This colonial-style mansion is situated at the edge of central Arequipa, 7 blocks from Plaza de Armas. It provides accommodations with private balcony, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool. Rooms at Posada El Castillo are designed with a mix of wood. Large doors open onto the balcony providing city views. Rooms are equipped with cable TV and the private bathrooms have hot water 24/7. A buffet breakfast is served in the on-site restaurant. For dinner, guests can easily walk into the center of the city or use the shared barbecue facility which is on the grounds. Facilities at El Castillo include a tour desk which organizes tours to the Colca Canyon. There is a library and book exchange is available. The Posada functions as a museum where 800 year old ceramics from the pre-Inka culture are displayed. El Castillo Posada is 5 miles from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport and an airport shuttle is available upon request.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
or
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.5
High score for Arequipa

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Guillermo
    United States of America United States of America
    This place is just unique, invaluable history among their walls. Staff very friendly and helpful. 15 min walk from Close the City Center in very quiet residential neighborhood far from the crowds. I will definetly stay here again.
  • Ken
    Peru Peru
    The hotel itself was a lovely colonial style building with tasteful furnishing and lovely gardens. The restaurant was lovely and had an Incan burial site in an alcove to the restaurant which was interesting. The room was large with a lovely small...
  • Felicia
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Super warme en aardige host! We waren te vroeg voor de check-in maar dat was geen enkel probleem. Geen verzoek was te gek en we voelden ons erg thuis! Het ontbijt was ook heerlijk.
  • Omaldona
    Chile Chile
    excelente desayuno buffet. Café de grano, fruta, huevos, etc. El lugar es hermoso. Casa patrimonial, lindos jardines, ambiente con estilo antiguo Ambiente familiar y excelente atención personalizada!
  • Daniel
    Spain Spain
    El lugar es idílico, un jardín muy bonito, habitaciones amplias y muy limpias. Se puede llegar caminando al centro 15 min o en taxi por entre 8-10 soles. El servicio espectacular y muy cercano.
  • Renée
    Netherlands Netherlands
    de hele mooie ruime tuin met fijne zitjes en het beste ontbijt van de hele reis

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      International

Amenities of Posada El Castillo
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Game room

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Car rental
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Open-air bath

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Dutch

House rules
Posada El Castillo takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressMastercardDiners ClubCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an additional fee of 18%. To be exempt from this 18% additional fee (IVA), a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented.

Please note both documents are required for fee exemption. Guests who are not able to present both documents will be required to pay the fee.

Foreign business travelers who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 18% regardless of the length of their stay in Peru. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Posada El Castillo

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Posada El Castillo is 1 miles from the center of Arequipa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Posada El Castillo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Room options at Posada El Castillo include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Apartment
    • Single
  • Check-in at Posada El Castillo is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Posada El Castillo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Posada El Castillo has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1
  • Yes, Posada El Castillo is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Posada El Castillo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room
    • Swimming pool
    • Open-air bath