Avenida Huacachina sin numero, Ica, Peru
#5 of 70 hotels in Ica
Guests' ChoiceBased on 240 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.7
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 May 2023
Ajdissy
United KingdomLove this place. Rrally good vide and great people running it. Really friendly and went out of their way when I injured myself sandboarding.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Radena
United KingdomBig clean comfy room and bathroom. The staff is nice and helpful. Breakfast is great, food and drinks on site were good. We could store our bags after checkout. Did not try the pool, so cannot comment. The location near Huacachina oasis is great. Wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Anna
United KingdomNo negatives to note.
Wonderful welcoming staff. Easy and quick access to desert and oasis. Good hostel restaurant with a well-priced selection of good quality cocktails and local drinks, and a simple but tasty breakfast offering.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Teja
GermanyI guess the quinoa burger was a bit bland. But, that's such a minor thing.
The hostel is really beautiful (colorful decorations, lounging areas), it's a great place to relax by the pool. The oasis is just a 10-15 min walk away. It's also possible to walk into town, but that takes a bit longer. The hosts were great and very helpful. They serve food, and while they don't have specific vegan options, they told me what could be modified. They gave me a ride to and from the bus station. There are some cute pets there too!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 7 March 2023
Lucie
New ZealandThe place is absolutely magical and the owner is one of the best people I met on my travels. <3
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 December 2022
Ariel
NetherlandsThe bar is in the middle of the property and plays music, it can be hard to nap or go to bed early.
The room was clean and comfortable. The facilities were also nice.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 6 December 2022
Matthias
GermanyThere is loud music until late at night, which wasn’t a problem for us, but you have to be aware of it before booking.
Clean, spacious and comfy room, great private bathroom Very nice staff Good food and drinks 10min walk to Huacachina Oasis Very comfy common area Pickup organized from bus terminal for decent price (15S) Hint: The highest dune behind the oasis is the perfect spot for sunset! Walk along the road to Huacachina until you reach a cross near the street, then walk up the dune until you reach the top (20min up)
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 6 December 2022
Wade
United KingdomWe could hear loud music in our room from Upcycled and the hostel next door until about midnight. The road from the hostel to Huacachina has no footpath and there is rubbish everywhere so I recommend getting a tuktuk for 4-5 soles instead of walking.
The breakfast was pretty good! Much better than many other hostels. Hot showers, decent internet, cuddly cats, cheaper prices than staying in Huacachina.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 4 December 2022
Ellen
Irelandnothing!
The pool was amazing! We had a nightbus after we checked out and they let us hang around the pool and sunbathe all day for no fee which was really nice. room was huge and bed was really comfy too!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 1 December 2022
Lilia
BulgariaThere was hot water just for 1 person even though we strictly followed the hot water hours. We booked a private tour to Ballestas islands and Paracas national reserve but it turned out to be a private drive only. No tour or guide as the driver did not speak English and there was no communication between us.
The atmosphere is cool and relaxing with many different types of spots for seating. Great cocktails and food! The oasis is just 10 minutes walk from the hostel.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 26 November 2022
Gemille
Philippinesa little far from huacachina centro. it’s only 15-minute walk but the heat is crazy so it’s not fun to walk and better to take tuktuk when walking at night
relaxing and music stopped before 1am, that way people can sleep better
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 14 November 2022
Marcelo
BrazilIts a great palace, with a Very Nice energy
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 6 November 2022
Ronny
GermanyYou need to like that there is live music playing till 1am. since the rooms are closed by it gets noisy!
had a deluxe room! very convenient! breakfast was ok, but not that much choices. for me totally fine! great place to hang up! just take 10 min to walk or get a tuktuk to Huacachina!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 1 November 2022
M
NetherlandsThey played very loud music until after 12 o'clock. We just wanted to sleep, so that didn't sit well with us. Not sure if this was just a coincidence or if this happens more often.
We had a very good stay a the Upcycle. The check-in was easy, the hotel had a relaxed atmosphere around the swimming pool, the room was spacious and clean. We had lunch and dinner and those were good
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 26 October 2022
Morgyn
United Kingdomthe food menu could be better but we enjoyed most of the food. I had a pasta dish and twice the mince meat was undercooked but the staff quickly sorted this for me.
excellent facilities which made for a really good stay. the hostel is very nice, clean and tidy. all the staff are lovely and very helpful. the room was good and the shower excellent.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 20 October 2022
Glenn
CanadaWithin walking distance and getting away from the oasis was relaxing
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 18 October 2022
Erika
United StatesI booked last minute, staff was very helpful.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 29 September 2022
Gali
Israelbathroom wasn’t the cleanest 7/10 also it’s out of the lagoon and if you stay late it’s hard to find a tuk tuk or taxi to get back
it was a nice relaxing place to hang out and unwind
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 23 September 2022
Ugne
LithuaniaThe only thing we did not like - music was playing loudly until apprx 12 am, so it was hard to fall asleep (we went early since we had a tour to the desert the next morning). But if we did not need to get up early, it would have been fun, the music was good :)
Location was amazing - just a few mins on foot from Huacachina. Cool interior and vibe, friendly staff. All you need for a short stay.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 16 September 2022
Lisa
GermanyBeautiful and clean place with pool and view of the sanddunes! Highly recommended! Nice staff and good food.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Nick
NetherlandsNice garden, many spots to sit down and relax and a friendly staff
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Ms90
United KingdomThe shower was lukewarm, not hot. The hostel is about a 10 minute walk along a road without much of a pavement, this was fine and wouldn’t put us off staying here. There was a very loud concert/singer on the Friday night which went on until about midnight
The property was modern and clean. Staff were friendly, breakfast was the standard egg and bread which was fine, good Wi-Fi. We stayed in a private room which was nice, the bed was comfy and the room had what you would require
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 4 September 2022
Antonella
Italynothing
everything. the owner super friendly, cool location, food and drinks above the average, clean
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Viktoria
Austriathere are concerts in the hostel on the weekends, we were ok with it, but if you don't like it loud in your room, you should choose another hostel. we actually enjoyed the live music :)
pretty nice hostel with a pool and a nice bar. it is located between ica and huacachina, so we think that is perfect, because you are not "caught" in the oasis :)
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 20 August 2022
Josephine
United KingdomMaybe it was just because there was a national holiday the day I stayed but a loud live music performance made it impossible to sleep before midnight
Very clean, cool spaces with views of the dunes, although a little out of the oasis it's still very close (walkable...10 mins), nice pool, sociable, good food at good prices
Stayed in July 2022
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