Hotel Costa del Sol

This sprawling, salmon-pink colonial style hotel sits in a lovely parkside location, fifteen minutes from the main sights in Arequipa city.

Butterflies float through the flower-filled gardens, the hotel has the largest (and loveliest) pool in Arequipa and the fuming cone of El Misti volcano can be spied at every turn.

Rooms in warm ochres are furnished with antiques. Public spaces include a regal lilac living room with ample sofa space, a spa with a steam room and sauna and the Los Robles, serving classy Peruvian food. It’s one of the best restaurants in the city.

The hotel is family-friendly with a playground, kids activities and resident alpacas.