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…
Must-see hotels in North Coast
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chiclayo
This polished upstart made an immediate impression on the city's hotel scene, owing much of its success to a sense of style that was previously MIA. Tall…
Piura
This beautiful and fully refurbished colonial building on the Plaza de Armas delivers with its exquisite details. Handsome public areas with iron…
Chiclayo
The Peruvian boutique chain Casa Andina swooped in and gobbled up this aging relic, formerly the Gran Hotel Chiclayo. It's like a business hotel with an…
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,…
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…
North Coast
Grillo Tres Puntas Ecohostel was constructed (mainly by volunteers) from natural materials such as bamboo and cane. Everything here, including water, is…
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…
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…
Máncora
This relative newcomer upped the ante into the stratosphere for trendsetters and remains the discerning choice of honeymooners and other deep-pocketed…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Piura
About 2km north of Plaza de Armas, on a lively street surrounded by bars and restaurants, this smart B&B has far more charm than most offerings in this…
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,…
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…
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…
Piura
It was a low bar, but this remodeled casona (mansion) now offers a smidgeon more character than other spots in town. It earns its top Piura honors for the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chiclayo
This fab 23-room choice makes no bones about it: lime and tangerine are its favorite colors and you will be pummeled with them at every turn – like being…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Máncora
A friendly trilingual Peruvian couple started these rustic bungalows on Vichayito Beach after years working the cruise-ship circuit. Each bungalow has…
