Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
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.
Book it if you want a 5-star with a spa, gym and pool a short walk from Santa Catalina, and the price is not your main concern. If you mainly want a high guest score for less, our Best Value pick matches the 9.2 rating at well under half the price.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
The Wyndham Costa del Sol is our Luxury pick in Arequipa. It suits couples and families who want full hotel facilities: the property lists a gym, spa, pool, restaurant, family rooms, garden and free parking.
Staff get strong praise, so it also works for travellers who like to ask for help and recommendations.
Skip it if you plan to spend most of the day out and only need a clean bed. Arequipa has much cheaper options with very good scores, including our other two picks.
Location and getting around
The address is Plaza Bolívar s/n Urb.Selva Alegre, listed in the Historical Center area. Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10.
By our straight-line estimates, the Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena is about 0.7 km away, around 9 minutes on foot. The Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa is about 1 km, roughly 13 minutes, and the Historic Centre of Arequipa about 1.2 km, around 15 minutes. All are walkable, though real routes may take a little longer.
Free parking is listed if you arrive by car. Check whether you need to book a space.
What guests say
The score is 9.2 out of 10 from 704 reviews, joint first of 11 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Guests highlight the staff, described as friendly, attentive and professional. The breakfast also gets credit: a large buffet with a wide variety of options.
The main complaint is the pool. Guests like the outdoor area, but say the water is often cold and unheated. Do not count on a warm swim.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults put the hotel at €152.95 a night. The sample median was €61.24, so this costs about two and a half times the middle of the market. These are not live quotes; check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Hotel Benavides, is a 3-star scoring 8.8 at €25.37 a night. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Los Tambos Boutique, is a 3-star with the same 9.2 score at €61.30. The Wyndham costs about €92 more a night than Los Tambos for the same guest rating.
What that extra buys is the 5-star rating and the facilities: spa and wellness centre, gym, pool, restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Opening times and fees are not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 eligible properties in Arequipa. Our Luxury slot gives priority to five-star hotels, and this is an officially rated 5-star that also shares the top guest score in the sample.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check whether the buffet breakfast is in your rate, confirm spa opening hours and any charges, and read the cancellation policy before paying.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is the pool at Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa heated?
Guests say the outdoor pool water is often cold and unheated. Ask the hotel if this matters to you.
How far is the hotel from Santa Catalina Monastery?
About 0.7 km in a straight line, roughly 9 minutes on foot by our estimate.
Is breakfast included?
A large buffet breakfast is offered and guests rate it well. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check when booking.
Is it worth paying more than for Hotel Los Tambos Boutique?
Both score 9.2. The Wyndham adds a 5-star rating, a spa, gym and pool for about €92 more a night at reference prices. If you will not use those, Los Tambos is the better deal.