1. Hacienda San Juan Resort ~ Ica, Peru

Remember the big, pink hotel where not only Arie stayed, but where Becca K.’s ex came & tried to win her back!?  Well, that’s the Hacienda San Juan Resort in Ica, Peru.  Ica is located right next to Huacachina ~ which are the famous Peruvian sand dunes shown in the episode.  These are the dunes Arie & Kendall sand-boarded down…& where he may have told THREE people that he loved them!  THREE??!!  Ahhh…but I digress…

If you stay at the Hacienda San Juan Resort ($85+/night), you’ll find pools, spacious rooms, & a relaxing ambiance.  It’s perfect for couples & is just outside of Ica.  It’s a great place to relax in the Peruvian countryside ~ but if you’d rather stay closer to the dune, you’ll want to stay in Ica.  Search all hotels in Ica, Peru here. 

2. Desert Nights Eco-Camp ~ Ica, Peru

Let me guess: you loved the glamorous tent where Becca & Arie stayed in the Ica dunes, right?!  Me too!  I’ve tried to find accommodations like that in Ica, but so far ~ I can’t.  My guess is that “The Bachelor” producers created that moment just for the show!  I mean…it was a tent out in the middle of nowhere without a bathroom, sooo ~ probably not too realistic!

The closest accommodation I can find to this idyllic, desert setting is Desert Night’s Eco-Camp, where you’ll have gorgeous views right out to the dunes, a “glamping” type atmosphere, & a pool that looks like it’s right at the base of the dunes.  Breakfast is included, & rates will run you about $40+/night.

The sand dunes around Ica, Peru at sunset.

3. JW Marriott El Convento ~ Cusco, Peru

In the beginning of the season finale, Arie checked into a beautiful hotel in the heart of Cusco, Peru.  As soon as he walked into its iconic lobby, I knew exactly where he was: the JW Marriott El Convento.  This is one of my favorite hotels in the world.  It’s set in an old convent (hence the name), & it’s an absolutely beautiful, historic hotel made of stone.  When Arie checks into his room, you can see that the back wall in his hotel room is even made of stone. 

The hotel has a luxurious spa, excellent breakfast buffet, great Pisco Sours (Peru’s national drink) in a chic bar, & is an easy two-block walk from Cusco’s main square, the Plaza de Armas.  There’s nothing I don’t love about this hotel ~ & they even have oxygen available in the rooms if Cusco’s high altitude is leaving you breathless!  Prices run about $150+/night. 

Cusco is an AMAZING city ~ one of my favorite in the world (so much good FOOD)!!  I highly recommend staying here before or after a trip to Machu Picchu.

4. Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel & Spa ~ Cusco, Peru

Where did Arie’s family stay in Peru?  It was a hotel with a lovely courtyard, where they met both Becca & Lauren: the Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel & Spa.  Also located a few short blocks from the Plaza de Armas, Casa Cartagena is set in a restored, 17th century colonial house, but with modern facilities & contemporary features.  So many of the hotels in Cusco feature beautiful, old courtyards ~ & this hotel is a perfect example of that.  Price: $250+/night. 

If you’re looking for a beautiful hotel that’s similar to Casa Cartagena, but with a lower price tag: try the Novotel Cusco.  It’s one of my favorite hotels in Cusco, & has a stunning, historic courtyard ~ with prices around $90+/night.

5. Sol Y Luna, A Relais & Chateaux Property  ~ Urubamba, Peru

The entire region surrounding Cusco, all the way up to & around Machu Picchu, is known as the Sacred Valley of Peru.  When you visit, you’ll understand why: it has a majestic, magical quality to it ~ with the stunning Andes Mountains creating spectacular views in all directions.  The hotel featured on “The Bachelor,” though not where Arie proposed (frankly, I think that place has bad luck!), was where the girls stayed: Sol y Luna Hotel. 

This property is located in the magical little town of Urubamba, & it’s colorful decor is reflective of Peruvian textiles & culture.  It’s rated an almost-perfect 9.7/10, & if you look at photos of the property here ~ you’ll see why.  Sol y Luna makes for an ideal Machu Picchu retreat, & costs around $200+/night.

Outdoor pool at Sol y Luna Hotel.