Luxury hotels in South America
South America is home to 15 tracked luxury hotels across 4 countries, spanning 7 brands — Belmond, Park Hyatt, Oetker Collection, Four Seasons, Rosewood and 2 more — with an average score of 5.5 out of 10. Rates range from $212 to $15,501 per night.
THE RANKING
Hotels ranked by score
BEST IN CATEGORY · SOUTH AMERICA
Category leaders
Location
10.0
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
Machu Picchu, Peru · Belmond
Ambiance
9.8
Rosewood Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil · Rosewood
Service
9.7
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
Cusco, Peru · Belmond
Rooms
9.7
Belmond Las Casitas, Colca Canyon
Yanque, Peru · Belmond
Food
9.1
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
Cusco, Peru · Belmond
Value
8.9
Belmond Miraflores Park
Lima, Peru · Belmond
BROWSE BY COUNTRY
Countries in South America
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the best luxury hotels in South America?
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas in Cusco, Peru scores 9.8/10 and is the most polished luxury stay in Cusco, with exceptional service, altitude amenities, and a top-three hotel restaurant in the city. Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, Argentina scores 8.4/10 as the most atmospheric luxury hotel in the city, anchored by a garden courtyard. Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, Brazil scores 5.1/10 and delivers the most convincing resort experience in the city, though service and access frustrations hold it back.
What is the cheapest luxury destination in South America?
Chile has the lowest cross-hotel median rate in South America at $389/night. Mandarin Oriental, Santiago starts from $220/night and is the city's best resort-style luxury hotel on grounds, rooms, and views — though service and operational consistency fall short of what the brand name promises. Book the Club Level and set expectations accordingly.
What is the most expensive luxury hotel in South America?
Belmond Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil tops the continent at up to $15,501/night. It remains Rio's definitive grand hotel, but the property is uneven — room category matters enormously, the concierge can fumble, and event noise is a real risk. Book carefully and specify a refurbished main-building room facing the beach.
Which luxury hotel brands operate in South America?
Seven luxury brands operate across 15 hotels in South America. Belmond dominates with 8 properties, including Palacio Nazarenas in Cusco and Copacabana Palace in Rio. Park Hyatt has 2 hotels, including Palacio Duhau in Buenos Aires. Oetker Collection, Four Seasons, Rosewood, Mandarin Oriental, and Ritz-Carlton each operate a single property on the continent.
How much does a luxury hotel in South America cost?
Luxury hotels in South America range from $212 to $15,501 per night, with a median of $692. Rates vary sharply by country: Argentina starts at $212/night and Chile at $220/night, while Peru starts at $485/night and Brazil at $572/night. Chile has the lowest cross-hotel median at $389/night, while Brazil holds the continent's priciest room at Belmond Copacabana Palace.
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