Diego de Almagro San Pedro de Atacama is part of a Chilean hotel brand, with a reliable standard and a convenient position at Toconao 460, three minutes on foot from the plaza and the church, five minutes from the Inca House and about nine minutes from the Artisans Town and the meteorite museum. It has an outdoor pool and a separate children's pool, a restaurant, a bar and a terrace, and a free breakfast buffet is included in the rate. Free self parking is also provided, which is useful if you are hiring a car for independent exploring. Rooms range from standard twins and doubles to superior doubles with a queen bed, triples, quadruples and family rooms that sleep up to five, so it suits families and groups well. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, laundry and a concierge, and the staff can help organise tours. It is a straightforward, dependable choice for travellers who want a central position, simple comforts and a pool without paying for a lodge.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the heart of the village, so cafes, restaurants, craft shops and tour agencies are on your doorstep. Many excursions can pick you up from the hotel. Calama airport is a drive of roughly an hour and a half, and transfers can be arranged through the concierge or through tour operators.
The rooms
Rooms are clean and functional, and sizes range from about 215 square feet for standards to 527 square feet for quadruple and family rooms. Wi-Fi, a spa and a gym are not highlighted for this property, so check the details if these matter to you, and note that some guests mention that air conditioning is lacking and that services such as water, electricity or Wi-Fi are sometimes interrupted, which is common in remote destinations.
Who it suits
Families, groups and travellers on a budget who want a central, dependable hotel. Good to know: pool access runs from mid-morning to evening, and some guests report that the pool is closed or too cold in the winter months, so check if swimming matters for your dates. Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at noon, pets are not allowed, and free cancellation is available on selected rates. Book early for busy seasons, as central hotels fill quickly.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Children's pool
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Free parking
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Concierge
Good questions
How far is it from the plaza?+
About a three-minute walk.
Does it have a children's pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool and a separate children's pool.
Is parking available?+
Yes, free self parking is available.