Altogether, I spent five nights in total at La Gruta. Being in the middle of a quiet residential area proved to be a solid guarantee for a good night rest. The rooms have clean and comfortable beds, and all the other room facilities are well above adequate. Good hot showers! The hotel garden truly is wonderful and tranquil. It even... more

Quiet location? I think not. Every night there were barking dogs! When I complained to the hotel staff they told me there's wasn't any thing they could do. The room was a good size, but the carpeting was soiled and stained. The shower head fell off and had to be repaired.The breakfast menu isn't advertised.. I wasn't offered the breafast... more

What a comfortable stay my husband, daughter, and I had at this hostal in a beautiful residential section of Arequipa! The staff was kind and helpful in every way from arranging taxi service to making the contacts for our overnight tour to view the condors in Colca Canyon! The $45 per person cost of the Colca Canyon overnight trip was... more

This hotel has only one negative - it is outside of the town centre, though in our view this was more than compensated for by the exceptional staff, the pleasant garden, secure hotel compound and very nice room - and for a very reasonable price. Room - we came in the off-season so I believe we had the best room... more

We were seven days in La Gruta, and we had our time of our life overthere ! Great Staff, Great Service, it is a great Hotel and the best in Arequipa, Special thanks to Carmen and Victor ! more

My husband and I stayed at La Gruta. We were supposed to spend two nights there, but due to weather difficulties we only spent one night. At first the hotel was having trouble with their hot water, but they got that resolved and the shower was good. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean, and the staff was very... more

We are a couple currently living in Bolivia and planned a three week Christmas vacation with our parents in the South of Peru using Trip Advisor as a guiding tool. We stayed at hotel La Gruta in Arequipa over New Years. The hotel is set in a lovely quiet suburb, a short walk away from the centre through a nice... more

Very nice, small charming place to stay. This hotel is about a mile from downtown Arequipa, but don't let this deter you from staying here. Quite the contrary. Rather than be choked by the taxi smog or kept awake by the inner city bustle; this quaint retreat is tucked away in a safe, residential neighborhood just off a beautiful park... more

A small friendly hotel in a quiet safe area. Easy walk into the city. Rooms large and comfortable, good hot showers. Pleasant garden to have breakfast in. Helpful staff. more