Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paracas
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Oceanfront resort: pools, spa, private dock, Peruvian cuisine
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Paracas S/N, Paracas 11550, Peru Get directions
Oceanfront resort: pools, spa, private dock, Peruvian cuisine
Paracas S/N, Paracas 11550, Peru Get directions
"Amid the ruins of the iconic Hotel Paracas that crumbled during an August 2007 earthquake, famed Peruvian architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia designed this new 120-room resort (part of Starwood’s Luxury Collection) in the coastal desert three hours south of Lima. Two-story white bungalows whose design incorporates some $2 million of bamboo blend into the dune-filled horizon, contrasting the deep-blue waters of the Paracas National Reserve. There’s an earthy feel to the accommodations, with textiles modeled after pre-Columbian designs, wood floors, walls covered in bamboo, and patios that look out onto the Pacific. While the bay is better for windsurfing, the daybeds at the glitzy pool scenes, where roving waiters fetch a steady supply of passion fruit sours and ceviche, have become the new it spot for Lima’s well-to-do. The hotel makes a restful base for a slew of nearby adventures—you can do scenic flights of the Nazca desert geoglyphs in its private jet, yacht rides to spot sea lions and Humboldt penguins on the Islas Ballestas, and pisco tastings at the Viñas de Oro distillery right at the resort."
"There’s plenty to do in Paracas, from sandboarding in Paracas National Reserve to boating around the Ballestas Islands to flying over the nearby Nazca Lines—that is, if you can tear yourself away from the pool at Hotel Paracas. The 120-room resort was all but leveled by the 2007 Peru earthquake, but reopened two years later with a fresh new look, including a blue-taupe-and-white color scheme to reflect the surrounding ocean, desert, and sky. A great choice for families, Hotel Paracas features a children’s club and kids’ pool as well as three restaurants, including a casual seafood spot, an Italian trattoria, and a fine-dining option. Also on-site are two bars serving drinks and light fare, plus a spa and 24-hour fitness center. Guests even have access to complimentary bikes and water-sport equipment. Spread over six levels, rooms feature either terraces or balconies with garden or ocean views as well as spacious bathrooms with separate showers and tubs. Suites also include a dining area, and some even have private plunge pools."
"Tucked into the Paracas Peninsula, this nature-inspired white-and-wood resort nearly blends into its dramatic surroundings, with greenery and crystal-blue waters on one side and arid desert on the other. Guests can stroll the hotel's dock, dine at any of three on-site restaurants, and take part in activities such as paddle-boarding and shell-collecting or join tours focused on sailing, local wildlife and the desert. Voters singled out top-notch service, attractive design and excellent food as standout features." - Devorah Lev-Tov Devorah Lev-Tov Devorah Lev-Tov has been a travel, food, and drinks journalist for more than a decade, with bylines in publications like The New York Times, Vogue, and Bon Appétit, in addition to Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Located on the Peruvian coast, right in front of the Paracas National Reserve, Hotel Paracas offers 5-star accommodations with sea views. Free WiFi access is available. The hotel features a private dock from which guests can take a yacht tour headed to the ecologic sanctuary Ballesta Islands. Guests at Hotel Paracas will find 2 swimming pools, a bar-lounge, a luxury spa and conference rooms that can accommodate up to 500 people. A kid’s club is also available. Hotel Paracas can assist guests with booking trips to the desert dunes and to the Nazca lines. A full buffet breakfast with tropical fruits and jams is served daily. Ballestas restaurant offers Peruvian specialties and Trattoria Restaurant carries Italian flavours. Free parking and complementary bicycles are available for guests to use. Hotel Paracas also has a partnership with Tikariy travel agency to help organize tours around the city." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"Perched at the northern edge of Peru’s coastal desert about a four‑hour drive south of Lima, this five‑star resort occupies 120 rooms designed by architect Bernardo Fort‑Brescia and was rebuilt after the 2007 earthquake into sleek white two‑story bungalows set amid lush greenery and red‑tinged sand. Rooms are serene and minimal, with floor‑to‑ceiling windows framing ocean views, hardwood floors, linen bedding, soaking tubs and spacious showers, and interiors accented by oceanic blues, cheerful yellows and roughly $2 million worth of bamboo. Two large heated pools with cabanas anchor the grounds (the main pool offers especially striking views), while complimentary kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, catamaran excursions and boat trips to the nearby Islas Ballestas—home to Humboldt penguins, sea lions, dolphins and whales—highlight the water‑based offerings. Guests can explore the 1,300‑square‑mile Paracas National Reserve by sand bike, ATV, scooter or guided tour, or unwind in a spacious spa that uses native ingredients like Andean cocoa, seaweed, grapes and local teas; families benefit from a supervised kids’ club. Dining spans a relaxed Trattoria for Italian classics, the oceanfront Chalana for fresh seafood and Ballestas, the signature restaurant offering refined Peruvian cuisine with global flair; breakfast with tropical fruit and fresh juices is included, and rooms start at about $210/night."