Title: Margaritas (Bed And Breakfast) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=941&destination=Cusco%2C+Cusco+Region%2C+Peru&selected=115467575&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Margaritas ## Photo gallery for Margaritas ![Standard Room - Margaritas (Cusco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115470000/115467600/115467575/27b5e489.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exclusive Room - Margaritas (Cusco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115470000/115467600/115467575/f8d2825b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room | Bathroom - Margaritas (Cusco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115470000/115467600/115467575/6cd7addd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exclusive Room - Margaritas (Cusco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115470000/115467600/115467575/e9db3441.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Margaritas (Cusco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115470000/115467600/115467575/6a80c44b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies A short walk from Plaza de Armas, Margaritas provides free continental breakfast, an attached winery, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar. 22 - Mar. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=115467575&PinnedHotelID=115467575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=115467575&PinnedHotelID=115467575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar. 23 - Mar. 24](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=115467575&PinnedHotelID=115467575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=115467575&PinnedHotelID=115467575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar. 27 - Mar. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=115467575&PinnedHotelID=115467575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=115467575&PinnedHotelID=115467575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr. 3 - Apr. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=115467575&PinnedHotelID=115467575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=115467575&PinnedHotelID=115467575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Premium Single Room, Resort View ![Premium Single Room, Resort View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115470000/115467600/115467575/cc995e6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Single Room, Resort View - Resort view - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Exclusive Room ![Exclusive Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115470000/115467600/115467575/eaaefb42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Exclusive Room - Resort view - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115470000/115467600/115467575/27b5e489.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room - Resort view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCusco-Hotels-Margaritas.h115467575.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCusco-Hotels-Margaritas.h115467575.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Margaritas is in Cusco Historic Center, a neighborhood in Cusco. Coricancha and Kusicancha are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Wanchaq Market and Cusco Craft Center. Museo de Historia Natural and Planetarium Cusco are also worth visiting. [Visit our Cusco travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cusco.dx941) [View more B&B in Cusco](https://www.expedia.ca/Cusco-Bed-And-Breakfast.d941-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-13.52144%2C-71.97594&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5j0mF4fVL30WNOpJFX2-FBB_F8k=) Av. el Sol 580, Cusco, Cusco, 00800 ### What's nearby - ![Qorikancha, located in the city of Cusco in Peru, is so unique because the original Inca walls were used as the foundation for the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo. Thus, the site has a beautiful mix of Inca and Spanish architecture. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/941/e9f6c4d7-1a5a-4c4a-bcf4-78f683e93669.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Coricancha 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Plaza de Armas showing a church or cathedral and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116934/dc2d6491-e7bf-4387-965c-9563e5ee69bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Plaza de Armas 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - ![0_TR006566](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116936/115a3a1b-7a65-4c02-ab84-643de28d2fe0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cusco Cathedral 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![View of the Cusco's Plaza de Armas square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6291008/79503cdc-a26c-4a91-8f0f-f0eba094eedf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Blas Church 8 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![Cusco San Pedro Market which includes markets as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6254422/d08d3936-ff46-4a36-a0c1-091fe076c593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Pedro Market 10 min walk \- 0.9 km ### Getting around - Cusco Wanchaq Station 8 min walk - Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Hotel Libertador Palacio del Inka 4 min walk - Casa Andina Premium Cusco 4 min walk - La Valeriana - Bake shop 3 min walk - Sepia Club Café 4 min walk - Chull's 4 min walk ## About this property ### Margaritas Bed & breakfast near Plaza de Armas Consider a stay at Margaritas and take advantage of free continental breakfast, an attached winery, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services. Additional perks include: - Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk - Coffee/tea in the lobby, a water dispenser, and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at Margaritas boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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Check-in end time: anytime 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 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 required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption applies only to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days. 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash ### 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 ### Property is also known as Margaritas Cusco Margaritas Bed & breakfast Margaritas Bed & breakfast Cusco ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Margaritas pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Margaritas? ### What time is check-out at Margaritas? ### Where is Margaritas located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Margaritas Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 7.0 Staff & service ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Michael Aug 10, 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Hot water is issue. Almost no one speak English, only person who waking nights . If you need something, you need to call to meneger, and of course no one answer phone. Only location is good. Not recommend this place. ##### Michael Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackson Roberio Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort A hospedagem fica em uma ótima localização, tem preço bom, porém leve em consideração que tem que subir escadas para chegar nela. Além do mais a proprietária não quis cumprir com a informação que o café é gratuito, mesmo informado na aquisição do produto na página do hostels , a mesma alegou que eu tinha adquirido uma hospedagem com custo promocional e por esse motivo o café não estava incluso, o que não condiz com o detalhe adquirido mundo ao hotels.com, isso me frustou bastante. ##### Jackson Roberio Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Personal muy amable, ubicación céntrica y buena limpieza ##### Katherine Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Hugo May 21, 2025 Chambre était OK. 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