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Hotel Reviews, Travel · August 21, 2020

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Where To Stay in San Pedro de Atacama: Hotel Review of Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa

Alto Atacama Hotel Review

The Best Luxury Hotel In Atacama Is The Alto Atacama Desert Lodge And Spa

If you’re planning to visit the Atacama desert – one of the driest deserts in the world with landscapes so arid in places that no living organisms can survive – you’re going to want to read my Alto Atacama hotel review. This is a hotel that has thought of everything you might need during your stay.

Alto Atacama Luxury Hotel Resort in Chile

(Additional Disclosure: I was visiting as part of a work trip, so all expenses were covered by my former employer which is unrelated to this blog. This post is not sponsored in any way by Alto Atacama and all opinions are my own)

Enter the Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa, an all-inclusive desert lodge nestled in the Catarpe Valley, and practically carved out of the orange-gold sand and stone mountains that surround Alto Atacama on all sides.

I spent 4 days and 5 nights at the Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa and I cannot say enough good things about this hotel.

There are 4 or 5 top luxury hotels in Atacama, most notably the Tierra Atacama and Explora Atacama. For some reason, the Alto Atacama is more under-the-radar, but good news for us because that means we’ve discovered a hidden gem 🙂

Planning a trip to San Pedro de Atacama? In addition to my Alto Atacama hotel review, you’ll definitely want to check out my other Atacama posts:

What To Pack For Chile’s Atacama Desert

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Getting To Alto Atacama Desert Lodge And Spa

Your flight to Chile will most likely land in Santiago. From there, you’ll need to catch a connection to Calama, which is about an hour outside of San Pedro de Atacama. The Alto Atacama hotel will arrange an airport transfer to pick you up and drive you in a comfortable, air-conditioned van to the hotel, which is about an hour away.

  • Getting to the Alto Atacama hotel in northern Chile

It is also possible to get to San Pedro de Atacama by car or bus from Bolivia or Argentina or by private charter flights from Santiago, which I was fortunate enough to experience.

Alto Atacama Desert Lodge And Spa Hotel Overview

Alto Atacama Chile View of the mountains and desert

The Alto Atacama is an all-inclusive hotel, which means that all meals and beverages as well as one full day or two half-day excursions per day are included in the nightly rate.

The grounds and property at the Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa in San Pedro de Atacama

Alto Atacama’s property is simply stunning. Everywhere you look, the mountains just hit you in the face with their arresting beauty. At night, you can see the milky way because the sky is so clear.

Alto Atacama Desert Lodge And Spa Hotel Review

The property is divided into a main entrance/lobby/dining building, several low buildings housing 42 guest rooms, and a pool/spa area. There are seven pools of medium to small sizes nestled into little nooks throughout the outdoor areas. There is an outdoor llama pen (they are very quiet and unobtrusive!), salon/reception building, a private observatory and a fire pit area for lounging and roasting s’mores at night.

Alto Atacama hotel outdoor firepit and lounge area
The road and mountains leading into the entrance of the Alto Atacama desert lodge and spa hotel in northern Chile

Alto Atacama Hotel Review

Guest Rooms

  • Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa hotel room interior

There are 3 levels of rooms with varying sizes and features. 27 Catarpe standard rooms feature private terraces, 5 Quitor rooms have semi-private terraces and 10 suites have private terraces withprivate outdoor showers. All rooms feature king-size beds, mini-bar, desk and stone bathrooms with rain showers and towel warmers.

Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa bathroom

I would describe the room decor as rustic-luxe and desert chic. I stayed in a Catarpe room, and loved it. The beds were comfortable, it was quiet (it’s quiet everywhere in Atacama!) and the views from my terrace were fantastic. The rain shower in the bathroom had good pressure however it definitely took a good 5 minutes for the water to get hot enough for my liking.

  • Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa hotel room private terrace seating area

I will say, the rooms don’t photograph as luxe as they are – these room photos of the bed area definitely don’t do the hotel room justice. They are beautiful!

The idea is to get outdoors as much as possible in Atacama. I used my room for naps, showers/changing, enjoying a morning coffee on my terrace and sleeping. Everything at Alto Atacama, including the guest rooms, is designed to connect you to nature and the beautiful landscapes surrounding you.

Outdoor hallway leading to guest rooms at Alto Atacama Hotel in Northern Chile

Technology At The Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa Hotel

It feels almost silly to include a technology category in this review because the Atacama desert is all about unplugging and enjoying the remote location that makes for such clear, starry skies. But, I’m a millennial and wifi and cell service are as core to my being as breathing. I’ve accepted it.

Woman standing outside in the desert at the Alto Atacama hotel in Chile

That said, my room didn’t have a TV and I didn’t miss it, in fact I barely noticed. The wifi was strong all over the resort but cell service was a real problem. Even though I could get wifi without an issue, I couldn’t seem to get my phone to make international calls (and I have an international cell plan). I used the front desk phone when I needed to make work-related calls and often the switchboard would give me a busy signal. So I would say definitely plan on communicating mostly through messaging and email while you’re in Atacama.

The Pool And Spa At The Alto Atacama Hotel

Woman drinking a glass of red wine at the pool at the Alto Atacama hotel in Northern Chile

Oh my, the pools. Seven pools. Absolutely amazing. The outdoor pools are designed for privacy and feel like your own secluded spa surrounded by plants and desert rocks.

One of seven pools at the Alto Atacama desert lodge and spa in Chile

Each pool is a different temperature from cool to lukewarm to a jacuzzi. I really enjoyed lounging in the different pool areas and taking a dip whenever the mood struck.

One of seven pools at the Alto Atacama desert lodge and spa in san pedro de atacama - hotel review

The poolside bar, Puri, serves refreshing beverages. There is also a large quincho barbecue pit that hosts an outdoor buffet dinner one night a week for guests.

Alto Atacama desert lodge and spa hotel pool area

I didn’t indulge in a spa treatment but I wandered into the Puri Spa to take a look. There are two treatment rooms, the larger of which has its own whirlpool and can accommodate two people for couples’ massages.

Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa treatment rooms - hotel review

The second room is on the small side but still more than adequate. The spa also includes a dry sauna, wet sauna and relaxation room

Just before the pool and spa area there is a pen of llamas that live on the property. Don’t worry, they are very calm and unobtrusive! I hardly noticed them.

Llama pen on the grounds of the Alto Atacama hotel in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Alto Atacama Food and Restaurants

I’m always wary of food at all-inclusive hotels and I especially didn’t know what to expect at a remote northern Chilean all-inclusive hotel. But. Wow. The food was incredible. Fresh, local, authentic cuisine cooked to perfection.

  • Food at the lunch buffer at the all-inclusive Alto Atacama hotel in Chile

The highlight was the quincho barbecue by the pool and of course, the fantastic red wine and most incredible pisco sours. The poolside buffet was an incredible array of fresh meat and fish grilled to perfection, with vegetables and side salads.

Grilled meat and vegetables on the barbecue at the Alto Atacama hotel in northern Chile

The barbecue was my favorite meal at Alto Atacama, rivaled only by the farm-fresh eggs and fruit in the morning, the traditional Socaire potato terrine, and the wine-poached pears.

The main dining restaurant at Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa is called Ckelar restaurant. Ingredients are fresh and local and you won’t find any typical Western continental buffet here.

Outdoor dining area at the Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa hotel
Outdoor dining area at the Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa in San Pedro de Atacama Chile

Everything on the menu is infused with traditional Chilean flavors and cooking styles. The heavier typical Chilean diet features meat, corn and wheat, but Alto Atacama complemented that standard fare with plenty of fresh greens, produce and nutritious options. Alto Atacama is also particularly cognizant of food allergies and was able to cater to my gluten allergy with no issues.

Glass of white wine held up outside in the lounge area at the Alto Atacama hotel

A must-try beverage is the classic Pisco Sour – one of the best I’ve ever had, and of course the wine. Chile is known for its red wines, but I absolutely loved every white wine I tried. Alto Atacama can cater to any wine taste and there is something for everyone – just let the bartender know what you like and he’ll find something fantastic.

Things To Do At The Alto Atacama Desert Lodge And Spa

Hiking in moon valley in the atacama desert chile

One of the best things about Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa is that all the main Atacama desert tours (and some really great off the radar ones!) are included in your stay. Each day guests choose one full day or two half day excursions based on your interests and desired activity level. There are bike rides and hikes that range from easy to difficult, trips to the famous El Tatio geysers, Atacama salt flats and tours to Moon Valley, Mars Valley and more.

Upon arrival, guests meet with an excursion specialist to help guide your interests and to plan the itinerary for your stay.

I was so impressed with the variety of excursions offered by Alto Atacama, as well as the level of service and professionalism of their guides. All guides speak English and Spanish, and have so much knowledge of the region to share.

You can tell how proud the locals are of their history and how much they love their home. It was a joy to experience first hand – and because Alto Atacama is on the smaller side, excursions are more intimate and personal. Each excursions felt like a lesson in history, geography, geology and/or botany.

My favorite activity at the Alto Atacama was the evening spent stargazing at Alto’s own observatory and telescope station. You follow a trail lined with pot lights up a set of stairs and emerge onto a circular landing with a large telescope to one side.

Stairs up to Alto Atacama hotel's private stargazing observatory in San Pedro de Atacama

The guide is an astronomy expert and can walk you through every visible constellation. The sky is clear you hardly need a telescope, the Milky Way shining brighter than seems possible.

Stargazing at the Alto Atacama observatory in San Pedro de Atacama

I loved my visit to the Ojos de Salar and Tebinquinche lake, one of the Atacama salt flats excursions. Most visitors head to Tebinquinche for sunset, but we went early in the morning and had the whole lagoon to ourselves. It was so incredible, I’m not sure there are words to describe it!

Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa hotel review

Alto Atacama Hotel Sustainability

The Alto Atacama is considered an eco-tourism resort and takes sustainability very seriously. There are no straws whatsoever and I didn’t see any single-use plastic. Metal water bottles were readily available at the water station in the lobby (the fruit-infused spa water was heavenly).

Best Luxury Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama - Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council certified Alto Atacama in economic, environmental and socio-cultural sustainability and from everything I saw, Alto Atacama is committed to reducing waste, recycling, being energy efficient and supporting the local community.

In fact, I really wanted to visit the Cejar lagoon but the manager explained to me that Alto does not offer excursions to the Cejar lagoon because of the environmental impact tourism has had on that ecosystem and that it is not an eco-friendly tour.

Service At The Alto Atacama Hotel

Hiking in Moon Valley in the Atacama Desert

Absolutely top of the line service! No request was too small, and our group had a lot of requests for changes and personalizations. Everyone was smiling and more than happy to help or answer questions. Maria, the guest relations manager, was particularly amazing and rolled with every change, adjustment or challenge we threw at her.

My Alto Atacama hotel review rating is a definitive 5 / 5 stars! I had the best experience here and I would go back in a heartbeat. Have you been? Tell me about your experience in the comments!

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Mine is hands down the emoji tasting menu at the original Gaggan in Bangkok (update as of 2022: the original Gaggan is closed and I hear Anand is planning a new restaurant in Japan too, so time to get back to Asia!) 

Gaggan's emoji tasting menu was hand-down the most creative, inventive dining experience I have ever had. A 25-course tasting menu where every dish was more unique than the last. It was food theater at its best but not for the sake of theatrics, it was to make eating a complete sensory experience - taste, of course, but also the way the presentation of the food engaged your sense of sight, smell and touch.

The course that stands out the most is the "lick it up" plate! The waiter placed a portable radio on the table and blasted "Lick It Up" by Kiss. The waiter placed a plate with a trio of sauces in front of us, with no utensils, and the words "lick it up" written in the sauce. We looked up confused. The waiter smiled, shrugged and gestured for us to follow the instructions. So we picked up the plates and licked up the sauces until the plates were clean! 

I cannot WAIT to get back to Asia to try Gaggan's new restaurant in Bangkok and if he opens his long-promised restaurant in Japan I'll be on a flight ASAP. 

So tell me, what is the most unique and memorable restaurant experience you've ever had? 

xxx 

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