Must-see hotels in North Coast

  • Punta Sal Suites & Bungalows

    North Coast

    Off the Panamericana at Km 1192 – about 10 minutes' drive north of Punta Sal proper – this seaside oasis has all the good stuff you'd expect from a resort…

  • Loki del Mar

    Máncora

    Social butterflies flock to this mother of all beach hostels, which is really a self-contained resort masquerading as a backpackers’ hangout. Tucked away…

  • Sunset Hotel

    Máncora

    The intimate, boutique-styled Sunset wouldn’t be out of place on the cover of a glossy travel mag. It has beautifully furnished interiors and great aqua…

  • Hotel Libertador

    Trujillo

    The classy dame of the city’s hotels, the 79-room Libertador is in a beautiful building that’s the Audrey Hepburn of Trujillo – it wears its age with…

  • Playa Colán Lodge

    North Coast

    The best place to stay in Colán. Built from a combination of natural materials, it has an upmarket, Robinson Crusoe feel and hosts cute, pastel-colored…

  • Naylamp

    North Coast

    At the northern end of Huanchaco, and top of the pops in the budget stakes, Naylamp has one building on the waterfront and a second, larger building…

  • Casa César

    North Coast

    These former budget digs got the kind of makeover normally reserved for Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. It’s now a full-on midrange boutique hotel that is…

  • Casa de Playa

    Máncora

    This elegant and friendly place is popular with well-to-do Peruvians and offers up modern, slick dwellings with bamboo ceilings and warm tones opening…

  • Hotel Chimor

    Trujillo

    This is a very solid midrange choice for comfort and modernity. The contempo rooms can get a little hot, but they are quite sharp, with built-in desks,…

  • Chaparrí EcoLodge

    North Coast

    Spend the night in the wonderfully rustic Chaparrí EcoLodge, where well-appointed adobe and bamboo bungalows await under the looming mountain of the same…

  • Grillo Tres Puntas Ecohostel

    North Coast

    Grillo Tres Puntas Ecohostel was constructed (mainly by volunteers) from natural materials such as bamboo and cane. Everything here, including water, is…

  • Hospedaje Oceano

    North Coast

    Ideally located between one of the town’s most lush and pleasant plazoletas (small squares) and the ocean, this superbly welcoming, family-run spot will…

  • Los Muelles Surf Camp

    North Coast

    While there's a slight Jonestown vibe, this place is pretty damn cool. Housed in the skeleton of a run-down 1920s-era bodega, the open-air surfer hangout…

  • DCO Suites

    Máncora

    This relative newcomer upped the ante into the stratosphere for trendsetters and remains the discerning choice of honeymooners and other deep-pocketed…

  • Hotel Colonial

    Trujillo

    This tastefully renovated, rose-colored colonial mansion has a great location just a block from the Plaza de Armas. It's a top contender in both the…

  • Costa del Sol

    Trujillo

    This chain hotel has a large resort compound about a 10-minute taxi ride from the city center. The resort has a grand circular pool, spa with Jacuzzi,…

  • Hotel Bracamonte

    North Coast

    Popular, friendly, welcoming and secure behind high walls and a locked gate, the Bracamonte is one of the oldest of Huanchaco’s nicer hotels and it…

  • Moksha

    North Coast

    Right across the road from the water, this spacious hostel run by a hip young couple is a great place to hang out. Rooms are basic but homey and there are…

  • Hostal Las Olas

    Máncora

    This great couples spot sports a Mediterranean-esque olive-skin tone on the outside and minimalist white rooms with wood accents on the inside. The small,…

  • Hotel El Mirador

    North Coast

    All tiles and bricks, this surfers’ hang-pad has good rooms varying from económico (basic) to de lujo (luxury). All have hot water, communal balconies and…

  • Hotel El Brujo

    Trujillo

    This is a solid (though slightly boring) midrange option. It is clean and quiet, and its location close to several northern bus stations adds to the…

  • Hospedaje Chimbote

    North Coast

    A team of siblings owns this lovely budget option, which has been in the family since opening in 1959. Cell-like rooms have windows onto the corridor,…

  • El Hombre

    North Coast

    El Hombre is the original surfers’ hostel and is run by the daughter of local legend ‘El Hombre,’ a surfer guru who’s now into his 90s but still resides…

  • La Estación Gran Hotel

    North Coast

    The majestic, restored, Republican-era facade doesn’t carry over to the interiors, but there is a great rooftop terrace, small pool and ground-floor bar…

  • Conde de Arce

    Trujillo

    This long-time budget favorite has been given a fresh outlook by energetic new manager Daniel, who goes out of his way to ensure guests make the most of…

  • Hotel Laguna Máncora

    Máncora

    This laid-back pad is a great find, one block back from the beach in its own little rustic oasis. Older Indonesian-style bamboo bungalows sit around a…

  • Lobitos Lodge

    North Coast

    Hands-down the town's nicest hotel, Lobitos Lodge has just eight rooms on a big swath of beachfront property. The rooms have flat-screen TVs, balconies…

  • Hotel San Felipe

    North Coast

    Across from the Plaza de Armas, the town’s most comfortable option is run with a helpful smile. Equipped with elevators, this hotel, with its gaudy facade…

  • Hotel Caballito de Totora

    North Coast

    Bright modern rooms surrounding an inviting pool area make this professionally run place a top choice. The suites are the best single rooms in Huanchaco,…

  • Real Hotel Gran Chimú

    North Coast

    This charming and dignified old building is roomy and aloof, lazing by the sea and espousing a laissez-faire life philosophy that’s a welcome reprieve…

  • Puerta del Sol

    North Coast

    Right in Zorritos, Puerta del Sol is an attractive, skinny little hospedaje (small, family-owned inn) with a miniature garden dissected by a winding path…

  • Hospedaje My Friend

    North Coast

    This hole-in-the-wall attracts droves of backpackers and surfers with only a few nuevo soles left in their pockets. The little cafe downstairs serves…

  • Hotelier

    Máncora

    If you travel for food, this artsy choice is your resting spot. The owner, Javier Ruzo, is the son of one of Peru’s most famous chefs and he carries on…

  • Marcilia Beach Bungalows

    Máncora

    A friendly trilingual Peruvian couple started these rustic bungalows on Vichayito Beach after years working the cruise-ship circuit. Each bungalow has…

  • Los Delfines de Chicama

    North Coast

    This large surfer hotel has simple painted brick rooms, all with private balconies, that somehow feel more formal than their counterparts in the village…

  • Aloha Lina

    Máncora

    Offering excellent value down a quiet alley just steps from the main beach, this small guesthouse has 11 spotless, fan-cooled rooms with fresh paint jobs…

  • Hospedaje El Mochilero

    Trujillo

    It feels more like a youth hostel than anything else in Trujillo. It has hammocks out back, three big dorm rooms that sleep 10 to 12 (bring your earplugs)…

  • Hotel Chavín

    North Coast

    Barranca’s big-shot hotel has comfortable rooms that are perfectly preserved in a resplendent 1970s style, contrasting with striking new hardwood floors…

  • Surf House Chicama

    North Coast

    Formerly known as El Inti, this Brazilian-run spot has good rooms and plenty of surfer brahs. There are a few garden bamboo bungalows, but try to get one…

  • Hostal Gregori

    North Coast

    Your best bet in town has a pretty interior courtyard punctuated by a handful of statues. The rooms have firmish beds and refurbished bathrooms with…