Let Cesar know what you think! At Hotel San Augustin, your accommodations will have history as rich as your sightseeing expeditions. Hotel San Augustin was originally built as a colonial estate, but is now remodeled with rooms, modern amenities, an outdoor pool, and spa. The ancient site of Ollantaytambo is only a minute drive from the hotel, and you can reach Machu Picchu via train in about 90 minutes. Mountain bike or hike to the Salt Pans of Salinas, located between Urubamba and the nearby town of Maras, about 20 minutes by car from the hotel.
These shallow pits, dug in the side of a slope, fill with salt water from the river, guided by the channels fashioned by locals. When the water evaporates, it leaves behind a pool of white salt.
A few residents of the area still mine the pans for salt. Hotel San Augustin is a remodeled colonial estate. It's a beautiful hotel with an abundance of amenities. The staff speaks English among other languages , and offers money-changing services for visitors who have just arrived in Peru. In the morning, take advantage of the included breakfast buffet before you start exploring.
For your accommodations you have a choice of standard, double, or king-sized beds. Standard rooms come with an international phone, cable TV, direct heater, hair dryer, Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms with tubs. Some rooms come with a safe deposit box β make sure to specify when you make reservations if this is a feature you would like.
Rooms are decorated in a color palette that reflects the bold aesthetic of the Andes, and come with their own patios or balconies. Many rooms face the gardens or the pool. Spa services include facials, full-body treatments, and aromatherapy. In the evening, get to downtown restaurants via mototaxis, three-wheeled motorcycles with a large carriage for passengers.
