Habitas Atacama, The Atacama desert

Location

San Pedro de Atacama (The Atacama desert, Chile)

Description

On the outskirts of San Pedro, just a 15 minute walk from the main square. The hotel has been built in the traditional Atacameña adobe style. There is a spacious courtyard garden with an outside pool and areas to relax in. There is a wellness area offering various treatments and a bar and restaurant.

Activities

Visit the stunning landscapes of the Atacama Desert.

Accommodation

There are 51 rooms and suites and also a villa suitable for families or groups of friends. Each is decorated in the earthy tones typical of the region and feature local handicrafts.

When to go

All year round. Some rain in January and February, cooler nights April to October.

Client comments and reviews

The Hotel Altiplanico was very good although I thought the food was very expensive for what you got.  Other nights we ate at Blanco where the food was good and then at Cafe Piedra where they served the best chilli con carne I have ever had. Good pisco sours too! - TB (November 2010)

Hotel Altiplanico was delightful and huge fun. When we had rain, the water came through the roof in the restaurant and started to dissolve the adobe on the walls! The food there was also very good and the sandwiches fantastic. All trips from here excellent. - JM (March 2009)

The Altiplanico hotel was high class, simple and comfortable. Although we intended to go into town for dinner we never achieved it. After an early start and a hard long day we always settled for the very acceptable, home cooked fare in the hotel. - DW (March 2007)