Andenia Boutique Hotel
Garden-focused Andean retreat. Rustic-luxe aesthetic — stone vessel sinks, parquet floors, wood-burning fireplaces in the bungalows — without being overwrought. Cozy, personal, and genuinely owner-run.
Stay in the valley before heading to Cusco — the 500m altitude difference makes a real difference on arrival days
Why It Matters
Co-founded by alumni of Gastón Acurio's restaurant empire, the food here punches above its weight for a 14-room property. Add a stone pool circuit, extensive fruit gardens guests can freely pick from, and attentive service that reads as family rather than staff.
A 14-room boutique hotel sitting in 1.5 acres of working gardens between Pisac and Urubamba, at 9,500 ft in the Sacred Valley. Founded by three former Acurio restaurant group veterans, Andenia is one of the few small properties in the region that combines genuine culinary chops with direct access to Machu Picchu day trips. Here is the thing: the altitude here is noticeably lower than Cusco, which makes it a smart first stop for acclimatization.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Deluxe King/Twin with Terrace
The step-up room category, running 27–28 sqm with a king bed (configurable to 2 twins), a small seating area, and a larger terrace of 10–12 sqm. Extra bed can be added for a charge ($50/night per Michelin listing). Also housed in the casita buildings but more spacious with a dedicated sitting area.
King or 2 twins · 27.5 sqmSuperior Queen with Terrace
The entry-level room at Andenia, and still genuinely comfortable. Housed in one of two small two-story casitas, these rooms run 18–25 sqm with a queen bed, natural light, private bathroom, and a private terrace of 6–9 sqm. The bathrooms are a highlight: rustic stone vessel sink on a wooden vanity with wall-mounted faucet and mirror. No extra bed option here, so it's best for couples or solo travelers.
Queen · 21.5 sqm
Villa Bungalow 2 Queens
Same private bungalow setup as the King but configured with two queen beds — the right pick for families or groups. Can sleep up to 4 guests with supplementary rates ($30/night for adults, $25/night for children under 12 per Michelin listing). Private entrance and terrace, private bathroom, and full garden surround. No fireplace in the 2-queen configuration.
2 QueensVilla Bungalow King
One of five private standalone bungalows set directly in the gardens — the best rooms in the house. King bed, small seating area with a window seat, private bathroom, wood-burning chimney fireplace, and a private entrance and terrace surrounded by the hotel's gardens. These are the ones worth requesting for a cold-weather visit; the fireplace runs properly and the gardens wrap right up to the terrace.
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Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Hotel-organized visits to major Inca sites in the Sacred Valley including Moray's concentric circular terraces, Pisac ruins, and the Ollantaytambo fortress.
Outdoor campfire gatherings in the hotel gardens — a regular evening feature based on guest reviews and official photography.
Visit a local village to learn ceramics techniques from Andean artisans. Organized through the hotel.
Visit to a local community to learn about traditional Andean dying and weaving techniques.
Guided downhill mountain biking with views across the Sacred Valley. One of the more popular adventure options organized through the hotel.
Guided rides on Peruvian Paso horses through the Sacred Valley. Bookable through the hotel.
SUP session on a high-altitude Andean lake. A striking outing given the mountain scenery.
A guided walk through the hotel's 1.5-acre gardens to learn about local fruits, plants, and vegetation. Guests can also freely explore and pick fruit on their own.
The hotel helps plan and book full-day Machu Picchu excursions via train from Urubamba (15 min) or Ollantaytambo (50 min). Hotel books train tickets, entrance permits, and optional guides on request.
Traditional Andean cooking technique using hot stones. An outdoor, communal experience organized through the hotel.
Taught by the hotel's own chef. Starts with a visit to the local Urubamba market to select ingredients, then returns to the hotel kitchen to cook classic Peruvian dishes.
Guided visit to the pre-Inca Maras salt evaporation ponds — thousands of terraced ponds still owned by local families. About 40 minutes from the hotel.
Guided treks along sections of the original Inca Trail. Shorter day treks available; the hotel helps arrange guides and logistics.
Guided yoga sessions held in the hotel's gardens. Yoga mats are also provided in every room for independent practice.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Open all day for lunch, snacks, locally grown coffee and garden tea, and pisco cocktails in the evenings.
Multilingual staff help plan and book Machu Picchu train tickets, entrance permits, guided tours, and adventure activities.
Free WiFi throughout common areas and in rooms.
Restaurant menu can be delivered to rooms while the kitchen is open.
All rates include a breakfast buffet with fresh fruit, juices, breads, and cereal, plus a choice of à la carte hot dishes including avocado toast, scrambled eggs, and waffles. Served 7am–10am.
Coca tea and filtered water available at all times — helpful for altitude acclimatization.
Electric heaters in standard rooms; wood-burning stoves (chimneys) in King bungalows. Nights get cold at altitude.
Organic bath products made by Peruvian artisan brand Inkantu provided in all rooms.
Complimentary filtered water available in all rooms.
Staff place hot water bottles in beds before turndown — a small but appreciated gesture given cold Andean nights.
Multiple hammocks hung through the gardens — a classic spot for reading or just watching hummingbirds.
Working gardens spanning 6,000 sqm with fruit trees, wildflowers, hammocks, and mountain views. Guests are free to pick any fruit from the gardens.
Pets welcome at no extra charge. Guests must bring their own food, care supplies, and cleaning materials. Pets allowed in outdoor restaurant areas.
A deliberate design choice — no televisions in any room.
A circuit of small stone pools with three water temperatures, plus a hot tub and an outdoor shower surrounded by tropical foliage. Open 11am–8pm.
Paid laundry service available.
Hotel arranges private airport transfers for $45 each way (Cusco airport, 90-minute drive). Train ticket booking and excursion logistics also handled on request.
Each room is stocked with a yoga mat.
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