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3.0 of 5
Campos 105, Arequipa, Peru
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Posada el Castillo
Ranked #4 of 67 Arequipa B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
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  • Main house(4)
  • Short taxi ride(3)
  • Very nice(3)
  • Fresh fruit(3)
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
96 reviews 96 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
“Great, great, great”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2011
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Everything about this small hotel and its jovial Dutch owner, Hans, was great from the moment we arrived.
During our time in Peru we actually stayed here twice so we saw two very different rooms and they were both lovely. Well appointed bathrooms with huge showers, very comfortable beds and beautiful gardens with small patio areas, lots of flowers and even the odd humming bird or two.
Perhaps even better than all that were the breakfasts. They were far better than the average offerings from other hotels that we used during our time in Peru. Fabulous fruit juices, eggs as you like them, breads, cheeses and cold meats topped off with great coffee or mate de coca.

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  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tel Aviv, Israel
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Amazing hotel, exelent value for the money.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2011
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We stayed 4 nights in hotel and there were our last days in Peru.
It was the best hotel for entire period. Beautiful place located inside ancient villa, rooms are big and amazingly clean. Owned by Dutch man and his wife. We requested to have dinner in hotel in our last night and she prepared excellent steaks and vegs.specially for us.
Needed to check out on the middle of staying for one night to go to Colca canyon, our request was gladly answered, our bags stored and moved to a new room when we returned.
Little bit far from center but a taxi will take you there for 4 soles ($1.5).
Pretty, friendly, very clean, modern shower- highly recommended.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Beautiful, unique hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2011

This hotel is built out of a residential Spanish mansion, which gives it a very welcoming feel. The owner, Hans, speaks excellent English (and Spanish and Dutch), and is more than happy to offer advice on tours, restaurants, and sightseeing in and around Arequipa. Rooms and bathrooms are large and clean, with high ceilings and doors that open to private balconies with great views. Breakfast was good, with fresh strawberry juice and better ham than usually accompanies Peruvian continental breakfast. The hotel is about a km or more from the center of town, but is easily located and only a short taxi ride anyway.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Arequipa, Peru
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“This is a WONDERFUL place ...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2011

I stayed at the hotel for 20 days--while looking for an apartment or house to rent in Arequipa. Breakfast is very, VERY good: eggs, bread, cheese, sliced meat, cereal, tea, coffee, TWO different FRESH juices (!!!), butter, jam, olives (?), and FRESH fruit each day!!! My room was immaculate. Granted one overhead light didn't work (bad bulb, I suspect), but that's it. There's a WiFi connection throughout the complex, an outdoor table for relaxing, and the staff members are wonderful--friendly, helpful, flexible, etc. You truly couldn't ask for more. And I found the walk from the hotel to downtown reasonable--about 20 minutes. And I did it once or twice a day. Granted, it's not a FASCINATING walk--it goes through a more "commercial" district, but still ...

I highly recommend the hotel. There's a lovely garden! Humming birds and doves were outside my room each day. And it's secure. And the price is very reasonable considering the GREAT breakfast and the clean rooms! In brief: go there! Stay! Enjoy!

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Very nice hotel, good ambiance and spacious rooms”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2011

We were lucky and got to stay 3 nights here. It is not in the city centre but you can walk up there in 20 minutes. In the evening you can take a taxi for about 4 Soles.
It is in a very romantic building and you stay with a nice family. We had a really big room in the more modern building. Breakfast is good every morning. with lovely eggs.
Helpful staff, we would recommend it to everyone.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Campos 105, Arequipa, Peru
Price range (per night):* INR2,619 - 3,400

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