Hotel Kimal

Hotels
8.9 (828 reviews)
Domingo Atienza 452 , San Pedro de Atacama , cl

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Bed firmness
Limited breakfast variety

Categories

Cleanliness
8.74
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.21
Guests praised the staff, especially Sevla, for being extremely helpful and attentive.
Location
9.25
The hotel's location is consistently described as excellent, with easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms are described as spacious and comfortable, though some guests mentioned issues with bed firmness.
Amenities
8.73
Amenities included breakfast options and complimentary beverages, though improvements were suggested.
Value for Money
8.69
Good value for the price, considering the location and services, but some expect more variety in breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.74
The breakfast and on-site dining received positive remarks, though breakfast variety could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.11
Guests enjoyed their stay overall, highlighted by positive comments on service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 08:05

Property Description

Central Location: Hotel Kimal, nestled in the heart of San Pedro de Atacama, offers a perfect blend of convenience and luxury.

Charming Aesthetics: Immerse yourself in the local culture with rooms adorned in terracotta tones and natural materials, exuding a warm and inviting ambiance.

Relaxation and Gastronomy: Indulge in the gourmet restaurant, unwind in the pool and hot-tub, or pamper yourself with a massage at the relaxation centre. End your day with regional delicacies at the restaurant and complimentary drinks at the bar.

Plan your getaway at Hotel Kimal to experience a harmonious fusion of comfort and local charm.

Important information:

LOCAL TAX LAW
Based on local tax laws, all Chilean citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (IVA) of 19%.

This additional fee (IVA) is not included in the hotel rates and must be paid separately.

To be exempt from this 19% additional fee (IVA) the payment must be made in US dollars and a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented. The passenger won’t be exempt from this fee when paying in local currency. In case of no show the invoice will be billed in local currency, including this additional fee (IVA).Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CJC

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 828 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.74
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 9.11
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franklin • extended_group • br
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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annabelle • couple • fr
9
un havre de paix dans la ville
Pros:

emplacement, charme du bungalow, amabilité de tout le personnel, petit déjeuner

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Gloria Elena Segura Villatoro • family_with_children • mx
8
Pros:

Restaurant muy bueno

Cons:

En general todo.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Anikolai • couple • br
9
Pros:

Muito boa estrutura. Tem frigobar (raridade em San Pedro), quarto bem espaçoso, banheiro espaçoso com ducha boa (a melhor dos 3 hotéis que ficamos em San Pedro).

Cons:

Não tinha secador de cabelo no nosso quarto. Achei muito caro para o que oferece. Ficamos também em outro hotel en San Pedro consideravelmente mais barato que não ficava para trás, e em alguns aspectos até preferimos (tratamento dos funcionários, preço da lavanderia mais barato, e tinha secador de cabelo).

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Montserrat • couple • cl
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • au
5
A nice place but dispute spoilt the stay.
Pros:

It was located well , had a nice restaurant and a nice pool area to sit around.

Cons:

We had booked a room with a balcony and outdoor setting which the description of our room verified. We were allocated a room that had neither . When I asked fora room that had both , I was told they could do nothing for me, were not apologetic and seemed upset that that I was not happy with their lack of solution. We moved in to the room but shortly were offered a smaller room with an outdoor setting in what was a walk way and no balcony . We took it.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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JEFFREY • couple • au
7
Enjoyed our stay, but it is so overpriced.
Pros:

Let’s jump to it. We really liked our hut, it was comfortable, clean and spacious and had good soundproofing.

Our bone with Hotel Kimal is the price they are charging!

We paid nearly AUD$900 for 3 nights which was nuts, even by San Pedro standards, for a hut that was actually across the road from the main accommodation.

The staff, Sevla & Sol, were absolutely lovely and super helpful.

Cons:

- there was no aircon, no tele, no kettle, no hairdryer. I don’t use one when travelling….but the point is you are charging ~AUD$300 per night and for this amount I would expect all of this.

- the free water and tea on offer was actually over the road. Why would you not set this up so that the many guests staying in the huts over the way didn’t have to wander over late at night for a refill?

- the ridiculous non value add online registration form that you make everyone complete in your reception area before they are given keys to their room, with the same info you already have from bookingdotcom and from taking our passports. I have seen many people complain about this in their reviews, but it’s ignored. It’s an unnecessary piece of admin after a long day of travel that is not asked for anywhere else and is putting your poor and lovely staff under added pressure they do not need - everyone who was checking in at the same time as us was unhappy about it.

- we contacted Hotel Kimal twice in the month or two leading up to our stay and both times the response from a customer experience perspective was lacking. We reached out six weeks prior to see if we could alter our dates, not cancel, just change them slightly and all we received as a response is a finger point to the T&C’s. We asked for info on what they had on offer re yoga classes and the spa, and again received a less than helpful response.

In contrast, we had to change our dates with the beautiful people at a nearby hostal twice due to an issue with our Uyuni trip and our forward plan to travel to Argentina, and it was sure no problem, let’s see what we can do to help.

- it’s worth mentioning that although the staff at Hotel Kimal itself were fab, Sevla & Sol specifically, the girls who work at the Kimal Spa need a change of job.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Martirena Cal • couple • uy
10
Excelente hotel, con personal amable y buenas instalaciones
Pros:

El personal muy amable. El restaurante ofrece buenos platos a buen precio. Recomendable.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Frederic • extended_group • be
8
Hotel sympathique en plein centre de San Pedro
Pros:

Hotel tranquille et belle décoration.
Accueil sympathique.
La proximité du centre-ville est très appréciable car le village est piétonnier

Cons:

Il y a peu d'espaces communs (pas de salon, espace réduit autour de la piscine).
La piscine est glaciale.
Les chambres sont un peu petites pour le prix payé

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • nl
8
We enjoyed staying in our own little bungalow set amidst a little desert garden.
Pros:

Quaint bungalow style rooms each with outdoor seating areas, on site bar and restaurant, property blended well with the area and surroundings, hotel arranged an airport transfer for us.

Cons:

Guests must inform front desk what time they want breakfast the day before, which was not initially explained at check in. Shower took a long time to get warm, but we are supposed to be saving water because it’s in a desert.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Tamara Luz • family_with_children • cl
9
Comodo y relajado
Pros:

El spa, los masajes valen totalmente la pena

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • es
8
Didnt realise until my last day that there was 2 pools!!
Pros:

Proximity to town centre

Cons:

Noise of neighbours at 4am

2026-02-01 • via Nuitee
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Alessandra • extended_group • br
10
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Fer • family_with_children • cl
8
Felicidades por el gran pesonal del hotel, principalmente a la recepcionista Sevla! Fue una grata estadía, volvería al h
Pros:

Me gustó principalmente la recepcionista, felicitaciones por Sevla, siempre fue muy atenta, dispuesta a orientar, colaborar y resolver nuestras dudas como turistas. Realmente la calidad humana y de atención es excelente, lo recomiendo a todos los que quieran viajar a San Pedro de Atacama.

Cons:

Lo que no me gustó es que en la habitación andaban arañas, creo deberían mejorar la limpieza y fumigar para que así uno pueda sentirse más cómodo. Lo otro sugiero incorporar televisor en las habitaciones para entretencion de los niños, ya que justo nos tocó el invierno Altiplanico y tuvimos que estar harto en la habitación

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Ana Luiza • family_with_children • br
8
Boa
Pros:

Café da manhã bom. Hotel super bem localizado. A localização é o ponto alto. Funcionários prestativos. O hotel está bem organizado com os passeios, preparando lanches para quem sai cedo e não pode usufruir do café da manhã. Tem piscina o que é um diferencial, porque os passeios não ocorrem o dia todo. Então, para relaxar nas horas vagas, a piscina é ótima.

Cons:

Os quartos eram confortáveis, mas não achei as camas boas. Eram camas de mola e faziam muito barulho, além de não serem confortáveis.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • couple • fr
7
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Cassio • family_with_children • br
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • family_with_children • br
9
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Juan Pedro • solo_traveller • cl
10
Excelente. Excelente ubicación. Con aspectos que mejorar. El personal excepcional.
Pros:

Excelente muy cómodo

Cons:

Desayuno sin opciones para diabéticos

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Henrik • family_with_children • dk
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee