San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Opened
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
Our HabitasAdobe desert retreat
Arrival begins with a coca leaf ceremony and the scent of palo santo drifting across quiet adobe courtyards.
“Like many hotels in Atacama, the rooms are made of adobe that blends into the surrounding desert, and topped with thatched roofs…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Adobe casitas with thatched roofs, neutral linen tones, woven tapestries, and dangling raffia lamps.
Notable
Temazcal sweat lodge tent sessions, daily sunrise yoga, sound baths, and Andean coca leaf purification rituals.
Notable
Hyper-local cuisine seasoned with desert herbs, native craft workshops, and guided stargazing under clear desert skies.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The accommodations come in a variety of sizes and layouts, from traditional double rooms to villas that are sized for larger parties.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The dusty lanes and artisanal shops of San Pedro de Atacama are less than ten minutes away on foot.
The rooms
Clay casitas feature thatched roofs, handwoven tapestries, and private terraces, with outdoor showers in select layouts.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
Thatched pergolas shade low floor cushions and loungers along the pool deck, looking out across the desert.
At the table
Almas serves wood-fired regional dishes seasoned with native herbs, hosting weekly communal dinners under fabric lanterns.
How it began
The retreat opened in 2023 by reinterpreting the former Hotel Altiplanico, preserving original adobe walls with local artisan craft.
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San Pedro de Atacama
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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.