Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel, Sacred Valley

Peru , Sacred Valley
Urubamba, Km 75 8 Carretera Urubamba Ollantaytambo Sacred Va
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Sophia

El mejor hotel donde me he hospedado

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

andre

The most beautiful property with perfect service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Laura

Amazing hotel! From check-in to check-out, entire experience was above expectations. Property was beautiful, suite with private patio with lawn was surrounded by flowering bushes. Restaurant was great, excursion was fun, sitting by the river was romantic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Emil

Great place to unwind and relax from a lot of the activities that exist around Peru. Great pit stop on the way back from Machu Picchu

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2024

Jacob

Great experience, we love our 2 night stay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2024

sidia

Very expensive, not just the room the food, drinks, and services, way to expensive

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

James

Beautiful property located in a very special and unique part of the Sacred Valley. If you want the most luxurious stay in this area, this will be it. Service was great. Pre arrival communication was good but not great. I ran out of shampoo whilst taking a shower. Rooms didnt have AC or TV that I could tell. Pool couldve used some skimming of debris. Otherwise perfect stay. Make sure to feed the alpacas!!
You can catch the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Pichu literally right outside hotel entrance which is a unique feature and experience

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2023

Nicole

Beautiful property and amazing service

Amazing property and the most friendly staff. The service was top notch. Everyone made sure we were taken care of at every point during our stay. I’m from the US and they met every standard. I can’t wait to come back and spend more time here!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2022

John

Great quiet resort with well manicured property and beautiful views. Very friendly, professional staff with beautiful views.

Note that the activities offered (horseback, shaman) were very expensive even compared to other Belmond properties in Peru. We ended up finding off resort options because of it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2022

Shayli

The staff was incredible and so friendly. Ana was our favorite server and would greet us every morning and help with making reservations for the picnic. Yolanda in the spa was so amazing I had to go back for a second visit.

The property was beautiful. We were here during a strike meaning that for two days we couldn't leave the hotel. Luckily the hotel, staff and food made those two days very relaxing. We are our way through the entire menu and there wasn't a bad choice at the restaurant.

We always felt safe despite the protesters and what we saw on the news in Cusco. They even accommodated us an additional night very easily when we couldn't get back to Cusco on the closed roads.

Gery and Diego are amazing at drinks and would make excellent recommendations while we sat by the river.

We spent 3 full days not leaving the resort since everything was cancelled, but there couldn't have been a better place to wait it all out. Thank you Rio Sagrado team!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2022

Alberto

Nice hotel, quite and relaxing place. Some things like the staff should improve.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2022

Andrea

Well done!

What an incredible property! We hit a bit of a bump during our trip when upon arrival in Cusco, we learned that a strike blocked the only road into the Sacred Valley, preventing us from getting to the hotel. I called and spoke to Daniel who immediately helped us find the solution of staying at their partner hotel in Cusco for the night and coming up the next day at no additional cost. I had been worried because our booking was through a 3rd party, but both hotels were extremely accommodating and made sure we were well taken care of. When we did arrive, we could not have enjoyed our stay more. The grounds were beautiful - complete with llamas that you can feed! - the rooms were stellar and spacious, the restaurant was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive. I would absolutely recommend Rio Sagrado as well as Belmond properties.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2021

Yury

Beautiful

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2021

Elizabeth

The people are great

The people at this hotel are so kind and helped us navigate a million things. They helped coordinate tours, transportation and even our COVID tests to go home.

The one ding I would give it is that the room was so small and the quality of it did not seem 5 star. There was a really low level smoking smell that was always present despite being a nonsmoking room.

It’s a good spot - but not what I expect from 5 star.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Escape from the hustle and bustle

Amazingly beautiful, amenity-rich, and superior service. The hotel’s mission/philosophy is to encourage guests to disconnect and they really deliver. Between the natural beauty of the mountains, river, landscaping in the backyard, pool/spa, delicious dining options, and even the baby alpacas that roam the grounds—it feels like you’ve been transported to a different reality, one of tranquility. THIS is how you vacation!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2019

Zornitsa

This hotel is excellent! The room was spacious and we had great view over the river. The stuff was very helpful and attentive, probably the best service I’ve had in a hotel. Highly recommended!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2019

Rebecca

I loved the relaxed, spacious property. I cannot describe enough just how wonderful it was to wake up to the view. Everyone was very lovely.

My only complaint would be the quality of the food. I require a celiac diet, and many times the staff just didn't quite understand, and made errors. The Belmond also owns the Sacred Valley train (which I highly recommend), and they understood perfectly and were able to offer me alternatives. The staff at The Rio Sagrado need a bit more education. I don't blame them, just the training should be a bit better.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2019

Bella

The staff in hotel was very friendly and very helpful
Thank you

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing property by the Urubamba river. Beautifully maintained and very relaxing. Staff was very kind and helpful, best service. I definitely recommend staying there.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

We had a great stay in a lovely setting and excellent service with a dedicated staff to make your stay the most memorable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel is really beautiful with an espectacular river and valley view. The staff is very kind and helpful.

The cons: didn’t receive any VIP benefit, including the room upgrade, late check out and the 10% of the spa services that we used.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2019

David

Riverside Oasis with Baby Alpaca

Gorgeous. The hotel is an amazing oasis and the perfect base for exploring the Sacred Valley. Baby alpacas roam the property and you can feed them at 8am and 4pm. Waking up, you can see the sunlight on the mountain right across the river and take a shower with a glass wall looking out over the landscape. The spa has indoor and outdoor jacuzzzis, but the pool might be too cold for extended swimming.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2019

Alison

Dreamy and Magical

This hotel is amazing. The grounds are incredible and the staff is top notch. It’s a magical place and certainly will be one of our favorite resorts we have ever stayed.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2019

Verified traveler

Great location for nature lovers , wonderful architecture from natural materials with great amenities .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2019

welby

this was a great choice to stay at--we spent our arrival day night in Cusco, then rented car and drove to the Rio Sagrado and then we took the bingham train to MP from there, they stored our luggage and kept car--we did the Belmond bingham train ride to MP and had Bingham tour in afternoon of arrival day--they arranged for our night trip backpacks to go Sumaq hotel so we could take the afternoon Belmond guided tour of MP and next morning from sumaq we did the Aztec Trail to the Sun gate-then took the Peru Rail 304 train right back to the Belmond Rio Sagrado the next day at 3:30. I can not think of any better way to see MP--only difference I would do is stay two nights at Rio Sagrado so can do the Salt pond Maras tour and then go see the Moray Terraces,two very unique must see things-each about 3 hrs-was other things in immediate area as well

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

The grounds were beautiful, and each room has a spectacular view of the property, the river and the mountain behind it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2018

Timothy P

Five Star's Finest

WOW! From the moment we stepped off of the train, we felt special. A hotel employee was waiting to take our bags and help us off of the train. He drove us to the check in desk, where we were greeted with warm towels to wash our hands and a wonderful mint tea. We were escorted to our room in a golf cart and were amazed by the beauty of the property as we were riding. We were thrilled when we walked in to the room to see rose petals laid out on the bed in the shape of a heart. There was a wonderful note from the manager congratulating us on our marriage, and chocolates laid out next to the note. Shortly after we got to the room two employees came by to make sure that everything in the room was suitable. They dropped off extra bottles of water and gave us a note to invite us to relax by the river the next day to watch some of the local wildlife.
That night we visited the restaurant and had a wonderful meal, then took advantage of the steam room and the beautiful indoor/outdoor hot tubs. The next day we enjoyed the wonderful breakfast, fed the baby llamas, and relaxed at the property. My wife booked a massage, which she thoroughly enjoyed. We spent the rest of the day at the pool, on our gorgeous terrace, and relaxing by the river to watch the ducks! I could go on and on about how much we enjoyed staying at this property and the beautiful flowers and plants that attract various birds and wildlife. We absolutely loved our stay at the Belmond Rio Sagrado!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Wonderful service and very helpful staff. Beautiful setting.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2018

Tim

Great hotel just outside Urabamba, in the sacred V

Hotel is in a great location on the Urabamba river. Baby lamas on site kids and the rest of us can feed.
Restaurant on site has outstanding food.

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2018

Sharon

Tranquil and well kept grounds.For those interested in the luxury train to Machu Picchu, the hotel is the starting point of that trek. Nice appointments in the room with plush towels and robes. Sitting areas around the grounds for quiet time. There is one restaurant on the grounds and one must travel about 15-20 mins into town for anything else. The food was carefully prepared for esthetic and taste balance. The service was excellent.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2018

Scott

Tremendous, relaxing hotel.

Wow! We thought that you couldn't get better than the Tambo del Inca. The Rio Sagrado is in a spectacular location with only 25 lovely rooms with great views. My wife and I spent a full \"down day\" and two nights after our trip to Machu Picchu. The property is wonderful, very intimate and quiet, with spectacular views of the river and the mountains. We both got excellent massages and facials at the spa. The restaurant is also very good - the Peruvian chicken is amazing. The real treat is the service - could not be better, more accommodating. Also - ask when the feeding time is for the baby alpacas - photo opp time! Recommend this hotel most highly!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2018

Gregg & Carol

Nice hotel to start your Machu Picchu journey

The Belmond at Rio Sagrado was exceptional with its stunning views, nice amenities to unwind after your outdoor activities, superb food, and the staff which made our stay remarkably unforgettable. Special thanks to Sandra and Abel.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Best place I ever stayed

We were upgraded to a 3br villa, which was amazing! And the spa was complementary.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2017

Mario

Beautiful setting

This is a place where you will be able to sit in a chair by the river, sip a cup of tea and marvel at the majestic Sacred Valley.
Or you can go hike. Or do river rafting. Or get into a train for Macchu Picchu.
The setting is gorgeous, and the hotel works perfectly.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2017

christopher

Amazing hotel

This is a very special place. Magical location with a wonderful hotel and staff.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Sacred Valley of the Incas

It was sweet despite short, wish we stayed another night!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2017

Alecia

Beautiful rooms and hotel, and alpacas too!

We loved our stay here. The room and overall hotel are unique and exceptionally nice, and the grounds are near the river and beautiful. The service was friendly and professional, and the food was great. The hotel is on the side of a hill facing the river, so it's not good for someone who doesn't like stairs. The grounds are large and grassy, and we loved the chance to feed the alpacas in the morning. Our room here was the nicest of the 5 places we stayed during our trip to Peru. When you first turn from the road to this hotel, you cross a railroad track and begin to worry. When you get to the actual hotel, it's a little like entering paradise.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2016

Mike

Great hotel. Beautiful location. Room was big with amazing view of the valley and river. Plus two baby alpacas living on the property!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2016

Jarmo

Great relaxing experience after 7 days of hiking.

We relaxed at Rio Sagrado after hiking the Salkantay trek. What a wonderfull place for relaxation! With only 23 rooms/villas, the place is so quiet and peacefull. One afternoon we had the spa for ourselves. Next afternoon the pool. While at the pool, they brough chilled fruit skewers - complementary. The restaurant is nice and cosy, and had live music on the evenings when we were there at dinner time. Service was great, attentive and friendly, and at the same time discreet. Feeding the baby alpaca in the morning was fun, as was the pisco tasting! It takes a bit less than an hour to walk into Urubamba, which is a nice local town - all the better hotels here seem to be a bit remote.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2016

Verified traveler

Great location-great Staff

Very nice location next to the Rio Urbama River in the heart of the Sacred Valley.
Expensive compared to other places in Peru but well worth it.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2016

Andrew

Total relaxation

Really relaxing property ideal after Macchu Pichu and Cusco. The staff make it special. Nothing too much trouble

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2016

zarrin

Outstanding!!

We thoroughly enjoyed both nights at this hotel and would recommend it to everyone visiting the area. We would love to go back and just relax and enjoy the property.

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2016

Jenny

Absorb the views

Friendly service, amazing vista with views an amazing river system. Had altitude sickness and had first hand experience of being cared for by staff in a professional manner, yes the altitude sickness abated.
The grounds have flora and fauna, baby alpaca an amazing experience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2015

Renato

Staff to be trained

Nice location, however the staff does not know what they are doing ! The entire staff has to be extensively trained.

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2015

Deborah

Great Service

We didn't actually get to stay at the Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado due to unexpected flooding issues they had. For that reason, we cannot comment on the hotel property and cleanliness, etc. itself. However, they went above and beyond to relocate us to another hotel and give us VIP service throughout the process. They were wonderfully helpful and we were pleasantly surprised with how seamless the service transition was between them and the property they transferred us to.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2015

David

Fantastic place to stay.

This resort was fantastic. Beautiful grounds, comfortable rooms, friendly and helpful staff. Food was great. Very relaxing, peaceful location. Would be glad to return to this resort at any time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2014

Mariano

Very nice hotel, great service and location

One of those hotels you will remember forever.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2014

dlivshiz

One of the beset hotels I've ever stayed at

the setting is great, right on the banks of the Urubamba river. we stayed there right after coming in from Lima, so we used the time to adjust to altitude. the grounds are fantastic, and they have baby alpaca running around which you can play with and feed. the food was excellent and to top it off they served the best pisco sour i had during the entire peru trip. i will definitely go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2014

Craig

A wonderful place to relax

The taxi driver had a hard time finding the hotel, along the road there was a lot of shabby
structures, the sign for the hotel was small. I didn't know what to expect . Once I stepped
inside ,it was absolutely stunning a hidden paradise , beautiful relaxing setting , next to the
river and the mountains. I highly recommend it , you wouldn't be disappointed .

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2014

Love2Travel

Beautiful hotel in scenic setting.

Beautiful, serene, scenic setting. Drives to Pisac and Chinchero are picturesque with stunning views. Would also recommend a trip to Moray and Maras to see the salt mines and Inca agricultural terraces.