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Reviews of Azul Colonial

3 out of 5
Azul Colonial
Calle Lima 617 Yanahuara, Cerrito San Vicente, Arequipa, Arequipa

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denitsa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, charming, great staff, good breakfast
Most charming place you can stay in the city. Everything was just perfect- staff, food, ambiance, room, decoration, bathroom, bed and mostly the blankets! It’s just 15 minutes walk to the main square in a nice and safe neighborhood. Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Betty, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Mirador viewpoint and its restaurants where you can find queso hellado.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff, brilliant architecture
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Jose on Aug 15, 2019
Thanks for your positive feedback

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful decor. Service was a bit sparse, but could always find somebody to help. Lovely breakfast service. Really my only complaint is that the beds are rock hard and there is one *really big* pillow, and one quite small pillow. So my sleep wasn't as sound as it could've been. Wife, on the other hand, loved the bedding, so to each their own. Would definitely recommend and/or return, though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Jose on Aug 15, 2019
Thanks for your positive feedback

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an exceotional boutique hotel, lovingly decorated and furnished in typical colonial style. Staying here was a delight, to relax after savouring the sights, sounds and tastes of Arequipa. We loved the walk into the city, 20 minutes, you take the river park and the old bridge leading you into the stunning heart of old Arequipa. Greta and the team at the hotel could not have been more welcoming, providing coca tea and an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the ambiance and cozy feeling. The proprietors were very welcoming and helpful with recommendations and finding is a can to a little visited spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable Comfort
Staying here was great! Such a beautiful place with a common courtyard in the middle. We are sad we could only stay one night. Very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicola, MA

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Unique property - an oasis in the city. Friendly, helpful staff. Great value for money.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Great value
Wonderful relaxing hotel to stay in 25 min walk to centre. Lovely courtyard area and couple running hotel went out of their way to be helpful. Great shower too, hot and lots of pressure ! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Fantastic
This hotel is like a little paradise in Peru . So peaceful, clean, wonderful staff and fantastic shower ( big deal in South America ). We stayed twice, they minded our bags while we went on 3 day Colca Canyon trek. I would highly recommend this hotel, we will definitely stay here again if we ever come back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't waste time reviewing and BOOK IT NOW:)
REALLY WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! The host/owner is amazing! Very energetic, helpful and approachable. Gave me all the important info about the city in a pill straight away! Now the place....WOW! Finally a good spot in Peru! Great decor, good amenities and reasonable price. Amazing hot and good pressure shower - something I've been missing while in Peru...in general place is very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lydia, New York, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully designed hotel in local style, sophisticated looking. Spacious cosy lounges. Not far from the center - a 15 min walk with views of the city. Close to supermarkets, banks. Very friendly staff, helpful, helped us with access to Internet form the front desk. Stored our luggage till our evening departure and let us stay on the premises while waiting for the bus to pick us up late in the evening. Very big rooms with big beds. Contemporary big bathrooms with plenty of towels and toiletries. All rooms have their unique ambiance. With all that, very low cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place, not far from plaza but away from most tourists
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Nice hotel to stay
The hotel is very nice, with a well decorated courtyard and well decorated room. The breakfast is good too. The only thing is not all of the taxi drivers know the location. since it's on a one way street, there were several times taxi drivers took some time to find it. other than this, nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

santiago , londres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very cute hotel in Yanahuara
The hotel was good, very comfy bed and very spacious. The hotel produces a very calming sensation. Thanks to its very well thought decoration. The staff was great, in particular Carlos and the mum of the owner, very helpful and friendly. They also allowed us to leave our luggage in the room while we were off to the Colca Canyon. In addition, the gave us really good tips for the trip. The hotel is not in Arequipa town centre but in lovely Yanuahara, 20 mins walk to the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa

8/10 Good

Rafal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, but a bit far.
The hostal is great. A little far from the centre, but still good. Its about a 20-30 minute walk. But it goes by quick. When you step out you feel like youre in the streets of Italy. When youre inside it feels like youre in a completely different place. We arrived at 1:30am after our bus was late picking us up from Paracas and took longer breaks on the way to Arequipa. The front staff were still there, even though your booking will say front desk is open until 10pm only. Front staff are there. Great cozy place. Pretty fancy for a hostal. I didnt mind the walking.

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel!
What an absolutely fantastic place! My partner and I stayed 3 nights and we loved Azul Colonial. The breakfast was too notch ( it costs $4 pp however considering how reasonable the room rate was we didn't mind!). The hotel was spotlessly clean and was decorated in a great style with a pretty courtyard where you cold relax. Most importantly the staff were so attentive, friendly and helpful - I would particularly single out the lady who served is breakfast everyday who is a true credit to the hotel. I'm addition, I was ill during my stay and they organised an English speaking doctor to come to the hotel to assess me. I honestly could not rate this hotel high enough. If you stay in Arequipa, you must stay at Azul Colonial! Thanks to everyone who made our stay so enjoyable!
Response from General Manager on Sep 24, 2016
Gracias

10/10 Excellent

Jana, Bern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An oasis of tranquility
Lovely and quirky hotel - fabulous courtyard with fountain with chairs dotted around. Very eclectic decorations. Bed very comfortable, super shower and best wifi that we experienced in Peru. Only downside is that it's a taxi ride (about $2) to central Arequipa but the open top tour buses go past the bottom of the road and it's a very nice neighborhood to stay in.

10/10 Excellent

Mark, New Zealand

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Travellers Haven in Arequipa
Wow...loved everything about this boutique hotel from the front door, the courtyard and the room. Excellent Wifi, Hot Water on demand and luxury bedding. Taxi ride is 6 Soles from Plaza der Armas or 20 Soles from the Airport. Hotel is not in the main town area but if you like to stay somewhere special and don't mind a taxi ride this could be for you. Staff don't speak English but I managed fine. Room serviced daily and breakfast included.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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The accommodation was very bright, comfortable and cheerful and the staff were very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Liam, Dublin, Ireland

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Lovely Hotel in nice neighbourhood
I stayed here for 5 nights in September 2015 and was very happy with the experience. It is quaint, upmarket and modern, yet has a boutique like atmosphere. Rooms are lovely, if a little dark. The beds are beautifully made up with colourfull linen. WiFi is strong and the choice of TV stations is excellent - includes CNN. Breakfast is continental style with cooked eggs and hot pan loaf. A taxi into the Centro is available within minutes for about 5 soles which is less than Euro 2. The rooms are large so that's great if you need space for a little computer work. Friendly people.

6/10 Okay

Kristel, Guatemala

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
The main attractions of Arequipa are in the downtown, near the Plaza de Armas, this hotel is very far, it is very small and quiet. I didnt felt like been in an hotel, it was more like staying at a moms house, since they were asking the hour we were planning to come back, lack of security because they were asking for our keys. The hotel is beautiful.

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

David, Cuenca, Ecuador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Colonial Hotel in Arequipa
I've never used the word "charming" before for a hotel review, but this one deserves it. The place has character. It's not perfect, but I'm completely comfortable here. The bathroom is nice, the shower is large, the bedding warm and comfortable, the floor is tile, and the furnishings are in keeping with a Peruvian colonial city. When I say it's "not perfect", the imperfections add to the charm of the place. There are patches of bare wood on the doors and windows, the furniture is a bit rustic, and there are a couple places on the ceiling where it looks like there's been some water damage that has been patched but not repainted. One other thing I like is the use of simple furniture. There were two small benches at the foot of the bed when I arrived, and I moved them under a window where I could place my bag, and charge my electronics. There are nice lamps on the rustic bedside tables too. The entrance to the hotel is on a small side street with just a large wooden door with a heavy brass knocker. When you enter, you enter into a small courtyard with some nice outdoor furniture and decorations. The lobby has a huge stone front desk, and the breakfast area is just off the courtyard in a small, but comfortable room that seats maybe ten people at a time, but could spill over into the courtyard if necessary. The rooms have outside entrances with shuttered twin doors. Whoever did the decor for the hotel did a good job.

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem a stone's throw from noisy downtown
This hotels is definately a hidden gem! It's only a 10 min enjoyable walk to historic downntown. A very nice and quiet neighbourhood where you'll get your full rest, compares to noisy downtown. It is a boutique hotel so the hotel itself is beautiful as well as the rooms and a very spacious washroom. Very friendly staff and a delicious breakfast as well. Don't forget to check out the view point a block down from the hotel and the typical restaurants nearby

10/10 Excellent

Tatjana, Vantaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property with personality
Beautiful property with personality and historical touch. Comfortable bed and interior. Respect for guests. Short walk to charming spots of the city

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
awesome location / short walk to restaurants
Well restored building, Decor superb, beautiful courtyard, staff accommodating and attentive, terrific breakfast area, good food

8/10 Good

Juan Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

mat, singapore

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excellent place with very reasonable price...
this place is in a safe neighborhood and is one of the most beautiful hotels i've been to. breakfast is average - eggs, coffee/tea, fruit juice, bread and butter. if you really need wifi in the room, i suggest requesting for it in advance so that they can assign you a rrom with good wifi. we got a room on the lower floor with very poor signal, but they changed our room the next day - rooms 101 to 104 have good wifi. sometimes, the hot water might not work in the nights, so check and ask for assistance in advance. you have to take a taxi to the historical center, which costs about 5 to 6 soles. great experience overall!

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value.
Great value and location. Enjoyed the helpful and friendly staff. Would stay again.

8/10 Good

joe

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10/10 Excellent

Anne, NYC

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Great experience. Gem of Arequipa.
Staffs are super friendly and helpful, though don't speak English well in general. Amazingly comfy decor in the room as well as at the lobby. Very clean and spacious room, but bedding wasn't the best. 2 USDs for cab ride from Plaza de Armas. 2 blocks from the best night viewpoint of the city. Must try it!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Great overall experience. The staff was very friendly, but did not speak English very well. But did everything they could to help out. Great value for the money.

8/10 Good

R.Brennan, Ontario, Canada

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Beautifully decorated
Stayed 3 nights in total. First room was wonderful - very comfy beds and pillows. View of El Misti from our bathroom window. They kept our larger packs until we returned after a 2 day tour and our new room had floor tiles that cracked at each step and the subfloor sagged when you walked - felt like the floor could give way beneath us. The hotel is beautifully decorated - the best part of the experience. Oscar is very sweet and tries very hard. He seems to do a bit of everything. English is definitely a challenge overall at this hotel. They didn't have our booking nor two others who used internet booking sites that stayed at the same time as us ( one from the U.S and one from France). One last point- The description says it is a 1.5 km walk to Plaza D'Armas but it is closer to 3 kms

10/10 Excellent

Maricarmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and cozy bed and breakfast
The staff is very friendly. They went beyond giving us very useful information on tours and attractions by letting us check out later without charging us extra since I was traveling with my two kids and our flight was late afternoon.

6/10 Okay

MoiraS, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Designer Hotel with a few issues
Absolutely beautiful designer hotel / guest house at a good rate, however there were some issues. The hot water was unreliable, and the toilet did not always flush, service rather aloof could have been friendlier. The location although in a pleasant area is about 15-20 minutes from the centre of Arequipa. Breakfast was very good.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Beautiful guesthouse
Clean, comfortable, great service. Rooms and courtyard furnished very nicely, as though by an interior designer. In a nice area. Cost 8 soles to/from the cruz del sur bus station.

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
HOSPEDAJE MUY BUENO
La atención fue muy buena, habitaciones cómodas, el personal muy amable, la zona es tranquila aunque no muy cerca al centro, 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

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Súper lindo y acogedor!
El lugar es súper lindo, muy acogedor, si bien es pequeño y sin mucho lujo no necesitas más! tiene muy buena ubicación y el servicio es bastante bueno!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Hotel on Sep 8, 2022
Gracias, Mauricio! Fue un placer hospedarte. Esperamos verle de nuevo en nuestro hotel! Saludos!

10/10 Excellent

CESAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Como en casa
Sumamente acogedor, muy amables en la atención y alrededores tranquilos.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel es pequeño pero lindo y ahijes or, súper amables las personas q te dan la bienvenida
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mariella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Totalmente Recomendado
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy acogedor el hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gungor, Hkg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host is really friendly. Very nice decorated. Lots of TV channels. Though located a bit far from the city center closed to San Blas.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Jérémie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beau cadre mais excentré de la plaza des armas
Beau cadre! Très belle décoration! L’hôtel est par contre un peu excentré. A partir d’une certaine heure il est recommandé de prendre un taxi pour quitter ou rejoindre l’hôtel (pour ou depuis le centre).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Belle demeure et très colorées. Également très confortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das sauberste Hotel, das mir in Südamerika bisher begegnet ist. Ich konnte barfuss zur Toilette gehen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Jose on Aug 15, 2019
Thanks for your positive feedback

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente. 100% Recomendado
Desde que llegamos al Hotel, quedamos gratamente sorprendidos. Está ubicado a dos cuadras de la Plaza de Yanahura, en un hermoso pasaje. El hotel es muy lindo y acogedor, quedamos encantados con la decoración del lugar y la atención. Los dueños, Dragan y Greta, te hacen sentir como en casa, estuvieron siempre pendientes de nosotros y nos ayudaron con recomendaciones de lugares para el almuerzo y cena. Las habitaciones son muy cómodas y tranquilas. Definitivamente regresaremos, 100% recomendado.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

AKPA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien mais...
Le check in se fait à 14h, n'espérez pas avoir votre chambre avant car même si elle est prête et qu'il n'y a personne on vous factura 15 dollars. De même pour un café ou un thé ce sera payant, pas de libre service, dommage pour le prix. Les chambres sont belles, propres et spacieuses. De même pour les parties communes. Pas de balcon pour les chambres car ce sont les accès communs. Petit déjeuner bon, mais un peu léger. Notre séjour s'est bien passé néanmoins l'accueil peu chaleureux nous a un peu refroidi.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019