Hotel Desertica - San Pedro de Atacama

$$$$||View on mapSan Pedro de Atacama, Chile455 Caracoles, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile|
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Hotel Desertica - San Pedro de Atacama
455 Caracoles, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Location9.9
Comfort9.8
Staff9.8
Cleanliness9.7
Facilities9.5
Who stays here
Couples75%
Families12%
Groups8%
Solo5%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Location9.9
Comfort9.8
Staff9.8
Cleanliness9.7
Facilities9.5
Who stays here
Couples75%
Families12%
Groups8%
Solo5%

3-star eco-friendly boutique hotel with circular 'turis' rooms inspired by Atacama cultural heritage.

Accommodations & Grounds

Hotel Desertica offers 12 circular 'turis' accommodations designed for comfort and privacy, each set on an elevated trail amidst native vegetation. The rooms are built respecting the natural surroundings, with eclectic common spaces that combine noble materials with local textures. Private bathrooms are stocked with free toiletries, a hair dryer, and each room has a seating area and wardrobe.

Dining & Wellness

The on-site restaurant serves a free cooked-to-order American breakfast each morning, with an à la carte option also available. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool open year-round, plus a spa offering full body massages, couple's massages, and relaxation treatments. A bar, coffee house on site, and special diet menus are available, along with wine and champagne.

Services & Activities

Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk provide personalized attention and can guide guests in organizing tours to Piedra del Coyote, Termas de Puritama, and Pukará de Quitor. The hotel arranges cycling and outdoor adventures near the property, and offers shuttle service, tour desk, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out. Guests also receive a refillable water bottle and have access to filtered water throughout their stay.

Sustainability & Local Culture

Hotel Desertica San Pedro de Atacama is built around a strong focus on environmental sustainability, preserving native vegetation and local traditions. The integration of local culture is visible in every aspect of hotel design and service, from the circular 'turis' rooms to the textiles in the common areas. The property is adults only and includes allergy-free and non-smoking rooms.

Location & Accessibility

Hotel Desertica is located 5 miles from Piedra del Coyote, 1300 ft from San Pedro Church, and 1 mile from Pukará de Quitor, with Moon Valley 9 miles away. The property provides free parking and is within walking distance of popular spots like Inca House and Saint Peters Church. The nearest airport, El Loa Airport, is 63 miles from the hotel.

  • Accommodations: 12 circular 'turis' rooms respecting native vegetation
  • Dining: Free cooked-to-order American breakfast and à la carte options
  • Wellness: Outdoor swimming pool, spa with full body and couple's massages
  • Location: 1300 ft from San Pedro Church, near Piedra del Coyote and Moon Valley
  • Sustainability: Eco-friendly design preserving local traditions and vegetation
  • Service: Multilingual staff, tour desk, shuttle service, and private check-in
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:30
from 08:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 25.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Spanish
Building
Number of rooms:12
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Rooms and availability

Standard Double Room
  • Room size:

    325 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Superior Queen Room
  • Room size:

    435 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Head massage

Full body massage

Foot massage

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Public Bath

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Hotel Desertica

💵 Lowest room price 387 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 62.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport El Loa, CJC

Location

455 Caracoles, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
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455 Caracoles, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
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455 Caracoles, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Church
Church of San Pedro de Atacama
100 yd
Museums
Meteorite Museum
100 yd
Museums
Museo R. P. Gustavo Le Paige
100 yd
Museums
Archeological Museum of Father Le Paige
100 yd
Near Rainbow Valley
Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs
100 yd
San Pedro de AtacamaChile
Ahlarkapin Observatory
100 yd
Rua sem nome Antes de chegar na Garganta del Diablo tome a saida a esquerda seguindo a indicacao da placa
Tunel
100 yd
Square
Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama
100 yd
Planetarium
Atacama Observatory
100 yd
Caracoles 400-2
San Pedro de Atacama Celestial Explorations
100 yd
bei Toconao Ca. 34 Kilometer von San Pedro auf Ruta 23
Quebrada de Jerez
100 yd
Valle Arcoiris
100 yd
San Pedro de Atacama
Mars Valley or Death Valley
100 yd
Toconao con Padre Gustavo Le Paige
Sernatur
100 yd
Vegas de Quepiaco
100 yd
Laguna Lejia
100 yd
Restaurant
Restaurante La Manada
100 yd
Restaurant
Aura Andina Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Adobe
100 yd
Restaurant
Lola's
100 yd
Restaurant
Roots
100 yd
Restaurant
Ayllu
100 yd
Restaurant
Restaurante El Toconar
100 yd
Restaurant
Moomba San Pedro
100 yd
Restaurant
El Sol
100 yd
Restaurant
Basecamp Cafe Especialidad
100 yd
Restaurant
La Plaza Restaurant
100 yd

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