Breathing salt-infused air has been valued across Europe for centuries, and modern wellness centers still use salt inhalation therapies. Yet few places capture the imagination like the Palacio de Sal Hotel & Spa in Uyuni, Bolivia. This distinctive, 16-room hotel was built using more than a million blocks of salt fused with saline water, and the salty theme extends through the property: many furnishings, including beds and chairs, are crafted from salt as well. Each room is en suite and features a private solarium. The hotel also offers a dining room, bar, dry sauna, a variety of salt sculptures, and full climate control for guest comfort.
Located on the eastern shore of the world’s largest salt flat, the Great Salar de Uyuni near the port of Colchani, the hotel provides direct access to one of Bolivia’s most extraordinary landscapes. From May through November, guests can experience an unusual nine-hole golf course designed by Christian Pensu and constructed on the firm salt crust of the salar, offering a truly unique setting for play.
The Palacio de Sal blends local materials and creative design to deliver an immersive stay that highlights the region’s natural resource. Heating and air-conditioning ensure comfortable stays year-round, while the dry sauna and salt sculptures add distinctive wellness and aesthetic touches. With private solariums and en suite facilities in every room, the hotel balances novelty with practical comfort.
Beyond the property itself, its location at Salar de Uyuni makes it an excellent base for exploring the salt flats and nearby attractions. The stark, otherworldly landscape of the salar draws photographers, nature lovers, and adventurous travelers seeking memorable experiences. Staying at a hotel constructed primarily of salt offers both a unique architectural statement and a close connection to the surrounding environment.
Whether visiting for the novelty of salt architecture, the peaceful atmosphere, or the opportunity to play golf on a salt crust course, the Palacio de Sal Hotel & Spa presents an unusual and memorable lodging option in one of Bolivia’s most iconic natural settings.