Hostal Illauca de Atacama

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

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 mini-bar 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 58 mi from El Loa Airport, the hotel is a short walk from San Pedro Church. Nearby attractions include Pukará de Quitor (1.7 mi), Moon Valley (8.7 mi), and Puritama Hotsprings (18 mi). Hiking trails are available in the surroundings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 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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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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1 bunk bed
1 king bed
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1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

James
United States United States
“Everything that was promised in the promotional materials was delivered. Location was not too close or too far from the town center. The Breakfast was far better than a standard continental one. Great variety. Felt like they would have baked us a...”
Fabiano
Brazil Brazil
“Outstanding experience being at Illauca de Atacama. Very friendly staff (Jose and Leticia), hostel facilities in pristine conditions, awesome swimming pool, nice breakfast, all that you need to enjoy without any hassle the beautiful city of San...”
Rachel
Australia Australia
“We arrived in San Pedro de Atacama sick and subsequently spent most of our 6 days/5 nights in our room rather than out doing stuff. Thank goodness our room was spacious and hot drinking water available in thermos all day. We also enjoyed the...”
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...”

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House rules

Hostal Illauca de Atacama takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $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 & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of $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.