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Cristal Samaña

Property class: 3

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Hallway
Breakfast and dinner served
Interior
In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Front of property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Salar de Uyuni Potosí, Uyuni
  • Place, Plaza Arce
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Archaeology and Anthropology Museum of the Southern Andes
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Train Cemetery
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Uyuni (UYU)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room | In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Uyuni

Cristal Samaña is within a 15-minute walk of popular attractions such as Salar de Uyuni. This 54-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Arce - 23 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Archaeology and Anthropology Museum of the Southern Andes - 23 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Clock Tower - 23 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Museo de Trenes - 25 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • Train Cemetery - 28 min drive - 21.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Muxsa Lounge - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Cristal Samaña

Guests staying at Cristal Samaña enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 40 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Hair dryers and safes are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 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 elevator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

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Important information

Fees

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Bolivia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 13%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport or tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Bolivia.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 a free cancellation option available at Cristal Samaña?

Cristal Samaña offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Cristal Samaña?

This hotel is located in Uyuni within a short 14-minute walk of Salar de Uyuni.

Will I be able to park at Cristal Samaña?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Cristal Samaña include a casino on the premises?

No, Cristal Samaña doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Cristal Samaña?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Cristal Samaña?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a free daily breakfast at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Cristal Samaña?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Cristal Samaña feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cristal Samaña serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Cristal Samaña allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Cristal Samaña.

Are there connecting rooms at Cristal Samaña?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Cristal Samaña?

The closest major airport to Cristal Samaña is Uyuni (UYU), which is 15 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cristal Samaña?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Cristal Samaña.

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

Verified review

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.
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NYC-GUEST

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

RoSa

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bob

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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

peach

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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