Cristal Samaña

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Salar de Uyuni

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Front of property – evening/night
Interior
Breakfast and dinner served
Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

Triple Room

Highlights

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

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Single Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Salar de Uyuni Potosí, Uyuni

What's nearby

  • Archaeology and Anthropology Museum of the Southern Andes - 27 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Clock Tower - 28 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Pulacayo - 29 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Museo de Trenes - 29 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Train Cemetery - 31 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Uyuni (UYU) - 26 min drive
  • Potosi (POI-Captain Nicolas Rojas) - 97 miles/156.1 km
  • Uyuni Station - 28 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Cristal Samaña

Cristal Samaña puts you a short five-minute drive from Salar de Uyuni. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 54 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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%).

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Does Cristal Samaña offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cristal Samaña does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cristal Samaña?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cristal Samaña?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Cristal Samaña?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 40 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cristal Samaña?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Cristal Samaña and nearby?
Cristal Samaña has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Cristal Samaña?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Cristal Samaña like?
Cristal Samaña is located a short 16-minute walk from Salar de Uyuni.

Cristal Samaña Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mohammed, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location, breakfast, and service were excellent. Mattresses were not as good as expected.
NYC-GUEST, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Travelocity guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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
gianni Pierluigi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!!
Andrea, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

施設は清潔で立地も良い。 部屋が少し寒かったです。
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Michel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
RoSa, 2-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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。
kazuki, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
XIAOPING, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Julia, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review