What an amazing place, the owners are fabulaous Ross and Betty, a wealth of knowledge and can give you as much info as you like. A lovely spread for breakfast which was a welcome surprise. Very warm rooms and beds are so comfy. I have stayed in a lot of hostels in SA and this is definitely one of the... more

We stayed here for two nights. After arriving into the Arica bus station at 6am, it was only a short walk to this hostal and Ross, the owner, got out of bed to let us in, and brought us straight to our room. Breakfast was simple but delicious, and the communal areas in the hostal for tv, internet, cooking etc,... more

Completely agree with what everyone else has to say. Ross is very friendly and helpful, the hostel is in a pretty good location - 10 mins walk from the bus station and close to the beach, shops etc. The rooms are a little basic but nothing wrong with them at all. Excellent showers, kitchen and laundry service. Free wifi and... more

Unfortunately i got to spend only a short time in Arica. Too short. I wished i had a few days more there. First of all. Location is good. Nearby is food market, supermarket, beach is also near. For the centre, you need to walk around 30-40 minutes or take a regular bus. Its also quite near the bus station, around... more

We spent three nights at Sunny Days, and appreciated every moment of our stay. The rooms were very clean, the service excellent and the breakfasts sumptious. The proprietor, Ross, is a gentle soul who genuinely cares for his guests. We will definitely stay here again when we find ourselves in Arica. more

A really great place to stay in Arica. Near the bus station and a fresh food market just over the road - especially handy because Sunny Days has the best kitchen we've come across in South America. But the main thing is the friendliness and relaxed atmosphere. Could have stayed much longer. more

I had always been interested in New Zealand, but the stay at Hostal Sunny Days, run by a Chilean and a New Zealander, was unforgettable for a different reason, although the reason may in fact be related to the country down under. Simply speaking Ross Moorhouse, the owner, was a very friendly, warm, good-hearted man, who seemed to have nothing... more

I booked this hostel on their website on the recommendation of fellow travellers in Arequipa, and I wasn't disappointed. The hostel is located in a quiet and fairly safe district of Arica, though the area does seem a little dodgy at night. It is also close to facilities including fast food places a market and a standard European-esq supermarket. It... more

For economical lodging in the vibrant beach city of Arica, Chile, the Hostal Sunny Days is an excellent choice. We called the hostel the morning before we were to arrive in Arica, and were able to reserve a room with a private bathroom. For the approximately US$30 for two people, we were extremely pleased with the cleanliness and comfort of... more