34 Best Hotels in The Amazon Basin, Peru

Named for the giant lily pads found in the region's lakes, this simple, modern hotel is popular with business travelers and is only a short walk from the main square. Carpeted guest rooms surround a courtyard with some tropical greenery and a small swimming pool. Rooms in the front are brighter and slightly larger, but you'll hear mototaxis passing by day. Those in the back are quieter but rather dark and slightly cramped. An ample breakfast buffet in the colorful dining room is included.

Nestled in the rainforest one block from the main square, the Wasaí Maldonado offers the town’s best accommodation. Newer rooms above the lobby have sweeping river views, whereas older bungalows scattered amid lush foliage overlook a small pool and the river. Meals are served under a thatched roof surrounded by grounds that are home to sloths, frogs, and an array of birds. You can book various tours, including a trip up the Tambopata River to stay at other Wasaí properties.

Nestled between the Tambopata River and a 5,000-acre private nature reserve traversed by miles of trails, this eco-friendly lodge offers access to lots of wildlife, especially on early-morning trips to the nearby Collpa de Guacamayos Chuncho clay lick to see hundreds of macaws and parrots. Bungalow accommodations are basic but private and airy. The lodge is reached by a four-hour boat trip or a less expensive, two-hour drive and 3-km (2-mile) hike through the forest.

Perched above the cloud forest tree line with a sweeping view of Manu's mountainous area, this eco-lodge and biological station provides access to a 1,450-acre reserve adjacent to Manu that protects rare bird and orchid species. Bird-watchers come here to see species they won't find elsewhere, but it's a beautiful spot that will please anyone who enjoys nature. Bright wooden bungalows have private baths and spectacular views. The main lodge has an airy restaurant and bar with plenty of windows for admiring the scenery. It belongs to the Amazon Conservation Association.