Urubamba, Peru · Converted monastery hotel · 32 rooms
San Agustin Monasterio de la Recoleta Hotel
A 17th century monastery with a chapel and garden in Urubamba
In short
San Agustin Monasterio de la Recoleta is a 32-room hotel in a 17th century monastery on the edge of Urubamba, in the Sacred Valley. It has a private chapel, a tiled cloister and a bio garden. The Recoleta restaurant serves Novo-Andean and international dishes. One guide puts the drive from Cusco airport at about an hour.
- Official rating
- 4 stars
- Peru's national hotel register (MINCETUR)
- Size
- 32 rooms
- As the hotel states
- Airport
- Cusco airport (CUZ), about 1 hour by road (third-party guide, not confirmed by the hotel)
- Dining
- Recoleta restaurant
- Plus 1 more on site
- Wellness
- Massage service
- Plus 1 more
- Check-in, check-out
- 12:00 hrs, out by 10:00 hrs
Facts checked 5 November 2026 · sources at the foot of the page
About San Agustin Monasterio de la Recoleta Hotel
The hotel occupies a religious monument from the 17th century on Jirón Recoleta, remodeled in 2007. Guests step into a cloister that keeps tiles from the original building, next to a restored chapel. The monastery's old bell tower is visible as you walk up to the entrance. One travel agency places the property on the outskirts of Urubamba, in the community of Chichubamba, so expect quiet more than town bustle.
There are 32 rooms in four types: Matrimonial Room with a queen bed, Standard Double, Standard Triple with three beds, and Luxury Suite with a living room, king bed and tub. Every type has a heater, safe, minibar and 40-inch smart TV. Rooms around the cloister are small and simply furnished, while the newer wing holds two-level suites with the bed on a loft.
Meals happen in the Recoleta restaurant, which seats 60 and cooks Novo-Andean and international dishes. Breakfast is a buffet from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., handy before early starts. Massage is offered, and complimentary oxygen is available for anyone feeling the altitude. Urubamba is listed at 2,700 meters, about 700 meters below Cusco, which makes it a gentler first night in the Andes.
Perfect if you are
- History and architecture
- Acclimatising to altitude
- Couples and honeymoons
Good to know
- The hotel lists free Wi-Fi in public areas only, so ask about the signal in your room.
- Pets are not allowed.
- A travel agency describes the cloister rooms as small and plain, and the newer wing as having two-level suites with loft beds.
Rooms
Rooms to ask for
Luxury Suite
Adds a separate living room, a king bed and a bathroom with both tub and shower.
Standard Triple Room
Sleeps 3 (three standard beds) · 27 m² · Garden view view
The practical pick for a family of three; size and view come from a third-party listing.
Matrimonial Room
One queen bed, private shower bathroom, heater and safe.
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 | San Agustin Monasterio de la Recoleta Hotel | Skylodge Adventure Suites | Sol y Luna | Sonesta Posadas del Inca Sacred Valley Yucay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official stars | 4 | Not on the register | Not on the register | Not on the register |
| Rooms | 32 rooms | 3 capsule suites | 43 casitas | Not yet checked |
| Pool | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Yes | Not yet checked |
| Spa | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Yes | Yes |
| Restaurant | Yes | Not yet checked | Yes | Yes |
On the property
Eat, unwind and settle in
Dining
Recoleta restaurant
Seats 60; Novo-Andean and international cooking, buffet breakfast 5:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Dining
Lobby bar
A lobby bar is listed alongside the restaurant.
Wellness
Massage service
Massages are offered on request; no full spa is listed on the hotel's page.
Wellness
Complimentary oxygen service
Oxygen is available at no charge for guests adjusting to altitude.
On site
Private chapel
A restored chapel beside the cloister; it hosts weddings and vow renewals.
On site
Cloister
Rooms in the original section surround it; the tiles are from the old building.
On site
Bell tower
The original tower is visible from the entrance; a guidebook mentions valley views from it.
On site
Bio garden
A small organic garden on the grounds, listed among the hotel's services.
Getting there
In Sacred Valley
- Airport: Cusco airport (CUZ), about 1 hour by road (third-party guide, not confirmed by the hotel)
Questions we get
San Agustin Monasterio de la Recoleta Hotel, answered
What times can I arrive and leave?
Rooms are ready from 12:00 hrs, and departure is by 10:00 hrs. Breakfast starts at 5:00 a.m. if you leave early.
Is it a good first stop for adjusting to the altitude?
Urubamba is listed at about 2,700 m, roughly 700 m lower than Cusco. The hotel also provides complimentary oxygen on request.
What is there to eat on site?
The Recoleta restaurant seats 60 and serves Novo-Andean and international dishes. A buffet breakfast runs from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
How long is the drive from Cusco airport?
One third-party guide says about an hour by road. The hotel lists a transportation service, so confirm the transfer arrangements when booking.
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Sources: the hotel's own website, read 5 November 2026 · Peru's national register of classified hotels (MINCETUR), read 5 November 2026 · Facts checked 5 November 2026