Name: Sacred Stone Boutique Hotel
Address: 512 Imperio De Los Incas, Machu Picchu, PE

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Jhellerie

From the moment we checked in, every single member of the staff was super helpful and endlessly kind. They truly go above and beyond to make you welcome, and you definitely feel right at home during your stay here.

It is the perfect place to stay before heading up to Machu Picchu. The hotel has such a warm, inviting atmosphere. From the cozy common areas to the peaceful ambiance, every detail is designed for ultimate relaxation.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Paloma

We had a wonderful stay at Sacred Boutique Hotel in Aguas Calientes. It’s a lovely family-owned hotel, and everyone made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. The owner and his family were incredibly kind and friendly.

A special thank you to the dad, who let us check in early since we had to wake up at 5:00 AM the next day to catch our train back to Ollantaytambo. We really appreciated his kindness and flexibility.

The room was very clean, the hot water was excellent, and everything was comfortable after a long day of exploring. We highly recommend Sacred Boutique Hotel to anyone visiting Machu Picchu. Thank you for the warm hospitality…we would definitely stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Riley

Great hotel, great staff—an excellent place to stay. The only hitch is that the bathrooms in the rooms offer little privacy, but that seems to be a theme in Peru in general. This is a great spot to stay!

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Sonia ines

Great customer service. Jorge has really nice and helpful

Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2026

TRICIA

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Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

30 Jun 2026

Bolormaa

Be prepare if not speak Spanish. Hotel all staff is no speak English not one word but they are trying to understand you just smiling if you ask anything they don't have no idea. Also it's very small hotel bed is not comfortable at all showers anything don't expect anything over there .we was very much tired I don't have not much choice just stayed. Bc I can't communicate if you trying to communicate with them just waste your time better go to sleep.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Maricela Izkra

The staff was amazing! They are the best thing of the place. However heating and hot water are very limited

Family

2/10

Poor

19 Jun 2026

ipsita

Sacred Stone is the worst hotel I have ever stayed.

Entrance of the hotel is through a restaurant. When we reached the hotel lights of the restaurant was turned off, however we went through it and reached reception to find out no body there. After searching, one guy came out and let us checked in.

Room was terrible, very small, bathroom was smaller, not possible to stand properly in front of the sink.

Worst part, door was not locking. We asked the guy at front desk and he told that it’s safe, although door is not locking.

We left immediately and moved to another hotel.

THIS IS TERRIBLE HOTEL, DO NOT STAY THERE EVER.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2026

Eve

Room was clean and comfortable when we arrived but there is little circulation so it became quite damp.
Wifi was intermittent

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Guillermo

Good staff

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2026

Maria L

It is not a boutique hotel. Just a small ok place to stay. Very basic breakfast. Little service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Armand

This hotel is fantastic! It's right in the middle of Aguas Calientes in the village closest to Machu Picchu. There was free breakfast included, they have a patio/balcony with a beautiful view of the mountains, and the staff is incredibly friendly.

The location is central to the train station, local restaurants/shops, and right by the bust stop that you need to get to Machu Picchu.

For anyone that is in town to see Machu Picchu, I definitely recommend the Sacred Stone. Its a family owned hotel, they rooms are spacious, include towels toiletries, and TVs with netflix. Check them out!

Friends

2/10

Poor

20 May 2026

Liliana

Pictures were deceiving, the view was of the patio not of the creek. Room was very damp, shadow puppets at night and voices right outside the room. Felt as if there were mold. The smell from the bathroom was awful. Was so bad that we had to checkout early and go else where.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Tasha

Staff was very hospitable towards our needs. We also enjoyed our river view from our room.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Oct 2025

Rachel

This is a no-frills hotel. The bed was clean and there was plenty of hot water. However, the bathroom did not have a functioning fan (and windows did not open) which means the moisture just sat in the room. Some of the electrical outlets were held with tape or were not working. Read the hotel details carefully, the front desk is not staffed 24 hours a day. And the entrance to the hotel is through a non-working restaurant front that is open all day and that is not staffed. If you travel alone, this may be a safety/security issue.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2025

Zelma

Fine for a night before Machu Picchu.

Sacred Stone is a fine place to stay before experiencing Machu Picchu.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Andrea

Just a magical place with a unbelievable view

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Sang Hyun

the staff was kind! the hotel sitself is not fancy. But, We felt a real local flavor at the hotel, not like chain hotels. all are within walking distance up to 1 km. Nice to recommend!

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

01 Aug 2025

Laksh

The room was not all justified to the price you pay, location is off- you need to cross a restaurant and then go to the reception. There’s no elevator or anyone to help you with the luggage- good luck if you’re on the fourth floor. Breakfast was horrible- there was hardly any fruit and everything was stale and nothing was fresh. I wouldn’t recommend this property to anyone.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Luis

Great location close to where the train drops you off without having to walk stairs up into town. Loved that you can hear the river from your room and that it has reliable hot water! They also went above and beyond to have a breakfast baggie ready to take with me to my super early Machu Picchu hike. Would absolutely stay there again!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Luis

Great Budget Friendly Stay in Aguas Calientes

Wonderful stay! Shower was hot with lots of pressure. We had a beautiful view of the river. Excellent location within minutes of train stop, plaza, etc. As a family of four (teenagers), we were very happy with the accommodations. Perfect for a quick overnight trip before heading to MP.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Qian

staff is great. They picked me up from the train station and after knowing I am heading to Machu Picchu at 5:40am. They packed breakfast for us at 5:30am. Great service.

4/10

Poor

22 Jun 2025

Anu

Pros: The location is great, and the view behind the hotel is nice. Also, the beds were comfortable.

Cons: NO HOT WATER!! We had two rooms on the 4th floor, which did not get hot water. After complaining multiple times, we got lukewarm water at night 10pm. However, the next morning, the water stopped completely!! I could not take a shower, but my mother was unfortunately in the middle of her shower when it stopped. I think they intentionally turned off the hot water to save money.
The hair dryer was not working either. It was a terrible experience after a long day of exploring Machu Picchu.
Also, the breakfast was pancakes & croissants, plus slices of bananas, pineapple, and papaya.
The family at reception seems friendly, but this hotel is definitely not worth the money we paid. The name & pictures and reviews are misleading!

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

12 Jun 2025

Aaron

We would love to say how the stay was, except we were not able to actually stay there due to the dangers presented by the unkept property and by the failure of the hotel to actually provide what was told to us when we made our arrangements. The stairs were under construction, leaving the sides open to our young children to potentially fall to serious injury, my father in law had knee/hip problems and we were promised a room on the first floor but upon arrival we were told the room was up the unsafe stairway. They were also constructing a new terrace where the railing failed to offer any real protection from a fall. When this was brought to their attention they were unwilling to uphold what they agreed to upon us booking our reservation. For the safety of my family, we had to go to another hotel and the staff first offered a one night refund but when we followed through with leaving to another hotel they withdrew that and refused to refund anything at all!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Miguel

The staff was so nice, I 100% recommend to stay here

Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 May 2025

Ramón Alf.

El hotel está muy bien ubicado, personal amable, el desayuno es promedio.

El hotel no es estilo boutique. Se nota que hay mantenimiento en las instalaciones pero de forma poco profesional. Solicitamos una habitación con vista a la montaña y no era así.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Ka Cheung Richard

Great location. Window facing the mountain has a staircase, so you need to draw the curtain most of the time and can't enjoy the view.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

lourdes

Even thought the stay was short we had a great experience with the staff and very accommodating and the breakfast was delightful. Ohhh the sound of the river at night it was amazing.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2025

Daniella

We loved the location and warm welcome from the staff. However when we arrived at the room it was not in the best condition.
Beds were comfortable and the sound of the rapids which came through the window, felt like a natural white noise.
Breakfast included was continental and coffee was strong but very good.
It is ok for a night but would not come back again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2025

Malina

This hotel was fantastic! They will meet you at the train station and walk you to the hotel so you that you don't get lost. We had a Riverside room and the river was so loud but we loved it and even slept with the window open for the white noise. We went to Machu Picchu in the morning and they had no problem storing our book bags until 3:00 p.m. when we caught the train back to Cusco. I definitely recommend!!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2025

Hong

People are very friendly. My room is clean. It’s good.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

Eric

Great for machu picchu

Great for what we needed it for while visiting Machu Picchu

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2024

Syma

Great location, staff are really friendly and accommodating and also good value for money.

Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Dirty, rundown hotel. Room wasn’t cleaned, still had trash from previous guest and bugs found in room and sheets. Door didn’t lock. Hotel offered to watch our things after checkout and items were never stored in secure place. Do not recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

30 Aug 2024

Malini

Very dated
Looked aged
Not attractive at all
Towels were extremely rough from being dried outside
Shower floor was unsafe , as it was extremely slippery
Awful furniture

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2024

Judith

This hotel is convenient and walkable from transportation, it is generally clean but not well maintained. The bathroom was noticeably bad though. The faucets leaked, it made strange (loud) noises and it didn't smell very good.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2024

Praveen

This is a small hotel 5 minutes walk to the Inka Rail and Peru Rail train station and 5 minutes to the Machu Picchu bus pickup spot. The hotel is not a three star but worth the $84/night considering that we only had to spend one night. Good value for the money. They set up a nice free BF at 5:30 am for those trying to catch a bus for 7:00 am - 8:00 am slot at Machu Picchu. I would like to recommend an early morning slot for Machu Picchu so you can see it in the cool morning time. We went on Augurst 24, 2024 and it became quite warm after 10:00 am. There is a bus ticket counter in Aguas that stays open till 10:00 pm with no lines. I recommend buying the ticket in Aguas otherwise you pay commission on third party websites. You need to show passport for ID everywhere so carry it with you. We got to the bus stop at 6:15 am and there was a line already with couple of hundred people. But once the buses start running, the line moves quickly and we were at Machu Pichu at 7:20 am. Wonderful trip

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

14 Aug 2024

Randy

Catfished

Room smelled overwhelmingly of mold. Could not sleep due to mold smell.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2024

Deolia

We got a room by the stairs that had surrounding windows. So anytime someone walked by the floodlight would light up our room. Also the bathroom was stinky and musty.

Not great but not terrible.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2024

Melanie

The hotel is very centrally located in the small town of Aguas Calientes. Little bodegas and restaurants close by, 10 min walk to the train station, 5 min walk to bus station to Machu Picchu. Beds were comfy, shower had excellent water pressure and hot water. We were in a room towards the back of the building, and there was a strong musty smell in the room itself (Not linens or beds). Recommend asking for a room with a larger window for better ventilation.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Siddhartha

The hotel is great

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2024

Sevgi

Fit for purpose. The rooms are fairly basic but location is great and staff excellent.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Kate

Wonderful host!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2024

Candi

Nice room, view of river. Wonderful breakfast. Staff was outstanding and very helpful if needed. Was told someone was going to meet us at train station, no one showed up. Luckily hotel was easy to find after asking for help. Download directions in case you don’t have cell service! Overall, nice stay. Location was perfect. Great restaurants within a very short distance and seemed to be on the quieter end of town.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2024

Cesar

Clean and loved the river sound.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2024

Marcela

The owner was great, very accommodating.
He helped us holding luggage after check out since our train was in late afternoon.
The hotel is next to the river, and beautiful mountains all around.
Breakfast was really good

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2024

David

Huge bang for your buck

For the price, this place is an excellent value. The room was clean and spacious. There was no AC, but it was not needed. The staff really went above and beyond to visit with us, store our bags while we visited Machu Picchu, and even loaned us their own umbrella (which it turns out you can't take into MP, but it was the thought).

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

Hotel manager and staff are super nice & friendly. He made us extra comfortable and even though we booked one room, he gave us 2 rooms for comfortable sleep overnight. Room were nice & right behind there is water stream. Good breakfast, wakeup call & also very helpful in showing us the ways to catch the bus etc, hold our luggage even though we checked out. After our machu pichu hike we came back and relaxed again at the hotel where we made good friendly conversation with the owner's mom. Overall i liked this place and would definitely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2024

Hua

Great location! Right next to the train station and town square. The staff are friendly and helpful! Good free breakfast. Very clean room and bathroom. Highly recommended!

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jan 2024

Verified traveler

8

Friends_and_family Family