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Refugio Ballena Hostel

2.0 star property

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Fireplace
Double Room, Partial Sea View
Double Room, Partial Sea View
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ernesto Riquelme 1295, Castro, LOS LAGOS, 5700431
  • Place, Church of San Francisco
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Armas
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Museo Regional de Castro
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dalcahue (MHC-Mocopulli)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, City View

Standard Single Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Courtyard View

Twin Room, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Partial Sea View

Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Castro

At Refugio Ballena Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Museo Regional de Castro and Church of San Francisco. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi, fireplaces and patios. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a corner/local shop. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Castro hostel include Church of Castro and Plaza de Armas.
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What's nearby

  • Church of Castro - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Church of San Francisco - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Museo Regional de Castro - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lillo Handicraft and Market Fair - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Dalcahue (MHC-Mocopulli) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Descarriada - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Brújula del Cuerpo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ottoschop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Isla De Brac - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Stop Inn - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Refugio Ballena Hostel

Refugio Ballena Hostel offers its guests gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Refugio Ballena Hostel also features a fireplace in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a corner/local shop.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Castro hostel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Refugio Ballena Hostel offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CLP 8,000 to 15,000 for adults and CLP 8,000 to 15,000 for children

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily) (for a fee)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 2 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Chile value-added tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Chile and who pay in foreign currency (e.g. USD).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CLP 8000 to 15000 for adults and CLP 8000 to 15000 for children
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: CLP 6000 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Refugio Ballena Hostel?

The closest beach to Refugio Ballena Hostel is Tongoy Beach (3.2 km).

Does Refugio Ballena Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, local cuisine brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Refugio Ballena Hostel?

No, Refugio Ballena Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Refugio Ballena Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.