We are a family-owned boutique hotel nestled in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, conveniently located a 10-minute drive from the Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu train station. We offer comfortable short stays before and after your visit to the Machu Picchu sanctuary. Our gardens attract a variety of bird species, making it a perfect retreat for professional photographers and birdwatching enthusiasts. We also organize private tours across the Sacred Valley, allowing guests to explore its stunning landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage.
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Internet accesible across the property. Private bathroom available in each room. All beds have an orthopaedic mattress. Most rooms have a fireplace.
BIRDS HOTEL MOLINO
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Make Time For Amazing Birdwatching
Nestled among lush gardens and a variety of trees, Birds Hotel Molino is home to dozens of bird species, attracted by the nectar of flowers and the fruits on offer. Our vibrant hummingbirds fly so close you can almost reach out and touch them. Come witness the wonder of these fascinating creatures and capture stunning photos to remember the experience.
Visit Machu Picchu
Each year, nine out of ten guests choose Birds Hotel Molino as their base for visiting Machu Picchu. Conveniently located just a 10-minute drive from Ollantaytambo's train station, we offer the perfect starting point for a day trip that begins and ends at our hotel.
Weekend for Two
Choose Birds Hotel Molino for a perfect weekend getaway for two. In the afternoon, relax in our beautiful gardens, enjoy birdwatching, or, if you're in the mood for something more active, play badminton, volleyball, table football, or sapito. For those with a creative side, we provide canvases and paints to inspire your inner artist. In the evening, indulge in a private dinner at the hotel, stargaze together, and end your stay with our signature breakfast.
Enjoy Natural Scenery
The stunning landscapes of the Sacred Valley are an integral part of the experience. Wander along winding dirt roads, follow the serpentine flow of rivers, gaze over expansive fields, and marvel at the majestic mountains that surround you. Explore the treks we offer to find the perfect itinerary for you and your family.
Immerse Yourself in Millenial Traditions
Andean textiles are a vibrant and enduring tradition that has spanned centuries. Peruvian weavers are renowned worldwide for their craftsmanship and intricate techniques, which remain an essential part of daily life in many villages throughout the Sacred Valley. For guests interested in delving deeper into Andean culture and way of life, we offer a half-day excursion to a nearby mountain village. There, you will have the opportunity to learn firsthand about the art of textile making and even try your hand at using a chaquitaclla, an ancient agricultural tool traditionally used in the highlands to cultivate staple crops like potatoes.
Chillout and Relax
We offer a peaceful and serene escape, paired with top-quality facilities and a variety of activities designed to help you relax and recharge. No stress (and no overpriced holidays)—just nature, wonderful people, and fresh inspiration. If this sounds like your ideal getaway, come and visit us!
Reviews
Hidden hummingbird oasis
A short distance up a rough track is a hummingbird paradise.
This beautiful accomodation with it’s artisan charm is home to a staggering number of hummingbirds visiting the amazing array of flowers and numerous feeders. The heady scent of datura and jasmine fills the air and the birds are active from dawn until dusk, some within touching distance. There’s also a hide for viewing the the other birds that visit this beautiful garden at close range.
Holmes is an expert photographer and has arranged everything to maximise the chances of getting stunning photos with uncluttered backgrounds. He is a great teacher too. I arrived with a long lens and not much knowledge of how to use my equipment.
Holmes schooled me in metering, composition and setup and now I am taking pictures I expected to get and not the random attempts I had before. Also because there is so much bird activity it is great practice snapping away at birds in flight and stationary. Otherwise the food and accommodation are perfect.
I would highly recommend a visit to Holmes place either to just relax in gorgeous surroundings, to see the birds or practice your photography skills.
Wonderful place with amazing hospitality
In the end of our vacation, we even came a second time to Birds Hotel Molino. Because it was such a great experience to spent a night in this wonderful location, with all this beautiful details in and around the house. The owner was such a helpful person! When we were soaking wet arriving there, he fired the small wood oven, wich belongs to every room. And we slept in the most comfortable beds and got the best breakfast in the whole Peru!
Excelente lugar para descansar y conectar con la naturaleza, con los colibrÃes y más... Súper recomendado. Esperando poder volver a seguir fotando.
The Encanto House
My friend and I started referring to this as the Encanto House after we booked it and saw the pictures, we knew there was going to be something kinda magical just like the movie. We were greeted like longtime friends and felt at home from the moment we got here. Everyone was really accommodating and helpful. They reached out a couple days before arrival to coordinate transportation from the train station, and were very flexible when we decided to spring for our own rooms at the last minute.
My stay at Birds Hotel Molino was wonderful. It was a gateway-within-a-gateway, a break from the hustle and bustle and constant movement of the site-seeing and hiking in the bigger cities of Peru. The setting is gorgeous. Wonderful views and an amazing garden plus chic architecture make Birds 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.
Un paraiso de tranquilidad, naturaleza y amabilidad.
Excelente espacio para meditar, descansar y disfrutar.
Very nice hotel with great management
We really enjoyed our stay at Birds Hotel Molino. After staying in several other hotels in Peru, we really appreciated the cleanliness, the nice plush blankets, and the service. Holmes the hotel manager was extremely helpful for everything we needed. From giving us local advice, to helping us with truly anything we needed at the property. The rooms overlooking the hummingbird gardens and mountains have beautiful views, which is so nice to wake up to. It is about 10-15 ride from Ollantaytambo but if looking for a special place it’s worth the drive.
Away From It All
It is a very attractive and restful place to stay with fantastic views and a garden into which a lot of love, care and thought has gone, which has a lovely variety of hummingbird visitors.
The room and attached bathroom was large, comfortable and clean with balconies both front and back to admire the garden and views beyond. And there are three big and friendly dogs to enjoy!
We ate there several times, it was always good and wholesome - we’re vegetarian but that wasn’t a problem. Holmes is an interesting and helpful man, who gave us a couple of lifts into town – thank you!
We took up their offer of a pre-arranged taxi to pick us up from Cusco airport and to take us back there at the end of our stay, which was very useful as it is a few miles from Ollantaytambo.
Viaje en familia con ninos pequenos. Una atencion super personalizada de su propietario nos hizo la estadia muy acogedora.Â
Stunning Location
I stayed at Birds Hotel Molino in April 2019. As the hotel was just reopening for the season we were the only guests and along with Holmes the only occupants. Holmes couldn't have been more helpful, whether it was advice, lifts into town or tasty breakfasts, he truly added to our experience. The hotel itself, with views of the mountains and hummingbirds in the garden was everything we could have asked for. While the location is a little way out from the town the peace and quiet.
Hidden Gem
Hands down one of my wife and I's favorite places we stayed during our trip to Peru. This place is a total hidden gem, but absolutely worth it in every way. The owners are fantastic, and the garden is truly magical. We'll definitely stay here again any time we return to Peru.
You won't want to leave
Beautiful oasis of colourful gardens filled with hummingbirds and butterflies, surrounded by majestic mountains. The food is delish too !
Stayed 2 nights Â
Es muy bello estar en su hotel, la atención es muy buena. Espero pronto volver para disfrutar de la naturaleza.
