Titicaca Lodge Peru

Just wow. This is a remote "lodge" (only a few rooms) on Titicaca Lake. The owner, Ivan, is wonderful. He picks you up in his boat and brings you to his home and lodge. The rooms are beautiful with stunning views over the lake. There is plenty of hot water and a compostable toilet in the bathroom. The heat is a bit suspect but Ivan will make sure you are comfortable. And there are a lot of blankets! Ivan makes dinner and breakfast and they are delicious! His story about why he started "home-stays" is really fascinating and his whole way of life on the reed island is also fascinating — his ancestors have been on these islands for centuries. It was stepping into a completely different reality than most places we have been so if you are ready for an adventure, beautiful views, good food and wonderful people book it!

Highly recommend staying here with Ivan and his family. All are incredibly kind, warm and friendly. The rooms are clean and comfortable. It can get a little chilly at night but it’s all part of the experience. Food was good and they were very careful to accommodate my gluten allergy. I loved sitting on the deck in the sun enjoying the views during the day and curled up in a blanket at night looking at the stars. Ivan’s tour to the Uros floating islands was also an excellent addition. If you want a cozy and quiet escape for a few days, this is the place.

There's literally no words to describe how unforgettable this experience was! Ivan, you are just the best! Dinner, Breakfast and Boat Transportation are included (it's between 20 to 30min from the Kalapajra Port) ; the Boat Transport was super punctual and reliable and they can also organize the taxi; Amazing welcomeness, attention to service and the organization; the Room literally looks outstanding and with everything working perfectly; it's so peaceful that's it's possible to hear the birds and nature around us; to experience Sunset and Sunrise there, it's just wonderful! Muchas Gracias, Ivan! 😌

If you think about staying here, let me tell you this: We are traveling for 4 months now and this might be the most incredible place we stayed. Ivan and Janet run this place with an unbelievable amount of calmness and love. The food is amazing and you stay further out in the lake (20min boat trip) which creates an amazing quiet place, apart from the tourist boats.
If you want, Ivan takes you to the floating Islands and explains you everything. Its an amazing trip I can highly recommend. Its a completely different experience than a day trip from Puno — trust me.
The rooms are larger than you think from the images. They are also super clean. There are two types of heating systems and about 5 blankets. It does get cold in the night but its an amazing feeling being under 5 blankets and watch the sunset over the lake.

You really can't beat the location. But if you could, the service and the atmosphere will do it. This is a family owned business that treats you like a family guest. Awesome experience.

This place is incredible — a peaceful oasis with beautiful apartments and panoramic views. Far from the noise and hustle of the cities. It’s run by a fantastic family who took care of every detail to make sure we were happy. The food was delicious, locally prepared, and beautifully presented. Everything was perfect!

One of the best and special experiences, we got in Peru! Ivan is a super helpful and friendly host — speaks perfectly English and Spanish. The dinner & lunch, was really nice and delicious with local ingredients. The accommodation was even better than expected and really luxury for the island on Titicaca. Highlight is that the location is far away from all the others and really private and into the lake!

Janet and Ivan have created a haven on the lake. Excellent hospitality; comfortable beds; stunning views and best of all, supporting local businesses and the environment.

The lodge is located in the middle of the lake far from everything, it is incredible. The housing are really well constructed and really comfortable in order to enjoy at 100% the beautiful landscapes.
The family is really nice and helpful if you need anything.
Thanks to them for the journey.

This place is awful. They accept reservations from online apps like Tripadvisor, Agoda and Booking. Com but drop you if someone else is willing to pay more. Apparently this is a very common thing to do. This guys didn’t even cancel though. He confirmed that he would pick us up at the pier at 10am and simply never showed up nor responded to my messages. We sat there for 2 hours. His way of “canceling” our reservation was to just not show up. Beware! Another lodge did the same thing to us but actually told us. A horrible thing to do to people.

What a lovely experience! The meals were fresh and delicious. Walter and his family were simply delightful and the tour of the area on the traditional puma boat was informative and beautiful. The lodging is spacious, plush, and very comfortable. And the day bed overlooking the water was an unexpected surprise. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was truly a special and unique experience, and I am so grateful to Ivan that he generously shares his culture with travelers in this way! The lodge is comfortable and clean, bed and bathroom was comfortable. Travelers should keep on mind that this is on a remote island, so expect to feel like you are "glamping" but it is very comfortable. The meals are delicious and healthy, Ivan's wife is a great cook and also the food is beautifully presented. The family style seating allows you to connect with other travelers which really allows you to be present and find new friends! Ivan took us out to see the local community after the tourists were all gone for the day and we learned so much. Ivan also arranged transport from Puno and to the airport which was very prompt and easy. Ivan speaks English and Spanish fluently in addition to the local language.
Some extra tips — it is much much easier for the family if you have cash to cover your stay and any activities. You are on a small island, so be prepared to relax, enjoy the sunrises and sunsets, and enjoy your stay!

I travel a lot and have stayed in many types of accommodations all over the world, but my stay at Uros Titicaca Lodge was without a doubt my most unique and exceptional experience EVER! Ivan, the owner, picked me up in Puno for the 15 minute very interesting boat ride to the lodge. Stepping off the boat and onto the floating island made of the Totora reeds is a surreal experience. My "house", as Ivan called it, didn't look like much on the outside but once opening the door and seeing the inside I was speechless — lots of space and the ultimate luxury. Absolutely incredible And what a view through the large floor-to-ceiling windows. Truly spectacular. For the first couple of nights I was the only guest at the lodge and with the children running around and being served delicious meals I felt like I was staying in someone's home. Ivan with family, thank you so very much for an absolutely unforgettable visit. This will always be a favorite of mine!

Walter and his family provided an amazing stay on his floating one bedroom lodge.
The room was very comfortable, the food was great (note — other than water — bring your own drink) and the whole experience was just magical. Pick up from the dock by Walters dad was friendly and timely and after check-in and lunch Walter took us out on his reed boat for a very informative and exciting trip around the islands.
After breakfast Walter explained the fascinating history of Uros and then said he would show us his little museum in one of the buildings on this tiny island. We did not know what to expect but were gobsmacked by the profession presentation which would not have been out of place in a national museum. The large room was full of self made life size reed models of Titicaca wildlife all with great display information. Outstanding!
Absolutely couldn't recommend this place highly enough. A wonderful experience you wont forget.

Wonderful place! Best location on lake Titicaca. The host is very nice and takes care of absolutely everything for ensuring an amazing stay. Beautiful views, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, excellent food. Most importantly: don’t miss the opportunity to discover the fascinating Uros culture!

My husband and I spent a night there in the panoramic suite, the room was Amazing! A lot bigger than we expected and with all the amenities we could ask for. The lake view was magical, we saw some local birds and at night we were able to see the milky way and shooting stars.

My husband and I stayed in this hotel for one day in February 2024. This is a very unique hostel. All the houses are built on floating islands made of reeds. The floating islands are about 30 meters long and 30 meters wide, surrounded by lake water. Sitting in the room, you can see the beautiful lake. We rowed a boat around the floating island to play in the water. The host Ivan and his wife are very kind and friendly. They try their best to provide the best service for guests, making our stay here an unforgettable experience.