Boutique San Agustin Monasterio de la Recoleta stands on Jr Recoleta in Urubamba, in a former monastery that the page calls an upscale boutique hotel in the mountains. The hotel lists a class of 4, a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 110 reviews and a position about three minutes' walk from the Plaza de Armas and the Iglesia de Urubamba, with the Torrechayoc shrine ten minutes on foot. It offers a terrace and garden, an on-site restaurant named Recoleta serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a bar, a billiards table, a business center, a reception hall, free parking and Wi-Fi, and a paid full breakfast. The room types listed are a double or twin room of about 269 square feet and a triple room of about 291, both with garden views, a work desk, a safe, an LCD TV, rainfall showers and daily housekeeping. The Ollantaytambo station is about 22 minutes by car, Cusco airport about 95, and a round-trip airport shuttle can be arranged for a fee.
Why choose it
You sleep inside historic architecture without paying luxury prices. Reviewers praise the monastery building, the quiet, the garden and mountain views, the cleanliness and the good breakfast. The location allows you to walk to the plaza and to several restaurants, which is unusual among the valley's big resorts, many of which are a car ride from town. For a night before an early train, the 22-minute drive to Ollantaytambo is manageable, but plan your transport in advance.
Set your expectations. Reviewers also report understaffing, unreliable taxi arrangements, a missed wake-up call, thin walls, a slow response when arriving at the gate and a room reassignment during one stay, so this is a charming but sometimes uneven property. Message the hotel ahead about arrival time and transfers, and confirm your room before you travel. Check-in starts at noon and check-out is at ten in the morning, pets are not allowed and the premises are smoke-free. Free cancellation applies on selected rates.
Who it suits
Independent travelers, couples and small groups who value character and a walkable town at a modest price, and who are comfortable with a simple, rustic service. If you want spa facilities and a pool, the resorts in this guide offer more; if you want a polished boutique experience in Cusco, consider the convent hotels in the old city. Urubamba sits at roughly 2,900 meters, lower than Cusco, so it is a comfortable first or last stop in the valley.
Why stay here
- ✓Converted monastery building
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Recoleta restaurant
- ✓Bar and billiards table
- ✓Walk to the Urubamba plaza
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Airport shuttle for a fee
Good questions
How far is it from the Urubamba plaza?+
About a three-minute walk to the Plaza de Armas and the church, according to the booking page.
Is breakfast included?+
The booking page shows a full breakfast available for a surcharge, so check your rate.
Does it have parking?+
Yes, free self-parking is listed.
