Hotel Sand and Lake

Hotel Sand and Lake is a hotel in Huacachina, on the right-hand side of the malecón in Ica, Peru. Its 6 units include family rooms, and guests share a restaurant, a bar, a year-round outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. The property sits about 4.5 km from the centre of Ica. Reception, a tour desk and a concierge service handle arrivals and excursions, and check-in runs from 15:00.

Location
The hotel stands on the malecón of Huacachina, a small desert oasis settlement beside the lagoon of the same name, roughly 4.5 km from central Ica. The surrounding area is known for its sand dunes and the protected Regional Conservation Area of Huacachina lagoon, about 1.9 km away. Closer to town, the Museo Regional de Ica lies 3.6 km from the property and the Estadio José Picasso Peratta 3.4 km. Ica District, with its banks and shops, is 4.5 km away, St. Jerome Cathedral 4.4 km, and the sculptures of Pachacútec District about 10.4 km.

Rooms
All rooms come with a private bathroom, free toiletries, a shower, towels and linens, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fan and a wardrobe. Ground-floor units are wheelchair accessible and look onto a quiet street; upper-floor rooms are reached by stairs. The layout suits couples, families and small groups.

Facilities
The restaurant serves breakfast and special diet menus on request, and the bar holds a happy hour at an extra charge. Packed lunches and grocery deliveries can be arranged for a fee, as can the shuttle service. Meeting and banquet facilities, daily housekeeping, room service, luggage storage and a safe are available. The smoke-free property has 24-hour security, CCTV and key access. Check-out is until 12:00.