Luxury hotels in South America — 7 countries at a glance
From Belmond Hotel das Cataratas to Belmond Copacabana Palace: 93 hand-picked luxury hotels across 7 countries in South America. Every booking through suitespot includes free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service — benefits worth over €500.
Luxury hotels in South America by country
Pick your country: each one has its own overview with all cities, regions and properties.
The most popular luxury hotels in South America
These properties lead our ranking in South America — across all countries, ordered exactly as in our search.
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The strongest countries in South America compared
How many properties are in which country, how many destinations do we cover there and what does the entry level cost? All prices are from-rates per night.
Current offers & deals for luxury hotels in South America
Many of our partner hotels in South America offer special conditions bookable through suitespot – from free nights to hotel credit.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| Belmond Monasterio Cusco | Fourth night free (on selected room categories) | February 13, 2027 |
| Belmond Copacabana Palace Rio de Janeiro | Fifth night free (non-refundable prepaid rate only) | February 25, 2027 |
| Rio Santa Teresa | Third night free | March 8, 2027 |
| Belmond Hotel das Cataratas | Fourth night free | June 9, 2027 |
| Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana | Fourth night free | June 14, 2027 |
| Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco | Third night free | June 16, 2027 |
| Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia | Third night free | June 18, 2027 |
| SLS Buenos Aires Puerto Madero | Third night free | June 18, 2027 |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in South America
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas · Iguaçu National ParkFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in South America: 103 5-star hotels, from 82 euros a night.What to expect with suitespot in South America
When you book through suitespot, you get more than a room. Almost all our hotels in South America include a breakfast for two, and on arrival you receive an upgrade to a better category upon availability.
Belmond Copacabana Palace Rio de JaneiroMany hotels add a credit for the restaurant, bar or spa, an early check-in or late check-out and a welcome gift. At more than half of them you also earn points in your loyalty program.Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comAnd you are not booking alone: our travel advisors know the hotels and go through room preferences and arrival with you before you book.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
Tell us how you want to travel, not just where.
A round trip through Peru at altitude calls for different hotels than a week in Rio or a wine trip to Mendoza. From your wishes we put together the right hotels for every stop.
Our advice: two to three weeks, and no more than two countries on one trip.
Where to find the right hotel in South America
The best hotels in South America are in the great cities, in the Andes, on the coast and at the end of the world in Patagonia.
Great cities
Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Lima, Bogotá, Santiago de Chile, Montevideo and Quito.
Sofitel Baru Cartagena Beach Resort · Isla de BarúThe choice ranges from palace hotels in the old quarters to modern hotels with sea views. Our recommendation for food, art and nightlife.
Andes and desert
Cusco and the Sacred Valley around Urubamba as the starting point for Machu Picchu, plus San Pedro de Atacama in Chile’s desert. Our recommendation for culture, landscapes and clear nights.
Coast and Caribbean
Cartagena on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, Salvador da Bahia in Brazil and Valparaíso in Chile. Our recommendation for old towns, beaches and colors.
Patagonia and wine country
El Calafate with the glaciers of Patagonia, Ushuaia on the Beagle Channel and Mendoza at the foot of the Andes. Our recommendation for nature, wine and wide open spaces. How best to travel between the places, our travel advisors will clarify before you book.
Beyond the classics
Beyond the big names, the quieter destinations are well worth a look.
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro CopacabanaUruguay with Montevideo and the Río de la Plata, Ecuador with the old town of Quito, from where you fly to the Galápagos Islands.
And in Chile, Valparaíso with its colorful hills.
When to travel, how long to stay and what it costs
When to travel: in Peru and the Andes, May to September is the dry season. Patagonia is best from November to March, in the southern summer. In Rio, December to March is summer, with Carnival in February or March. Cartagena is driest from December to April, and Mendoza celebrates its grape harvest in March. The Atacama is worth it all year.Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comHow long to stay: three to four nights per stop, two to three weeks for a round trip. At most hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
What it costs: luxury hotels in South America start at 82 € a night, with a median entry rate of 280 €. The most affordable stays are in Uruguay, Chile and Colombia, the highest prices in Brazil, Peru and Argentina.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year just as you do in the busiest.
How to find and book your hotel
Suites & family options in South America
For anniversaries, wedding nights or simply more space: these properties in South America offer their own suite categories. Our travel advisors know them in detail and will put together the right category for your occasion.
| Hotel | Destination | Suite categories (selection) | Largest suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmond Hotel das Cataratas | Iguaçu National Park | Deluxe Suite, Noble Suite, Suite | Deluxe Suite · 164 m² |
| Belmond Copacabana Palace Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro | Executive Suite, Suite, Penthouse Suite | Executive Suite · 215 m² |
| Sofitel Baru Cartagena Beach Resort | Isla de Barú | Baru Suite, Family Suite, Junior Suite | – |
| Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana | Rio de Janeiro | Family Suite, Gold Suite, Junior Suite | – |
| Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia | Bogota | Junior Suite | – |
| Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro | Diplomat Suite, Grand Suite, Ocean Lagoon Suite | – |
| Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires | Duhau Suite, Alvear Suite, Boudoir Suite | Duhau Suite · 160 m² |
| Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena | Cartagena de Indias | Amaral Suite, Colonial Suite, Duplex Suite | – |
Earn points & use your status in South America
suitespot rates are full direct rates: you earn regular points and elite nights in the hotel program and keep your status benefits — the suitespot benefits come on top.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in South America |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy | 20 hotels | Park Tower Buenos Aires, Palacio del Inka Cusco, The Ritz-Carlton Santiago … |
| ALL (Accor) | 10 hotels | Sofitel Baru Cartagena Beach Resort, Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia … |
| I Prefer | 9 hotels | Fera Palace Hotel Salvador, Paru Boutique Hotel Passo de Camaragibe, Entre Cielos Mendoza … |
| Leaders Club | 9 hotels | Alvear Palace Hotel Buenos Aires, Casa San Agustin, Faena Hotel Buenos Aires … |
| World of Hyatt | 9 hotels | Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro, Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, Hyatt Centric Montevideo … |
| IHG One Rewards | 4 hotels | Hotel Indigo Lima Miraflores, InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores, Souma Lima … |
| Fans of Mandarin Oriental | 1 hotel | Mandarin Oriental Santiago |
The other continents
From here every continent is one click away — and every country two.
Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in South America
How many luxury hotels in South America does suitespot offer?
103 in seven countries: Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay and Ecuador.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in South America cost?
From 82 € a night; the median entry rate is 280 €. The most affordable stays are in Uruguay, Chile and Colombia.
Where should I stay for Machu Picchu?
In Cusco or in the Sacred Valley around Urubamba, from where you continue to Machu Picchu.
Where should I go in Patagonia?
To El Calafate for the glaciers or to Ushuaia on the Beagle Channel, ideally from November to March.
What do I get when I book through suitespot?
At almost all hotels a breakfast for two and an upgrade upon availability, at many also a hotel credit, early check-in or late check-out and a welcome gift. And a travel advisor who looks after your booking personally.
Can I earn hotel points in South America?
Yes: at more than half of our hotels in South America you earn points, for example with Marriott Bonvoy, ALL (Accor), I Prefer, World of Hyatt and Leaders Club, and keep your status benefits.
Is there a minimum stay in South America?
Not at most hotels: the benefits apply from the first night. Where a minimum stay applies, the hotel page shows it.
When is the best time to visit South America?
All year round: from May to September for Peru and the Andes, from November to March for Patagonia and Rio.
