A few hours drive south of Lima on Peru’s central coast, Hotel Paracas offers superb service, breathtaking scenery and singular adventures in a setting rich with natural splendour. Across from the Paracas National Reserve, a destination rich with marine life, and located near the famed Candelabra of the Andes and Nazca Lines, the luxury hotel is ideally situated for travellers seeking an idyllic seaside getaway or thrilling expeditions.

The facilities

Guests at Hotel Paracas lounge beside one of two heated outdoor pools overlooking the ocean or relax in the full-service spa. An activities centre is happy to arrange local adventures and recreation, and after a day of play, guests dine on fresh seafood and Peruvian cuisine at Ballestas Restaurant or traditional Italian fare at the hotel’s Trattoria.

The rooms

Contemporary, breezy and spacious, the 120 rooms boast ocean and garden views from generous private terraces. Rooms are decorated with bamboo-covered walls and feature clean lines and plush beds. Flat-panel televisions and iPod docks come standard, as do showers with glass doors and large bathtubs.