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Cristal Samaña

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Salar de Uyuni
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Front of property - evening/night
Interior
Breakfast and dinner served
Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Salar de Uyuni Potosí, Uyuni
  • Clock Tower
    28 min drive
  • Pulacayo
    29 min drive
  • Train Cemetery
    31 min drive
  • Uyuni (UYU)
    26 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Single Beds

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Uyuni

At Cristal Samaña, you'll be 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Salar de Uyuni. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Uyuni hotel include Archaeology and Anthropology Museum of the Southern Andes and Plaza Arce.

What's nearby

  • Archaeology and Anthropology Museum of the Southern Andes - 27 min drive
  • Clock Tower - 28 min drive
  • Pulacayo - 29 min drive
  • Museo de Trenes - 29 min drive
  • Train Cemetery - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Uyuni Station - 28 min drive
  • Uyuni (UYU) - 26 min drive

About this property

Cristal Samaña

Hotel with free breakfast, near Salar de Uyuni
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Cristal Samaña also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cristal Samaña offers 54 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Cristal Samaña

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Bolivia value-added tax (13%). Nonresident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (13%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Cristal Samaña Hotel Uyuni
Cristal Samaña Hotel
Cristal Samaña Uyuni
Cristal Samaña
Cristal Samaña Hotel
Cristal Samaña Uyuni
Cristal Samaña Hotel Uyuni

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cristal Samaña?

Cristal Samaña offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Cristal Samaña?

Yep, Cristal Samaña has a free self car park.

Does Cristal Samaña serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cristal Samaña?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cristal Samaña?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cristal Samaña?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cristal Samaña?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Cristal Samaña Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 19 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property middle of the deserted area. I was very skeptical after reading all the reviews, but I’m glad I stayed in this hotel. Most of the reviews was done when this hotel was going thru construction period. If you’re from U.S. just book this hotel it will meet your standards. PROS * Salt flat is 1 mile away * All the hotel amenities are available * If you’re into pictures lots of cool spots to take pictures inside the hotel. * Dinner was amazing specially quinoa soup. CONS * Due to hotel made of salt a distinguish odor smell when you walk into room and hallways but it goes away after min or two. * Summer time room can be very hot in the daytime may need to have a fan which was given to us without asking even tho we stayed in this hotel beginning of the summer. * Bathroom flash wasn’t working properly after using the toilet we had a wait long period of time to flash it again. ( Just remember you’re in a deserted area ) * When anyone takes shower water comes out of the glass door and makes the full bathroom very messy but if you leave a towel in the floor it solve the problem. Verdict If I come back to this area again I’d choose this hotel any day. Book this hotel without any hesitations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

NYC-GUEST

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, breakfast, and service were excellent. Mattresses were not as good as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been driving in Bolivia. Uyuni is rather rough, I thought the hotel would not a place to recover from long driveling. I was pleasantly surprised, great relaxing night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel itself is the highlight, nothing around
the hotel itself is the highlight, the hotel and many beautiful decorations are made with salts and salt blocks, do spend some time both in daytime and at night to take some pictures! otherwise, the hotel is near nothing, there’s nothing around. we attempted to walk 30mins towards the salt flats, and it’s a waste of time, there’s nothing close to clear white salt grounds or water pools with mirrow effect near the hotel. from our later tour experience, its like 15-30mins DRIVE distance to get any nice area of the salt flat. So, do not expect to be able to walk over to the salt flats and see anything spectacular. Remember to book dinner in advance or when you check in, as there are nothing around. Nice rooms, warm showers, and nice window with a open view towards the salt flat side.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a good experience
We stayed there for two nights, but no one clean our room for the second night; The food is not good; The staff in the cafeteria does not speak much English; The hotel is under construction, so the air is really really bad; They accept ONLY cash at the check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Sai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
no dinner provided. very very cold rooms ,no heater working in both the rooms. very expensive rooms. very smelly rooms. was charged twice for my wine, once from me and once from my son.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel is under construction 50% or more
Acces drive way in bad condition, room so far from lobby and parking area, very poor shower, no phone in the room, no internet, hard to find hotel staff

8/10 Good

Bob, Glendale, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very interesting hotel made of Salt
Hotel front was nice. Side of hotel is very plain. Very few guests. Hotel was still being built. Dining room and service was good. They served us goat.

6/10 Okay

peach, texas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cold in winter
The heat system starts after it is already cold. And it takes a long time for the room to get warm. The shower is not hot, so we couldn't take off our jacket for all day. We prefer to bringing warm clothes.

2/10 Terrible

gianni Pierluigi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
muy mal servicio
hemos llegado y non resultaba la reserva, nos han dicho de esperar porque suouestamente a las 10pm se tenia que desocupar una habitacion..a las 10:30 pm nos han dicho que no hay habitaciones y nos han dejado a la aventura. muy mala experiencia
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Generalmente la cena suele ser buffett.... pero esta vez la cena fue pesima(y eso que no esta incluido en el hospedaje es un costo aparte). Ver al personal frente a las gradas matandose de risa tampoco fue muy agradable.... parecio que no tuvieran interes en los huespedes. Reserve 5 habitaciones de la cual 1 el lavamanos desbordaba agua por todos lados necesitan conservar mejor el hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
施設は清潔で立地も良い。 部屋が少し寒かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
L'enfer blanc du Salar
Au bord du Salar d'Uyuni le désert de sel l'emplacement est idéal. Construit en sel, hôtel vraiment surprenant. Après un jour de ballade magnifique dans le Salar dépaysement garanti.. Grande chambre en sel bien sûr mais équipement minimaliste. On top, chauffage quasi inexistant et totalement inexistant la nuit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

RoSa, Schweiz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Überteuert, defektes Gebäude, schlechter Servic3
Wird in keinem Belangen dem Standard gerecht den es vorgibt. Buffet sehr schlecht. Nichts angeschrieben. Cafe zum Dessert nicht inklusive beim Abendessen. Speisekarte die es geben sollte haben wir nie gesehen. Preise viel zu hoch. Es gibt nicht einmal Brot zur Suppe und oder Salat! Getränkeautomat wird nicht nachgefüllt. Reception spricht nicht eine Fremdsprache. Nur Spanisch. Das gilt für das ganze Hotelpersonal. Das Gebäude so wie das Mobiliar sind teilweise wie noch nicht fertig oder defekt. Keine Liebe zum Detail und die Aussenanlage ist wie auf einer Baustelle. Hässlich und unfertig. Vieles funktioniert nicht mehr oder war noch nie im Betrieb wie zum Beispiel das Witness Studio, welches seit der Eröffnung des Hotels noch nie geöffnet hat. Auch im Zimmer waren Dinge defekt. Eine Frechheit sind auch die Warnschilder in den Zimmern mit entsprechenden Geldbussen. Wir sind doch hier nicht in einer Jugendanstalt! Das Hotel ist das Geld nicht wert. Der Architekt war ein guter Mann nur ist es nun heruntergekommen und das Personal ist schrecklich.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

kazuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
食事以外は合格
バイキング式の食事だけが美味しくないですが、場所が場所だけに妥協をする部分だとは思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

XIAOPING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
晚上看星空是很美的，就是周围有点前不着村后不着店的，比较孤独！
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Julia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Deberian mejorar!
El hotel es bonito, se ve que lo mantienen, pero las habitaciones son DEMASIADO frias y solo prenden el calentador a las 6 de la tarde. Cuando estas basicamente muerto de frio. El desayuno es aburrido y todos los dias es igual. Deberian ofrecer agua caliente e infusiones a los huespedes. otros hoteles lo hacen, este cobra "extras" por todo.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017