Yucay, Urubamba, Peru · Converted monastery hotel
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Sacred Valley Yucay
A former 18th-century monastery with gardens and a chapel in Yucay
In short
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Sacred Valley is a hotel in a former 18th-century monastery in Yucay, five minutes from Urubamba. Gardens, a chapel and four places to eat fill the grounds, and Kallpa Wasi Spa offers massage and yoga. The hotel puts Cusco about an hour's drive away.
- Size
- Not yet checked
- Airport
- Cusco airport (CUZ), drive time not yet checked
- Dining
- Inkafé Restaurant
- Plus 3 more on site
- Wellness
- Kallpa Wasi Spa
- Plus 1 more
- Check-in, check-out
- 2:00 PM, out by 10:00 AM
Facts checked 5 November 2026 · sources at the foot of the page
About Sonesta Posadas del Inca Sacred Valley Yucay
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Sacred Valley stands in Yucay, a village a few minutes' drive from Urubamba, on the grounds of an 18th-century monastery. Gardens surround the low colonial buildings, and a chapel sits among them. The hotel puts Cusco about an hour away by road, which makes it a calm base between Pisac and Ollantaytambo for a first look at the valley.
Four places to eat share the property. Inkafé serves buffets and evening à la carte meals, La Placita del Café handles coffee, desserts and sandwiches, La Dispensa makes pizza and pasta, and Wayra Wasi Bar pours cocktails and wine. Room types run from king and twin doubles to a four-person family room and a presidential suite. Kallpa Wasi Spa adds massage, sauna and yoga.
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Travelers catching the Machu Picchu train will find Ollantaytambo station about 30 minutes away. Room service runs from 5:00 to 22:00, and dogs are welcome. Wi-Fi is available, and a currency exchange desk and laundry service take care of small errands.
Perfect if you are
- History and architecture
- Families
- First trip to Peru
Good to know
- Rooms are available from 2:00 PM on arrival day, and guests need to be out by 10:00 AM.
- The Ollantaytambo train station for Machu Picchu is about 30 minutes from the hotel by road.
- Dogs are accepted, so a pet can travel with the family.
Rooms
Rooms to ask for
Standard Double Room
Sleeps 1 king bed · 23 m² · courtyard view
The entry room: a king bed, a desk and a courtyard outlook.
Double Room with Balcony
Sleeps 1 king bed · mountain and garden view
A king room with its own balcony facing the mountains and gardens.
Superior Quadruple Family Room
Sleeps 4
The one to request for a family of four sharing a single room.
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 | Sonesta Posadas del Inca Sacred Valley Yucay | Tambo del Inka | Tierra Viva Ollantaytambo | Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado Urubamba |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official stars | Not on the register | 5 | Not on the register | 4 |
| Rooms | Not yet checked | 128 rooms and suites | Not yet checked | 36 rooms |
| Pool | Not yet checked | Yes | Not yet checked | Not listed by the hotel |
| Spa | Yes | Yes | Not yet checked | Yes |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
On the property
Eat, unwind and settle in
Dining
Inkafé Restaurant
Breakfast and lunch buffets, plus dinner à la carte until 10 PM.
Dining
La Placita del Café
Coffee, desserts, salads and sandwiches; open daily 6 AM to 10 PM.
Dining
La Dispensa Trattoria
Pizza and pasta, open daily 4 PM to 10 PM.
Dining
Wayra Wasi Bar
Cocktails and wine, open daily from 2:00 PM to 10:45 PM.
Wellness
Kallpa Wasi Spa
Massage rooms, sauna and yoga or relaxation sessions.
Wellness
Outdoor Jacuzzi and gym
A hot tub in the open air, plus a fitness room.
On site
Chapel
A chapel stands in the grounds, and weddings are held there on request.
On site
Gardens
The monastery buildings sit inside gardens, with courtyards between them.
On site
Shops and currency exchange
Souvenir shops, an Andean market corner and a money exchange desk on site.
On site
Laundry service
The hotel does laundry for guests.
Getting there
In Sacred Valley
- Airport: Cusco airport (CUZ), drive time not yet checked
Questions we get
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Sacred Valley Yucay, answered
How close is the hotel to the town of Urubamba?
The hotel says it is about five minutes from Urubamba. It sits in the village of Yucay, on Plaza Manco II.
Is it practical for Machu Picchu?
The hotel describes Machu Picchu as within easy reach, and the Ollantaytambo station is about 30 minutes away by road.
Can we bring a dog?
Yes, the hotel is open to guests traveling with dogs.
How many places to eat are there on site?
There are four: Inkafé, La Placita del Café, La Dispensa and Wayra Wasi Bar. Room service also operates from 5:00 to 22:00.
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Sources: the hotel's own website, read 5 November 2026 · Facts checked 5 November 2026