Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort

A five-star bay-front retreat: private dock, thermal spa and an unforgettable luxury experience.

  • Address: Av. Paracas S/N, Paracas 11550, Ica, Peru
  • District: On Paracas Bay, at the edge of El Chaco
  • Category: luxury

Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort is the luxury experience of Paracas: a five-star retreat right on the bay, at the edge of El Chaco and beside the entrance to the Paracas National Reserve, with its own private dock reaching out into the water. Each of its 120 rooms and suites has a private terrace facing the bay or the gardens, so mornings begin with desert light over the water. The resort is designed for slow, indulgent days: two outdoor pools, AQU Spa, a roughly 550-square-meter spa with an indoor thermal pool circuit, massage and body treatments, and three restaurants, including Ballestas Restaurant for Peruvian and international dishes and La Trattoria for Italian food. From the private dock, speedboat and yacht departures head to the Ballestas Islands, around the bay and out at sunset. It is also a setting for weddings and special occasions, with a ballroom and beachfront event spaces. This is the pick for travelers who want a full resort experience on the water, with the polish and service of an internationally branded Luxury Collection property.

Why we chose it

  • The only internationally branded Luxury Collection property in Paracas, with a private dock literally on the bay.
  • A luxury experience with a view: bay-front terraces, a thermal spa circuit and a private dock for sunset yacht outings.
  • Three restaurants, two pools and a full spa on site, so guests can build an entire rest day around the hotel itself.

Highlights

  • Private dock directly on Paracas Bay, inside the Luxury Collection brand
  • 120 rooms and suites, each with a private terrace facing the bay or the gardens
  • Two outdoor pools plus AQU Spa's indoor thermal pool circuit (~550 sqm)
  • Three restaurants on site, including Peruvian/international and Italian options
  • The area's flagship 5-star resort, part of The Luxury Collection
  • A full buffet breakfast is served daily, with fresh tropical fruit, juices, breads and hot dishes.
  • The resort offers accessible room types that guests can select during booking, for travelers with mobility needs.
  • Private dock with speedboat and yacht departures to the Ballestas Islands, around the bay and at sunset

Ideal for

  • travelers wanting a full-service luxury resort stay on the bay
  • couples and honeymooners, including weddings/special occasions
  • guests who want spa and pool time between desert and wildlife excursions

Practical information

What to bring
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) -- Paracas is a desert coastal climate with strong sun and little shade outdoors
Good to know
The hotel is about 0.9 miles from the public El Chaco pier, where the group Ballestas Islands boat tours depart -- a short taxi/hotel transfer or a roughly 15-minute walk -- and its own private dock offers private speedboat and yacht departures.
Tips
Ask specifically for a bay-view room or suite when booking -- garden-view categories exist at a lower price and don't face the water.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take the Ballestas Islands tour from the hotel's own dock?

Yes. The hotel's private dock offers private speedboat tours to the Ballestas Islands, as well as yacht departures for the same tour, a bay tour and a sunset tour. The standard group tours depart from the public El Chaco pier, about 0.9 miles away (a short taxi ride or a 15-minute walk).

Does the hotel have direct beach access?

Yes -- it sits directly on Paracas Bay with its own waterfront grounds and dock, though the two main pools are the center of most guests' time by the water.

Is this a good choice for a honeymoon or special-occasion stay?

Yes -- as the area's flagship luxury property, with a spa, multiple restaurants and dedicated event/wedding spaces, it's built for exactly that kind of stay.

Is there a spa on site?

Yes -- AQU Spa, a roughly 550-square-meter facility with an indoor thermal pool circuit, massage treatments and body treatments.

What is the luxury experience at Hotel Paracas?

A five-star stay on the bay with a private terrace in every room, AQU Spa and its thermal pool circuit, two outdoor pools, three restaurants and a private dock for speedboat and yacht outings.

Where is Hotel Paracas located?

On Paracas Bay at the edge of El Chaco, next to the entrance of the Paracas National Reserve (Av. Paracas S/N).