Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Peru · Riverside Andean hotel
Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel, Sacred Valley
Riverside rooms and villas where alpacas graze on the lawns
In short
Rio Sagrado is a Belmond hotel on the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley, five minutes by car from Urubamba town. Rooms, suites and villas climb a hillside above gardens where alpacas graze. Highlights are the riverfront Mayu Willka spa and a heated pool. Belmond gives two drive times from Cusco airport: 85 minutes and 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Size
- Not yet checked
- Airport
- Cusco airport (CUZ), drive time not yet checked
- Dining
- Muju
- Plus 2 more on site
- Wellness
- Mayu Willka Spa
- Plus 3 more
- Check-in, check-out
- 2pm, out by 11am
Facts checked 5 November 2026 · sources at the foot of the page
About Belmond Rio Sagrado
Rio Sagrado stands on the bank of the Urubamba River on the road between Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, about five minutes by car from Urubamba town. Rooms, suites and villas are built in wood and stone to echo a rural Andean village, and they step up the hillside above gardens where alpacas graze on the lawns. It makes a quiet base between Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Choose by terrace and space. The Deluxe Terrace Rooms measure 42 m² and each has a private terrace over the river and valley. The Garden Junior Suites are 92 m², sleep up to three and add a terrace with valley views. Families and small groups can look at Villa Q'inti, a two-story villa with a riverfront wildflower garden, a fireplace and a terrace for sunsets.
Meals center on Muju, the hotel's Andean restaurant, with Muju Bar for cocktails built on botanicals and El Jardín for barbecues outdoors. The Mayu Willka spa sits by the river and lists a massage aimed at altitude adjustment, handy after a flight into Cusco. The heated outdoor pool, a campfire and hand-feeding the baby alpacas fill the hours between excursions.
Perfect if you are
- Couples and honeymoons
- Acclimatising to altitude
- Wellness
Good to know
- The hotel's own train station is in use only from January 1 to April 30; in other months, trains are caught elsewhere, such as Ollantaytambo station.
- Only some public areas are wheelchair accessible, and there are no specially equipped guest rooms.
- Extra oxygen can be requested, and there is no free shuttle, so day trips go through the concierge.
Rooms
Rooms to ask for
Deluxe Terrace Rooms
Sleeps Up to 3 guests · 42 m² · Urubamba River and Sacred Valley view
Each room differs, and all have a private terrace facing the river.
Garden Junior Suites
Sleeps Up to 3 guests · 92 m² · Sacred Valley and garden view
More than twice the floor space of a terrace room, with terrace and a glass-roofed shower.
Villa Q'inti
Sleeps Up to 7 guests · 220 m² · Riverfront wildflower garden view
Two-story villa with living room, fireplace and terrace, suited to families or groups.
How it compares
How it compares in Sacred Valley
From Peru's national register of classified hotels and each hotel's own website. "Not yet checked" means we have not looked, never "no". Nothing here is a price.
| Fact | Belmond Rio Sagrado | San Agustin Monasterio de la Recoleta Hotel | Skylodge Adventure Suites | Sol y Luna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official stars | Not on the register | 4 | Not on the register | Not on the register |
| Rooms | Not yet checked | 32 rooms | 3 capsule suites | 43 casitas |
| Pool | Yes | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Yes |
| Spa | Yes | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Yes |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes | Not yet checked | Yes |
On the property
Eat, unwind and settle in
Dining
Muju
Andean restaurant using local, seasonal produce; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Dining
Muju Bar
Bar serving botanical cocktails.
Dining
El Jardín
Outdoor setting for barbecues, plus pachamanca experiences on offer.
Wellness
Mayu Willka Spa
Riverfront spa with wellness programs tailored to each guest, set among wildflowers.
Wellness
Spa wet area
Indoor and outdoor jacuzzi, steam room and sauna.
Wellness
Altitude Acclimatizer massage
Massage named for easing the adjustment to altitude.
Wellness
Riverbank yoga
Yoga offered beside the river.
On site
Mayu Willka Spa
Riverfront spa with bespoke wellness programs.
On site
Heated outdoor pool
Set in the gardens with mountain views.
On site
Resident alpacas
Baby alpacas can be fed by hand in the gardens.
On site
Private train station
Guests use it for Machu Picchu trains from January 1 to April 30.
Getting there
In Sacred Valley
- Airport: Cusco airport (CUZ), drive time not yet checked
Questions we get
Belmond Rio Sagrado, answered
What time can I arrive and when do I have to leave?
Rooms are ready from 2pm, and departure is by 11am.
How long is the drive from Cusco airport?
Belmond's pages disagree: its homepage says 85 minutes by road, and its FAQ page says about 1 hour 45 minutes (77 km). Plan your arrival time with the hotel.
Can I travel with a dog?
Dogs may stay only in the Garden Junior Suites, one per room, and are kept out of the restaurant, spa and gift shop. Registered guide dogs follow separate rules.
Does the hotel have its own station for Machu Picchu?
Yes, a private station serves guests, but only from January 1 to April 30. In other months, plan to catch the train elsewhere, such as Ollantaytambo station.
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Sources: the hotel's own website, read 5 November 2026 · Facts checked 5 November 2026