Hotel Vinas Queirolo
The only hotel in Peru built inside a working vineyard.
- Address: Carretera a San Jose de los Molinos Km 11, Los Molinos, Ica, Peru
- District: San Jose de los Molinos, Ica Valley
- Category: midscale
Hotel Vinas Queirolo sits in the middle of a more than 700-hectare vineyard in the Ica valley, at the foot of the desert hills, and is owned by the Queirolo family, the same producers behind the Santiago Queirolo winery and its Intipalka wine label made from grapes grown on this same estate. Guests can walk through rows of century-old wooden wine presses and pisco-aging vessels between the two hotel buildings, join a guided vineyard tour, and do a wine or pisco tasting on site without leaving the property. Two pools (one heated), a restaurant and two bars, a tennis court and a gym round out the amenities, all set inside gardens and pergolas draped in bougainvillea. It works well as a rural base in wine country -- close enough for a day trip into town or out to the dunes. It suits travelers who want a slower-paced base with a genuine sense of place, particularly wine lovers and couples.
Why we chose it
- The only hotel in Peru actually built inside a producing vineyard, not just near one.
- Direct family connection to Santiago Queirolo / Intipalka wines, so the on-site tasting uses grapes grown on the same land guests are staying on.
- A slower-paced wine-country setting, still close enough for a day trip into Ica or out to the dunes.
Highlights
- Set inside a working 700+ hectare vineyard owned by the Santiago Queirolo / Intipalka wine family
- On-site guided vineyard tour and wine or pisco tasting, no reservation at an outside bodega required
- Historic wooden wine presses and pisco-aging vessels on display between the two hotel buildings
- Two pools (one heated), tennis court, gym and gardens full of bougainvillea
- Restaurant and two bars (Intipalka and Queirolo) serving regional Peruvian dishes paired with the estate's own wines
- Breakfast includes American breakfast items on weekdays and a full buffet on weekends.
Ideal for
- wine and pisco lovers
- couples wanting a quiet, rural base
- travelers who want a vineyard setting near Huacachina and Ica without staying in the city center
Practical information
- What to bring
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) and light clothing -- Ica's desert valley is hot and dry most of the year; a light layer for cool evenings
- Good to know
- The hotel is about 15-20 minutes by car from central Ica and roughly 25-30 minutes from Huacachina -- close enough for a day trip in either direction, but not walkable, so plan on a taxi or a transfer.
- Tips
- Ask about joining a vineyard tour and tasting even if you're only staying one night -- it runs on site and doesn't require booking a separate bodega tour in town.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do a wine tasting here if I'm not staying at the hotel?
The tastings and vineyard tours are set up as a guest amenity, so availability for outside visitors should be confirmed directly with the hotel in advance.
How far is the hotel from Huacachina?
Roughly 25-30 minutes by car -- close enough for an easy day trip to the dunes, but the hotel itself sits out in the vineyard valley, not at the oasis.
Is this a good base for a day-trip focused on wine touring?
Yes -- the hotel's own vineyard tour and tasting cover a lot of ground on site, and Ica's other well-known bodegas (Tacama, Ocucaje, Vista Alegre) are a short drive away for guests who want to visit more than one.
Is the hotel connected to a specific wine brand?
Yes -- it's owned by the Queirolo family, and the estate's grapes go into the Intipalka wine label produced by the Santiago Queirolo winery.