Hotel Poblado Kimal stands on Calle Domingo Atienza, in the centre of San Pedro de Atacama, about a five-minute walk from the plaza and the church and a few minutes from the Inca House and the meteorite museum. It is set around gardens, with a pool, sun loungers and umbrellas, and a calm atmosphere that belies its central position. The hotel has a full-service spa offering facials, manicures, pedicures and massages, along with yoga classes, so you can balance your outings with rest. The restaurant, Pacha Kona, serves local cuisine, and there are two bars or lounges and a snack bar or deli. A free buffet breakfast is served each morning, and free Wi-Fi and parking are included. Rooms include classic twins, standard and superior doubles with a terrace, and larger bungalows and family rooms that can sleep several guests, which suits families, groups of friends and travellers staying for longer. It is a good choice if you want to be within walking distance of everything but still have a quiet garden to come back to.
Location and getting around
The village is compact, and from the hotel you can walk to cafes, restaurants, shops and tour agencies in a few minutes. Tour pickups are normally arranged from the hotel. Calama airport is a drive of around an hour and a quarter to an hour and a half, and a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a per-room charge, so ask about shared options.
The rooms
Rooms have a minibar, an in-room safe and a desk, and many look onto the garden. Superior doubles have a terrace or patio, and the bungalows and family rooms are suited to larger groups. There is no elevator, and the property is not suitable for guests with limited mobility on upper floors, so ask about ground-floor rooms. Pets and smoking are not allowed.
Who it suits
Couples, families and groups who like a central location, a pool and a spa. Good to know: check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is by noon, credit cards are accepted and cash may not be, and non-resident tourists paying in foreign currency may qualify for a tax exemption. The spa and yoga classes are a good way to recover after high-altitude excursions, and the nearby Hotel Kimal on the same street offers a similar style if one is full.
Why stay here
- ✓Free buffet breakfast
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Spa and yoga classes
- ✓Pacha Kona restaurant
- ✓Two bars and lounges
- ✓Snack bar and deli
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free parking
Good questions
How far is it from the plaza?+
About a five-minute walk.
Does it have a restaurant?+
Yes, Pacha Kona serves local cuisine, and there are two bars or lounges and a snack bar.
Are there family rooms?+
Yes, there are family rooms and bungalows that sleep several guests.