Awasi Atacama

Well executed! Overall a very lovely stay in Atacama. This was the final leg of our Awasi trip, and they did not disappoint. Cote was our guide and she was very solid, providing good recommendations, touring us around. She gave us a huge appreciation for the desert, its indigenous and geological history. We found a few times we were waiting for her in the AM rather than being ready and prepared but overall she was excellent. ||Food was delicious, staff are well trained, and got into a rhythm with us in terms of what we like to eat and drink. They offered us a tasting menu and a special dinner on our final night which was a very thoughtful finale.

Wonderful experience. The location is great, just a short walk to main strip of San Pedro de Atacama if you want to explore for trinkets or try ice cream stores with traditional flavors (Rica Rica is tasty). Nothing bad to say about this place, staff is wonderful and attentive. The pool is fun, gets a little cold but I believe they have a heater. Food is amazing and they will accommodate you in every way possible. Tour guide and driver duo, Chris and Belen, were amazing. Restaurant service, Bryan and Eros, made the dining experience - I looked forward to seeing them when we dined due to their hospitality and personalities. Everything is exceptional.

From the moment we were collected at the airport by Cristian our guide, we knew that we had made the right choice in our first experience in choosing Awasi. From the small details in our arrival confirmations of where to meet our guide, to the personalised transfer to the hotel, straight away we knew we were here with the best. Our guide’s knowledge on the landscape, geology, the people, the plants and animals was second to none.||The perfect tone for the trip was set when we arrived — settle in and then we can do an activity briefing and adventure out for sunset canapés. The balance was set, just the right amount of adventure and activity blended with experiencing the cuisine, cocktails and enjoying the hotel property itself.||From horseback riding and star gazing, mountain bike riding and salt lake floating to a pre-dawn departure for a day visiting the geysers and hiking, there was always a great balance between enjoying the activities and the educational element of each excursion.||The property itself is gorgeous, with the beautiful courtyard, lounges, bar and pool area. Our room was really comfortable and we felt right at home. We loved the room servicing, with complimentary laundry and the offer of boot cleaning was an added bonus!||The chefs are incredible - such imaginative and delicious creations at every dining experience. We love that the wine pairings were all Chilean wines, incredible! Truly five-star dining, thank you!||The true standout that makes the Awasi experience for us, is definitely the people. We can tell that each of the Awasi team members truly love their role, are passionate about their craft and genuinely want to provide every guest with an outstanding experience. The restaurant and bar staff were attentive, personable and friendly in all their interactions. We felt like our every need was attended to, without ever feeling like we were hovered over. We noticed that your team members are diverse and adaptive in their interactions, tailoring their connection with each guest group according to what they want. Some guests craved a more formal experience which I could see was catered to beautifully. For those like us who are after a more informal interaction with staff, we loved being able to have a laugh and to chat easily.||Although we were only guests for 4 nights, we felt like we were with you for a week! So many memorable experiences and excursions, all with time for incredible dining and cocktails in between- magic!.

The epitome of an oasis — the perfect place to rejuvenate and reconnect with nature, people, and life. From the very first hello by Tata (who was also the last 😅), the welcome was warm and effortless. It felt like, “You’ve arrived in the right place — we’ll take it from here,” and they absolutely did. I absolutely cherished it — from the smallest gestures to the grandest moments.||||Don’t go through life without stepping foot into Awasi Atacama. You’d be missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

We had a fantastic time at Awasi Atacama. Our guides were not only experienced and fun but also went above and beyond to ensure that we had an adventure of a lifetime. They were the BEST! This is our third Awasi lodge, following stays in Patagonia a few years ago and Iaguzzi before coming to the desert. The excursions offered at Atacama are varied and outstanding. We had four full days and could have stayed another four days without running out of things to do. The lodge is lovely, the food is outstanding, and the staff is genuine and very committed to making your time memorable. I highly recommend Awasi Atacama and a visit to the desert! Just outstanding!

I stayed at this desert oasis solo for four nights and had an amazing experience. The 12 rooms here are more like villas, because they stand alone, ensuring privacy. Construction materials include adobe, local stone and thatched roofs, which emulate the area's ancient local dwellings. I stayed in a Round Room, which was spacious with a most comfortable bed, neither too hard nor too soft. The huge bathroom included a walk-in shower and a separate room for the tub. As I was there in winter, I especially liked the heated floor. Housekeeping kept the room neat and clean. If using the laundry service, the first load was free. The back patio's wall ensured that privacy continued outside. I enjoyed spending some time on the patio at night, where I never tired of gazing at the Southern Cross, shining brightly overhead. ||Menus changed nightly in the dining room with offerings that ranged |from continental cuisine to local specialties, such as guanaco. Everything was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. Kitchen staff noted my dietary restrictions and adhered to them, ensuring that I never had to be concerned about such things as salt intake or portion size. ||Every staff member I interacted with was pleasant, helpful and knew my name. Any request that I had was responded to immediately. Javier, the driver/guide assigned to me, was professional, personable, knowledgeable, an excellent driver and possessed a good sense of humor. He met me at the airport and brought me back for my departing flight. We had a meeting after I had settled in at Awasi to discuss in detail possible excursions as well as other activities that I might want to pursue. Each guest ends up with an customized itinerary, based on individual preferences and excursions can be full-day or half-day.||This was a big-splurge stay for me, but I definitely felt that I got my money's worth.

We spent 4 fabulous nights here where our high expectations were exceeded in every way. It being our second Awasi property, we knew we’d be in great hands. Our guide Osvaldo was incredible—very knowledgeable, friendly, and adept at structuring our daily hikes (going gradually higher) so that we never had altitude issues. Each day I thought he’d never top the previous day’s experience, and yet he did. The restaurant is superb—don’t miss the octopus!—and all the staff, especially Bryan and Mila, were attentive and professional. Now we’re on a mission to stay at other Awasi properties!

The Awasi lodges have a reputation for being the best lodges in South America, and Awasi Atacama certainly lived up to our high expectations. |It has only a small number of casitas, and we had a smaller and a larger one connected by a covered lobby.|The main Lodge, as well as the casitas, are beautifully decorated and come with every service imaginable, down to the cleaning of shoes after the excursions. The casitas have a beautiful large separate bathroom, all with floor heating, and a private enclosed terrace. |Each room comes with a private 4x4 car plus guide, which allowed our group of 4 to mix and match activities daily. All excursions are individually tailored at arrival to align with expectations and abilities, and can be adjusted as needed. The guides are incredibly friendly and highly competent.|The restaurant service is equally individual and on a very high level, with matched menus and wine pairings to individual preferences. At all levels and departments, the team goes out of their way to exceed guest expectations.|The Awasi Atacama lodge was a highlight of our trip through South America, and we will certainly come back to this, and other Awasi lodges, in the future.