Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel

Just the perfect place to stay and visit Machu Picchu! The rooms have amazing view & sound of the gushing river. Making it and ideal romantic stay on rainy days. Food is amazing with an excellent bar. Eric the bartender makes world class cocktails with a local twist making every evening a celebration with friends! Most memorable time here. Thank you will definitely visit again.

Everything was outstanding! Eddy was there when our train arrived to collect our baggage. After visiting Machu Picchu we had a fabulous dinner. Our waiter, Larry, was great and really enhanced the experience. My wife did the Imperial spa package. Best spa experience she’s ever had. Our room had a beautiful view of river, we kept the doors open at night and went to sleep to the sound of rushing water. Again, every thing was outstanding, we loved it.

Sumaq is across the street from the Rio Urubamba, which at this point is a rushing rapid. Even with the windows closed, we fell asleep to that wonderful sound. And woke up relaxed. The beds were super-comfortable, and the room got really dark at night. Check-in was relaxed, with a cold (non-alcoholic) drink, just lounging on a sofa until they found our reservation. We had accidently booked the wrong night but they transferred our reservation to the actual night that we had arrived. "Don't worry, we have a room for you," was comforting to hear. We had both dinner and breakfast at their restaurant. Dinner was delicious and artfully presented. I had sort of Peruvian chicken fingers - the chicken was coated in quinoa, served with a potato puree and vegetables. Quite creative! The breakfast buffet was large and filling. We also had a couples massage - 30 minutes of jacuzzi followed by 60 minutes of massage, about US$250 for two people total. Finally, we were taking the train back to Ollantaytambo. The hotel transferred our bags to the train station for us, part of their service. This hotel is definitely a repeater.

To summarize that this experience was unforgettable and unique is an understatement. We spent part of our honeymoon trip here and we can really say the whole SUMAQ staff went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. The food, the people (specially Larry), the facilities, just everything really was amazing and they will forever hold a very special place in our hearts. We can’t recommend the hotel enough for any occasion. Thank you for such an amazing stay! All our love and gratitude, Veronica & Marc

Okay so we all agree this place is magical. You either get a beautiful flowers and train view or the roaring river. I loved the area and the staff was so friendly. Got a amazing massage from Sadith !! Give that girl a raise. She was the best. And I felt amazing after.

A well appointed hotel with spacious rooms which are very comfortable. Especially liked the jacuzzi - great for revitalising sore legs and feet after long days visiting Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley etc. Great location. Restaurant food good. Staff very attentive & helpful.

My wife and I returned to CA yesterday, having checked out from SUMAQ the day before, and I wanted to write this review while our stay is fresh in my mind. Aguas Calientes is an amazing little town at the base of Machu Picchu and SUMAQ has got to be the best hotel in town. Before our stay began we were already treated with friendliness, graciousness, and hospitality. Jean Pierre there was super friendly and attentive and arranged for a personal tour with a guide and shaman to Machu Picchu for my wife and I (which was amazing!). He also arranged for our travel from and to Ollantaytambo. I wish I knew the names of all employees there because they are all so wonderful, but the only other name I got was Faustino in the restaurant who was also wonderful. The lobby and bar are immediately impressive as soon as you walk in from the street. Check in was quick and we were shortly in our room. Our room was large and beautiful and, despite being right on the road, was quiet from road noise; vehicles don't really travel there at night, but you will hear them during the daytime. The sound of the Urubamba River was exceptional, right across the road, and very soothing. There is a hotel at the top of the mountain and right next to Machu Picchu but we were so glad to have stayed at SUMAQ. It offers you so much more flexibility, the absence of tourists up there, and so close to the markets, restaurants, square, and train station. It has a beautiful view of the river and mountains, and a short walk down the road from the hotel will give you views of Machu Picchu up on the mountain. The food and service were all top-notch and we would not hesitate to stay at this wonderful hotel again and again.

We enjoyed our stay so much. From the front desk to the concierge, housekeeper to the bartenders were nothing but first class service. We had a spectacular time. We even managed to squeeze in a massage and a facial during our short 24 hour stay.

When you think first class, think Sumaq. The setting on the river is picturesque, the restaurant and food is excellent, and the service was perfect in every way, and perfect access to Machu Picchu. The front desk personnel, Alexia made sure our bags arrived at train station for our planned departure as we were hiking Machu Picchu.