Planeta Atacama Lodge

I would give 6 stars if possible. Our room had a loft where our daughter stayed. Franklin and Carla were super-friendly and helpful. The terrace where we had breakfast every day looking out at the mountains could be my new favorite place ever. Unfortunately, there was a full moon so we did not go stargazing, but we did lots of other day trips to amazing places. Definitely plan to go back!!

This is a very nice place to stay, outside the noise and bustle of San Pedro de Atacama. Its located just outside town and a short walk(unless its 32C outside). There are six large rooms, with a beautiful view of the large volcano. Breakfast is in a separate dining room, but we ate on the patio with the view. DOWNSIDE, is that there is no air conditioning, or good cross-ventilation in the rooms, so even though it cools down at night, not in time for a good sleep.

Beautiful small Lodge outside San Pedro de Atacama. Lovely view from the Lodge on to the volcano’s. The host family was very welcoming and gave a lot of travel tips for the region. Without a car the Lodge might be a little too far off from the city.

The stunning views from this lodge will never leave me. Huge thanks to Franklin and his wife, along with Juan, for such a lovely warm and welcoming stay. Always on hand to help and hear how your day went. The rooms are basic but have a huge bed and are clean, comfortable and a perfect temperature, with fantastic views of the mountains and volcano Licancabur. We loved the breakfast, especially the scrambled eggs and juice, and the honesty fridge was a great touch.

This is a beautiful place to stay. The location is quiet, it is dark enough for great stargazing and the view across to the volcanoes is wonderful. The walk from town is about 15 minutes and a torch is needed for the last section at night. However many tours pick up and drop off from the lodge, and taxis are available. Breakfast is good especially the fantastic homemade juice. What makes this place really special is the helpfulness, friendliness and warmth of the host, Franklin. He greeted us like old friends and made sure we had everything we needed. I also messaged him some questions prior to our trip and he answered promptly. His English is great and he's not a bad Spanish coach! The rooms are basic but comfortable and the huge bed was great. We loved the shared breakfast and lounge area with its rustic tables, honesty beer and water fridge and the great view.

I recommend unreservedly that you stay at Planeta Atacama Lodge. You will not be disappointed. This is the place to stay for memories of your trip to this stunning and otherworldly corner of our planet that will last for your lifetime. I am a 54-year old solo female Adventurer with mobility issues. I call two countries "home"...The United States and The Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. Let me start with the surroundings. The property is wildly unique. There are just 5 adjoining rooms. Everything is made out of wood and other natural materials from the desert. The whole property - from the entrance to the walkways to the rooms and dining area -was deliberately designed to elicit an unbroken harmony between The Lodge and the desert. The room itself is big enough for a family. There is a king bed on the ground floor and a loft with two beds. There's a large bathroom and plenty of shelf space. A huge window looks out onto the Lascar and Licancabur volcanoes, and a nice chunk of the Andes. One of the best reasons you should stay here is Franklin and Carla - the Managers of The Lodge. Franklin speaks impeccable English. He knows the area very well. He willingly reviews your plans for the day, providing you with priceless tips. He can also make your tour bookings for you. He and Carla are friendly and fun folks. He is always available on WhatsApp. They are caring people who make you feel like they have your back - invaluable for the solo traveler especially.

Our stay at Planeta Atacama was incredible. Before our arrival, Franklin (host) contacted us to confirm our arrival time to coordinate details and navigation details. Upon arrival we were greeted with a custom sign which provided us our room and wi-fi details. Franklin waited for us to arrive and was kind to allow us to complete the checkin process the next day, as we were hungry and tired from a full day of travel. The next morning we completed the check-in process and had a chance to meet Carla, Franklin’s partner and Chef who cooked us up a delicious breakfast - and tasty strong percolator coffee! The lodge is located in a magical part of the desert, and the breakfast area faces North to volcano Licancabur and the border to Bolivia. The overall architecture is beautiful - adobe and ‘brea’ - utilizing local materials and very well crafted rooms and spaces. Our hotel room had a loft bed, and plenty of room for storage. The bed was super cozy and warm and the window was a seamless view North. The location is about 5 minutes from town center, 10min. From Valle de la Luna, 40 min. From Puritama. Overall we would recommend this lodge for those looking to stay on the ourskirts of the town. We met incredible people - Carla, Franklin, their kids, Oreo (dog) and Mery. All were very helpful in our planning and experience in San Pedro de Atacama. As a personal treat we had a chance to speak to the architect, Juan Soto, and shared our gratitude for the beautiful designed space.

We chose this lodge for its position outside the town to make the most of the views and peaceful location. It was wonderful very relaxing and a good location to explore the area. We had hired a SUV at Calama airport. The views of the mountains range, the volcano Lincacabur and the Milky Way were stunning. Every room faces Lincacabur - and what a view to wake up to. The service levels are exceptional. Before arrival we had a WhatsApp from Franklin sending us a link to maps for directions, a list of restaurant recommendations and even the Wifi password. At the lodge Franklin was most helpful in helping us plan an itinerary to suit our photographic needs and was genuinely interested to hear how our days had gone.. He certainly elevated our stay to exceptional. In fact we spent a further two days the other side of town at a more luxurious lodge with a swimming pool but after 10 mins arrival wished we were back at Planeta. Highly recommend. A must visit is La Franchuteria in town. The best croissants and pain au chelate I have tasted outside France. Wonderful bakery.

Very helpful and friendly host Franklin makes the experience seemless