Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
peru, peru · ★★★★★
The Verdict
Worth it for your honeymoon?
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas is Cusco's all-suite address — 55 suites carved into a former convent that was itself built directly into Inca stonework, with sections of original 15th-century mortarless walls running through the corridors. Where the neighboring Hotel Monasterio is grand and historic, Palacio Nazarenas is intimate and contemporary, designed for honeymooners who want the colonial bones with thoroughly modern comforts: heated plunge pools tucked into select suite terraces, a butler assigned to every guest from arrival, and oxygen-enriched air to soften the altitude. The Hypnoze spa is the city's best — a vaulted stone treatment cellar offering Andean chocolate massages and coca-leaf wraps — and the only outdoor heated pool in central Cusco glows beside a sun-drenched courtyard. Mauka, the in-house restaurant, serves pisco-paired Andean tasting menus, and Senzo offers a more casual Novoandina lunch. With its position on a quiet cobbled square steps from the Plaza de Armas, this is the most luxurious soft landing in the high Andes — particularly when paired with Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu for a flagship Belmond honeymoon week.
- ✓Trust couples-verified reviews
- ✓Prioritise spa & wellness
- ✓Are willing to invest in once-in-a-lifetime
- →Need a strictly adults-only resort
- →Want a direct beachfront
- →Prefer boutique & intimate properties
Score Breakdown
93/100
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At a Glance
Room Recommendation
Which room to book
Book a Premium Suite with private heated plunge pool — these terraced suites have 50+ square meters of living space, exposed Inca stone walls, vaulted wooden ceilings, and a small heated outdoor plunge tub on a private patio. The plunge pool is a quiet honeymoon flex at 3400m: warm water, cold mountain air, and city-glow views in the evening. Junior Suites are excellent if the plunge pool is not essential.
No Surprises
True cost breakdown — 7 nights for two
Based on mid-range rooms, premium-economy flights from Europe, full dining and signature experiences. Adjust for your actual travel profile.
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Room (7 nights avg $1,700/nt) | $11,900 |
| Flights (2 pax, economy/premium) | $1,800 |
| Airport transfers / seaplane | $200 |
| Dining & drinks (beyond room) | $17,850 |
| Excursions & experiences | $700 |
| Spa / signature treatments | $600 |
| Tips & service (8%) | $2,380 |
| Total estimated | $35,430 |
Day by Day
Your 7-night honeymoon itinerary
Lima arrival, Barranco evening
Land in Lima, overnight at a Miraflores or Barranco hotel. Walk the cliffs at sunset, dinner at a coastal cevichería, early night before the Cusco flight.
Fly to Cusco, slow check-in
Morning flight to Cusco. Butler greets you at the door with coca tea and oxygen briefing. Slow lunch at Senzo, gentle Plaza de Armas walk, early dinner. Plunge pool soak before bed.
Cusco history walk
Private guided walk through Qoricancha, San Blas, and the cathedral. Lunch at MAP Café inside the Pre-Columbian art museum. Afternoon Hypnoze spa couples treatment, dinner at Mauka.
Sacred Valley descent
Drive to Pisac market and ruins, lunch in Urubamba, afternoon at Ollantaytambo. Overnight in the Sacred Valley to break the altitude on the way to Machu Picchu.
Train to Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu afternoon
Vistadome or Hiram Bingham train to Aguas Calientes. Late afternoon citadel visit when day-trippers leave, overnight at Sanctuary Lodge or Inkaterra.
Sunrise at Machu Picchu, return to Palacio Nazarenas
Pre-dawn return to the ruins for golden-hour light. Train back to Cusco, evening at Palacio Nazarenas with a quiet candlelit dinner and a final plunge pool soak.
Markets and depart
Slow morning at San Pedro market and a chocolate-making workshop. Late lunch, transfer to Cusco airport, Lima connection for international departure.
Honest Assessment
What to know before you book
Cusco sits at 3400m and altitude sickness is the biggest variable — request oxygen on arrival, hydrate, drink coca tea, skip alcohol on day one, and ease into activity.
Heated plunge pools are only on select suite categories — confirm the room type if a pool is part of the romance.
Avoid February and March — wet season, low ruins visibility, Inca Trail closed in February.
Machu Picchu entry permits and luxury train seats sell out 2-3 months ahead in peak season — reserve the moment dates are set.
Pre-Arrival
Email to send the hotel
Subject: Honeymoon booking inquiry — Belmond Palacio Nazarenas Dear Belmond team, We are honeymooning in Peru for [DATES] and would like to stay at Palacio Nazarenas for [X] nights, ideally in a Premium Suite with private heated plunge pool. Could you share availability, butler service details, and rates for a Hypnoze couples spa package? We would also love to combine the stay with Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu — any joint Belmond honeymoon package would be appreciated. Thank you, [Names]
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Palacio Nazarenas good for honeymooners?
Outstanding — the all-suite layout, butler service, in-room oxygen, plunge pools, and the most luxurious spa in Cusco add up to the city's most pampering address. It's the top choice for couples wanting a contemporary-luxe Cusco base.
Will we get altitude sickness?
Many guests feel mild symptoms in the first 24 hours at 3400m. Palacio Nazarenas pipes oxygen into the rooms, has an in-house doctor, and butlers track your hydration and activity. Take it slowly day one and you'll likely feel fine by day two.
Train or fly to Machu Picchu?
There is no airport at the ruins — fly to Cusco, then train (Vistadome, Expedition, or the luxury Hiram Bingham) from Poroy or Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, then a 25-minute bus up the switchbacks.
What's the difference vs Hotel Monasterio next door?
Monasterio is the historic 122-room flagship with the gilded chapel; Palacio Nazarenas is the 55-suite contemporary sister with plunge pools, butler service, and a better spa. Many honeymooners split nights between the two.
When should we visit?
May to September is dry and clear but busier. April and October are quieter shoulder months. Avoid February and March wet season.
How far in advance should we book?
4-6 months ahead for May-September dates; the plunge pool suites are the first to sell out.
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