Sacred Valley, PeruUrubamba
Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado
Andean riverside refuge
Urubamba Sacred Valley, Peru
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottAndean riverside refuge
In the wood-paneled lobby, local weavers display alpaca wool craft while guests unwind by roaring fires against dramatic Sacred Valley peaks.
“The hotel’s design and surrounding scenery make it impossible to forget this special place.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Soaring stone fireplaces, pre-Incan textile motifs, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows framing views of Mount Chicon.
Remarkable
Kallpa Spa features an extensive hydrotherapy circuit, heated indoor-outdoor pool, and native Andean hot-stone treatments.
Remarkable
Private on-site train service to Machu Picchu, expansive riverside grounds, and organic greenhouse tours in Urubamba.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Balanced between historical authenticity and contemporary luxury, Tambo del Inka stands out in the Incan Sacred Valley…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along the Vilcanota River, the property sits five minutes on foot from Urubamba's artisan shops and central Plaza de Armas.
The rooms
Rooms pair hardwood floors and native fiber textiles with marble baths, opening onto private terraces overlooking the river or Andean peaks.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Double-height glass panels enclose the heated pool, which flows from inside the lodge out toward the Andean peaks.
The spa
Treatment suites hold private soaking pools, and heated tiled loungers sit beneath a fiber-optic starry ceiling.
Hawa Restaurant
Tree-trunk pillars support the vaulted ceiling, and Novo-Andean dishes draw ingredients from the hotel's on-site garden.
Designer Roberto Caparra’s imaginative interiors weave ancient motifs into the contemporary decor: towering fireplaces sculpted out of Inca-style stone walls, pre-Incan textile design reimagined as wallpaper, and oversized regional pottery.
At the table
Kiri Bar serves pisco flights beside a glowing onyx wall, and the open-air beer garden pours local craft brews.
How it began
Designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia, this riverside retreat incorporates its own private platform for direct rail journeys to Machu Picchu.
“The resort captures the drama of the surrounding mountains with soaring ceilings and Incan-style stonework through the public spaces.”
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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.