5 Best Hotels in Urubamba, Cusco and the Sacred Valley

Sprawled across acres of greenery alongside the river, this retreat offers the utmost in tranquility and luxurious comfort, with riverfront views and light-filled rooms featuring cheery alpaca blankets and embroidered throw pillows, as well as natural materials that complement the surrounding landscape. The only thing better than the views and the rooms is the first-rate service. Also on-site are a heated swimming pool and a gorgeous spa that will pamper you using local products. Villas are perfect for families.

The sprawling complex that's part of Marriott's Luxury Collection is the first hotel in Peru to achieve LEED certification—it sits on the edge of Urubamba's river with environmentally friendly rooms featuring hardwood floors and great mountain views. Service-oriented to the max, the hotel has a sophisticated restaurant and an übertrendy bar, as well as an on-site spa, pool, and fitness center. The hotel sits right across from Urubamba's rail station, making trips to Machu Picchu especially convenient.

Set in a 16th-century Franciscan monastery amid the beautiful countryside of the Sacred Valley, this branch of a Peruvian chain features a cavernous dining room; guest rooms with hardwood floors, white walls, and Cusqueña paintings; and a bell tower with great views of the valley. On the main road there is another, modern, hacienda-style hotel by San Agustín, with gleaming rooms, modern services, and all the comforts you could desire.

On a stay at this incredibly tranquil retreat in the gorgeous Urubamba countryside, you'll have even more peace of mind knowing that your soles help fund health care and education for underprivileged children. The eight bungalows, featuring comfortable beds, luxurious bathrooms, and open fireplaces, offer secluded places for getting away from it all. The surrounding grounds are full of flowers and hummingbirds, there are plenty of places to walk, and at night you'll be able to see a sky full of stars.