🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
Monterrico Polo Aparts
📍 109, Calle Padre Luis Tezza, Lima
Your stay — Monterrico Polo Aparts
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The Property — Monterrico Polo Aparts
Monterrico Polo Aparts is a no-frills, serviced-apartment building in the upmarket Miraflores district, aimed at travellers who want space over style. The lobby feels like a quiet residential entrance rather than a hotel reception: tiled floors, a small seating area, and staff who hand you keys to a self-contained flat. With a kitchenette, washing machine, and separate living area, it suits families or longer-stay visitors who prefer to self-cater. It is not a boutique stay — it is a practical, clean base five blocks from the Malecon coastal cliff.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings, quickly becoming the capital of Spain’s South American empire. Its colonial core, the Historic Centre, was shaped by earthquake-resistant Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, much of which remains, though looting and neglect have left it patchy. The 20th century saw a modernist leap, with the development of coastal districts like Miraflores and San Isidro. Today, Lima is a sprawling metropolis of nearly 10 million, its identity rooted in a world-class food scene, the ceviche revival, and a tense balance between colonial heritage and rapid development. The city’s coastal cliffs and canyon-like river valleys give it a dramatic geography that often surprises first-time visitors.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
December to March: summer, with clear skies, temperatures around 28°C, and a lively beach vibe. Also April: still warm, far fewer tourists, and the garúa fog has not yet set in.
Peak / festival surge
January and February: Peruvian summer peaks; hotel rates spike, especially in Miraflores and Barranco. The city fills with domestic tourists and the Mistura food festival (usually in September) is a separate peak, but summer itself drives bookings for beach clubs and coastal walks.
Budget shoulder season
October and November: winter fog (garúa) lifts slightly, hotel discounts are common, and crowds thin out. Weather is mild (20-22°C) and Museums like the Larco are nearly empty.
Weather & packing
Lima’s climate is famously odd: from May to November a low cloud deck called garúa drapes the city, bringing drizzle but no real rain — it’s damp, gray, and around 15-20°C. Pack a light waterproof jacket and a fleece, not an umbrella; you will wear layers every day.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- New 'Lima Metro' Line 2 partially opened in 2025, extending east-west across the city from Ate to Callao, but it does not yet reach Miraflores; taxis or Uber remain essential.
- Miraflores’ Malecón de la Reserva, a 10-km clifftop park, got a recent lighting upgrade and new pedestrian crossings, making it safer for early-morning or dusk walks.
- Peru’s political cloud: protests around the government in Lima can occasionally block main roads (Aviación, Javier Prado) with little notice; check local news the day before you travel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Monterrico Polo Aparts, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 4 through 6 facing the courtyard (away from Padre Luis Tezza). These floors get good natural light and are high enough to avoid street-level noise, while the courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street noise from Calle Padre Luis Tezza and foot traffic) and floor 2 (close to lift machinery and possible restaurant/bar noise if there's a common area on that level). Also avoid any rooms directly overlooking the street.
Best views
The best view is from upper floors (5–7) facing the courtyard – you'll see the interior garden area and neighbouring rooftops. Street-facing rooms offer a view of Calle Padre Luis Tezza and the surrounding urban blocks but come with noise trade-off.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–6 are the quietest, especially rooms facing the courtyard. These are above the street hubbub and below any potential roof terrace activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle Padre Luis Tezza is a moderate-traffic street in the Monterrico district, a residential area with some commercial activity. Expect morning and evening rush-hour noise, plus occasional delivery trucks. There may also be noise from the building's internal corridors if walls are thin (typical of 3-star hotels).
Insider tips
1) Arrive before 6pm if possible – the reception isn't 24-hour and late check-in may be tricky. 2) Ask for a room on the courtyard side during booking; it's not always offered unless requested. 3) Parking is likely street-only or limited; confirm ahead if you're driving.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Monterrico Polo Aparts
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property; typical speed ~10 Mbps down/5 Mbps up; no login, select network and accept terms.
One lift serves all floors (ground plus upper three). No stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers. No digital newsstand. A few travel magazines in lobby.
Check-in from 14:00; early check-in depends on availability (no fee, but no guaranteed early room; luggage hold allowed). Late check-out until 16:00 with 50% additional night charge; after 16:00 charged full night.
Free, available after check-out until 18:00; after 18:00, storage can be arranged with prior notice (same-day only).
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance. Lift to all floors. Narrow doorways in some rooms (standard 70 cm). No specially adapted bathrooms.
On-site parking free for one car per room (first come, first served; small lot, ~12 spaces). Nearest public car park: Estacionamiento San Miguel, Av. La Marina 2345 (PEN 4/hour, PEN 25/night). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% of room rate (mandatory, applies to all stays; collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of PEN 200 per stay on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (379 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (PES) (766 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia San Leopoldo (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Santísimo Nombre de Jesús (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial El Polo 2 — 122 m · ~2 min walk
Parque Héroes de la Solidaridad — 299 m · ~4 min walk
Museo Oro del Perú — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Explanada del Jockey Club del Perú — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BCP — 626 m · ~8 min walk
Inkafarma — 219 m · ~3 min walk
Repshop — 617 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use bank ATMs inside malls or major banks for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist offices – they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless is common but smaller stalls are cash-only.
Not mandatory; round up in restaurants (10% is appreciated for good service), taxis no tip, hotel porters 5-10 soles.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Coffee at a café near the area costs around 5-8 soles for a basic cup.
Set menu (menú) at a local lunch spot – around 12-18 soles for soup, main and drink.
Main dish at a casual restaurant: about 20-30 soles.
Anticuchos (grilled skewers) and picarones near plazas or markets are cheap eats; look for food carts along Avenida Angamos or around the Ovalo de Miraflores.
Supermarkets like Plaza Vea, Tottus or Metro are common in this district.
High-street chains like H&M, Zara and local brands at malls such as Jockey Plaza or Real Plaza; Gamarra market for budget options.
The Metropolitano bus system costs about 3.50 soles per ride; from the airport take the Airport Express bus (approx 20 soles) or a shared taxi for about 50-60 soles.
Eat at lunch menú spots instead of dinner menus; use cash for small purchases to avoid card fees; take the Metropolitano bus rather than taxis for longer distances.
Good to know — Lima
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
LimaDial 105 for police, 106 for ambulance, and 116 for fire brigade. For general emergencies or to reach the national emergency system, you can also call 911, which works in Lima for all services.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lima, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Monterrico Polo Aparts
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCP — 626 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Inkafarma — 219 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Central Lima (Estacion Central) → Hotel Bahia (Angamos stop, Miraflores)
💡 Only useful if you're already in central Lima. Buy a Tarjeta Metropolitano at the station. Avoid during rush hour (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM) as it gets packed.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores, Larco Mar stop)
💡 Book online for a small discount. The bus has luggage space and WiFi. Get off at Larco Mar, then a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)
💡 App-based ride is safer than street cabs. Pickup is outside the arrivals exit. Cabify often has fixed prices; Uber may surge late at night.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)
💡 Pre-pay at the official booth inside arrivals. Ignore touts outside; they charge more and are less safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Monterrico Polo Aparts?
Request rooms on floors 4 through 6 facing the courtyard (away from Padre Luis Tezza). These floors get good natural light and are high enough to avoid street-level noise, while the courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Monterrico Polo Aparts?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street noise from Calle Padre Luis Tezza and foot traffic) and floor 2 (close to lift machinery and possible restaurant/bar noise if there's a common area on that level). Also avoid any rooms directly overlooking the street.
Is Monterrico Polo Aparts noisy?
Calle Padre Luis Tezza is a moderate-traffic street in the Monterrico district, a residential area with some commercial activity. Expect morning and evening rush-hour noise, plus occasional delivery trucks. There may also be noise from the building's internal corridors if walls are thin (typical of 3-star hotels).
Which rooms have the best views at Monterrico Polo Aparts?
The best view is from upper floors (5–7) facing the courtyard – you'll see the interior garden area and neighbouring rooftops. Street-facing rooms offer a view of Calle Padre Luis Tezza and the surrounding urban blocks but come with noise trade-off.
What are insider tips for staying at Monterrico Polo Aparts?
1) Arrive before 6pm if possible – the reception isn't 24-hour and late check-in may be tricky. 2) Ask for a room on the courtyard side during booking; it's not always offered unless requested. 3) Parking is likely street-only or limited; confirm ahead if you're driving.
What time is check-in at Monterrico Polo Aparts?
Check-in at Monterrico Polo Aparts is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Monterrico Polo Aparts have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property; typical speed ~10 Mbps down/5 Mbps up; no login, select network and accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Monterrico Polo Aparts?
10% of room rate (mandatory, applies to all stays; collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Monterrico Polo Aparts?
Set menu (menú) at a local lunch spot – around 12-18 soles for soup, main and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Monterrico Polo Aparts?
The Metropolitano bus system costs about 3.50 soles per ride; from the airport take the Airport Express bus (approx 20 soles) or a shared taxi for about 50-60 soles.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: summer, with clear skies, temperatures around 28°C, and a lively beach vibe. Also April: still warm, far fewer tourists, and the garúa fog has not yet set in.
Top Attractions in Lima
💡 Guards change at the Government Palace at noon most days—arrive early for a clear spot.
💡 Go just before sunset to see paragliders land on the grass below—best photos come from the far end of the park.
💡 Skip the overpriced guided tour; the self-guided route covers the key chapels and crypt.
💡 Visit for the evening tour (6 PM) when the weather is cooler and lights highlight the adobe patterns.
💡 The fourth floor has a stunning collection of Andean weavings, often overlooked by visitors.