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Your rest, cared for in every detail.

Boutique hotel in Selva Alegre, Arequipa.

9.3 on Booking.com · Rated “Excellent” by 64 travellers on Tripadvisor

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Table under a parasol among the garden’s greenery

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The garden at La Gruta · Selva Alegre

Welcome to La Gruta

A haven in the city.
Another way to experience Arequipa.

Just minutes from the historic centre, a garden to slow down in. Comfortable rooms, personal attention and the peace of feeling at home.

  • Breakfast included
  • Private parking
  • Free wifi
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No middlemen: we confirm availability with you personally. Check‑in 2:00 pm · check‑out 11:00 am.

Rooms

Find your own kind of rest.

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Suite

Our most exclusive suite: a jacuzzi for two, private sitting room and direct garden access.

  • Jacuzzi
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Restaurant & Bar

Breakfast and Arequipa cuisine, facing the garden

Start the day unhurried, facing the garden, with bread, seasonal fruit and freshly brewed coffee. Our restaurant serves Arequipan cuisine and, for your celebrations, we offer an open bar, wine and champagne.

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Open bar
  • Wine & champagne

To complete the experience: in-house massages by appointment. Arrange it at reception.

Book with breakfast included

Guest reviews

What our guests remember

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Tripadvisor

Bravo!

Rated “Excellent” by 64 travellers

4.4 out of 5 119 reviews

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9.3

Fantastic

15 reviews

Booking.com · Lithuania

Beautiful, quiet place in Arequipa with an absolutely exceptional receptionist. Thank you so much for all your help!!

Egle
Tripadvisor · Sep 2026

The hotel is very comfortable, clean, and the staff are very attentive.

Claudia M
Booking.com · Chile

Quiet place, friendly staff, varied breakfast, comfortable beds.

Jure

Why La Gruta

Here, silence is part of the service.

On a quiet street in Selva Alegre, La Gruta brings together its own garden, comfortable rooms and personalized service. The historic centre is a stroll away, so you can enjoy Arequipa at your own pace.

AddressPasaje La Gruta 304, Urb. Selva Alegre, Arequipa Get directions ›
Check-in / out14:00 / 11:00
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Pergola with armchairs in the garden
Blue hydrangeas against the garden’s stone wall
Colourful roses in the garden, beside the staircase
Stone steps leading to the garden
La Gruta seen from the garden, with canopies and tables on the lawn
The stone grotto covered in greenery, among cacti
The garden seen through a window
Courtyard with hydrangeas in front of the hotel’s yellow façade
Coffee and an open book on the garden terrace

Bridal package

Before “I do”,
a moment just for you.

Get ready in peace, take a break and capture your first photos in La Gruta’s garden. Start at your own pace before heading out for your big day.

  1. Your space to get ready

    A room to change and do your makeup without rushing.

  2. A moment for yourself

    Relax and enjoy something to eat before heading out.

  3. Your first photos

    The hotel garden as the setting for your photo session.

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Tell us your date. We will explain the room, services, price and conditions of the bridal package.

One of the rooms at La Gruta
A space to get ready at your own pace.

Help

Frequently asked questions

What time are check-in and check-out?⌄

Check-in from 2:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. For early check-in or late check-out, ask the hotel about the conditions before booking.

How do I book?⌄

By WhatsApp (+51 974 330 699), through this website’s form, or by email. We reply personally and confirm within 24 hours.

Do you have parking?⌄

Yes, private parking inside the hotel, with video surveillance and free of charge for our guests.

Where are you located exactly?⌄

Pasaje La Gruta 304, Urb. Selva Alegre: a quiet street in a residential neighbourhood of Arequipa, away from the bustle. We arrange transfers from the airport and the bus terminal.

Can tours be arranged from the hotel?⌄

Yes. From reception we arrange city tours, Colca Canyon, rafting and more, with trusted local operators.

Do you accept pets?⌄

Message us on WhatsApp before booking and we’ll arrange it based on availability.

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Didn’t find your answer? Write to us and we will reply personally.

No middlemen: ask about availability, rates or any detail of your stay. We reply within 24 hours.

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