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Nayara Alto Atacama

Atacama Desert • San Pedro de Atacama • SPLURGE

avg. $580 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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PB hotel design editorial

Against the burnt-sienna cliffs of the Quebrada de Chulacao, where eroded volcanic rock rises in near-vertical walls above the oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, the low adobe structures of Alto Atacama Desert Lodge — now rebranded as Nayara Alto Atacama — seem less built than deposited by the landscape itself. Chilean architect Rodrigo Searle designed the property to follow the contours of an ancient river canyon, arranging its 42 rooms and suites in single-storey clusters that keep the roofline below the surrounding ridgeline. Rammed earth walls, river-stone detailing, and cane-thatched pergolas draw directly from the vernacular construction of the Atacameño people, lending the compound an organic coherence that no amount of imported material could replicate. Inside, the logic holds. Terracotta floor tiles run continuously from the guest corridors into the rooms themselves, grounded by dark timber headboards inlaid with cane strips and dressed in linen the colour of desert sand. The lounge at the heart of the property clusters low sofas upholstered in rough-woven textiles alongside wire bistro chairs, the bar hung with pendant lights fashioned from bundled dried grasses — a detail that manages to feel genuinely local rather than decoratively folkloric. The pool terrace, edged in rough-cut stone and framed by timber pergolas, keeps the eye moving toward the cliffs rather than inward toward the hotel, which is precisely the point.

Travel notes

1hr 20min drive from El Loa airport (CJC)

About

Nayara Alto Atacama is located in the fertile Catarpe valley, just 3 kilometers away from the San Pedro plaza. Our total area is 3.5 hectares, with a park area of 2 hectares. The Hotel has 42 spacious rooms and state of the art facilities including an award-winning spa, business center, hot tub, wooden decks with 6 swimming pools and we offer more than 25 excursions to get a closer look at the Atacama Desert

Amenities

Pool

Restaurant

Internet

Suites

Free Internet

Free Parking

Wifi

Free Wifi

Wheelchair Access

Shuttle Bus Service

Nayara Alto Atacama Reviews

1,547 reviews

"How much excellence we experienced in both the services and hospitality during our stay at Nayara! We have nothing but praise… a highly skilled, courteous, and efficient team. A delightful environment to relax and enjoy every moment. The fact that excursions, meals, and drinks are included in the stay makes everything feel lighter and more convenient for the guest. We also had the pleasure of tipping the guides, driver, and staff. Congratulations—you truly stand out! If I may offer two suggestions: a restroom closer to the pools and a gym. Then everything would be absolutely perfect. Thank you and congratulations on your excellence! An attentive, courteous, and helpful team: Sofia, Patricio (reception), Alessandra (excursions), Sergio (bar), Rodolfo, Daniel, Cristian and Maria Jose (tour guides), Javiera, Paulina and Anastacia (restaurant)."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 19, 2026

"This hotel was lovely. The staff (with the exception of one) who blamed me for ordering the wrong thing on the menu when in fact he had got it wrong) was amazing. However, if you are a non meat eater there are limited options on the night they have their 'BBQ'. More veggie and fish options please. We stayed in their new 'prototype' Tilo suite. OK it took them 2 days to get the plunge pool working but they did say to us that we were the first guests in it. It was I have to admit amazing and far better than the older style Tilo suites. Get those new style suites rolled out ASAP! The restaurant staff were excellent and a big shout out to Constanza & Paulina who were marvellous. My only (minor) constructive feedback is to maybe put the lunch and dinner menus on a rotation as we got the same menu every day (that's not to say I couldn't find new things to eat but did have to repeat one starter and one main course). With regards to its location I would recommend going for the inclusive menu. From what we saw the the town wasnt that close and eating options looked very limited but perhaps we didnt look hard enough? The trips were great as were the guides and we definitely maxed out our stay."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 10, 2026

"Awesome property in a great location.Staff and facilities were excellent.Would highly recommend.Good value for the money.Looking forward to returning at some point in time"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 04, 2026

"We stayed for 3 nights at this glorious resort. Whilst it is very pricy for the all inclusive package (transfers, tours, food and beverages) it was an amazing experience. We dis as many tours as possible and will have wonderful memories of all of the things we did and saw including the geysers, desert sunsets, stargazing and mars valley trails. The food, transfers, service, tours, rooms etc were all great. You feel very looked after! Amazing Pisco Sours to finish off our active days. What a wonderful resort in an enchanting location!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 02, 2026

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