The Country Club Lima Hotel is one of the city's grand old addresses, a white, colonnaded building in the residential district of San Isidro that dates from the late 1920s and has long been a favourite for state visits, weddings and quiet luxury. It sits beside a golf course in a leafy setting, with a garden courtyard, a swimming pool, a spa and a well-regarded collection of art that decorates the public rooms. The hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, and its dining and drinking spaces are part of the appeal, especially the Bar Ingles, a wood-panelled bar famous for its pisco sours. Rooms and suites mix classic Peruvian decor with modern comforts, and the atmosphere is calm and old-fashioned in the best sense. It is not on the clifftop or among the lively streets of Miraflores, but it offers a very different Lima, one of mature trees, quiet avenues and polished service. Check the current facilities and restaurant details when you book, since they can change.
Location and getting around
San Isidro is Lima's financial district and a leafy residential area, and it lies a short taxi ride inland from Miraflores. The Malecon, Parque Kennedy and Huaca Pucllana are close by car, while the historic centre and the Larco Museum are a longer drive. Taxis and ride apps are the easiest way to get around, and many tours collect guests in San Isidro, including the food tour and the Paracas trip.
It is a good base if you want quiet streets and a polished setting, but you will not step out on to a lively promenade as you would in Miraflores.
Rooms and atmosphere
The building has a graceful, colonial-revival character, with high ceilings, wood details, tiled floors and a lot of art. The public spaces, including the courtyard garden and the bar, are the heart of the stay, and afternoon tea or a pisco sour before dinner is a pleasant ritual. Rooms differ in style and size, so ask which category suits you and whether a garden view is available. The pool and spa add a restful note, and the staff are known for old-school attentiveness.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, honeymooners, older travellers and anyone who prefers a quiet and historic hotel will like it most. Travellers who want nightlife or the sea at the door may prefer Miraflores or Barranco. The hotel is formal compared with a boutique or chain property, so pack a smart outfit for dinner in the restaurants.
Rates vary by date and room type, so compare options, and ask about airport transfers, since the drive can be long at busy times. If you enjoy heritage hotels, this is one of the best in Lima.
Why stay here
- ✓Historic late-1920s building
- ✓Garden courtyard
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Spa
- ✓Bar Ingles
- ✓On-site restaurants
- ✓Art collection
- ✓Concierge service
Good questions
Where is the Country Club Lima Hotel?+
It is in San Isidro, a leafy residential and business district a short taxi ride from Miraflores and the clifftop.
Is it close to the sea?+
No, the hotel is inland in San Isidro. The Malecon in Miraflores is a short taxi ride away.
What is the Bar Ingles?+
It is the hotel's wood-panelled bar, well known in Lima for its pisco sours. Check opening hours when you plan a visit.
