Jardin Atacama Hotel

This hotel was outstanding. The people working here and the breakfast are wonderful. And it's a short walk to markets, restaurants, and bars. Close, but far enough away to be quiet and peaceful. It also has a relaxing courtyard, with a small pool. The day we checked out, we went for a geyser tour at 515 AM. We left our luggage at the hotel. My wife got altitude sickness. We came back to the hotel early. They let us back into our original room, which had already been cleaned so my wife could lie down. The breakfast ladies made her a special breakfast, even though they had closed. While we were waiting on the breakfast and room key, a wonderful lady from the breakfast room came over and put a cold washcloth on my wife's forehead, and sat with her. I have no words for the kindness by the entire staff. When we left, I offered to pay for an additional night. The staff refused. I have traveled internationally and domestically for many years. You don't find hotels with people this caring very often, if ever. If you're looking for a home, away from home, stay here and know that someone has your back. Unlike the horrific tour company that we used for the geyser tour, Puka Rumi. This will be in a separate review.

It should go without saying that “jardin” means something a bit different in the middle of the Atacama desert. That said, this is an entirely functional hotel in a very good location in San Pedro. They have secure parking on-site. You can walk to great restaurants and the middle of town in a few minutes. The rooms are very small and rustic. (Someone said the rooms by the pool are bigger, but I didn’t see inside them.) No TVs and hot water is hit or miss.

Very nice hotel. Excellent breakfast. Staff super helpful and friendly. They are giving you advises on what to do and how to organize to have the best experience! Rooms are nice, as well as communal areas. An excellent place to stay in atacama.

Very pleasant hotel. Close to centre but quiet, built in typical low San Pedro style around a patio, with pleasant garden and small pool. Room was on the small side, but with comfortable bed and modern bathroom - and, for once, plenty of places to plug in devices, including USB and European-style sockets. Not a luxury hotel, but excellent and comfortable. Efficient and friendly service from young and enthusiastic team. Recommended.

Very simple and basic hotel. Staff very nice and accommodating. Reception and management all speak English. ‘Homey’ type breakfast. Very sweet Chilean woman makes homemade pancakes/crepes/pies/muffins/cookies and personalized eggs daily. Every morning was different. Tea and coffee available all day. Location within San Pedro (dirt roads, not paved) very close to shops and restaurants.

We stayed 4 nights here and it was a great stay. The room and bed was very comfortable and the staff was very nice and helpful. The pool/patio area is lovely and a great treat after a day of touring. The location is fabulous, just a quick walk from the center of town but down a side street so not right in the tourist hubbub. Breakfast was fabulous with all of the choices - different pastries every day, eggs made to order, cereal if you'd rather, juices, breads, etc. Only two drawbacks - Wi-Fi doesn't work in the rooms, only in the public areas. But it was nice and strong while sitting in the shade by the pool. Secondly is that there is some sort of live music venue right next door or somewhere very close by - sounded like they were standing right outside of our window. They didn't play long, seemed like just a couple of hours from about 9 to 11pm, and the music was good but if you're trying to get a good nights sleep for your 4:30am pick up to go to the Geysers it's a bit of a problem. All in all though, a very nice experience and nice stay!