The JW Marriott Hotel Lima stands on the Malecon de la Reserva in Miraflores, on the clifftop beside the Larcomar shopping and dining centre, and many of its rooms look out across the Pacific. It is a large, full-service hotel in the upscale part of the Marriott family, with several hundred rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, a spa, a pool and a fitness centre. The setting is its main strength, because the Malecon, the Parque del Amor and Larcomar's terraces are on the doorstep, and Parque Kennedy and the best of Miraflores are a pleasant walk or a short taxi ride inland. The hotel suits travellers who want a dependable international standard of service and a location on the cliff rather than in the middle of the district's busy streets. Facilities, restaurant lineups and opening hours change over time, so confirm the current details when you book. It is a practical choice for visitors who want comfort and a clifftop address without paying for a boutique experience.
Location and getting around
The address puts you on the best-known stretch of the Miraflores seafront. You can walk to the Parque del Amor in a few minutes, wander the cliff-top paths toward Barranco and the Bridge of Sighs, or step into Larcomar for a drink with an ocean view.
Huaca Pucllana is a short taxi ride inland, and licensed taxis and ride apps handle the Larco Museum, the historic centre and the airport. Allow plenty of time for the airport transfer, since traffic in Lima can be heavy and the journey often takes close to an hour.
Rooms and atmosphere
Expect modern, comfortable rooms in an international style, with the best of them facing the sea. Ask for an ocean view and a higher floor when you book, as the view over the Pacific, with paragliders and surfers below, is worth requesting. The lobby and restaurants have a business-hotel polish, and the hotel is used to groups, conferences and families, so it feels busy but efficient. The spa and pool give you a place to recover after a long excursion such as the Paracas trip or a day in the historic centre.
Who it suits and what to know: first-time visitors, families and business travellers will appreciate the predictability, the facilities and the position beside the Malecon. Couples who prefer a quieter, more intimate stay may like a smaller property better. Rates move with the season and the day of the week, so compare dates and room types.
Sea mist can hide the horizon between roughly June and October, so ask about rooms if the view is important. As with any large hotel, request a quiet room if street or event noise would bother you, and check which tours offer pickup from the hotel door.
Why stay here
- ✓Clifftop Malecon address
- ✓Pacific Ocean views
- ✓Steps from Larcomar
- ✓Restaurants and bars
- ✓Spa
- ✓Pool
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Concierge service
Good questions
Where is the JW Marriott Hotel Lima?+
It is on the Malecon de la Reserva in Miraflores, beside the Larcomar centre. The Parque del Amor and the clifftop paths are within a short walk.
Do rooms have ocean views?+
Many rooms face the Pacific, but not all, so request an ocean-facing room on a higher floor when you book.
Is it close to Barranco?+
Barranco is the next district south and can be reached by a clifftop walk or a short taxi ride. A taxi is simpler after dark.
