Hotel Gavina Express Arica
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.
Hotel Gavina Express Arica is worth booking if you want a cheap, central base and can live with rooms that some guests say smell old. Couples and families on a tight budget get the most out of it; anyone sensitive to dusty carpets should look at the pricier picks.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is a 3-star hotel aimed at travellers who care more about location and price than about polish. Families can ask for one of the family rooms the property lists, and air conditioning is tagged in the data. A buffet breakfast is listed too.
Skip it if room condition matters a lot to you. The most common complaint is that carpets and furniture often smell old or dusty, even though daily housekeeping keeps things tidy. Light sleepers should also note that noise has not been assessed.
Location and getting around
The address is 21 Mayo 425. Guests describe it as sitting on a pedestrian street in the city centre, close to shops, restaurants and sights. The location score is 9.2, which is high.
St. Mark's Cathedral is about 0.3 km away, roughly a 4-minute walk. That figure is a straight-line estimate, not a measured route, so allow a little extra. No other nearby sights are listed in our data, so check a map for anything else you plan to see.
What guests say
The overall score is 8.1 out of 10 from 1,153 reviews. Praise centres on two things: the central pedestrian-street position and a buffet breakfast with fruit, eggs and bread.
The weak point is room freshness. Several guests say carpets and furniture smell old or dusty. That puts it in joint third place on review score among the three eligible hotels in the sample, so it is the lowest rated of the group.
Price and what you get, compared with our other picks
The reference price was €43.62 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. That is 48% below the sample median of €83.75. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your own dates.
Novotel Arica, our Best Value pick, scored 8.9 with 4 stars at €83.75 a night. Antay Hotel & Spa, the Luxury pick, scored 9.1 with 5 stars at €128.25. You save around €40 a night against the Novotel, and you give up roughly 0.8 points of guest score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 3 eligible hotels in Arica. This one won the Budget slot because it had the lowest eligible reference price after the upscale choice was set aside.
Its 9.2 location score and more than a thousand reviews make the 8.1 rating fairly reliable. It earns its place on price and position, not on comfort.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check whether breakfast is in your rate, and read the most recent reviews about room smell.
Free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk are listed. Availability and any fees for facilities should be confirmed for your dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Gavina Express Arica in the city centre?
Guests say it is on a pedestrian street in the centre, near shops and restaurants. The location score is 9.2. St. Mark's Cathedral is about a 4-minute walk.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price was €43.62 a night for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Prices change, so check today's rate for your dates.
Does it include breakfast?
A buffet breakfast is listed and guests praise it. Whether it is included in your rate has not been confirmed, so check the booking conditions.
What is the main complaint?
Guests often mention that carpets and furniture smell old or dusty. Housekeeping is described as daily and tidy.
Is it good for families?
The property lists family rooms and air conditioning. Room sizes have not been assessed, so check the room description before booking.