Ratings based on 11 Verified Reviews
4.7 Room cleanliness
4.8 Service & staff
4.6 Room comfort
4.6 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler from Madison,WI
Posted 7 Jan 2020
My stay at Hotel Molino was wonderful. It was a getaway-within-a-getaway, a break from the hustle and bustle and constant movement of site-seeing and hiking in the bigger cities of Peru. The setting is gorgeous. Wonderful views and an amazing garden plus chic architecture make the Hotel Molino simply a gorgeous place to stay. The proprietor, Holmes, is fluent in English and Spanish and goes above and beyond for his guests, resulting in a feeling that is more similar to a homestay than a night at a hotel. Holmes's three dogs live on the property and are absolutely adorable. They're all very friendly and interested in the guests.
The only thing that I will note to travelers is that the Hotel Molino is located in a very hard-to-find area, and none of the local taxi drivers seem to know where it is. On the Expedia page there is a simple map showing the main highway and a marker where the hotel is. Do not drive on the highway until you are parallel to the marker and expect to find a dirt road branching perpendicularly. In fact, the real road you need to take is unmarked and branches from the highway much earlier than expected, maybe five or seven minutes outside of Ollantaytambo. I'd advise calling Holmes on WhatsApp when you reach Ollantaytambo and let him talk to your driver, if you're going by taxi.
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Feb 2020 by Holmes and Joanna, Hotel Management
Thank you for your visit and the review!
by A verified traveler
Perfect retreat
Posted 4 Sep 2018 on HotelsI highly recommend staying here. The staff are all completely focused on providing an amazing experience. Juana (chef) packed us a picnic lunch to enjoy at Machu Picchu. Moses (driver) was extremely accomodating with our requests to go places and doubled as a "guide", taking time to pull over for picture taking and show us points of interest along the way. Magdalena (hostess) kept in tegular contact with us and coordnated all of our wishes. We even got to meet Holmes (owner) and learned about the history of and future plans for El Molino. Overall great experience!
Comment from Hotel Management
6 Sep 2018 by Joanna, Hotel Management
Thank you very much for staying with us ! It was a pleasure to have you here
Enjoy the rest of your time in Peru
by A verified traveler from South Bend, IN
Posted 13 Aug 2018
Hotel Molino is a lovely setting but it is a distance from Ollantaytambo (and many taxi drivers don't want to take you there). Hot water was iffy and the food was okay. Lovely if you want to be away from everything but not ideal for the average tourist.
Comment from Hotel Management
16 Aug 2018 by Admin Hotel Molino, Hotel Management
Thank you very much for your visit and for the feedback ! We are currently doing major engineering works to make sure our heating system works properly; we value our location outside of the beaten path undisturbed by the dust and noise of the city
by A verified traveler from Indianapolis
Posted 10 Jul 2018
unusual setting in the wilderness amid beautiful rustic surroundings
Comment from Hotel Management
16 Aug 2018 by Admin Hotel Molino, Hotel Management
Thank you very much for your visit !
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted 11 May 2018 on Orbitz
This is a wonderful quiet oasis. It is located outside of town so everything requires a taxi. We were exploring the Sacred Valley so needed a taxi anyway. Staff were excellent in helping us plan and arranging rides and tours. Magda even went to the train station with me to get tickets and helped with Machu Picchu pass. The meals were excellent and the night sky was stunning If they offer to pick you up, say yes. Most taxi drivers did not know where this place was and it was up a long rough gravel/grass drive
Comment from Hotel Management
16 May 2018 by Magda, Hotel Management
Linda and Al - thank you very much for your stay and the review ! Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip to Peru
Recommended
for Getaway With Friendsby A verified traveler
Posted 8 Apr 2018 on Hotels
The hotel is new and could be a really cool property. Christian the cook was so accommodating, going above and beyond to create meals that were amazing. The property is out in the country and reminded me of staying at a lodge or a ranch. Definitely off the beaten path which after staying in town close to the train station was a nice switch. However our room was very cold, the 2 other rooms in our party were not as cold. The rooms while spacious did not have night stands which made the rooms not as inviting. The hot water was a issue, Hans was good about trying to get us our hot showers but we needed to stagger them over about an hour. The internet was great. Our overall experience was good, with a little more effort could be a very unique and comfortable property. Also - beware they only accept cash at the end of your stay.
Comment from Hotel Management
11 Apr 2018 by Holmes and Joanna, Hotel Management
Thanks James ! Glad you liked it
Best
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from USA
Peaceful Nature Retreat
Posted 6 Apr 2018Hotel Molino is a tranquil getaway in the heart of the Sacred Valley. Holmes, the owner, is warm, gracious and works very hard to make guests 100% comfortable. Meals are healthy Peruvian fare created by a talented chef and the view is priceless. If you are looking for a quiet nature retreat that is off-the-beaten-path, this is your spot! Look for the motorcycle sign and gate with double wooden doors.
Comment from Hotel Management
11 Apr 2018 by Holmes and Joanna, Hotel Management
Micah thank you very much for your stay and the review !
by sadna
You won't want to leave
Posted 11 Nov 2017 on HotelsBeautiful oasis of colourful gardens filled with hummingbirds and butterflies, surrounded by majestic mountains.
The food is delish too!
Comment from Hotel Management
14 Nov 2017
Thank you very much ! It was a pleasure to have you as our guest !
by A verified traveler
Posted 1 Jul 2017 on Hotels
by A verified traveler from LIMA
Posted 16 May 2022
Una atención súper personalizada de su propietario nos hizo la estadía muy acogedora.
Comment from Hotel Management
17 May 2022 by Hotel Molino Admin , Hotel Management
Muchas gracias Julian ! Fue un placer
