Cristal Samaña

Hotel with free breakfast, near Salar de Uyuni

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking included
Air conditioning
Breakfast included
Laundry
Housekeeping

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

Salar de Uyuni Potosí, Uyuni

What's nearby

Archaeology and Anthropology Museum of the Southern Andes - 31 min drive - 31.8 km
Clock Tower - 31 min drive - 31.8 km
Pulacayo - 31 min drive - 32.2 km
Museo de Trenes - 32 min drive - 32.5 km
Train Cemetery - 33 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

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

About this property

Cristal Samaña

Hotel near Salar de Uyuni

A free breakfast buffet, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Cristal Samaña. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.

Other perks include:

Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and concierge services
Luggage storage

Room features

All 54 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players

Languages

English, Spanish

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Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Free airport shuttle

30 June - 1 July

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

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Is Cristal Samaña pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cristal Samaña?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cristal Samaña?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Cristal Samaña?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Cristal Samaña provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Cristal Samaña located?

Situated in Uyuni, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Salar de Uyuni and within 20 miles (32 km) of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum of the Southern Andes and Plaza Arce. Clock Tower and Pulacayo are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Cristal Samaña Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

2/10

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

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10

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

10/10

Location, breakfast, and service were excellent. Mattresses were not as good as expected.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10

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

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

8/10

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

2/10

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