Family hotels and homes in Amantani

We felt the hospitality of Richar's family from the moment we arrived on the island till we said our goodbyes at the dock. The room was very clean, overlooking the island slope. The facilities are basic but functional and are maintained excellently. There's also a terrace to enjoy the view from the outside. All meals provided, lunch, dinner, and breakfast were excellent and served in a nicely decorated dining room. Lunch and dinner were traditional choices of quinoa/corn soup and cheese + vegetables/pasta second course, all with local ingredients. The pancake breakfast was more of a Western style and filling for the day.. Everything is very quiet on the island, even the roosters were heard only from outside. We had a chance to observe daily island life, see people going about their chores while wearing traditional clothes, watch the sunset from the highest point, and learn a bit about local beliefs and traditions. We attended the evening fiesta that was arranged for tourists. However, it mimics all the features, such as music, clothes, and dances, of authentic island celebrations. Knowing some Spanish will significantly help enrich your island experience.

Very beautiful home with a very nice, sweet and caring family. Immediately feels like being home. Hot shower, good food, very clean. Would love to stay again.

Had an incredibly memorable stay here with Henry & Mariluz. They will welcome you in their home with arms wide open and treat you like family. They are some of the nicest & kindest people I've ever met. It was so incredible learning about life on the island from them and eating amazing homemade meals by Mariluz. They took the time to pick us up at the port, walk us back and help us get on the boat, talk with us for hours at dinner and they even pulled out their telescope for us, so that we could see the full moon as well as some handmade traditional clothing that we could try on. Aside from their incredible hospitality, the rooms are nicely decorated & clean, and the property is in a great location, quite close to the ceremonial centers which we went to twice. Amantani is a really special place that was soooo fun to explore. We walked the entire island and absolutely loved how peaceful it was. It's an experience I highly recommend, and hold dear to me. Choose this place with these people and you won't regret it. The gratitude they express for staying with them is so touching and you will fall in love with the island & with them.

I had a great stay here, Adolfo and Justa are kind, caring and will go the extra mile. The bedroom was clean, neat and the beds were clean, I had no issues. Duvets and blankets were provided, which meant I had a cozy night, and Adolfo would give me a hot water bottle at night. There is also a hot shower, and toilets were clean. The views from Inca lodge are amazing, from my bedroom window you can see the lake and sunrise. And also there is a balcony which you can sit and relax and watch over the lake. There are lots of local walks, I visited both Pachamama and Pachatata at sunset, both are worth walking up to, with amazing views across the island, lake Titicaca and in the far distance you can see snow capped mountains in Bolivia - after sunset it gets very cold and also you need a torch after sunset. Adolfo guided us to Pachatata. I also walked down to the lake and did a coastal walk too. I used the All trails app, which has paths mapped out on this island, it also meant I didn’t get lost! This was a great stay, Adolfo and Justa were great and forthcoming at all times. The home made authentic food was definitely a highlight for me, the food was sourced locally and from their farm. I felt welcomed by the family and also their relatives that would sometimes come in the evening for a chat. If you are coming here, you would most likely need a motorbike ride from the port, there were riders at the port which you can hire.

Authentic, unique homestay experience. Shower is topped up by Ernesto with water from the spring, warmed by the sun. Immaculate toilets with chamber pots for emergencies! Immerse yourself in Amantani life. Diego was on hand as a tour guide, and with heaps of knowledge, he showed us Amantani. Ilda, his sister, and mum Juana delivered amazing local food, dish after dish of local food. With comfy beds topped with llama blankets, we had an exceptional stay. From sharing English phrases for Quechua with Ernesto to drinking local tea, watching the sunsets, to hiking the local trails, I can not recommend enough.

Vidal and sonia and the son and daughter are all great helpful kind. A wonderful family!