This Beachy Boutique Hotel in Peru Is Worth the Long Trip - Hotels Above Par - Boutique Hotels & Travel
"About three and a half hours by car from Lima, this 120-room beachfront resort—rebuilt after a 2007 earthquake and designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia—feels like an oasis carved into the coastal desert, offering sweeping land-and-sea vistas. Two-story bungalows and dispersed buildings with floor-to-ceiling windows encourage outdoor living; interiors feature clean lines, neutral tones accented with oceanic blues and yellows, hardwood floors, linen bedding, and bathrooms with soaking tubs and large showers. The property emphasizes water-based activities, with two large heated pools (one family-friendly) and plentiful cabanas, complimentary kayaking, snorkeling, paddle surfing, catamaran excursions, and even sand biking; higher-end options include private-jet charters over the Nazca desert, pisco tastings at the nearby Viñas de Oro distillery, and desert off-roading. A sizeable spa draws on local ingredients such as Andean cocoa, tea, grapes, and seaweed for treatments, and families are well served by a kids’ club for ages five to 12 offering crafts and games. Dining options include an easygoing Italian trattoria, an oceanfront seafood restaurant with notable views, and a flagship spot focused on Peruvian cuisine with global twists; breakfast with fresh fruit and juices is included. The overall vibe is simple, clean, and modern elegance rooted in natural materials, with the main pool and its views being a standout highlight; nearby attractions include Paracas National Reserve, Islas Ballestas, the Paracas Candelabra, Playa Roja, and Playa de la Mina."
