Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel, Sacred Valley

Belmond Rio Sagrado is a truly special place. The setting is spectacular — a lush garden full of beautiful plants and flowers, right by the river, with stunning views and complete peace. It feels like a hidden sanctuary, and the presence of six friendly alpacas you can feed just adds to the charm.||Our room was beautiful, with great views and a thoughtful layout. Everything we needed was there, including a complimentary minibar (except alcohol), and the design felt relaxed but elegant. It was a little cold at first, but the staff fixed that right away — they were quick, kind, and efficient.||Dinner at El Huerto was fantastic — a modern take on Peruvian cuisine with ingredients straight from their garden, which you can actually tour. The creativity in the kitchen really impressed us. The cocktails were also excellent, especially their house creation with whiskey and tangerine juice — one of the best we had on our trip.||Breakfast was another highlight. There were lots of fresh, healthy options, and the pastries and bread were truly outstanding — the pain au chocolat could easily rival those in France.||The spa was beautifully set up and the treatment I received was excellent — very professional and relaxing. Definitely worth it.||But what really made the stay unforgettable was the staff. Everyone we met was kind, warm, and went out of their way to make our stay memorable. Special thanks to Edmon and Sabrina at El Huerto, who made every meal feel like a welcome-home experience, and to Javier and the gardener (whose name I sadly can’t spell), who gave us a wonderful garden tour in the morning. Housekeeping was also excellent — the room was always spotless. Every single person had such a lovely and personable energy. It’s rare to see a team where everyone is so genuinely caring.||The only thing I would suggest is the addition of a small gym or quiet space for stretching — that’s the one thing we missed.||Still, this is one of those places you don’t forget. A peaceful, beautiful hotel in an extraordinary setting — made even better by the people who run it.

So the location is beyond review. It’s totally amazing listen and watching the river go by. The amount of green space is incredible. The alpacas running around and feeding opportunities is so cool. I loved that they had a soccer ball and other things out to play with. The rooms are nuts. We stayed in the large villa this time but have stayed in the regular rooms in the past and they were great as well. As far as the service goes. Food service is slow but that all of Peru. There was a mistake in there system on what we reserved and so we missed out on some benefits in the start of our trip. But that’s ok because the hotel and Javier in particular went above and beyond to square it all way. I think it shows more when there is an issue and they fix it then if things just are normal. The spa was also very nice. Kids loved the pool I loved the chairs by the river.

Had a wonderful lunch that was as tranquil and beautiful by the river. The food was delicious. We had the ceviche, such confit, and crispy pork. All were tastefully presented. Our waiter Edson was very attentive, warm, engaging, and gave excellent guidance through the menu. The feeding of the alpacas was also special. Giving many photographic moments with the gentle animals.

The grounds and amenities were beautiful z the river and the mountain view was really relaxing. Our room was disappointingly small, but the bathroom and the patio were excellent. We really enjoyed the restaurant and the little extra touches provided made our visit special!

Our stay at Rio Sagrado was outstanding. The landscaping is very beautiful with the view and sound of the river providing a tranquil backdrop. The most impressive part of the experience was the service however, Dany, Eddy, Maribel and Danae were just a few of the names but everyone welcomed us with a smile and excellent customer service with every interaction.

The quiet and serene vibe was much appreciated. Everything was tastefully done without being too showy. The staff was attentive but not overbearing. The hotel capacity isn't large, so there's not the usual crowds and noise like the larger hotels so you can enjoy the peace and quiet. There is a wonderful restaurant on site serving great food ( and teas ). I appreciated not having to fight the typical meal rush and was able to enjoy the hotel and all it has to offer. I believed our stay was in the "off season", so that may have been the reason for the smaller number of guests, but it's appreciated nevertheless. Overall, I can't imagine a better base camp when visiting Machu Picchu and the surrounding area.

Everything was great- stayed here for a few days. Spa is very nice and pool is relaxing. Great service with knowledgeable staff. Easy scheduling. Only problem is that the menu is the same every day so you must eat somewhere else if staying for over a day.

The warmth of the greeting: "Welcome to your Home", the care from all the staff (particular thanks to Sabrina for her exceptional professionalism and service), the divine pillows and oh so comfortable bed, the glorious surroundings. And finally, the incredible food so exquisitely served. The Belmond Hotel in The Sacred Valley provides the perfect environment with unsurpassed hospitality. It is a true delight to stay here.