You're eligible for a Genius discount at Hotel Fundador! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in.

Boasting a terrace with a volcanoes view from Horisun cafe. Located in the heart of the emblematic and traditional San Lázaro Plaza, where Arequipa was founded. About 6 minutes by walking from the main square. Bright and spacious, rooms at Fundador Hotel feature balconies, work desks and air conditioning (only in suite rooms). Some of them have baths. Hotel Fundador offers rooms with free WiFi and plasma TVs. An a la carte breakfast is served every day, included, offering seasonal fruit juices, hot drinks, local bread, and special options, based on ingredients from our city, that will delight your palate and allow you a unique experience. Guests can relax in the lounge or request a massage session. Laundry services are provided, and if you have any additional queries, please feel free to ask our concierge service, who will be happy to assist you. The front desk can make arrangement for shuttles to Rodriguez Ballon Airport, which is 7.5 mi away. Hotel Fundador is 1640 feet from Santa Catalina Monastery and 0.7 mi from Santuarios Andinos Museum.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Arequipa, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.


Sign in, save money
Sign in, save money
You could save 10% or more at this property when you sign in

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
3 twin beds
1 full bed
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.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.9
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent staff Great view from terrace for breakfast
  • Rebecca
    United States of America United States of America
    An exceptionally good value! Hotel Fundador is modern and comfortable while still having a cozy feel to it. I am not exaggerating when I say that every single staff person was outstanding--professional, friendly, helpful. The front desk staff...
  • Tina
    Canada Canada
    The location is good - just a few blocks from the main Plaza. Breakfast was delicious and the staff are very helpful

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Fundador
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Public Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Hotel Fundador takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Hotel Fundador accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

Children under 10 years of age may stay free of charge in existing beds, however their breakfast is not included.

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.

Guests who book at the property and indicate that it is only one person and then add more people to the room will have extra charges added to the price of the reservation for extra people.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Fundador of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Fundador

  • Yes, Hotel Fundador is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Fundador on this page.

  • Hotel Fundador is 2,300 feet from the center of Arequipa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Fundador offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Public Bath

  • Guests staying at Hotel Fundador can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • Room options at Hotel Fundador include:

    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Double
    • Single

  • Check-in at Hotel Fundador is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.