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Bananas Adventure Hostel

2.5 star property
Adults-only hostal with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Located near El Quinde Shopping Plaza and Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga of Ica, Bananas Adventure Hostel offers cooked-to-order breakfast, an on-site restaurant with a poolside bar, an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in 4 Bed Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in 6 Bed Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Superior Triple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Located on the top floor
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Av. Ángela de Perotti s/n, Huacachina, Ica, Ica

What's nearby

  • Huacachina Oasis - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • El Quinde Shopping Plaza - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga of Ica - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Santuario de El Señor de Luren - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Plaza De Armas - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bananas Resort - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wild Olive Trattoria & Guest House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Moskito Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Tiki Backyard - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Oasis de América - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bananas Adventure Hostel

Hostal near Huacachina Oasis
Located close to El Quinde Shopping Plaza and Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga of Ica, Bananas Adventure Hostel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store. The on-site restaurant, Bananas Adventure, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and a poolside location. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a gift shop
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bananas Adventure Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bananas Adventure

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 20607175480

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorized responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarized supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law; payments cannot be split between currencies
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bananas Adventure Hostel Ica
Bananas Adventure Hostel Hostal
Bananas Adventure Hostel Hostal Ica

Frequently asked questions

Does Bananas Adventure Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Bananas Adventure Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bananas Adventure Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Bananas Adventure Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bananas Adventure Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bananas Adventure Hostel located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this hostal is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huacachina Oasis and within 3 mi (5 km) of El Quinde Shopping Plaza and Museo Regional de Ica. Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga of Ica and Jose Picasso Peratta Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Bananas Adventure Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 175 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Haibo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun hotel - really liked it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private room was great. AC worked and was clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, inexpensive, conveniently located, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, clean, and the energy from all the guests and the staff was friendly and energetic. I would highly highly recommend this location! They have a lovely rooftop area where you can sit and enjoy the view of the dunes as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great. Great atmosphere. Helpful staff. Close to everything. View of sund dunes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with very nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay in Huacachina. Staff were very friendly and helpful, the atmosphere was great, and food at the restaurant was delicious! Our room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. Location was excellent and the bar/cafe area was lovely to relax in. Only suggestion would be a lift to make getting to the top floors with your luggage easier.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First hostal I’ve stayed at. Bathroom policy was a little odd. Overall great experience, staff was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel and service. I got the private room with bathroom and it was excellent. Breakfast was excellent and the bar service and food was really good. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and beautiful clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Mirella

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Okay hotel

Unsure if there are better hotels in Huacacina. Our room was clean but very basic. Small TV. Loud until 11 but after that it was very quiet. The tiki hut offered good food. Small pool but did the job. Our friend had a room that smelled old.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The word “hostel” usually is negative sign for me but bananas was comfortable, cozy, and clean ! There was slight noise during the night or early morning but nothing unbearable. It was also in a prime location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely Amazing

Absolutely incredible. Was very surprised. I got the bed with 2 bunk beds, so 4 people. Comfortable beds with courtain for privacy, good AC and amazing bathroom. In my opinion, the bed and the bathroom are both better than standards. Outside area is also amazing, food and drinks are pretty good and also, the bar/restaurant is has some of the best reviews in Huacachina, which is great. Related to that, the breakfast was good too. The hostel offers a back passage to the path to the main point of Huacachina, with access to basically everything. The roofttop is pretty nice, but it could be more useful hehe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

So close to perfect!

Very beautiful and cozy hostel. The vibe was very good the food and service was excellent, the room was nice and clean however air-conditioning or additional fans would’ve made a huge difference for the better.
View from right outside our room door.
Hotel Bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El Guapo Goes Bananas

This was by far our favorite place in all of Peru. The staff was incredible, the food was better than ANY of the high-end restaurants we ate at, and the people we met along the way were equally as amazing. I can't say enough about Bananas. Huacachina is amazing in and of itself!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and friendly staff. My one complaint is that they played loud music later into the evening. I thought at 10 pm the music would go off but they only turned it down a bit. It was still quite loud. We had an early morning out the door to catch a bus back to Lima so it was difficult to sleep. I’m not sure when the music finally turned off because I managed to fall asleep with the help of ear plugs. Otherwise the location was nice as was the property itself. The bed was comfortable. Everything was clean. We booked the sand buggy tour through them and that was a lot of fun too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel. Breakfast should include bacon instead of Weiners. Nice a quiet with exception of the street dogs barking. Very annoying however this is not the hotel’s fault
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is a hostel. Nothing fancy nothing terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly suprised with this Hostel. We had a private room with bathroom. The room was updated nicely, had AC, and the bed was nice. We had a view of the Oasis from our room. It was loud but during the day, when the bar/restaurant closed at 11pm the music turned off and was quiet (no need for earplugs even). Food was okay, breakfast wasent anything fancy but it was included. When we visited all the roads had been dug up so the area around the hostel wasent the easiest to walk around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Josepg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Choose for the common areas and social aspect!

Great: tours and activities arranged by the property for a very reasonable price (35 soles / ~$9 for a 2 hour wine and Pisco tasting including transport.) Social environment. Room was a bit lackluster, bed and linens not super comfortable but the shower was great. Price is high for the quality but understandably so because of the location of the small oasis, and the swimming pool.
View from the 3rd floor balcony of the common areas.
Pisco tour you can book through the hotel for $9
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a 4 bed dorm which was pretty small but the adjoining bathroom was good with a large shower, hairdryer etc. Bunks all had curtains for privacy Nice beach bar vibe in the restaurant/bar area. Music was off by about 11pm so didn't disturb at all
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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