Best hotels in South America

Awasi Patagonia

Hotel Chilean Patagonia, Chile

10 /10 Telegraph expert rating

One of the most luxurious Relais & Chateaux retreats in the one of the most remote locations in the world – 14 cabins are spread around a central lodge in the wilderness, all with views of the iconic Chilean Patagonia mountain. Read expert review

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Skylodge Adventure Suites

Hotel Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Peru

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

These aluminium and polycarbonate pods that cling to a granite slope above the Urubamba Valley are totally unique. With the night sky twinkling overhead as you sleep, you feel more like you're staying in a spaceship than a hotel. Read expert review

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Tierra Chiloe Hotel & Spa

Hotel Castro, Chiloé Island, Chile

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

A beautiful wooden hotel on stilts – built in the style of the island’s traditional palafito houses – the Tierra Chiloé is an all-inclusive retreat for the adventurous, mixing luxury and gourmet food with an amazing array of activities and excursions. Read expert review

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Belmond Palacio Nazarenas

Hotel Cusco, Peru

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

In a restored 17th-century palace and convent, this elegant hotel offers suites set around cloistered courtyards. Original Inca and colonial features are found throughout. Rooms have 24-hour butler service and facilities include Cusco’s first outdoor heated swimming pool, a spa, and a lounge with snooker table. Read expert review

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Belmond Hotel Monasterio

Hotel Cusco, Peru

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

When it opened in 1995, the Monasterio was the first deluxe hotel in Cusco to occupy a landmark building. It’s still a breathtakingly beautiful place to sleep, eat, drink and just be. After dark the candlelit courtyards look like a romantic film set. Read expert review

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Palacio del Inka

Hotel Cusco, Peru

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Vast but intricately styled: this is one of Peru's heavyweight five-star hotels. The food is exquisite from dawn until midnight, the courtyards are cobbled in class, and the bedrooms are as stylish as you'll find anywhere in South America. Read expert review

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Hotel Emiliano

Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

The arrival of São Paulo’s Emiliano brand to the Copacabana district of Rio justifiably caused quite the buzz among locals, bringing an edge to rival the sharp boutiques of neighbouring Ipanema. Built for purpose, Emiliano not only has universal appeal, but updates Copacabana’s magic of yore with flair. Read expert review

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Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Hotel Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Built within the compound of a 17th-century converted monastery, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara has a fascinating history which is intertwined with the impeccable service expected from this hotel group. Read expert review

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Cavas Wine Lodge

Hotel Mendoza, Argentina

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Wonderfully private villas scattered among vineyards; here the refined meets the surreal in a mish-mash of untamed vines, exquisite service, sumptuous spa therapy and standout seasonal cuisine. It’s Alice’s wine-soaked wonderland; a true Narnia for grownups. Read expert review

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Alto Atacama

Hotel San Pedro de Atacama, Atacama, Chile

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

An adobe-walled wilderness lodge that is a haven of cool interiors, warm service and gourmet cooking in the heart of the Atacama, the world’s highest and driest desert. Geothermal spa treatments and a tranquil location add to the rarefied vibe. Stargazers and those with a sense of adventure are well catered for. Read expert review

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Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa

Hotel Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia, Chile

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Set on a lake looking across the famous granite towers of Torres del Paine National Park, sleek wooden Tierra Patagonia blends perfectly into its surroundings but still manages to be a haven of laid-back luxury. Read expert review

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JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

Hotel Cusco, Peru

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

A former 16th-century convent packed full of pre-Inca, Inca and colonial artefacts; this feels as much like a trendy museum as it does a modern hotel. Elegantly styled and boasting one of Cusco’s only hotel pools, this property impresses across the board. Read expert review

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Hotel Fasano Angra dos Reis

Hotel Angra dos Reis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Fasano Angra, on the lush Costa Verde coastal road, delivers the signature warm hospitality of the Paulistano brand, while offering guests the agonising choice between short boat rides to tropical destinations or staying put to enjoy impressive facilities, like an 18-hole golf course and enormous spa. Read expert review

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Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa

Hotel Hanga Roa, Easter Island

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Set in the main town of Hanga Roa, right on the shoreline looking out to sea, is this large hotel, spread across 17 acres and designed in the traditional style of the indigenous Rapa Nui people. Rooms are set in individual huts formed of grass-covered roofs, wooden pillars and dark stone walls. Read expert review

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JW Marriott Hotel Lima

Hotel Lima, Peru

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Away from the incessant car horns ringing through Lima’s bustling city centre is this serene high-rise hotel overlooking the Costa Verde’s barreling whitecaps and Larcomar’s resplendent boutiques. With the mighty Pacific disappearing over the western horizon, there’s no better place for a legendary Lima sundowner. Read expert review

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Hilton Lima Miraflores

Hotel Miraflores, Lima, Peru

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Undoubtedly one of Lima’s finest hotels, the Hilton Miraflores is a grand and elegantly styled place to sleep, eat and drink. From feather duvets to zesty chilcano pisco cocktails, standards are befitting of the group’s internationally renowned status. Read expert review

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Fasano São Paulo

Hotel São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

With its Milan-meets-Manhattan sense of style and its prime position at the heart of São Paulo’s exclusive Jardins neighbourhood, Rogerio Fasano’s flagship tower-block hotel has been the city’s luxury place-to-stay since it opened. Read expert review

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Estancia Candelaria del Monte

Hotel San Miguel del Monte, Buenos Aires province, Argentina

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

A lovely estancia only 1.5 hours’ by road from the centre of Buenos Aires. With horses, a pool, plenty of open space, lovely home-cooked food and cool, cosy rooms, it’s a great place to relax after a few days in the city. Read expert review

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Hotel B

Hotel Barranco, Lima, Peru

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Lima’s most beautiful hotel offers five-star service in an intimate, palatial setting, and is located in a lively neighbourhood. A perfect choice for a honeymoon, anniversary or special occasion for those who can afford it. Read expert review

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La Casona at Matetic Vineyards

Hotel Santiago, Chile

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Matetic is famous for producing some of Chile’s best organic and biodynamic wines, but its La Casona boutique hotel is also well worth a visit. It is surrounded by fields and vines criss-crossed by hiking and horse riding paths and has an excellent restaurant serving local Chilean specialities. Read expert review

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