Cercado, Arequipa, Peru · Riverside boutique hotel
La Posada del Puente
A riverside boutique hotel with gardens, a spa and Misti views
In short
La Posada del Puente is a boutique hotel on the Chili River in Arequipa, beside Puente Grau and close to the historic center. Highlights are a spa with a dry chamber and jacuzzi, and a restaurant known for piano nights and a bonfire. The airport is 6 km away.
- Official rating
- 5 stars
- Peru's national hotel register (MINCETUR), certified 6 January 2026
- Size
- Not yet checked
- Airport
- Arequipa airport (AQP), about 6 km; drive time not yet checked
- Dining
- Hotel restaurant
- Plus 1 more on site
- Wellness
- Spa
- Plus 1 more
- Check-in, check-out
- Not yet checked
Facts checked 5 November 2026 · sources at the foot of the page
About La Posada del Puente
The hotel sits at the corner of Puente Grau and Avenida Bolognesi, facing the Chili River and close to Arequipa's historic center. It reworks a traditional Arequipa space: walls of sillar, the pale volcanic stone the city is known for, sit beside contemporary lines and plenty of natural light. The gardens run through the grounds, and the terrace looks toward Misti volcano and the cathedral.
Besides double and matrimonial rooms, the hotel has suites. The Junior Suite covers 41 square meters under vaulted ceilings, with a king bed. The Senior Suites, named Misti and Chachani, are presented as the most spacious, at 44 square meters with a king bed and a bathtub. Another suite has a private terrace that opens straight onto the gardens. A family room category is also listed.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a menu from chef Jana Escudero built on local ingredients, and evenings are known for piano music and a bonfire. The spa has a dry chamber, a jacuzzi and massages for individuals or couples, and there is a gym. Under the gardens sits a coworking space, useful if you need to get some work done between sightseeing days.
Perfect if you are
- Couples and honeymoons
- Wellness
- History and architecture
Good to know
- Tell the hotel your expected arrival time in advance, and bring photo ID and a credit card for check-in.
- Rooms closest to the bridge can pick up traffic or river sound, so ask for a quieter spot when you book.
- Ask whether the airport transfer is included and whether it also covers the ride back to the airport.
Rooms
Rooms to ask for
Suite Junior
41 m²
Vaulted high ceilings, king bed and one bathroom.
Suite Senior (Misti and Chachani)
44 m²
Named Misti and Chachani; king bed and bathtub; the hotel's most spacious category.
Suite con Terraza al Jardín
41 m² · Gardens view
Private terrace opening onto the gardens; king bed and bathroom with a tub.
How it compares
How it compares in Arequipa and Colca
From Peru's national register of classified hotels and each hotel's own website. "Not yet checked" means we have not looked, never "no". Nothing here is a price.
| Fact | La Posada del Puente | Belmond Las Casitas del Colca | Sonesta Hotel Arequipa | Aranwa Pueblito Encantado del Colca |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official stars | 5 | Not on the register | 5 | 4 |
| Rooms | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | 110 rooms | 41 rooms |
| Pool | Not yet checked | Yes | Not yet checked | Yes |
| Spa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
On the property
Eat, unwind and settle in
Dining
Hotel restaurant
Breakfast, lunch and dinner; local ingredients; menu by chef Jana Escudero; piano nights.
Dining
Bar and outdoor fireplace
A bar and an outdoor fireplace are on the grounds.
Wellness
Spa
Dry chamber, jacuzzi, and massages for individuals or couples.
Wellness
Gym
Gym for guests who want to keep up a fitness routine.
On site
Gardens and terrace
Outdoor space by the Chili River, with views toward Misti and the cathedral.
On site
Coworking space
A subterranean workspace under the gardens.
On site
Auditorium
A meeting room set among the gardens, with access to the common areas.
On site
Parking
Private parking is offered off site.
Getting there
In Arequipa and Colca
- Airport: Arequipa airport (AQP), about 6 km; drive time not yet checked
Questions we get
La Posada del Puente, answered
Is La Posada del Puente close to the historic center of Arequipa?
Yes. It stands at the Puente Grau corner of Avenida Bolognesi, facing the Chili River, and the hotel describes itself as close to the historic center.
Does the hotel have a spa?
Yes. It has a dry chamber, a jacuzzi and massages for individuals or couples, plus a gym.
Does the hotel run an airport shuttle?
A shuttle to Rodríguez Ballón airport is listed. Whether it is included or paid, and whether it covers the return trip, is not yet checked with the hotel.
How high is Arequipa, and will I feel it?
Arequipa sits at 2,335 m. Altitude sickness usually shows up above about 3,000 m, so the city suits an early, gentle stop before Colca or Cusco.
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Sources: the hotel's own website, read 5 November 2026 · Peru's national register of classified hotels (MINCETUR), read 5 November 2026 · Facts checked 5 November 2026