Sonesta Posadas del Inca Sacred Valley - Yucay
A remodeled 18th-century monastery in the Sacred Valley, with gardens, a chapel and four places to eat and drink.
- Address: Plaza Manco II 123, Yucay, Urubamba
- District: Yucay (Valle Sagrado)
- Category: upscale, historic
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Sacred Valley - Yucay occupies a remodeled 18th-century monastery that keeps its original colonial charm, in the village of Yucay, about five minutes from Urubamba and about an hour's drive from Cusco. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens, with a chapel, a garden maze and fountains framed by the Andes, and at roughly 9,400 feet it sits lower than Cusco's 11,150 feet, which makes it a comfortable first stop to begin acclimatizing. Its 87 rooms mix rustic stone and wood details with contemporary comfort. Four venues cover the day. Inkafé Restaurant Bar serves traditional Peruvian and Andean cuisine with an international influence, with a breakfast buffet from 4:30am to 9:30am with gluten-free options, a lunch buffet from 12pm to 3pm and a la carte dinner from 5pm to 10pm. La Placita del Café has coffee, desserts, salads and sandwiches from 6am to 10pm, with tea time from 4pm to 7pm. La Dispenza Trattoria serves pizzas, pastas and antipasti from 4pm to 10pm, and Wayra Wasi Bar pours cocktails, wine and craft beer with live Andean music in the evenings. For groups, the hotel has two fully equipped meeting rooms and a chapel, with a capacity of up to 90 people, and an events space for 350, which makes it a popular venue for weddings and family celebrations. The reception can recommend tours and excursions in the Sacred Valley and help coordinate transportation to Cusco airport and the Ollantaytambo train station. Check-in is at 2:00pm and check-out at 10:00am.
Why we chose it
- A remodeled 18th-century monastery, with a chapel, fountains and a garden maze, nothing like a standard hotel.
- Four places to eat and drink on site, from Andean cuisine to pizza and evening cocktails with live music.
- At roughly 9,400 feet, a comfortable first stop to acclimatize before heading up to Cusco.
Highlights
- 87 rooms in a remodeled 18th-century monastery
- Gardens with a maze, fountains and a chapel used for weddings
- Inkafé, La Placita del Café, La Dispenza Trattoria and Wayra Wasi Bar
- Live Andean music at the bar in the evenings
- Lower elevation (about 9,400 feet) than Cusco, useful for acclimatizing
- Meeting rooms and an events space for up to 350 guests
Ideal for
- families
- groups
- weddings and celebrations
- travelers acclimatizing
- travelers who prefer a Sacred Valley base
Practical information
- Hours
- Breakfast at Inkafé daily, 4:30am-9:30am, with gluten-free options. Check-in at 2:00pm, check-out at 10:00am.
- Good to know
- The hotel is at Plaza Manco II 123, Yucay, Urubamba. Reception can help coordinate transportation to Cusco airport and the Ollantaytambo train station.
- Tips
- Spend your first night here to acclimatize, and enjoy the live Andean music at Wayra Wasi Bar in the evening.
- Reservations
- Phone +51 958 223 725. For room blocks, use the hotel's request-a-proposal form.
Frequently asked questions
How many rooms does Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay have?
87 rooms, combining rustic stone-and-wood decor with modern comforts.
Is Yucay a good place to acclimatize before Cusco?
Yes. At roughly 9,400 feet, Yucay sits noticeably lower than Cusco's 11,150 feet, so many travelers spend their first night here before heading up.
What dining options are on site?
Four venues: Inkafé for Peruvian and Andean cuisine, La Placita del Café for coffee and light bites, La Dispenza Trattoria for pizza and pasta, and Wayra Wasi Bar for cocktails with live Andean music.
What time is breakfast?
Breakfast is served at Inkafé from 4:30am to 9:30am, with gluten-free options.
Does the hotel host weddings?
Yes. Its gardens and on-site chapel are a popular setting for weddings and family celebrations, with an events space for 350.
How far is Yucay from Cusco and Urubamba?
About an hour's drive from Cusco and about five minutes from Urubamba.