Samay Wasi Pisac Retreat

Hotels
7.2 (19 reviews)
286 Arequipa , Pisac , pe

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly owner
Good location
Bright comfortable rooms
Nice garden to relax in
Cons:
Unprofessional service
Rooms need heaters
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
4.41
The garden is a total mess full of trash and rundown.
Service
5.38
Front desk staff seemed unprofessional and not attentive to guests.
Location
8.42
Great location.
Room Quality
5.37
Rooms need heaters as it’s freezing in the evening.
Amenities
9.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.86
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Breakfast was a bit late due to lack of staff.
Overall Experience
7.38
This place has such potential but in its current state it’s a no-go.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 02:36

Property Description

Luxurious Garden Oasis
Experience a serene retreat at Samay Wasi Pisac Retreat, nestled in the heart of Pisac. Enjoy the lush garden, shared lounge, and terrace during your stay.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a continental, Italian, or American breakfast at our on-site restaurant. Savor a drink at the bar while taking in the picturesque surroundings.

Recreation and Activities
Stay active with a game of table tennis or explore the area with bike rentals. With free WiFi, room service, and a concierge service, your comfort is our priority.

Book your stay at Samay Wasi Pisac Retreat for a truly unforgettable experience.

Important information:

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
A damage deposit of USD 75 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 19 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.41
Service: 5.38
Location: 8.42
Room Quality: 5.37
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 7.38
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Tamas partner
2
Pros:

They did not look at Expedia for 9 months, so my reservation was not noticed. Do not use this hotel.

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
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Hilary young couple gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Very friendly owner who has to do a lot of work himself. Good location. Bright comfortable rooms and lovely dog to walk. Nice garden to relax in.

Cons:

Breakfast was a bit late due to lack of staff.

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
K
Katie solo traveller gb
3
So much potential but I do not recommend.
Pros:

Great location.

Cons:

The photos do not match the current state of the place. The garden is a total mess full of trash and rundown; evidently the photos used online were taken years ago.

The rooms need heaters as it’s freezing in the evening due to old windows and the wifi didn’t work for me during my entire stay.

I found the guy at the front desk to be incredibly unprofessional. Upon check-in he was immediately attempting to sell me his services as a self-proclaimed ‘spiritual teacher’ after my retreat, despite me asking politely for him to just show me to my room. Upon checkout I had to go into the kitchen to get any kind of service from him and even then was ignored when I told him I’m checking out. Such a strange experience.

This place has such potential but in its current state it’s a no-go. Go elsewhere 👍🏼

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
K
Kieran solo traveller us
10
Wonderful staff
Pros:

Fresh, clean, hospitable. Great hosts,

2025-04-26 via Nuitee
M
Michael young couple au
10
Exceptional
2025-04-20 via Nuitee
D
Diana group md
8
nice place for a short stay, enjoyed the garden :)
Pros:

modest breakfast, nice staff and clean room

Cons:

there were some things in the bathroom that needed fixing

2025-04-06 via Nuitee
E
Emma young couple gb
10
Really special staff ✨✨
Pros:

Very relaxed … amazing staff
One of the beds in our room wasn’t very comfortable but everything else made up for it 😃 amazing shower and great gardens ✨🙏🏽
Such an amazing life changing trek to the nearby sacred mountains ⛰️ if you’re asked if you’d like to go SAY YES ✨💫🫶🏻

2025-03-29 via Nuitee
M
Maria solo traveller es
4
Disappointing
2025-02-02 via Nuitee
C
connie
10
Great stay in Pisac, great value
Pros:

Comfortable room, great view, nice garden and quiet

2025-01-26 via Nuitee
M
Matthew partner
2
Pros:

This should not be a VIP property. It was dirty, smelly, noisy and honestly the worst place we've stayed in Peru. The staff tried to charge us twice for the room, which had hair and unidentifiable residue from a previous guest.

2025-01-14 via Nuitee
B
Bingfeng solo traveller cn
8
good location
Pros:

I arrived at the hotel very early, and Juan was incredibly kind to let me check in early and even provided me with some food. The lady in kitchen was very friendly. The room was clean and comfortable, and the location is excellent, close to market and some good restaurants, making it easy to explore the area.

2024-12-29 via Nuitee
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Jocelyn solo traveller us
5
Not my cup of tea
Pros:

Location

Cons:

One key opened two rooms and I mistakenly noticed when I was opening the wrong room. They changed me to another room but I would have preferred to leave to another hotel and receive reimbursement. They didn't want to reimburse me.

2024-12-27 via Nuitee
S
Sian with friends gb
6
Not the retreat I expected!
Pros:

location near plaza market and small streets.
taxi for the ruins turn right to main road.
Outside space relaxing
WiFi
Owner had his own sense of humour, meant well. Really wanted us to have a nice time.
Bedroom roomy with hangers.

Cons:

Beds were uncomfortable, maybe new mattress and one bed squeeky frame.
Breakfast..poor...given one egg, roll, slice of cheese and maybe an eighth of a avocado. Not as advertised in the pictures.
Weak shower with intermittent hot water. Couldn't wash hair!
No side light or switch. Had to get out of bed to the door to switch off light.

2024-11-12 via Nuitee
L
Liad solo traveller np
9
Superb
2024-11-12 via Nuitee
G
Grit solo traveller de
7
Good
Pros:

location, great garden

2024-11-11 via Nuitee
D
Donna young couple us
6
I would most likely choose accommodation in the main square next visit
Pros:

Close to main plaza, walkable, nice setting

Cons:

Bathroom was rustic, shower was dirty and mildewy, did not feel comfortable taking a shower in it, only 1 small roll of toilet paper without any backup when we ran out

2024-11-04 via Nuitee
S
Sabine young couple de
10
Exceptional
Pros:

It was a peaceful place with a super friendly owner. We had two relaxing days there. Room was clean and spacious. The garden was beautiful.

2024-10-18 via Nuitee
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Fabio__m with friends ch
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We looked for a place to recover from travelling and found Samay Wasi, which totally exceeded our expectations. The place is centrally located in the town of Pisac but totally quiet with a perfect garden to chill. The night was quiet and the bed was the best I had in 9 months of travelling. The owner was absolutely great. He packed our breakfast in boxes since we had to leave early, he helped me to pick my clothes from laundry when I forgot to pick it the night earlier (shop was closed) and he even went to buy a guitar when we asked if there was one so we could play and joined the jam session! Totally recommend to stay at this place!

Cons:

Nothing

2024-08-12 via Nuitee
M
Mishka solo traveller za
8
Very good
2024-08-02 via Nuitee