HOTEL CONCEPT OF THE MONTH | THE LLAMA’S PYJAMAS
Hotel Concept of the Month:
The Llama’s Pyjamas
Mixing a Peruvian theme with the ability to interact with on-site llamas,
THE LLAMA’S PYJAMAS B&B offers guests a uniquely ‘fluffy’ experience
T
he Llama’s Pyjamas was set up in 2013
to be an addition to the ‘Llama Karma
Kafe’, a llama trekking bistro the
hotel group developed in 2008. The hotel
was then added in 2013 as a result of the
demand to stay increasing, with trek clients
coming from all over the world.
The concept behind the hotel was
based on the fact that llamas come from
South America and Peru originally, so the
group tried to emulate that environment
and show people how ‘cool’ llamas can be.
Walker designed the whole site and
found in native Peru.
The ensuite is tiled in a mix of jewelled
According to general manager Mary Walker, rooms like the Safari Suite were based on llamas are very calming and relaxing, and the property’s zoo licence as it had lots and mosaic tiles and has a subtle Moroccan
are likened to swimming with dolphins in of other animals on site, resulting in the feel to it, transporting guests away to “far
terms of stress reduction and therapy. inclusion of animal-based themes in the and romantic place”. Both of these rooms
accommodations. are designed to be suitable for use by
The llamas are always at the property
guests who are less mobile.
and there is a large viewing window in
the ‘Kafe’ where guests can sit alongside The Inca Room and the Aztec Room animals. The hotel also offers llama treks The Inca room has a bright and jewel like The Safari Suite
direct from the ‘Kafe’ and the opportunity for décor reflecting South American Inca gold. This suite features an ‘African style’ and
a llama ‘selfie’. All animals are cared for by
The Aztec room features a rich mix of
has memorabilia adorning the walls. It also
the property’s animal keepers and it offers gold and deep red with a bronze curtained features a king size bedroom with views of
interactive animal experiences every day bed and a mix of warm wooden furniture, the surrounding grounds, bathrooms with a
with prior booking. reflecting the true style of interior homes shower facility, a large lounge area with mini
kitchen, double bed settee which is ideal for
a family or two couples travelling together.
Future plans are to offer more animal
and llama based inclusive holidays, with
more educational work to support the zoo
federation’s aims and objectives in funding
breeding and care programs to save species
from extinction.
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March 2018