Handcrafted foothill villa
The hotel operates like an informal family villa, centered around a fireside living room and a self-service honesty bar.
“The 6-room Kkala Boutique Hotel is clad in Andean stone and native woods and decorated in plush velvet.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Kkala’s exterior evokes an Andalucian manor, with its Spanish tile roof, stucco walls, and stone pathways.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The quiet streets of Tres Cerritos climb the hillside, twenty minutes on foot from Salta's historic central plaza.
The rooms
Eight of the ten rooms place deep hydromassage tubs on hardwood decks beneath windows looking toward the mountains.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor heated pool sits on a wooden deck above the garden courtyard, looking out across the valley.
At the table
Breakfast is laid out in the glass solarium, with homemade tarts and regional preserves set against panoramic city views.
How it began
Founders Alejandra Terrado and Fernanda Aguilar met in Patagonia before converting this hillside family residence into a hotel.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.