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.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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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
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
High score for Arequipa
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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.
  • 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, 9.6

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

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 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.

Mastercard Diners Club American Express Cash Posada El Castillo 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

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

  • Posada El Castillo has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1

  • 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.

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

  • Room options at Posada El Castillo include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Apartment
    • Single

  • 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

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