Hostal Illauca de Atacama

–Great location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Hostal Illauca de Atacama in San Pedro de Atacama offers family rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and amenities such as a minibar and soundproofing. Each room includes a TV, wardrobe, and kitchenware. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and free bicycles. Additional facilities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and free parking. Dining Experience: A buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring juice, cheese, and fruits. The property also offers a paid shuttle service, shared kitchen, housekeeping, and a tour desk. Local Attractions: Located 93 km from El Loa Airport, the hotel is a short walk from San Pedro Church. Nearby attractions include Pukará de Quitor (2.8 km), Moon Valley (14 km), and Puritama Hotsprings (29 km). Hiking trails are available in the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Room type
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Belén
Chile Chile
“The place was super clean and really well organized. The breakfast was great, very complete and tasty. If you have an early tour, they prepare a snack with different things so you can take it with you, which is really convenient. They also have...”
Michael
Italy Italy
“We really appreciated the family atmosphere of the hostel. The owner and the staff were very kind and helpful. The hotel was very cleaned, rooms very comfortable and the swimming pool area super cozy. They also offered bikes for free. We enjoyed...”
Danielle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property wasn’t far from the centre and the staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make our stay very comfortable. The packed lunch to send us on our way to Bolivia was a very nice touch too.”
Astrid
Estonia Estonia
“Simple cozy and lovely hotel within walking distance from the center. Rooms spotless clean, Pool (not heated). Packed breakfast when tours started early. Cozy reading/relaxing area and sunset viewing area. Quiet street, couple of minimarkets closeby.”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very welcoming owners and loved that they offered free tea and coffee all day. The bed was comfortable, nice shower, breakfast was good and lots of areas to hangout on different levels. The best part was having free access to the bikes which were...”
Kamila
Ireland Ireland
“The property is kept to the highest standards, it’s spotless and the rooms are really comfortable. Rodrigo is always around making sure everyone is happy. We arrived on New Year’s Eve and he gifted us with a bottle of Prosecco and made sure we had...”
Maarten
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very quiet hostal on the edge of San Pedro de Atacama. Very clean, they cleaned our rooms every day, even folded our clothes, that were hanging on the chair. At first, the location seems quite far from the city (~15-20 min walk). But the centre...”
Dawn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great oasis, room lovely, pool lovely, really clean”
Adam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were generally really friendly and kind. Good breakfast provided. Facilities are great for the cost.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great breakfast, free bikes, quiet rooms, comfy beds. Having a pool is nice after a day out.”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Hostal Illauca de Atacama takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubRed CompraCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

LOCAL TAX LAW

Based on local tax laws, all Chilean citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (IVA) of 19%.

Foreign tourists: to be exempt from this 19% additional fee (IVA) the payment must be made in US dollars and a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented. The passenger won’t be exempt from this fee when paying in local currency. In case of no show the invoice will be billed in local currency, including this additional fee (IVA).

* This additional fee (IVA) is not included in the hotel rates and must be paid separately.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hostal Illauca de Atacama in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.