Picchu
The Bottom Line
- Besides offering beautiful, manicured grounds that are luscious and inviting of leisurely strolls, this place focuses on small things to make a difference in your stay.
- Fun things like popcorn in a popcorn machine you can help yourself to at night for watching special movies in the theater. Or take a bag of popcorn to your room as we did each night.
- Top-rated buffet breakfast spread gives many choices and options to help you focus on nutrition.
Karin Leperi Pezo is a writer and photographer living part-time in Peru and part-time in Nevada. She paid a promotional fare for two nights as part of a luxury Peru tour with Machu Picchu Inc. All photos are by Karin Pezo except for interior images, which are provided courtesy of Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel. As always, all opinions are those of the author and are based on an actual two-night stay at the property. This sets apart Hotel Scoop reviews from AI-generated text.
