Tambo del Inka stands on the Vilcanota River on the edge of Urubamba, a five-star resort with a reputation for polished service. Rooms include deluxe and grand rooms with terraces, suites and larger senior suites, many with river or mountain views. The resort has indoor and outdoor pools, the Kallpa Spa thermal circuit, the Hawa restaurant serving Novo-Andean cuisine, a bar and a beer garden, and a garden with a riverside walking trail. It also has its own train service to Machu Picchu in period-style carriages. It suits couples and families who want comfort and a short stroll to the town.
Location is the strength. The plaza is about a five-minute walk and the church of Urubamba a few minutes farther, so you can take a morning stroll and still return to a resort with spa, restaurants and gardens. The Ollantaytambo station is a drive of roughly half an hour, and Cusco airport is about an hour and a half away, so it works well for a first night in the valley after landing.
Rooms are spacious, from about 440 square feet in the deluxe rooms to over 880 in the senior suites, with a choice of one king or two queen beds. Guests praise staff, food, cleanliness and the convenience of the Machu Picchu train. The Kallpa Spa has a thermal circuit with steam, sauna, jets and plunge pools, a welcome treat after a day at altitude. Baby alpacas often visit the lobby in the evening, which children love.
What to know
Some reviewers describe the property as showing its age and say concierge suggestions are limited, and breakfast is often an extra charge, so check your rate. Pets are not allowed and guests must be eighteen to check in. From November the rainy season begins and runs to March, with afternoon showers and cold evenings, so use the spa on wet days. Book early for the dry months from June to October.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor and outdoor pools
- ✓Kallpa Spa thermal circuit
- ✓Hawa restaurant and Kiri Bar
- ✓Private train service to Machu Picchu
- ✓Walk to Urubamba plaza
- ✓Riverside garden trail
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free wired internet
Good questions
Can I walk to Urubamba from Tambo del Inka?+
Yes, the plaza is about a five-minute walk. That makes it easy to eat in town without a taxi.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is often an extra charge, so check your rate when you book. Cafes in town offer cheaper alternatives.
Does the resort have a spa?+
Yes, the Kallpa Spa has a thermal circuit with steam, sauna, jets and plunge pools, plus treatment rooms. It is a good use of a wet afternoon.
