Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of USD 12 per vehicle (one-way) and is available 24 hours.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Cusco (Santiago), within a 15-minute walk of Museo de Arte Popular and Plaza de Armas, and is approximately 4.7 km from Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent or legal guardian. Accompanying adults may be asked for identification and supporting documentation.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of USD 10.0 per day. Advance request is recommended.

Casa Esmeralda by Katari

What guests think

At Casa Esmeralda by Katari, travellers consistently praise the exceptionally friendly staff, while opinions vary on location and room comfort, with some finding it walkable and quiet and others noting distance, thin walls, or traffic noise.

Many reviews highlight clean, modern rooms, though several report lapses such as hair or dust, musty or smoke odors, worn towels, or poor shower drainage. Service is widely described as warm and proactive, with early check-ins, WhatsApp assistance, tour and transport help, and luggage storage. Breakfast is frequently praised for taste and variety, with early boxes or made-to-order items available. Overall, it’s a modest, boutique-style option with practical comforts for exploring Cusco.

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Nadja

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Incrível. Agradável e acolhedor. Quartos confortáveis (fiquei em dois diferentes durante a viagem), chuveiro forte, banheiros limpos, camas confortáveis. Café da manhã farto e excelente atendimento. Mas o mais importante foi o acolhimento pela a maravilhosa recepcionista Giara que é extremamente educada, prestativa, empática, diria que é a alma do hotel. E para complementar ainda tem oxigênio Quando puder voltarei com certeza.

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Else Christa B

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff Having hot water, tea and coca leaves always available is helpful when dealing with the increased altitude. We told them at 6 pm that we needed to leave early for our tour and there was a packed food bag for us the next morning at 4 am

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Jonathan

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms and common areas clean and modern; however, several report lapses such as hair or dust left behind, musty or smoke odors, worn towels, and occasional shower drainage issues.

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Emma

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean, beautiful with good service and good location

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Concepción

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Olor a drenaje en la regadera, la limpieza mala, el internet lento

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Paula Fernanda Acioli

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was ok. It didn’t have ac, and it smelled like mold. To get some air in, we had to open the window but it was really noisy with the cars traffic and constant honking. Staff was really nice and helpful. Breakfast was good.

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Rangner

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, staff was really helpful and I had the option to order my breakfast the day before so it would be available for an early flight. It was a bit noisy because the walls are paper thin.

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janneth d

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Excellent service, amazing breakfast, and overall great experience. Clean well kept rooms, and helpful amenities!

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Kennedy

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

I recently stayed here for a week. I originally reached out via Expedia to arrange a ride from the airport to the property. They told me they would contact me 24 hours before my arrival to set up their driving service. However, I didn’t hear from them, so I took it upon myself to schedule an Uber. When we arrived, our room was ready before the 2 PM check-in time, which was a nice surprise. The room itself was spacious and looked nice overall. We didn’t know it wouldn’t have air conditioning, but that was fine since we weren’t planning to spend much time there during the day. That said, the room could definitely use a deep cleaning. There was a lot of hair from previous guests on the bed and floor, which was unpleasant. On a positive note, the receptionists were always friendly and greeted us every time we returned. The location of the house is quiet and peaceful, which we appreciated.

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Angelica

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Está super tranquilo muy limpio y el personal muy amable se los recomiendo yo volvería a llegar aquí

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Katherina

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The staff was very helpful although they didn't speak English. I was able to use Google translate and WhatsApp to communicate effectively. The breakfast is included and very tasty. It's mostly buffet style however they also made omelettes according to your liking. The rooms are cleaned daily and the team and coffee station is always well maintained. Very quiet and relaxing.

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Joseph

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel Esmeralda by Katari, was an aesthetically nice hotel. At First glance, modern and clean. But when we arrived our initial room had a smell of residual cigarette smoke, which they happy to change and get us another room. The rooms were pretty dirty with hair and dust. The showers could have operated better, drainage and the shower doors didn't close, the shower head pressure wasn't good. The towels could be more clean, they looked very used. The heater sometimes worked and one room didn't have a window to allow fresh air. The location was off the beaten path which made area quiet but it was a 15min walk to Plaza de Armas. Not much to eat around the area so dont return hungry. The Staff was very nice and always available in house or via WhatsApp. Probably would try somewhere else next time but for the cost and availability it's not awful. Also, breakfast was great.

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Dileepraj

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property with courteous and helpful staff. Clean, spacious room. Quiet rooms. The one downside is that the location is some distance from the city center and not a convenient walk.

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Rooms

Rooms range from small to spacious and generally comfortable, but recurring issues include thin walls and street noise, limited heating hours, some rooms without windows, and a lack of air conditioning; a few mention pleasant views.

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Peishih

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property with nice view at the top level and quiet. A bit walk from the town center about 15 mins walk. Still walkable. Staffs are very friendly and can communicate via WhatsApp as well.

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Paula Fernanda Acioli

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was ok. It didn’t have ac, and it smelled like mold. To get some air in, we had to open the window but it was really noisy with the cars traffic and constant honking. Staff was really nice and helpful. Breakfast was good.

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Monica

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay! We had a beautiful view and they made delicious breakfast. The location is a bit of a walk (maybe 15 minutes) to most restaurants.

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Claus

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean hotel. Front desk great, room not big but pleasant, good breakfast. 18-20 minutes toPlaza de Armas. Hotel is on nice side street in an area that not particularly glamorous. Iglesia de Nuestrs Seńora de Belen is 5-10 minutes away.

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Rangner

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, staff was really helpful and I had the option to order my breakfast the day before so it would be available for an early flight. It was a bit noisy because the walls are paper thin.

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POURANG ROSTAMABADI

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Not a good location We were assigned a room without window It was like a cage or a room in prison Don’t fall for the pictures

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Siying

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The first night the room is super small not what we reserved luxury room. No table, no heating before 9pm. We asked to upgrade the room on second day and it was much better. However the location is a bit remote and it took longer waiting time to have an uber. The stuff is very kind, patient and helpful!

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Joseph

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel Esmeralda by Katari, was an aesthetically nice hotel. At First glance, modern and clean. But when we arrived our initial room had a smell of residual cigarette smoke, which they happy to change and get us another room. The rooms were pretty dirty with hair and dust. The showers could have operated better, drainage and the shower doors didn't close, the shower head pressure wasn't good. The towels could be more clean, they looked very used. The heater sometimes worked and one room didn't have a window to allow fresh air. The location was off the beaten path which made area quiet but it was a 15min walk to Plaza de Armas. Not much to eat around the area so dont return hungry. The Staff was very nice and always available in house or via WhatsApp. Probably would try somewhere else next time but for the cost and availability it's not awful. Also, breakfast was great.

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Anandbabu

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Boutique style Hotel, Litlle bit of walk from center. Our room was spacious. but did not have a balcony as pictured while booking.

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Dileepraj

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property with courteous and helpful staff. Clean, spacious room. Quiet rooms. The one downside is that the location is some distance from the city center and not a convenient walk.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm and proactive, with early check-ins, WhatsApp assistance, tour and transport help, and luggage storage; a few guests noted communication lapses or unhelpful interactions.

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Hrushikesh

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing hospitality

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Jerusalem Rodriguez

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff, very helpful and welcoming. Glad they were able to receive us before check in time.

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Perla

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excelente servicio por aprte de Noelia muchísimas gracias nos hizo sentir bien recibidas

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Kaitlyn

8 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing stay! The lady at the front desk was so sweet and very helpful. We reached out to her many times on WhatsApp and she was very quick and helpful. I will be returning to Cusco again and would love to stay there.

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Stanton

7 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff. Great hotel. Reception was very pleasant and went way above and beyond to accommodate us.

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Will

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a really nice time here. The room was super comfortable, and the property felt very safe. The hostess was also super helpful with booking and finding information for all the tours. I was able to see everything I wanted to see here with it all being booked very last minute. Thank you again.

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Rodrigo

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excelente hotel e a funcionária Noeli é extremamente simpática e prestativa

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Tyrone

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service- Gladys at the front desk goes abive and beyond! Great value for money and a lovely breakfast spread.

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Aaliyah

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff here was exceptional !! There was a young lady who assisted us with check in , cooked our breakfast, assisted with printing documents, ordering transportation, etc. A real cozy quaint hotel I will definitely revisit anytime I’m in Cusco

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Mark

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We left a night early and moved to a different hotel. We advised the hotel of a feather allergy and what they were able to provide were 2 tiny throw pillows for me and my wife. The towels in the bathroom were tattered. The staff was rude, when I asked for an additional pillow case so I can stuff it with jackets to make my own. The shower did not drain well so if you took more than a 5 minute shower the water would overflow into the bathroom, not to mention you would be standing in 2 inches of water. The doorbell on the front door is not responsive and when we arrived at night we were stuck in this dark aly and they were not attending the phone number listed on the door to call for service. Lastly it is impossible to sleep here, you can hear EVERYONE on the same floor and above you, they appear to once have blackout curtains- because one window had them and the other did not and you have flood lights lighting up the entire room all night. The noise from the neighborhood, car alarms, and then from neighboring guest rooms is unbearable.

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Location

Location feedback is mixed: several describe it as walkable to the center and markets and pleasantly quiet, while others find it farther from main areas and less convenient.

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Iaroslav

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is located in a quiet location. An early breakfast box is available.

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ileana

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel is great good location the staff is very nice .I recommend this hotel

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Eulalia

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service staff, amazing breakfast and within walkable distance to the city centre

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marlyn

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Within walking distance to San Pablo market

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Monica

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay! We had a beautiful view and they made delicious breakfast. The location is a bit of a walk (maybe 15 minutes) to most restaurants.

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Claus

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean hotel. Front desk great, room not big but pleasant, good breakfast. 18-20 minutes toPlaza de Armas. Hotel is on nice side street in an area that not particularly glamorous. Iglesia de Nuestrs Seńora de Belen is 5-10 minutes away.

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Siying

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The first night the room is super small not what we reserved luxury room. No table, no heating before 9pm. We asked to upgrade the room on second day and it was much better. However the location is a bit remote and it took longer waiting time to have an uber. The stuff is very kind, patient and helpful!

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marlyn

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Within walking distance to Mercado central de San Pedro where you can find good prices for souvenirs.

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Ghighilan Alexandru

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Nice place to stay in Cusco with great people and in walking distance from all main things .

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Dileepraj

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property with courteous and helpful staff. Clean, spacious room. Quiet rooms. The one downside is that the location is some distance from the city center and not a convenient walk.

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Dining

Breakfast earns strong reviews for taste and variety, with early boxes or made-to-order items available; one guest reported a short service window and items running out.

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Jorge

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed in the hotel for 4 nights, the room was very small, we barely have space to accommodate the luggage and the breakfast schedule was to short, around 8:30 am I’ve tried to pour myself a cup of coffee and there was none left, I’ve requested for one and they told sorry, no coffee available, no juice, no milk. Very disappointed.

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Kelsey

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The customer service was incredible and free breakfast was amazing so many choices! The front desk went above and beyond for me when I was sick!

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Paula Fernanda Acioli

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was ok. It didn’t have ac, and it smelled like mold. To get some air in, we had to open the window but it was really noisy with the cars traffic and constant honking. Staff was really nice and helpful. Breakfast was good.

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Monica

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay! We had a beautiful view and they made delicious breakfast. The location is a bit of a walk (maybe 15 minutes) to most restaurants.

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Rangner

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, staff was really helpful and I had the option to order my breakfast the day before so it would be available for an early flight. It was a bit noisy because the walls are paper thin.

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janneth d

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Excellent service, amazing breakfast, and overall great experience. Clean well kept rooms, and helpful amenities!

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Eric

13 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was fantastic, and we enjoyed the attention by the staff

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Deanna

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was only there one night between returning from Machu Picchu and heading back to Lima. But the entire place impressed me. It was beautiful! 12min walk to Mercado San Pedro. Eggs made to order at breakfast.

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Katherina

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The staff was very helpful although they didn't speak English. I was able to use Google translate and WhatsApp to communicate effectively. The breakfast is included and very tasty. It's mostly buffet style however they also made omelettes according to your liking. The rooms are cleaned daily and the team and coffee station is always well maintained. Very quiet and relaxing.

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Else Christa B

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff Having hot water, tea and coca leaves always available is helpful when dealing with the increased altitude. We told them at 6 pm that we needed to leave early for our tour and there was a packed food bag for us the next morning at 4 am

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4 $75	5 $75	6 $75	7 $79	8 $69	9 $67	10 $95
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25 $69	26 $79	27 $68	28 $76	29 $78	30 $68	31 $66

Casa Esmeralda by Katari

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