Casa Serena

Location: Av. Ernesto Diez Canseco 551, Lima, PE

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Free WiFi
• Garden
• Luggage storage
• Continental breakfast
• Concierge service
• Library
• Free breakfast
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Smoke-free property
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Wheelchair accessible parking
• Parking (limited spaces)
• Free self parking
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Free continental breakfast
• Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Rooms Available

• Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  1 Queen Bed

  40-sq-foot room with city views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LED television with premium channels

  Food & Drink - Free bottled water

  Sleep - Premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Safe and desk; rollaway/extra beds available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free Local calls
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi

• Twin Room

  2 Twin Beds

  30-sq-foot room with city views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LED television with premium channels

  Food & Drink - Free bottled water

  Sleep - Premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Safe and desk; rollaway/extra beds available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free Local calls
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi

Guest Reviews

• Verified traveler (4/5): - Keine vorab-Kontaktaufnahme möglich, wie es auf der Website gewünscht ist, da auch bei wiederholten Versuchen niemand ans Telefon gegangen ist. So konnte nicht kommuniziert werden, obwohl es dringend nötig war, da sich durch einen gecancelten Flug Änderungen ergeben hatten.
• Gabriela (10/5): Awesome time - We had rest, comfort and a great service. The staff was wonderful and servicial all the time. Excellent breakfast.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - いわゆる民家をリノベしたホテルです。看板もないので最初は見つけられず、ウロウロしてしまった。ベルを押すと、管理人と思しき男性が出迎えて対応してくれました。 設備は可もなく不可もなく。ほぼ寝るだけだったので問題なし。 見える範囲にスーパーやコンビニがなく、ちょっとの買い出しには不便。あと、いわゆるホテルではないので、建物の出入りに際して管理人さんに開け閉めをしてもらう必要があり、気を遣ってしまう。
• Oliver (6/5): - They gave my friend and I twin rooms when we booked double rooms. There is a “24 hour reception” which means that when you
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff was so nice and very helpful- even with limited English. Spacious room, very clean, hot water. Not far from the center. Very secure, with the older gentelman personally opening and locking the doors and the gate, each time anyone came or left- at ALL hours of day and night.
• Pmd (6/5): - Quaint B&B in good location not far from central Miraflores. Stayed for four nights during a chilly stretch and hotel has no heat. Felt chilly and damp. Lovely owners speak no English and they must let you in and out of locked gate. Decent value.
• Giuseppe (2/5): - Proprietari affabili, ma struttura decadente, nessuna indicazione esterna
• Carolina (6/5): - Me gusto la hospitalidad de la familia más sin embargo me dio un ataque de alergias porque la habitación tenía moho y soy muy alérgico
• Miriam (6/5): - La cama era muy cómoda y estaba muy limpia pero habia humedad ya que la habitacion que era interior con una ventana que daba a un pasillo. El baño era muy antiguo y la limpieza no era del todo óptima además el lavabo estaba roto y perdía agua mojando el suelo. Lo bueno que el agua salía bien caliente. El baño de la recepción parecia no haberse limpiado en meses. No obstante el personal era muy amable y disponible 24 horas.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Good location. The room was very clean and the bed very comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful at all times. I will definitely stay there again.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Helpful and friendly staff. Nice hot shower. Ezra warm blankets available.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Excelente! Muy lindo lugar, buena ubicación y gente muy amable
• Verified traveler (6/5): - BOM E AGRADÁVEL, PRÓXIMO DO CENTRO. CAFÉ DA MANHÃ RAZOÁVEL.
• Phyllis (8/5): - Good location. Very good breakfast. Staff are very helpful and friendly.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Muy básico, antiguo pero como, le falto aire acondicionado
• Aaron (10/5): - A very comfortable bed, clean place, and wonderful hostesses. The window to the room couldn’t lock and I thought that might be a problem, as it left access to the room when I was gone. However, it turned out not to be an issue. Otherwise, Everything else was perfect. I would definately stay here again.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - Sou uma pessoa simples mas não gostei da hospedagem - vejam que as avaliação anteriores no site são de 2017. O café da manhã é limitado (em quantidade e qualidade - sem nenhuma fruta ou suco de fruta, conforme as fotos), os serviços de concierge anunciados passam longe (nem mapa da cidade o hotel tem para orientar os hospedes), a temperatura do chuveiro as vezes não estava quente (levemente morna), o quarto não tinha escrivaninha conforme anunciado (tive que trabalhar com o computador na cama) etc. Único elogio que faço é a educação dos funcionários (não a qualificação). Enfim... não me hospedaria mais nesse hotel (custo-beneficio ruim).
• Elyse (10/5): - Love how close this is to the plaza in Miraflores. The house is simple but is intimate and had lots of nice homey touches.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - We arrived early and they would not budge about not letting us have our room until 2:00 p.m., so we sat in the lobby and slept on the couches for several hours, while waiting for our room. Breakfast was very light, but o.k. The outside of the building is a little run down, but the people were very nice and willing to help. Just it was different than I expected. I have traveled many places and do not expect the Ritz, I am fine with simple surroundings, this was just pretty simple.
• Sebastián (8/5): Buen Lugar/ desayuno tarde para viajes de trabajo - El hotel es muy cómodo y queda en una excelente zona para visitas de trabajo, es limpio y silencioso permite descanso. Deben mejorar en el servicio de internet en las habitaciones y el único GRAN INCONVENIENTE es que el desayuno empieza a las 8 am, lo cual es demasiado tarde para quienes viajamos por temas de trabajo. Esto es importante tomarlo porque al realizar la reservación uno busca un lugar que brinde este servicio, y al final pagas la tarifa acordada pero sin el beneficio completo.
• Martha (8/5): - It was a comfortable room. The staff was very kind. I think the price is a little expensive They can improve their breakfast
• peter (6/5): - Room was smaller than indicated in the photo's, however the bed was extremely comfortable which made the stay very pleasant. Hosts were helpful & friendly. Included breakfast very consisting of fresh bread rolls, jam, cheese & coffee.
• Fran (8/5): - Really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend to any one and would stay there again.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Location , Location , Location Great place ,only one think missing is elevator :-(
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Nice place walking distance to the main hub in Miraflores. The rooms are clean and well maintained
• Siu Wai (10/5): Nice staffs - The staffs are friendly. Rooms are nice compared to the price.
• Verified traveler (2/5): - Simply do not go . When I arrived at Casa Serens they did not even open the door. all lights were out.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Muy buen hotel - Gente amable, lugar limpio, buena estancia, buena ubicación, sin ruidos externos, buenos canales de TV, sólo estuve un día
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Exactly as shown, small simple guesthouse. Easy walk to Miraflores. Basic but delicious breakfast. Thank you!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Excelente lugar y atención del personal.
• Steve (10/5): - We loved our stay at Casa Serena. There is a homey comfort that you just can’t get from abig hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
• Canadian (2/5): Big mistake - First, I should tell you that I had booked this hotel for another night, on my way back home from Cusco. I decided to forfeit my reservation, lose the money I had paid for it, and pay instead for a new room elsewhere (so I don't have to stay @ this place again). The owners are careless, do not rely on them to wake you up (or else, you'd be missing your trip/flight etc.). The room is basic, it says safe in room, but it has nothing of the kind. The breakfast is mediocre, three slices of cheese and tea: an excuse to say it was served. Stayed there for three nights on my way to Cusco, I would never stay there again, even if it was free.
• Canadian (2/5): Not staying here again!!! - I decided to forfeit my second booking at this place (was supposed to sleep here on my way home, at the end of my Peru trip). The service is awful, the host promised to wake me up and forgot to do it on my departure date (!!!), I was lucky to catch the plane to Cusco. The breakfast is extremely minimal, not even eggs on offer, no cereal/milk .... there is no safe in the room, and the room is very noisy (was on the receiving end of car alarms going off two nights out of three - the car was not mine, only the sleep - and it was very bad....) I am not sure if the hosts pretend to not understand English, or if they really don't speak any ... But they answer selectively to questions (whatever they understand or whatever they want to answer, who knows).
• Verified traveler (8/5): Close to transport links to the centre of Lima. - Good location too walk about and to catch transport (bus) to Lima city centre. Takes about 25 mins and costs 2.5 sol
• Verified traveler (8/5): Cute place - Nice place, nice area. Service it’s ok. We ask for the free bottle water at 10pm and they said they ran out and told us where to go to get it. Overall nice place
• Jose (6/5): The hotel is at walking distance of Parque Kennedy - This could be a nicer small facility because is located in Miraflores at walking distance of Parque Kennedy, Parque del amor, Larco Ave, and the Handcrafts market. surrounded by multiple good restaurants, change houses and the Larcomar shopping center in front of the Pacific Ocean, but the service is not that good. Even that the breakfast is included, is only from 8 to 10 and if you have and early tour and you are not going to be there for breakfast and request a bottle of water to carry out they tell you that they do not have it. Services are very limited, wifi is poor, and should not be in a hotel category but probably a guess house
• R (8/5): Cheap, Pleasant, Great Location - This is an adorable family run bed and breakfast with about 4-5 hotel rooms. They were nice enough to store our luggage and allowed us to freshen up in the lobby bathroom being that we arrived 4 hours earlier than check in. Our room was very minimal but also comfortable and clean. The hotel was a few blocks from Kennedy Park and the center of the city, making it an ideal area to stay in while visiting Miraflores. I do wish that there was a safe in each room and I didn't love that the family who owns this B&B had to allow us in and out of the front door each time we chose to enter or exit. (We felt terrible waking them up when we had to leave for the airport at 5am!) I can't comment on the breakfast because we didn't get the opportunity to avail of it. Another plus is that they have 2 bikes that they rent out for $2/hour- making exploration much easier. I recommend Casa Serena if you're looking for something cheap and minimal, and if you're planning on spending very few hours in your hotel room- you're basically getting exactly what you pay for.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent!
• Fay (10/5): - Serena and the crew were helpful. We had to checkout early for our tour at 5a.m. and our bus was late. The male attendent (forgot his name, older gentleman) assisted by contacting the tour company and made sure we had access to the building until our ride arrived.
• Meriah F. (8/5): lovely - Though Miraflores itself was not as expected (would probably stay in Barranco district next time), this vrbo was just lovely. It was clean and quiet and had a little courtyard to sit outside for breakfast. It was secure (with access to the building via ringer only which was answered by staff), making it feel very safe... Jose was daytime staff and very helpful with recommending entertainment (cultural dance and local food) and directions on how to get to other places on our 'list'... even went through how to use the metro which was very cheap to get around (about $1 CAD).
• g (6/5): - Small hotel, owners only speak Spanish, but help often speaks English. Breakfast is rolls, ham, cheese, jam, butter with water, tea or coffee. Rooms are large, but must carry luggage upstairs to 2 floor where all the rooms are, no ac, only a fan, no refrigerator or ice. Staff is very helpful.
• Sandy (4/5): Do Not Recommend - None of the rooms at this B&B are equipped with an air conditioner. Regardless the temperature, Lima is a city with very high humility (50% to 100%), some people with sensitive respiratory systems may find it uncomfortable to stay without an AC. We had to cut short our stay upon this discovery. The owner/manager agreed to give partial refund but became non-responsive when Hotels.com tried to contact.
• Serge (8/5): Nice one - Nice hotel in good location for our needs. Will stay again
• Chike (8/5): Very beautiful and homey - Very beautiful home, gated, not noisy, big room, big bathroom, big tv, very nice collection of art work. The staff (Jose and co) are very friendly, give good directions and no attitudes.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great helpful staff - Best staff, they are very helpful and accomodating
• Susan (8/5): Nice place with nice people - Good people and nice place, just too hot and no fans. They will hold your luggage if you are going on to Cusco, etc.
• Susan (8/5): Nice small place in Lima - Stayed there before and after trip to Cusco. Nice staff. The only negative was the room was very warm, no fan and open windows allowed for late night noise.
• ILSA (10/5): - THE ROOM IS REALLY CLEAN AND NICE BEDS REALLY COMFORT. NICE PLACE TO STAY
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very comfortable, friendly staff, highly recommended!
• Faaria (10/5): Lovely Bed and Breakfast with Great Service - we arrived in the dead of night, and the staff were there ready to accomodate us. They had a clean room ready and fresh towels. the place is small but has everything you need - comfy bed, hot shower, plenty of space. Our flight the next morning was at 6am and they had a driver ready for us. Safe, reliable, comfortable, and very good service.
• Veronique (8/5): Good lutte place In Lima - cute. The peuple série very Nice and helpful. The location Washington good. Overall, a good value
• Ed (10/5): Great hotel - This was a beautiful boutique hotel. I believe it only had 6 rooms. It was very close to some sites and we received first class treatment from beginning to end. If I find myself in Lima again I will be sure to try and get accommodations at this hotel again.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Pleasant, well-located stop - Stopped here three nights after high altitude tour in Peru. Pleasant owner, competent English, helpful. Room with queen bed compact, but had everything we needed, plugs, bedside tables, wardrobe, overlooked courtyard so quiet.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very, very nice staff! Decent size room. Huge bathroom!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent service by Jose in taking care everything. Helped with Airlines check in. Printing of boarding passes. Maps, Directions, and Restaurant recommendations.
• Raul (8/5): Location is very close to shopping stores. - Nice place to relax, location is very close of the beauty of Miraflores, Larcomar.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great price! - Breakfast could have been better. Location was great as walking around Miraflores was easy. The fan in the room was good, but air conditioning would have been even better. Staff had limited English. we would stay again.
• Lorrie (10/5): Nice B & B - Very nice family fun business. Very helpful and nice about everything. We felt very bad that we had to bug the owners every time we came and went. The gate outside has to be opened by them so they had to let us in and out each time, but they were very nice about it and never got annoyed. This is a nice clean place to stay and we had no problems at all. There was no water in Lima for the first 1.5 days we were there, but we were informed as we were checking in and given the option to go to another hotel if we chose to.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Old House Converted into a Hotel - The building was very nice, but the rooms were subpar. The beds were old spring loaded mattresses & the rooms look drab. Only spent a few hours there, just enough to get a quick nap before a 5am flight after arriving 9pm the night before.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Excellent management and friendly help and service - It is difficult to find a nicer, more concerned or helpful management. I would have loved to have some a/c, but for the price, management and location this is excellent value for money.
• Megan (10/5): Quaint hotel perfect for small groups - Upon arrival they checked us in immediately and led us to a room perfect for our party of 2. The family that owns the hotel is gracious and personally comes to the door each time a guest enters or leaves so as to maximize safety. The breakfast each morning was light and perfect. I was impressed with the cleanliness and service. Perfect place for a smaller party who want a quiet but cute hotel.
• Jorge (10/5): Great service! - The hotel is ran by a lovely local family. They are kind and friendly. The place is very cozy and breakfast was great. I would definitely stay there on my next visit to the beautiful district of Miraflores.
• City (10/5): Location was perfect. Really close to everything - Hotel was clean. Really close to restaurants, night clubs, beach. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
• Geovani (8/5): Nice small room, except no thermostat . - I enjoyed the stay here, only problem was that it was cold and didn't have a thermostat, also a staff member had to buzz you in and out everything you needed to leave and come back into the place.
• L (8/5): - We had a large, spacious room. The staff was friendly. The hotel is close to everything you may need. The lobby was cute. The hotel is protected by locked gates.
• Stan (10/5): Very comfy and clean - Really nice and comfortable rooms with super nice beds and duvets for the cold nights. Nice and quiet neighborhood but with easy access to places. Friendly staff with simple but good breakfast.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Very friendly owner and staff and very accomodating. More a home than a hotel. Good karma. Terrace nicevfor reading and working quietly.
• Slade (6/5): More of a bed and breakfast, than a hotel - The accomodations were very basic. Bedroom and ensuite were clean, but dark and a little musty. Our host was friendly and very helpful. Continental breakfast was fine. Coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice were excellent.
• Verified traveler (10/5): staffs are friendly & room is crean! - The location is bit off from the center/center miraflores but the staffs are very friendly. also, the room maintains very clean and the bed is comfortable! i needed to leave the hotel super early morning to catch my flight and didn't have a breakfast. so no idea how they would be. The internet connection is ok.. couldn't use it late night. The shower is great with hot water!
• Rachel (10/5): Nice, quaint hotel - This is a very nice, quaint little hotel in Miraflores. The hotel staff was very accommodating. The room rate included free breakfast in the morning. Good bargain.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Close to everything - Nice staff. Located in a nice and safe area of Lima. (Miraflores). The only thing it needs are air conditioners
• Mark (10/5): Close to the town hub - This is not a hotel or a hostel, it's a home run by a caring kind family that were very helpful and accomodating. I really enjoyed staying here and would highly recommend it. I had room 1 which is massive, the only down side is there was no fan and the traffic noise was to loud to leave the window open.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - The owners/operators are supper nice and helpful. Outside of the summer month this would be a nice place, but in warm weather air-conditioning is a must!!!!
• irene (8/5): Basic and comfortable - An easy walk to Miraflores shops and restaurants and fast food outlets. Located on the other side of the freeway to main Miraflores area with easy access via a bridge over the freeway. Lower rating for cleanliness because glass in bathroom was dirty. A basic breakfast consists of bread rolls with cheese, ham and jam
• Ramona (8/5): Nice house, very helpful staff - We enjoyed the stay at Casa Serena. Serena and her staff are very helpful. Everyone there was 100 % "chill" meaning that they were relaxed and unobtrusive. Every time I asked for assistance Serena made herself available, but absolutely not pushy. The room we stayed in was nice, as advertised and very clean. The bathroom was also clean, although fixtures and paint are older. I was slightly disappointed that the bidet in the bathroom didn't work, but I had no problems with anything else. Casa Serena location was convenient, close to everything necessary in Milaflores though not a picturesque street. When we asked about the bus stops close by, Serena graciously lent us a transit card and explained how to use it. The breakfast was served in the very pretty courtyard but I think could have used more coffee. It's very limited continental breakfast though the oj was fresh and yummy. Overall, despite small caveats, I really liked Serena and her home, and appreciated their relaxed service.
• Cesar (10/5): - Was exelente very nice service
• Rose (8/5): Cute house but uncomfortably hot in summer - My friend and I stayed here for two nights and were comfortable. It is a simple house with simple furnishings and a simple breakfast... all for a low price so it makes sense. Everything was clean, which is most important!. The only thing we didn't like was that there was no fan, and very little air moves through the rooms. In the middle of January (summer in Lima) it was hot and uncomfortable to sleep. I think we had a fine stay for the price we paid, and recommend Casa Serena to other budget travelers.
• rosanna (6/5): home feel hostal - take 15 mins walk to downtown,plaza and 20 mins to larmour,the shopping mall. hostal run by a family,front door no signal,need to press door bell,helpful father and good English son. father is a taxi driver which parked their car in front of hostal,he drive us to airport after check out and reasonable price,very nice! room is really fair,very home feel. Wifi run better in lobby.
• Vilson (10/5): Great Hotel in Miraflores, Great Location! - The hotel was great, with a nice lobby and a beautiful courtyard to enjoy breakfast. The room was spacious and clean! Seemed like a very well maintained family run hotel. Breakfast was great. It was close enough to walk to Miraflores as well as to the Pacific coast, which had a nice park and walkway along the edge. We would highly recommend going to Lima Bike Tours on Ricardo Palma st. and rent bikes for a whole day. We explored San Isidro (stop by for ice cream at Gelateria Laritza D), then the oceanside from miraflores to Barranco. This hotel is also close to Parque Kennedy, in the center of Miraflores.
• John (6/5): wrong location on hotels.com - This is a little B&B/Inn. The host was very friendly and accommodating when we arrived. The main floor with the common areas was also quite pretty. The room, however, didn't have any outside windows but rather a window onto the hallway, and there was no air movement, so everything felt damp, old and claustrophobic. Also the location that hotels.com mapped the inn was terribly wrong. It was not right near Parque Kennedy at all but rather across the freeway and a cab ride away in a questionable neighborhood. There was not even a sign on the street to indicate that this was a lodging. It looked just like any other fenced in house from the street. We ended up forfeiting our second night and moving to a more modern modern hotel. When staying in Lima, I highly recommend the Hotel Arawi or Hotel 3B in Barranco.
• Carrie (2/5): Please do not stay here. - This hotel was so bad that I booked another hotel and left 15 minutes after arriving. I travel in South America alot and have stayed in hostels that cost $5 a night and this was worse than those. When we arrived, the woman at the front desk didn't even give us a smile. She was so unwelcoming and unfriendly - it was the worst customer service I had seen in Peru. There was also another employee (maybe the owner?) working on a computer nearby and she didn't even look our way. I should note that I speak fluent Spanish and my husband is a native Spanish speaker, so there was no excuse for their rudeness. The lady at the front desk seemed put out that we were there. There are only a few rooms in this "hotel," but she had no idea that we were coming. She then took us upstairs to our room through a creepy hallway. Our room was dirty and ugly. There was no decoration at all, the bedspread was old and used, the bathroom was dirty with filthy black grout, and the room smelled badly. We had been traveling around Peru for 2 weeks and paid even less than this hotel and everything was 100 times better than Casa Serena Classic. My husband and I looked around the room and the rest of the creepy house and used their wifi to book another hotel nearby. After 15 minutes, we couldn't wait to get out of there and never come back. We ended up staying in a great hotel nearby and had a wonderful experience in Lima (which we definitely wouldn't have had if we had stayed at this hotel).
• Verified traveler (8/5): Safe area - No signs outside of the building to indicate it's a hostel. The host can not speak English but she is very friendly. The beds are not very comfort.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - The hotel is clean and the staff is very very nice. But it is a 2 star hotel. I am not used to staying in that level of property since I travel allot for business and my company pays. Even if I am paying, I should have realized that this was a 2 star b&B type place. Bedding and towels were really really old. The bed was cheap and uncomfortable. The service was great. The people were so nice. I hate to give it a bad rating. But I usually stay in a 3-4 level. So, if you are ok with a 2 star, this is an "ok" choice in Miraflores
• Alexander O (8/5): Extremely good value! - Great stay. Had expected very little but received a huge room with two beds and a private bathroom. Absolutely fantastic! Staff spoke no English but it didn't seem to matter. We found a way to communicate. The staff was also very available. There was always someone around to provide whatever I needed, be it a wifi password or directions to a convenience store.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Recommended - It was very pleacent it was yours a couple blocks away from parque kennedy and all the restaurants, keeping in mind that its a hostel, however very very good
• Ricardo (8/5): A nice hostal in Miraflores - This hostel was converted from an house. A lot of space and patio. My room looked like it was a master bedroom. From the outside it doen't look like a hostel (No sign). The house is well kept and run by an entire family. I liked and enjoyed my stay there. The only negative comment is that the map showed that it was located about half a block from Avenida Larco (A very central and important street in Mirafores). In reality is about 5 short blocks. It did not make any difference but I wouldn't have selected if I knew it was 5 blocks from Larco instead of 1/2 a block. In the end, it worked out better, I had nice walks to Larco (Kennedy park, etc and it was easier for my buddy to park when picking me up.
• wanderer (4/5): Well located but needs an update - Serena the owner is very nice and accommodating. This is an old house that badly needs an update. Bathrooms are from another era. I was not able to shower on our last day as they had three other guests at the hotel and they ran out of hot water. If you want to be guaranteed of a hot shower, wake up early! The house is very dimly lit. The furniture (sofa in the living area and sofa chair in our room) was tattered, old and stained. The linen is extremely old and faded. They provide one faded towel per person. We had one of the rooms facing the street and it was a little noisy. Breakfast is from 8am to 9am. (Most of the other places we stayed at in Peru had breakfast from 5am to 10am.) There is one nice table to eat at in the courtyard and other table inside. Breakfast (included with the room rate) consisted of rolls, butter, jam, cheese, bologna, tea, coffee and orange juice (fresh squeezed). We asked for eggs and Serena accommodated our request. Despite the language barrier, Serena and her small staff (family members?) tried hard to please. We appreciated that. This B&B is a small step up from a backpacker hostel.
• Sören (8/5): - Friendly stuff. Good room. Nice breakfast.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Quaint and in the heart of Miraflores - Its clean, central, and quiet. For the money you can't beat this. Victor and Serena are great and help with everything they can. I would recommend to anyone traveling on a budget.
• Shea (10/5): Great stay in Lima - Casa Serena Classic was an absolutely wonderful place to stay. A block away from the Miraflores district and much more affordable than other options, we truly appreciated the home and the couple that ran it.
• Kylie (8/5): Lovely staff - I was sick whilst at Casa Serena and the staff were lovely. The location is good - just a few blocks walk to the main area of Miraflores. One bit of advice - don't use the location on Googke Maps - it's a few blocks off!
• Amber (8/5): Nice Room at a Great Price - Overall, the accommodations were good. I had a room w/ a queen size bed and private bathroom. This is a family's house and not a hotel so keep that image aligned w/ whatever expectations you may have. That being said, they provided daily cleaning service and changed the sheets and towels in my room. The only really negative thing I can say is that the family renting out these rooms don't speak any English so communication may be a problem for non-speakers. They were very friendly and nice people though. Sometimes it got a little loud in the morning when the family woke up but I didn't sleep in too late so it didn't bother me much.
• Timothy (10/5): First night in Peru - Spent our first two nights in Peru at Casa Serena and it felt like home. They were incredibly helpful and provided good info on what to do and even let us borrow one of their bus passes. Would definitely stay there again.
• Elma (8/5): A homely place in Miraflores - I stayed at Casa Serena for four nights last week. Serena, the owner, really makes this place. She is attentive, helpful and will ensure you have the best stay. The room was really clean and had everything I needed, except a hairdryer (no big deal). The breakfast is simple but good, apart from the instant coffee, which seems to be quite prevalent in Peru. The guesthouse is located five blocks from Avenida Larcomar in Miraflores. Serena will explain how to get downtown on the Metrobus. She even gave me her card for the bus, so I only needed to add money. A very homely place.
• Hangyu (10/5): Great location, great service in Miraflores. - Great location, great service in Miraflores.
• Timothy (10/5): Great friendly place for the money. - Haven't been to a friendlier Hostel. We arrived in Lima on the night bus from Nasca at 5 am, and they were kind enough to let us crash on their reception area couches until our room was ready. The room was spotless, breakfast was good(except for the coffee, which was excellent), and the owners and staff were always cheerful and helpful. Very reasonably priced, and Miraflores is a nice neighborhood to stay in. My highest recommendation.
• naveen (10/5): Great place to stay, very family friendly - Wonderful place to stay. Serena and Vincent were tremendous hosts and went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and to help make taxi arrangements
• Brekk (8/5): Great place to stay in Miraflores! - Stayed one night on return from Cusco. Very clean & comfortable hotel/b&b. Location is short walk to reataurants/nightlife. We walked to Barranco, too. Friendly staff. They don't speak much English, so study your Spanish. No name identifying the hotel outside of the building. Only gripe was the breakfast, which was bread, cheese and luncheon meat in a plate, butter and jelly, and some tea & coffee. I'd certainly return to this hotel when I return to Lima.
• John (8/5): Family run hotel - It's a family run business and they are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is simple. The rooms are clean but are a bit old. The hotel is on a main street, so there is a bit of noise.
• Shoobridge Fami (10/5): Perfect B&B in nice part of Miraflores - Big room. Plenty of hot water. Nice neighbourhood. Simple and fresh breakfast. Hosts were lovely and man speaks some English. Will arrange laundry and transfers for reasonable price.

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