Best Swimming Pool Hotels in Arequipa
7 family-friendly hotels with swimming pool in Arequipa . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Swimming pool hotels in Arequipa are less common than in coastal Peru, since most of the city's colonial guesthouses were never built with a pool in mind, which makes the handful that have one worth planning around. Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza puts its outdoor pool right on the main square next to the Basilica Cathedral, while La Posada del Puente and Palla Boutique Hotel keep theirs closer to the Chili River side of town. Wyndham Costa del Sol rounds out the list with the widest amenity mix, pairing its pool with a playground and games room for families staying several nights.
Arequipa's dry, high-altitude climate means strong midday sun but cool mornings and evenings, which shapes how families actually use a hotel pool here compared to a beach destination. The Plaza de Armas and Santa Catalina Monastery dominate the mornings for most visiting families, leaving early afternoon, when the sun is highest, as the natural window for pool time before the temperature drops again ahead of dinner near the historic centre.
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🏊Why Arequipa is Great for Hotels with Swimming Pool
Daily logistics for a pool stay in Arequipa revolve around timing more than location. Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza sits directly on the main square, so families can sightsee at the Basilica Cathedral in the morning, swim in the early afternoon when the sun is strongest, and walk back out for dinner once it cools. Properties further from the centre, such as El LAGO HOTEL by Luoxo, trade that walkability for lake views and boating, which suits families planning a slower, single-location day rather than combining a pool visit with historic-centre sightseeing.
Age range affects how much a pool adds to an Arequipa stay. Younger children benefit most from La Posada del Puente or Palla Boutique Hotel, where a pool paired with a garden gives toddlers space to splash without deep water. Wyndham Costa del Sol suits a wider age range, combining its pool with a playground for younger kids and a games room for teenagers, useful for families spanning several ages who need more than one activity to keep everyone occupied through a longer stay near the historic centre, especially once the midday sun fades and outdoor plans shift indoors for the evening.
Budget for a pool hotel in Arequipa climbs faster than in other categories, since pools remain relatively rare here. Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza and Palla Boutique Hotel sit at a moderate four-star rate for a central pool location. Wyndham Costa del Sol and La Posada del Puente reach five-star pricing but bundle the pool with a restaurant, fitness centre and, at Wyndham, a playground and games room, which can justify the higher rate for families who would otherwise pay for separate activities across a multi-night stay near the historic centre and the Plaza de Armas.
Parent's take
The pool at midday becomes the reset button after a morning spent walking between the cathedral and Santa Catalina Monastery, when the altitude and sun have worn everyone down more than expected. Kids who complained about one more museum stop go quiet the moment they see the water, and an hour by the pool buys enough recovery time for a calmer afternoon. By early evening, as the temperature drops, the family is usually dry, fed and ready for one last slow walk toward the Plaza de Armas.
Our Top 7 Picks
Hotels in Arequipa with swimming pool, sorted by guest rating.
Palacio Guaqui by Ananay Hotels
Arequipa
Wonderful
25 reviews
Palacio Guaqui by Ananay Hotels offers air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms and tiled floors, alongside a restaurant, bar, garden, patio and plunge pool. A public bath, 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping support families settling in for more than a night or two.
Why families love Palacio Guaqui by Ananay Hotels
Families staying here find the plunge pool and public bath a nice middle ground between a full spa and no water feature at all, useful for a short cool-off without leaving the property. Air conditioning helps on warmer afternoons, and the garden and patio give kids somewhere to unwind before dinner.
Hotel Boutique Villa Elisa
Arequipa
Wonderful
108 reviews
Hotel Boutique Villa Elisa sits a 10-minute walk from Arequipa's Main Square, in a colonial-style house with parquet floors, heating and private bathrooms. The garden and bar host massage sessions and drinks, with free parking and free WiFi covering the practical side of the stay.
Why families love Hotel Boutique Villa Elisa
Families staying here find the garden a pleasant spot for a quiet evening after walking to the historic centre and back. The massage sessions give parents a way to unwind once kids are settled, and free parking is a useful bonus for anyone driving in from outside the city.
La Posada del Puente
Arequipa
Wonderful
887 reviews
La Posada del Puente is a 5-star hotel with air-conditioned rooms, garden or city views, a fitness centre, sun terrace, lush garden, restaurant and bar. The property pairs its outdoor swimming pool with the kind of full-service amenities families look for on a longer stay.
Why families love La Posada del Puente
Families staying here find the pool and garden setting a genuine reset after a morning of sightseeing, with enough shaded outdoor space for younger children to play without constant supervision on hot afternoons. The fitness centre gives parents an option once kids are settled for the evening.
El LAGO HOTEL by Luoxo
Arequipa
Wonderful
179 reviews
El LAGO HOTEL by Luoxo sits on the shore of Estelar Lake, surrounded by gardens, with an outdoor pool, boating trips and family rooms featuring satellite TV and a minibar. A well-equipped gym and views of Misti Volcano round out a setting further from the historic centre than most hotels on this list.
Why families love El LAGO HOTEL by Luoxo
Families staying here find the lake setting a genuine change of pace from the historic centre, with boating and the outdoor pool giving kids two water-based activities without leaving the grounds. It suits a slower, single-location day more than a stay built around walking to the cathedral each morning.
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Arequipa
Wonderful
703 reviews
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa is a 5-star hotel a fifteen-minute walk from the historic centre, with an outdoor swimming pool, sauna, spa, massage, playground and games room. Spacious, contemporary rooms suit families wanting the widest amenity mix on this list under one roof.
Why families love Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Families staying here find the combination of pool, playground and games room genuinely covers a wide age range, from toddlers at the playground to teenagers in the games room. The sauna and spa give parents a way to unwind once the kids are settled, and the walk to the historic centre is manageable, if longer than more central options.
Palla Boutique Hotel
Arequipa
Wonderful
986 reviews
Palla Boutique Hotel sits 200 metres from Arequipa's main square, with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and safety deposit box in every room, plus a bar, free WiFi and private parking. A 24-hour front desk supports families arriving at odd hours after a long travel day.
Why families love Palla Boutique Hotel
Families staying here find the central location hard to beat for walking to sightseeing each morning, with free parking a useful backup for families who drove in. It works best for families prioritising location over on-site activities, since the amenity list stays fairly simple.
Excellent
369 reviews
Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza sits on the main square next to the Basilica Cathedral, with an outdoor swimming pool, a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and minibar in every room. The hotel welcomes pets and serves regional Arequipeña and international cuisine at its on-site restaurant.
Why families love Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
Families staying here find the pool-and-cathedral combination hard to beat for convenience: swim in the early afternoon, then walk straight out to the main square for sightseeing or dinner. The pet-friendly policy also makes it one of the few central options for families travelling with a dog.
💡Tips for Choosing a Hotel with Swimming Pool in Arequipa
- 1Swim during early afternoon when the sun is strongest, since Arequipa's pools rarely warm up much before then.
- 2Pack sunscreen for poolside time, as the high altitude increases UV exposure more than most parents expect.
- 3Choose Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza if you want pool access without leaving the historic centre.
- 4Ask about pool depth before booking if you are travelling with toddlers who need a shallow end.
- 5Plan pool time after morning sightseeing rather than before, so kids are ready to wind down by dinner.
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