South America

A restored 20th-century cold-storage plant turned luxury retreat, The Singular Patagonia blends industrial heritage with contemporary indulgence.

Floor-to-ceiling windows open onto fjords and mountains, while the property’s private boat and expert guides place Patagonia’s raw beauty right at your doorstep.

In the heart of the Amazon basin, Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica offers treehouse-style stays in harmony with the jungle.

Lantern-lit evenings, river excursions, and canopy walkways create an immersive experience where luxury feels entirely natural.

At the edge of the driest desert on Earth, Awasi Atacama offers a cocoon of privacy and warmth.

With just a handful of adobe-style suites and a private guide and 4x4 for every guest, it’s a bespoke gateway to otherworldly landscapes — salt flats, geysers, and star-laden skies — all experienced at your own pace.

The only hotel perched directly beside Machu Picchu, Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is a once-in-a-lifetime address.

Wake early to beat the crowds, savour quiet garden views of the citadel, and end your day with Andean-inspired cuisine as mist curls over the mountains.

Set among gardens bursting with bougainvillea, Sol y Luna is a soulful retreat in Peru’s Sacred Valley.

Its casitas, adorned with local art and textiles, are a celebration of Peruvian craftsmanship. Days here flow between Incan ruins, colourful markets, and serene spa rituals.

A private peninsula hideaway on Brazil’s Emerald Coast, Ponta dos Ganchos redefines barefoot luxury.

Villas with infinity plunge pools, private decks, and sweeping sea views make this one of South America’s most romantic escapes.

Set against the jagged peaks and mirrored lakes of Torres del Paine, Explora Patagonia is more than a lodge — it’s an immersion into the wild heart of Chilean Patagonia.

With glass-walled lounges framing ever-changing skies, guided explorations that feel both daring and intimate, and a focus on understated comfort, it’s where adventure and serenity strike the perfect balance.

Overlooking Ipanema Beach, Fasano Rio is where urban glamour meets oceanfront ease.

Philippe Starck’s sleek design, a rooftop infinity pool, and a front-row seat to Rio’s vibrant energy make it iconic among South American stays.

Perched on an extinct volcanic crater, Pikaia Lodge blends five-star comfort with front-row access to the Galápagos Islands.

Eco-friendly by design, it offers yacht excursions, wildlife encounters, and panoramic views that stretch from lush highlands to the Pacific horizon.

Deep in a private cloud forest reserve, Mashpi Lodge is a cocoon of glass and steel suspended in nature.

With resident biologists, canopy gondolas, and gourmet rainforest-inspired dining, it’s as much a conservation project as it is a luxury lodge.