Hotels in Lima
Lima pairs a Pacific clifftop skyline with a five-century old center, and its resort-standard hotels cluster in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco. Guests get rooftop pools, full spas and some of South America's best restaurant tables inside the same properties.
Lima stays are built around three neighborhoods that sit within a short taxi ride of each other: Miraflores, with its clifftop Malecón boardwalk and Larcomar shopping center perched over the ocean; San Isidro, the business district where the tallest towers and quietest gardens meet; and Barranco, the bohemian quarter of art galleries and late-night bars just south along the coast. Most of the city's rooftop pools, full-service spas and hotel restaurants sit in Miraflores and San Isidro, a few minutes' walk from the pre-Columbian Huaca Pucllana pyramid and the surf breaks below Waikiki Beach. Travellers who want a resort-style stay rather than a business hotel room should anchor on these two neighborhoods first.
Lima in numbers
Spa & WellnessQuinta Miraflores Boutique Hotel
Spa & WellnessFausto by Andean
Luxury ResortHumano, Lima, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Spa & WellnessLa Luna Inn
Luxury ResortNhow Lima
Luxury ResortThe Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center
Luxury ResortHyatt Centric San Isidro Lima
BoutiqueBarranco Boutique Hotel by 3B
Luxury ResortHotel Indigo Lima Miraflores by IHG
Luxury ResortInterContinental Real Lima Miraflores by IHG
SuitesHotel Antigua Miraflores
Family-FriendlyVilla Barranco by Ananay Hotels
Pool ResortAloft by Marriott Lima Miraflores
Luxury ResortSwissotel Lima
Spa & WellnessAC Hotel by Marriott Lima Miraflores
Luxury ResortWyndham Grand Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
Pool ResortHoliday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
ShoppingHotel Andesmar
SuitesEstelar Apartamentos Bellavista
Casino ResortTierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu
Family-FriendlyHotel Límade
Pool ResortCasa Andina Premium San Isidro
Casino ResortCasa Andina Standard Benavides
Family-FriendlyLima 18 Boutique
Luxury ResortSOUMA Hotel, Vignette Collection by IHG
BoutiqueBelma Boutique Bed and Breakfast
Spa & WellnessManto Hotel Lima - MGallery Collection
Casino ResortTierra Viva Miraflores Centro
Pool ResortINNSiDE by Meliá Lima Miraflores
Convention & MeetingsSucesac
What to expect
- Miraflores clifftop hotels overlooking the Malecón boardwalk and the Pacific
- San Isidro's business-district towers with the city's largest spas and pool decks
- Barranco's boutique guesthouses among art galleries and late-night bars
- Huaca Pucllana, an adobe pyramid a short walk from most Miraflores hotels
- Larcomar's clifftop shops and restaurants built into the Miraflores cliffside
- Ceviche and Peruvian tasting menus inside several hotel restaurants, not just the city's standalone spots
Local tips
- ✓Base yourself in Miraflores or Barranco if the ocean view and walkable nightlife matter more than a short commute to San Isidro's offices.
- ✓Expect Lima's coastal garúa mist through the austral winter months; pool decks stay open but hotel spas see more traffic on overcast afternoons.
- ✓Jorge Chávez International Airport sits roughly 45 minutes to an hour from Miraflores and San Isidro in normal traffic, longer at rush hour, so factor that into a late check-in.
- ✓Book a room above the fifth or sixth floor in Miraflores clifftop hotels for the clearest ocean view over the Malecón.
- ✓Walk the Malecón between Miraflores and Barranco rather than taking a taxi; the clifftop path links most of the city's hotel neighborhoods directly.
- ✓Reserve hotel restaurant tables for Peruvian tasting menus a day ahead on weekends, since several properties run single-seating chef's tables.
Where to stay
FAQ
Which Lima neighborhood has the best hotels for a resort-style stay?
Miraflores and San Isidro carry most of the city's rooftop pools, full spas and hotel restaurants, with Miraflores adding a clifftop ocean view over the Malecón that San Isidro's business towers don't have.
Is Miraflores or Barranco better for a hotel stay in Lima?
Miraflores suits travellers who want resort amenities, shopping at Larcomar and a straightforward walk to the Malecón, while Barranco suits those who want boutique guesthouses inside a gallery-and-bar district a short walk or taxi south along the coast.
How far are Lima's hotels from Jorge Chávez International Airport?
Most Miraflores and San Isidro hotels sit roughly 14 to 22 kilometers from the airport, translating to 45 minutes to over an hour by road depending on traffic, so an airport shuttle or pre-booked transfer is worth arranging for late arrivals.
What is the best time of year to stay in Lima?
The austral summer months from December through March bring the clearest skies and warmest water for the Miraflores and Barranco clifftop pools, while the winter garúa mist from June through September keeps temperatures milder but skies greyer.
Do Lima's hotels offer views of the Pacific Ocean?
Several Miraflores properties sit directly on the clifftop above the Malecón and market ocean- or city-view room categories, so requesting the ocean-facing category at booking is worth doing explicitly since standard rooms can face inland.
Are Lima's resort-style hotels close to Huaca Pucllana?
Yes, the adobe pyramid sits inside Miraflores itself, and several of the neighborhood's hotels list it as a five- to fifteen-minute walk, making it an easy add to a stay without a taxi.