Antay Hotel & Spa
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Antay Hotel & Spa is the one to book in Arica if you want a 5-star hotel with heated pools, a spa and free parking, and you accept paying well above the city median. If you only need a clean bed for a night or two, our other Arica picks cost far less.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Arica. It holds 5 stars (official) and scores 9.1 out of 10 from 1,481 guest reviews, with a location score of 9.6. It suits couples and families who want to spend time at the hotel itself: guests rate the heated indoor and outdoor pool areas, and the property lists a spa, a gym, a garden and a terrace. Drivers will like that free parking is listed.
Skip it if price is your main filter. Its reference price was about 53% above the sample median. Breakfast is another soft spot: guests praise the range but say some items lack freshness or quality.
Location and getting around
The address is Avenida Chile 1108. St. Mark's Cathedral is about 1 km away, roughly 13 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate, so the old centre is within walking range.
Beach appears in the provider's facility list, but that does not confirm a beachfront position or any walking distance to the sand. If being on the beach is the reason you are booking, check the map and ask the hotel directly.
What guests say
With 1,481 reviews and a 9.1 score, the feedback is consistent. The pools come up most: guests describe heated indoor and outdoor areas with good facilities and a relaxing feel. Staff get credit too, especially at reception, for being friendly, professional and attentive.
The recurring criticism is breakfast. The spread is called wide and complete, yet some items are described as not fresh or below standard. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed by us.
Price compared with our other two Arica picks
The reference price was €128.25 per night, about €256.50 for 2 nights. That is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) for 2 adults in one room, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates. The sample median was €83.75 per night.
The gap with our other picks is large. Hotel Gavina Express Arica, our Budget pick, is a 3-star hotel at €43.62 per night with a score of 8.1. Novotel Arica, our Best Value pick, is a 4-star hotel at €83.75 per night with a score of 8.9. Antay costs about €44 more per night than Novotel. What you get for that is the fifth star, the spa and the heated pools, plus the highest guest score of the three.
Listed breakfast styles include continental, vegetarian, American, buffet and breakfast to go. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 3 eligible hotels in Arica. For the Luxury slot, 5-star hotels take priority, and Antay is the 5-star option here. It also held joint first place on review score in the sample. Listed facilities include a gym, spa, pool, restaurant, free parking, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included and the cancellation terms. Confirm spa and pool opening times and whether any treatments or areas cost extra. If you want to be on the beach, verify the distance yourself, as the data does not confirm it.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Antay Hotel & Spa on the beach?
Not confirmed. Beach appears in the provider's facilities, but that does not prove a beachfront location. Check the map and ask the hotel.
Does Antay Hotel & Spa have a heated pool?
Guests describe heated indoor and outdoor pool areas. Check opening hours for your dates.
How much does Antay Hotel & Spa cost?
The reference price was €128.25 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Is parking free?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability when you book, especially in busy periods.
Can I walk to the cathedral?
St. Mark's Cathedral is about 1 km away, roughly 13 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.