Luxuriant and set amid tropical gardens, these Andean-style cottages (many with their own private pool) connected by stone pathways are pure indulgence. The devil is in the details: iPod docks, subtle, classy decor and showers with glass walls looking out onto lush vegetation. The on-site spa features a bamboo-eucalyptus sauna, but the best feature is the (included) guided excursions.
Choose from bilingual tours for bird-watching, tea-plantation visits and orchid walks, or take a trip to the hotel’s conservation site protecting the rare Andean spectacled bear. Rates include half board and kids under 12 stay for free.