We stayed in the Santa Maria Inn in April as a stopover whilst travelling from La Paz to Cusco. We arrived in the late afternoon and left early the next morning so just needed somewhere cheap and easy and this place fit the bill. Just a few minutes by taxi from the bus station, as with all buildings in the... More

My wife is tired of travelling, so she stood home and I travelled alone in this trip to Peru. Two things made me book this ho(s)tel: the low price for a solo traveller and the good references in Trip Advisor. That said, IMHO, it was better than I expected. ALWAYS BEARING IN MIND THE CHEAP PRICE. There was nothing really... More

We spent a week at The Santa Maria Inn while we were searching for an apartment in Puno. We found the staff to be exceptionally helpful and friendly to us and our 11 year son. The hotel is centrally located and a short walk from the Calle Lima restaurants and the Plaza de Armas. They keep the front door locked... More

Located a short taxi ride from the bus terminal, is easy to find and well known. Check in was smooth and staff are very pleasant. They knew a little English and us a little Spanish and between us all we got by!! Room was basic but clean bathroom a bit shabby but again clean and shower was hot. Breakfast is... More

Although this hotel is nothing to write home about it is good value for a single at 35 soles a night (about 13 dollars). The lady who runs it is very sweet and kind. She lent me a couple of her own shawls for a few days because it was cold! It is only a few minutes walk from restaurants... More

We stayed two nights at Santa Maria, Puno. Very friendly and helpful staff. They brought hot coco tea as soon as we checked in. Fresh fruit juice was served with breakfast. Breakfast was served in the 5th floor and the windows had great views of lake Titicaca and the Puno city. They helped us in booking tours and also in... More

We unexpectedly found ourselves having to stay overnight in Puno due to road blockades and unrest in Bolivia. The tour company of the bus we were on recommended this place as cheap and good value for money. They were right. We asked for a quiet room, and we got one not facing the main road. The bathrooms are basic and... More

Stayed there for 2 nights. Very friendly and helpful staff, good location, simple but sufficient breakfast included in the price: one glass of juice, tea or coffee with milk, 2-3 pieces of bread with butter and jam. It is served until 9 pm; you can tell them the previous evening what time you want it to be served. Room basic... More

Friendly staff, held our stuff when visited Lake Titicaca over night. Ask for a room at the back of the building. We had one at the front the first night and it was super noisy. Maybe because it was Saturday night too...Room at the back was much bigger, warm and quiet. Great price 50 soles peak time...