Picolo recommends · Hotel in the Sacred Valley, Peru
Aranwa Sacred Valley
An old hacienda in the middle of the valley, where wide lawns and ponds give children room to run and the Andes close in on every side.
Ducks cross the ponds, the lawns stretch out towards the mountains and there is room to breathe. Aranwa is set in a former hacienda, a colonial estate house, just outside the town of Urubamba.
Inside, there is a spa and a choice of restaurants, so you do not need to leave the grounds in the evening. The location in the centre of the valley makes day trips in either direction easy.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Aranwa Sacred Valley
We chose it for families and anyone who values space. It sits well placed between Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and the grounds are big enough to feel calm even when the hotel is full.
It is a large hotel, so the feel is less intimate than smaller lodges in the valley. Couples after a more private, design-led stay may prefer Rio Sagrado by the river.
What you get
- Spa
- Several restaurants
- Large gardens with ponds
- Plenty of space for families
- Central for Pisac and Ollantaytambo
A day at Aranwa Sacred Valley
- Morning
- A walk through the gardens with the peaks catching the first sun.
- Midday
- A drive to Pisac for the Sunday market.
- Afternoon
- The ruins at Ollantaytambo at the other end of the valley.
- Evening
- A spa treatment and dinner without leaving the hacienda.
Location
Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Peru
Open in MapsQuestions about Aranwa Sacred Valley
Is Aranwa Sacred Valley good for families?
Yes. The large gardens and ponds give children space, and the choice of restaurants makes evenings easy without leaving the hotel.
Where is Aranwa Sacred Valley?
It lies near the town of Urubamba in the middle of the Sacred Valley, between Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
When is the market in Pisac near Aranwa Sacred Valley?
The Pisac market is at its biggest on Sundays, when farmers from the surrounding villages come down to trade.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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