61 Unique Hotels in South America

The Amazon Jungle Palace is the first floating eco-friendly, luxury hotel to offer beautiful views and an unforgettable experience. Nestled in the Amazon rain forest on Rio Negro, the hotel is only 8 kilometers from Manaus and offers daily transfer to the international airport. The natural construction elements harness the …

Once a warehouse, Faena Buenos Aires is now an opulent 5-star hotel with elegantly furnished rooms and skyline views. If you’re looking for luxury in Argentina, this is the hotel to stay at. With a library lounge filled with antique books and a pool bar surrounded by gorgeous scenery, Faena …

Located in Puerto Bories, Chile, this five-star hotel is the former home of a cold storage plant on the banks of the Última Esperanza Sound. This 57-room hotel, set on 100 acres lining the Last Hope Fjord (a.k.a. a valley formed by glacial activity), was built using sustainable materials and …

Located in the South American country of Colombia, the Click Clack Hotel is contemporarily decorated and less than ten miles from downtown Bogotá. With a striking asymmetric exterior, this 11-story hotel is a distinct fixture and work of art in and of itself. The hotel also distinguishes rooms for guests …

Located on a private peninsula in Brazil, the Ponta Dos Ganchos Resort is surrounded by extraordinary views and the gorgeous turquoise waters of Brazil’s Emerald Coast. With a total of 25 suites, this adult’s only resort offers guests a cinema, swimming pools, nature trails, tennis resort, and spa to enjoy …

Hidden on top of an extinct volcano crater on the Galapagos Islands, the Pikaia Lodge is an incredible getaway for those looking for an environmentally-conscious retreat. The Lodge is carbon neutral and powered by alternative energy sources that don’t pollute or emit greenhouse gases. With just 29 rooms, folks at …

Named Argentina's Leading Boutique Hotel of 2015, Entre Cielos offers 16 spacious rooms with views of the Andes Mountains and an onsite Malbec Vineyard. Located in one of the largest wine regions in Latin America, this luxury hotel includes a one-of-a-kind “Vineyard Loft” that sits high above the vineyard and …

Bolivia has some of the largest and most elevated salt flats in the world. Named Salar de Uyuni, they are located 3658m above sea level. The salt crust covers an extended area of 4,085 square miles. Many of the towns in this area have special traditions and customs. Out here, …

The Mashpi Lodge is an ultra-contemporary, sophisticated eco-lodge that offers you a whole immersion experience into the cloud forest of Ecuador's Mashpi Natural Reserve. The interior's sleek design and minimalist décor blend into the natural splendor just beyond your door. With floor-to-ceiling windows, each room offers a north-facing view, creating …

On a mystical island with small fishing villages in the middle of the deep blue ocean off Chile’s northern coast is the Tierra Chiloe Hotel. The Chiloe Archipelago is an enchanting place with a picturesque 12 room hotel that offers tailored holiday experiences for its guests. The island is a …

Step back in time when you stay at the Palacio Nazarenas Hotel in Cusco, Peru. This beautiful hotel is centrally located behind the main square in Cusco and has an illustrious past. It once served as a palace and then as a convent, and after extensive restoration in recent years, …

4,000 acres of idyllic coastal countryside near the Uruguayan coast sits one of the most beautiful haciendas in the country. Estancia Vik José Ignacio is 20 minutes from Punta Del Este, a beach town with some of the best nightlife and entertainment venues in South America. The all-suite hotel is …

Sky Hacienda is stationed in front of stunning mountain views courtesy of the Bolivian Andes, an area that many travelers consider the "must-see" region in South American. This luxury hotel near the colonial city of Sucre combines amazing modern architecture with distinctive Inca and Spanish influences. The flowing walls and …

Located just fifteen kilometers from the surfing paradise town of Ubatuba, in the state of Sao Paulo, Casa no Felix offers four gorgeous suites on Felix Beach. Whether your passion is beach-combing, surfing, or communing with nature, you’ll be living in style while overlooking the magnificent, unspoiled coastline of St. …

This quaint hotel has been restored carefully with the needs of the cosmopolitan traveler in mind. The three sun-gleamed buildings were built in colonial times, and original frescos and wood-beamed ceilings remain key features of the new design. The location is the UNESCO World Heritage town of Cartagena de Indias …

This boutique hotel is located close to the Cidade Maravilhosa’s bustling Centro business district – not that you would know it from the peaceful atmosphere. It is just a short ride away from the sparkling beach known as Zona Sul and Rio’s thriving samba dancing district. This former coffee plantation …

This hotel is located on a boat; no big deal there; lots of hotels are on boats – hell, what about cruise ships? Well, this boat is a little different. Not only does it feature stunning design (more on that later) but it sails you on an adventurous cruise up …

Located on a 750-hectare property a few hours from Sao Paulo, this hotel seeks to recreate the glamour of the 50s and 60s. The two wings of the hotel sit on the highest point in the property, overlooking a lake where the sun appears to submerge every evening. On the …

This hotel is located on a forgotten part of Brazil’s coastline - between a white sand beach and an environmental sanctuary. Architect, Osvaldo Tenorio, said he was inspired by nature’s “primitive forms and calming essences”. The hotel does not have hundreds of rooms – just 23 villas and suites so …

This hostel in Buenos Aires has its own art gallery. Set in an old colonial building located in San Telmo – the art district of the city – the hostel has a funky, mellow vibe while exposing you to the creativity of the local art scene. Take the “art walk” …