The 120-room hotel is relatively new, rebuilt and reopened in 2009, by Peruvian-born architect, Bernardo Fort-Brescia (who was also responsible for the other two Peruvian Libertador-Starwood properties, Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection and Westin Lima). It has a modern island resort feel, mostly white balanced with earthy and light woody tones. The amply spacious guest rooms are both elegant and cozy, their design incoroproating the use of natural materials like wood and bamboo. All come with a terrace or balcony, or if you are after oceanfront views, there are the 140 sqm suites with two ocean front terraces each, some which come with your own private plunge pool ? pure indulgence. The prominently positioned swimming pools lined with cabanas are a constant invitation to relax and enjoy the resort, and when you do, there is the well-equipped 547 sqm spa to pamper yourself in. It is nestled directly across from the nature reserve, incorporating elements of nature in everything from its environmentally sensitive design to the long menu of tempting spa treatments. The nature reserve in which this resort hotel is set in is filled with countless numbers of bird and marine species perfect for nature lovers, and also conveniently located near some of the enigmatic petroglyphs of the Nazca Lines. Hotel Paracas stands out as the most luxurious resort spa in the Peruvian coast and the ideal base to spoil yourself totally either between excursions in the nature reserve, to the Ballesta islands nearby or a visit to see the mysterious Nasca lines, or for a day or two away from the bustle of Lima.