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Amaru Express

3.0 star property

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Interior
Interior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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540 Rafael Sotomayor, Arica, Arica y Parinacota
  • Place, Plaza Colon
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, El Morro Lookout
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Arica Casino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Arica (ARI-Chacalluta)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels, soap

Apartment

  • 172 sq ft
  • 16 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Arica

Located within a 5-minute walk of Arica Sea Museum, Amaru Express is within a 15-minute stroll of San Marcos Square. This 24-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Colon - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Marcos Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • El Morro Lookout - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Arica Casino - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Parque Nacional Lauca - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Arica Station - 14 min walk
  • Arica (ARI-Chacalluta) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Caldillo De Congrio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Central - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mercado Central De Arica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The End Pub - RockerBar Discotheque - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stratos Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Amaru Express

Guests staying at Amaru Express enjoy free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free offsite parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Relax with a rainfall shower. Other standard amenities include desks and wardrobes or closets.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Amaru Express Hotel
Amaru Express Arica
Amaru Express Hotel Arica

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Amaru Express?

Amaru Express offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Amaru Express?

Located steps from Arica Sea Museum, this hotel is in Arica, and within a 10-minute walk of Plaza Colon and San Marcos Square. You'll also find Arica Casino and El Morro Lookout less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Amaru Express?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find free parking.

Does Amaru Express feature a casino on the premises?

No, Amaru Express doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Amaru Express?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Amaru Express?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a restaurant and a free daily breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Amaru Express?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Amaru Express have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Amaru Express serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Amaru Express allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Amaru Express.

Are there connecting rooms at Amaru Express?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Amaru Express?

The closest major airport to Amaru Express is Arica (ARI-Chacalluta), which is 11.8 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tacna (TCQ-Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa Intl.), which is around 29.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Amaru Express?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Amaru Express.

Amaru Express Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 11 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ariel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

IRSHAD

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was booked online through Expedia by visa but hotel management was not accepted the visa and asked to pay in cash therefore management canceled the reservation and I had to go some other place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Cristian

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

felipe

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personal amable, habitación cómoda para el precio, no cuenta con estacionamiento pero si con espacio en la calle frente a entrada para estacionar. En el baño visualice presencia de cucarachas
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OK

Todo estuvo muy bien desde mi llegada a la Recepción y su atención durante mi estadía del miércoles al sábado. Muy amables tanto en Recepción como de parte del personal del comedor. Esta es la tercera vez que me alojo en el Hotel, y de ser necesario lo haré de nuevo, por supuesto. Saludos. Gracias.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyntia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buenísimo!

Feliz con toda la atencion. Jeymi encargada de recepción es demasiado amable y me ayudó a hacer mi visita mucho más agradable. Mi mejor experiencia en hoteleria en Arica
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rolly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un Desastre!

Horrible!, amaru me cambio de hotel un día antes y fue un Desastre, el nuevo hotel (Plaza Colón) no cumplio en nada con lo comprado a amaru.. Horrible la experiencia, me. Siento estafado. Quiero hacer Reclamos formal a amaru y Booking para la devoción total del dinero. Estoy dispuesto hablar con quier corresponda para dar más información.
Recibi esto
Y compre esto.. Ni hablar de la habitación.. Un engaño por parte del hotel Amaru
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendable

Excelente servicio, muy buena atención, excelente habitación.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021