Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado, Sacred Valley

Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado is set on the banks of the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley.

Offering village-style accommodation and contemporary luxury, this welcoming hotel is a wonderful choice for travellers looking for a five-star residence in Peru.

This Andean hideaway was built to resemble a rural Peruvian village and has a lower altitude than nearby Cuzco making in a great environment in which to acclimatise. Set in lush gardens, the resort has 21 rooms and suites plus 2 villas, each boasting a private terrace and views of the Urubamba river.

The hotel has a tour desk to assist guests in planning their visit and there are many activities on offer including horseback riding, rafting, yoga, cultural visits, cooking classes and children’s art classes. There’s even a private train station from which you can travel to and from Machu Picchu to explore the legendary ruins.

Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado has an outdoor swimming pool, stunning gardens, a Business Centre and a spa with indoor and outdoor Jacuzzi, steam room and three treatment rooms.

Savour superb Peruvian cuisine created using seasonal locally sourced organic ingredients at the hotel’s restaurant where you can dine indoors or al fresco on the restaurant terrace which has views over the river. The hotel also has a second restaurant and a bar which is a lovely place to relax and reflect over your day as the sun goes down.