Set in a refurbished mansion with charming colonial style architecture, La Casa de Melgar is set in Arequipa’s historical district. Guests can relax in the garden or in the central courtyard with a stone fountain. Wi-Fi is free. La Casa de Melgar has rooms styled with antique-style exposed bricks and parquet floors. They are equipped with cable TV, seating areas and private bathrooms with showers and free toiletries. A full buffet breakfast with tropical fruits can be enjoyed daily and room service is available. Melgar is 2 blocks from Santa Catalina Monastery. Arequipa’s main square and commercial area are 4 blocks away. There is 24-hour front desk assistance and Arequipa International Airport is a 20-minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Arequipa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

American, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Clément
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Excellent hotel, nice rooms Best breakfast Would 100% recommend
  • Nicolas
    France France
    The place is great and with a magical atmosphere, the rooms are spacious and quiet, the breakfast is incredibly good and people at the hotel really nice and helpful. The hotel is nicely located in the center where you can enjoy the city of...
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old house with courtyards; very well located near the centre of town but still quiet.
  • Quentin
    France France
    Very charming hotel, embedded in an ancient mansion. The room was large, beautiful and well decorated. Breakfast with fresh juices in the patio was also very good!
  • Emma
    United States United States
    This hotel is absolutely beautiful! I stayed for one night, which was perfect because the bed is VERY hard. More than one night would have been difficult. The room was gorgeous. So many nice details and really inspiring old feel. High...
  • Louise
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The property is located within minutes walking distance from the old center of Arequipa. Also the property itself is beautiful and colorful. Room was decent. Breakfast was very good, with a buffet of options to choose from. Staff were very...
  • Ramona
    Germany Germany
    We loved the place! We can highly recommend it! The rooms are so cute and clean! The garden and inner courtyard were perfect for relaxing! The staff was so nice! We had a lot of fun with the breakfast team Lisa and Anna!
  • Johan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very nice location, close all touristic highlights. The building is fantastic with a fine atmosphere, original being a bishop house. The staff was very friendly, also giving me an early check in at 6 am, which is fantastic after an overnight bus...
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely gorgeous! This is one of my favourite hotels I have stayed during my trip through Sth America. When you walk through the front door it is an endless display of colour and traditional features leading to a pretty garden. Rooms are...
  • Emma
    Belgium Belgium
    Beautiful house with lovely gardens full of birds, very friendly and helpfull staff at reception. Well located. Big room. Very good price for quality.

Property surroundings

Facilities of La Casa de Melgar
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Garden
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
La Casa de Melgar takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-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 travellers 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.

FAQs about La Casa de Melgar

  • Room options at La Casa de Melgar include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Quadruple

  • Check-in at La Casa de Melgar is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • La Casa de Melgar is 550 yards from the centre of Arequipa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at La Casa de Melgar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at La Casa de Melgar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • Buffet

  • La Casa de Melgar offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):