Name: Hotel Boutique Villa Elisa
Address: Manuel Ugarteche 401 Parque Selva Alegre, Arequipa, 4001, PE

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Eduardo

A wonderful, intimate hotel. This hotel feels cozy without feeling outdated. All the amenities were great. The shower had very hot water (a rare thing in Peru). A short 15 walk from the Plaza de Armas. The staff and owner of the hotel were incredibly helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was excellent. The garden was so peaceful and calming. I stayed with my family of four and we wished we could stay longer to fully see all of Arequipa. You will not regret staying here. Loved it. 10/10

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Mauricio

Nice place. Beautiful garden

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

caia

Staff very helpful with sites and transportation All staff spoke English well
Restaurant food delish
Breakfast had good fruits and bread. Can’t go wrong with that.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Michael

Amazing place. An oasis in city

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

meara

This is a charming boutique hotel away from the hustle and bustle - but still within easy walking distance (10-15 mins) to major attractions such as the Basilica, main square, convent, and market. The garden is an oasis away from the crowds and noise of downtown. There is also a small heated pool with jets. Breakfast features a nice selection of fruits, yogurt, cereal, meat, cheese, olives and made to order eggs. The vibe is warm and unpretentious, very much like staying with friends - this is only enhanced by the staff. In particular, Carlos was always friendly, helpful and genuinely caring. He is a true gem.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Benoit

Excellent service

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Shariq

Very clean room, friendly staff. Like staying in a beautiful colonial villa with lush gardens and beautiful antiques

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Ros

Loved this place. Don’t even want to think how much place like this would cost in the States.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Maria

Well manicured gardens, spacious rooms. Walking distance ro the old town.

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2025

Marie

It's a very lovely property within walking distance of the city centre.
There were a few things that made our stay just not as nice as I was hoping.
1. Smoking is allowed on the balconies and in the garden. While we were there a lady

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

sibaji

Wonderful facility

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

sibaji

Beautiful old mansion updated tastefully
Excellent service

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Mr Andrew D

Excellent boutique hotel

This place is so good, we left for a 3 hour drive to our next destination, and didn’t like it - so we came back the same day! Comfortable rooms, excellent food, nice garden and jacuzzi, and it’s about a 15 minute walk from the old city centre.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Roshanne Hayley

Property was beautiful and well maintained. Rooms are spacious and comfortable.
Buffet breakfast was lovely, staff offered a packed breakfast when I was leaving early for the colca canyon trek

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Hong

The hotel is beautiful! It's like a garden in the courtyard. Love the breakfast. Handcraft coffee, order to make omelet and tropical fruit are exceptional for the price of the hotel. Hotel is very
Very quiet. The best are the staff. They are exceptional helpful and frindly. Yes they all speak English.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Valerie

Absolute hidden gem. A true Boutique Hotel. The breakfast is fabulous, the garden beautiful. It’s quiet. Owner lives on site and is a great resource. Conveniently located , only a 10 min safe walk to the Plaza de Armas.
We highly recommend Villa Elisa.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Verified traveler

I totally recommend this hotel

I had a wonderful stay. Location is fantastic. 15 min walking distance from downtown, 25 mins from the airpot by taxi. The area is quiet, residential, near a park. The kindeness of the staff is remarkable. The hotel has a restaurant that offers a variety of tasty dishes and drinks. The decor of the dining room and the hallways is very nice, with lots of details and antique objects. There's a beautiful garden and a jacuzzi. Breakfast was also very good, with plenty of options, fruits, juices, eggs, etc. The place has a long and interesting history in the hospitality business. I enjoyed my stay and will definitely chose it again if I return to Arequipa.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Rodolfo

Perfect stay!

I had a wonderful stay st Villa Elisa. The location of the hotel is perfect, in a quiet area, next to a park, just 15 min walking distance from Plaza de Armas. It is ideal. Also, the place is very nice and well kept by their owners and a very friendly staff. There's a garden with plenty of flowers, humming birds, a fountain and a jacuzzi. Jean-Louis is a wonderful host. He gave me all sorts of tips for my trip around Colca and Cotahuasi. He's very knowledgeable about the whole area!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Sen

Amazing small boutique hotel with great service

The staff were super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was quick and amazing. Definitely support small hotels like this.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Jamie Lee

I would come back here to stay over and over. It’s a lovely property and the staff are excellent!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2025

Abraham

Espectacular casona de la antiguas, el decorado vintage muy bonito, un lugar encantador y muy buen servicio

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

mohamed

Lovely property, away from the madness which means a little walk to all the amenities, friendly and helpful staff, would definitely stay again

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

MIchael

Fantastic Oasis in Arequipa

Fantastic boutique hotel oasis - walking distance to the historical centre - but in a really quiet location - really enjoyed our stay and the incredible hospitality of the staff and owner JL - highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Bartosz

Simply excellent!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2024

Kristin

The staff was wonderful, the grounds are beautiful, and the room was very nice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Michael

Friendly and helpful staff. The room was really comfortable and had a nice deck. I was able to walk to all the tourist spots easily, and there is a nice park nearby.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2023

Raul

Unique home like experience. We would be happy to go back

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2023

Angela

The staff and owner Jean Louis were very engaging, thoughtful and accommodating. The garden grounds were serene with humming and other birds flitting about. We took advantage of the hot jacuzzi tub that overlooked the grounds. Perfect after a full day at Colca Canyon. Walking distance to plaza de Armas and all the highlights! The on-site chef did not disappoint, we enjoyed everything experienced, especially the chicken courses. We will absolutely come back and highly recommend this peaceful boutique hotel at the edge of everything Arequipa. Angie and Craig

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2023

Rossana

Very nice service.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2023

Luis Agustin

It is the second time I stayed here. Simple, good service, nice people

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2022

elbia

Nice cozy hotel with gorgeous gardens 15 mins walk to Plaza de Armas. Would definitely recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2022

Agnieszka

Great place to relax

Beautiful villa with lovely garden full of flowers and hummingbirds and with jacuzzi. The staff was very helpful and friendly as well. We had an amazing time staying at the hotel. It is a bit of the main square but it’s well worth the walk.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2022

Itzhak

Lovely place, peaceful. Walking distance from the center, but out of it. The staff and the owner are very helpful

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2022

Luis

Nice old bug house refurbished as an hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2022

Diego

Fue increíble, excelente servicio, definitivamente volvería.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2021

Laura

A really beautiful property. The rooms are well accommodated, very clean, and comfortable. The staff is amazingly helpful. They arranged my COVID testing onsite to facilitate my return to the US, which was very helpful since I don’t speak the language and wasn’t sure how or where to get the testing. With COVID, they don’t allow meals at the restaurant, but provide full room service for all meals and the food is excellent. I’m really grateful I chose to stay here at the end of my trip. Highly recommend.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2021

Susana F Gil

Excellent service, very relaxing, super clean, excellent food menu, but above all very friendly staff

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

Very large and cozy room, super relaxing jacuzzi, excellent dinner. I also spoke with the owner, he is a very hospitable man with a very interesting life story. I highly recommend.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2020

Claudia

Good Service, clean a beautiful hotel for the price.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

We arrived early, we were going to just ask if they could storage our luggage until check in time. We did not even ask for early check in when the owner came himself to tell us that we could get in as soon as they finished cleaning a room that was just emptied if we wanted. It was such a relieve. The staff is so educated and cordial. It’s the second time I stayed there. The pisco sour is the best.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2020

BA

It had the most beautiful inner courtyard garden. The breakfast was superb. The owner was fantastic; knowledgeable, helpful, multilingual and very nice.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2020

BigB

We really enjoyed our visit with Jean and his staff. They were pleasant and informative. The property is old but full of character. The breakfast basic. The location pleasant but a bit far from the plaza.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2020

Roland

Calm setting for a relaxing stay.

The owners and staff are attentive and good-humored and the garden setting is spectacular. The rooms are comfortable and quiet. The hotel is close to beautiful parks and within walking distance of the historic district. A spicy fish dinner was delicious as was the buffet breakfast.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2020

Bri

Loved the smell of roses as I walked in and they have a lovely garden area. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel in a quiet neighborhood

The hotel is located in a quiet neighborhood near a large park, a short walk to the city center. The room is comfortable with a terrace looking over the lovely garden. We had breakfast in the sun room with a beautiful garden view, and saw hummingbirds too. Staffs are very helpful, answered all our questions.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful hotel in a pleasant quiet neighbourhood yet close to the main plaza & attractions. The room, staff, property, garden, breakfast were all top notch. The owner was extremely helpful. Would highly recommend this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2019

Paul

Stay before and after our wedding

Amazing and personal service! We stayed here before and after our wedding and everything was top notch. The owner and staff treat you like family. Would definitely recommend to anyone for a quality, quiet stay 10 minutes from city centre with a variety of food and delicious buffet breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

We arrived very early in the morning are we were able to check in straight away. We were even offered breakfast! They also provided 2 packed breakfasts for the following 2 mornings. Staff were excellent. It was a 10 minute walk from the centre of Ariquipa which meant it was very quiet.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2019

Vincent

Best in Arequipa - perhaps anywhere

Fantastic. Fantastique. Fantastico. Ausgezeichnet. I have traveled to 6 continents and dozens of countries, and this hotel is in my top ten. This is the place you want to stay in Arequipa. The location is unrivalled - quiet, yet quite close to the Plaza de Armas and myriad other attractions. The service is spectacular. Breakfast is a morning feast. Bed was comfy, the shower excellent, and the decor delightful. This is a 15 on a scale of 1 to 10. Don't look elsewhere - you have found the hotel you want in Arequipa.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2019

mark

Good location in a lovely town

We thoroughly enjoyed in our stay in the lovely city of Arequipa. The Villa Elisa provides a great base for a visit. It is near a very nice park, and about a 10-15 minute walk from the main square - all of which felt very safe day and night.
The hotel has a lovely garden, where humming birds come to feed, and which has a number of shaded areas to enjoy. The VIP rooms are spacious and comfortable with good sized beds and a jacuzzi bath. The double rooms are also spacious although the bed was too small for us -although listed as a queen it was more of a regular double and the hotel changed the room for us without a problem, although at an additional charge.
We found the service a little mixed. The breakfast staff was fantastic. We didn't realise until our final day that breakfast finished at 09.00- very early compared with what we are used to on our travels, and we kept turning up after 10.00, thinking we were maybe a few minutes late - we only realised on the final morning our mistake, when we realised they had been keeping the breakfast open specially for us. Our sincere appreciation to the lady who serves in the breakfast room - she is a fantastic credit to the hotel. The staff who organised an excellent doctor for us when my wife was ill were also wonderful. The reception staff generally though were not quite so good - not bad just not quite so good.
All in all, a nice stay and if you enjoy small hotels you are likely to enjoy the Villa Elisa

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Jean-Louis is an excellent host, who cares about his guests comfort and experience in visiting his hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

It is a beautifully kept boutique with lots of personality. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and breakfast was excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2019

Harold

Andean Refuge

This villa in the shadow of the Andes and a short walk from the basilica, is phenomenally cozy and classy.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2019

Mike

Wonderful hotel, with really nice staff. Owner is really nice, spent time talking to us. The are is safe, although a bit away from most places you'd want to visit. Walk time about 20-30 min to city center.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2019

Cindy

Beautiful Hotel and Grounds

This is a beautiful hotel with great atmosphere. The staff was very helpful and friendly, and the room was very comfortable. It is fairly close to the center of Arequipa and we were able to walk to all areas of the city we wanted to see. The only issue was that we were able to hear every noise from fellow travelers in the hotel, as well as barking dogs both nights. This isn't an issue with the hotel (we found that every hotel we stayed at in Peru had the same problem) but travelers should be aware that they can expect to hear noise. Overall a great stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Nice, cute and clean hotel, with good location in safe area. Feeling welcome from the very beginning. Walking distance to main attractions and main plaza. Plenty of restaurants around, still recommend the hotel restaurant is worth to try.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2019

Linda

The owner is so hospitable and finds time to tend to all your needs and requests. During our time in Arequipa we experienced a medical problem at the airport and not knowing what to do I called Jean-Louis and he came to the airport to assist and pick us up. His kindness and caring helped so much during this difficult time.
The Boutique Hotel is a visual treat with all the artwork, worldwide collections of artifacts and beautiful courtyard garden. We enjoyed the hot tub and watching the hummingbirds. Definitely book for several nights so you can not just enjoy the city which is a short walk away but enjoyi relaxing at the hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Charming place. Very helpful staff. We would definitely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel in a quiet neighbourhood with a pretty garden full of birds, including hummingbirds. Generous breakfast and helpful and courteous staff.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

excellent experience in Hotel Boutique Villa Elisa

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2018

Hollgoll

Great location.
Just a 10 minute walk to downtown. Quiet neighborhod. Excellent beds and friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2018

Garry

Lovely hotel. Great value.

Amazing hotel. Definitely recommend strongly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2018

Brian

Our stay at Villa Elisa has been more than excellent. The staff and management were truly wonderful and always so helpful to make our stay superb. The location is also excellent, on a quiet road and less than 20 minutes relaxed walk from the main square.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2018

Paul

Great hotel, highly recommended

It is a great boutique hotel in a quiet and safe residential area, about 10-15 minuets walking distance to the main square where a lot of restaurants/shops located. The owner is a retired French gentleman who runs the hotel with his Peruvian wife. Both of of them are very friendly. The hotel is tastefully decorated with many detailed touch, the room is very clean with comfortable beds, the staff are super friendly and helpful. Additionally the food in the hotel restaurant is delicious and reasonably priced if you don’t want to walk to the main square. Breakfast is included, also delicious, which is a plus. I will definitely recommend Villa Elisa to anyone who visits Arequipa!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2018

Julian

Nice stay in Arequipa

We had a great stay here - we got in to town at 5:30 AM and we were able to check in which obviously was a great help as we were exhausted. The room was spacious as well as the bathroom. Really a lovely place to stay - by a park and quiet at night. About a 15 minute walk to the central plaza. Breakfast above average.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2018

Anne

Fabulous unique boutique hotel located in a beautiful neighbourhood a short 15 minute walk to the Plaza des Armes. Jean Louis is an outstanding host, very welcoming and forthcoming with ideas to maximize your stay in Arequipa and the Colca region.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2018

Patrick

Centrally located yet quiet and relaxing

The hotel is located in a \"high end\" area of Arequipa adjacent to a large beautiful park. The city center is a nice 10-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel is clean, comfortable, accommodating, and reasonably priced. The staff all speak English are more than happy to help. The rooms are well apportioned and attractively decorated. Breakfast was delicious with fresh juices and jams as well as a selection of different fruits each day. The eggs are cooked per the request of the guest (omelettes, hard boiled, scrambled, fried, ect.), The beds are comfortable, with nice pillows, sheets, and quilts. There has been attention to maintaining the garden area as a beautiful natural environment.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2017

Jim

Great Hotel

Wonderful hotel. Owner and entire staff very attentive.
Arequipa very beautiful city.
Would recommend this hotel and city to everybody.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Amazing service

The owners greeted us at 4 in the morning to prepare breakfast since they knew we had a long drive ahead. Really quality place

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2017

Eric

Beautiful Boutique Hotel

Beautiful boutique hotel located close to great attractions. The property is impeccible clean and well kept with nice amenities. Staff was helpful and attentive. The perfect place for a great romantic get-away...

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Such a Treasure

Fantastic little hotel 15 minutes stroll from the center. Very nice room, terrific breakfast. We also ate our dinners at this wonderful little hotel restaurant. BUT the best part of the visit was the company of the owner, Jean Louis. A terrific host who was a wonderful adviser, fun after dinner conversationalist, and all round perfect inn keeper!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2017

Barbara

Great, charming hotel in Arequipa

Villa Elisa is an oasis in Arequipa! Beautiful space, lovely room, quiet, terrific staff and a very pleasant walk to the center of town. Highly recommended!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2016

Wenjia

Enjoyed stay.

Received great hospitality from the owner Jean-Louis to the staff members. They offer me an early check-in which cannot be appreciated more to a long night bus rider. The hotel is bit off the main square but it takes only a 10-15 minutes walk, or easily grab a taxi. If you are a light sleeper, you may ask for a higher floor and bring your ear plug as well since the birds in the garden works pretty hard too.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2016

Roberto O

Nice hotel ,friendly staff. \n

Hotel very well maintained, with
a good family atmosphere . The owner is always preset to check
the attention of the guest.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2016

Peter

A Gem in Arequipa

Beautiful hotel in a quiet residential neighborhood. Comfortable rennovated rooms. Lovely garden Nice breakfast buffet.. Highly personalized attention from the owner himself, John-Louis.