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Mela Blu Apartments

2.0 star property

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Fountain
Lobby
In-room dining
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Jose Victorino Lastarria,70, SANTIAGO, SCL
  • Place, Lastarria District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Lucia Hill
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Armas
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santiago (SCL-Arturo Merino Benitez)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

  • 300 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

  • 400 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Santiago

Mela Blu Apartments puts you in the heart of Santiago, within steps of Lastarria District and Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center. Highlights at this hotel include in-room kitchens, free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a lift. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown Santiago hotel include Costanera Center and Parque Arauco Mall.

What's nearby

  • Lastarria District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pontifical Catholic University of Chile - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Lucia Hill - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Catholic University Clinical Hospital - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Catholic University Station - 3 min walk
  • Parque Almagro Station - 4 min drive
  • Santiago (SCL-Arturo Merino Benitez) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Alameda - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistrot - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dómestico - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa Lastarria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪José Ramón 277: Chopería & Sanguchería - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Mela Blu Apartments

As a guest of Mela Blu Apartments, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. An area shuttle within 20 km and an airport shuttle at scheduled times are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santiago hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2008
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Mela Blu Apartments offers 17 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes single sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves, separate dining areas and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) at scheduled times
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 20 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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.

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
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.
    No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard.

We should mention

  • Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Mela Blu
Mela Blu Apartments
Mela Blu Apartments Santiago
Mela Blu Santiago
Mela Blu Apartments Hotel
Mela Blu Apartments SANTIAGO
Mela Blu Apartments Hotel SANTIAGO

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mela Blu Apartments?

No, but there's an airport shuttle at scheduled times for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mela Blu Apartments?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Mela Blu Apartments Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 83 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Great neighborhood. Apartment very run down, shades falling apart,hole in comforter.bathroom...everything broken, mold everywhere,kitchen poorly stocked, wifi intermittent,no one to contact on weekend

6/10 Okay

dan, b

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

too loud to sleep

This apartment is on top of a courtyard with over 1 resturants which is cool, but if you want to sleep it's insanely loud until about 2am. If you party every night past 2 you'll be fine. Also paid for air conditioning and the apartment didn't have it. Also didn't have any sharp knives to cook with and only one small pot.

4/10 Poor

Paula Swanson, Idaho, U.S.A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good location, but maintenance needed

All and all, I was disappointed. There was black mold in the bathroom and a bathroom fan that didn't pull any moisture out. There was no housekeeping for our five day stay. There were three of us and exactly three towels-no hand towels or wash clothes.. One towel accidently fell in the toilet. We asked if we could get a dry towel. Although we continued to ask, we were given the run around and never received a towel. One of us ended up drying with a sheet for three days. These rooms could be nice and we loved the location. Unfortunately our room is in need of new mattresses, a fresh coat of paint, and a working fan in the bathroom to prevent mold. The people down stairs should keep a few extra supplies on hand. We bought our own toilet paper. There is a lovely restaurant and bar downstairs which is convenient but this makes for noisy evenings.

8/10 Good

Felipe, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice 1 bed apt

This hotel is a small apartment in the Las tarria neighborhood. Bars and restaurants are right outside the lobby. It's a nice place to stay and feel at home. My only hiccup was that the bed "queen" was two twins combined. But I did not care nor inquire at all with the hotel staff. It was fine. If you are comparing to a US hotel definitely not bad for the price

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modern apartment overlooking a small, lively plaza

I stayed at Mela Blu for 4 nights in early March 2014. The location of the apartment is great--close to Cerro Santa Lucia and about 15-20 minutes walk to the start of Bellavista, home to many of Santiago's nightclubs. There's a large supermarket close by which is great for apartment stays. The apartment overlooks a small, lively plaza and there are many nice restaurants close by. This is great for sleeping in but not the greatest if you like to go to bed early as the restaurants are busy until around 02:00. The apartment was spacious with modern furnishings, however some were a little worn (e.g., damaged venetian blinds). Wifi, which was included in the price, never worked during my entire stay and the staff didn't seem concerned about fixing it. It didn't even work in the front desk area so I feel the advertising of wifi with this property is not appropriate. Overall I really enjoyed my stay and feel I could have rated it as excellent if the wifi situation was greatly improved.

6/10 Okay

d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Unfortunately a very noisy environment.

Nice rooms, no air conditioning, and one room was very warm. Kitchen was great and very well equipped, fridge, stove, oven, toaster, equipped to prepare and serve most any meal. The courtyard below the rooms is used by several restaurants for outdoor seating. The folks there create a roar of noise until two or three each morning. I you are out partying all night yourself, this is not a problem, but if you want to sleep, find another place to stay.

8/10 Good

Sabrina, Concepcion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for Business

I have stayed here before and I keep coming back... The only problem is that the internet was not working which is a problem since I was there on business. The place is fairly clean. Check in/out is very easy. The location is excellent.

8/10 Good

Sabrina, Concepcion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for Business

I hav stayed here before and I keep coming back... The only problem is that the internet was not working which is a problem since I was there on business. The place is fairly clean. Check in/out is very easy. The location is excellent.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Located in Lastarria

I stayed at Mela Blu over Christmas and had an excellent experience. The hotel was more like an apartment so there were no hotel amenities like vending machines, but it had a full kitchen with pots, pans, and dishes. There was no AC or heat in our room but the weather was perfect so it hardly went noticed. We stayed on the sixth floor towards the back so our room was not directly over the restaurants downstairs, but I could imagine it gets loud some nights if your room faces that side. Mela Blu was super clean but was furnished with IKEA type furnishings so in a couple years the place will probably need a serious face-lift. Id say for price, location, and staff friendliness this is a great find. Oh, the queen bed was two smaller beds pushed together.....only mildly annoying

4/10 Poor

Carlos, Puerto Rico

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There is no air condition. WIFI doesn't work. I left after one night. Excellent area.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant stay

I really liked this hotel. It was just as comfortable as home, very centrally located and close to more than a dozen great restaurants. The neighborhood was very nice and safe. The room itself was not as clean on the surface - things like fingerprints on the walls and worn kitchen utensils. However, the important things - bathroom, bed, linens were clean. The towels were very soft, but also had some holes and could use a refresh. Overall it's a 3 star quality, but for what you pay, the spacious room, the kitchen and the comforts of home, it's a 4 star experience. Some important things to note: the staff is not there after 7pm, but there is a security guard at the building entrance. There is no air conditioning and it can be hot in the summer. There is a lot of noise in the evenings and especially on Saturday night from the restaurants outside the building. If you go to bed early and you're a light sleeper this will absolutely be a problem. If you need wifi, specify that in your reservation because it works better in some rooms than in others. Overall, I would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place, great location

Nice place, great location. I didn't realize I was getting a studio, that was probably my fault. The kitchen was closet-sized. Cost ~$66/night.

10/10 Excellent

Cristian, Miami, florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, great price.

This is actually not an hotel. It is an apartment. Great location. Very central and close to great restaurants. I liked it a lot because it has everything you need to be comfortable. The apartment is almost new. The downside there is no hotel personnel or any hotel like services.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location +

Carlos was very attentive to our needs. Location in Lastarria, near the Metro, was superb. A great independent pad for a city visit.

8/10 Good

Paulina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Pablo, Arlington, VA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and price

The place has a great location in Lastarria, near Bellas Artes and Parque Forestal. Metro is one block away but try to avoid it from 7-9 am and 6-8 pm... you won't get in!!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Great location, rooms were clean, this place is really close to the metro and supermarket which is great. It was a bit smaller than the photos made it look but everything was in good order.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very nice place to stay but

The location and accomodation was very good but being an older couple, as our rooms were above a courtyard, which contained several restaurants, the noise level was quite high until midnight,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

lyndsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful neighbourhood: great value

Very happy with the apartment, compared to other places I have stayed in Santiago it was extremely good value and in the perfect location (Lastarria neighbourhood is beautiful and close to metro stop).

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location

This is not a hotel, it is apartment that are for short term rental. And extremely difficult to find. Thankfully someone assisted me with this. In saying that the apartment was really nice, clean, and in a great location.

4/10 Poor

Big Dogz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lost opportunity in Lastaria

Cheap, and very tacky. Broken toilet seat, disintegrating curtains, almost no kitchen utensils (apart from cutlery, pots, and crockery). Definitely not a fullly equipped kitchen. Also no air conditioning, and with courtyard restaurants below, the noise through open windows is very loud.A fantasatic loction, and they could have done so much more with the apartment.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ourstanding setting.

The dorr staff speaks only Spanish, but they can summon a nearby English speaker who is very helpful. The location of the hotel/arartment is outstanding, in a preey little courtyard off LaStarria, one of the most attractive artist's streets in Santiago. Many excellent restyaurant nearby and the town center and Neruda museum in easy walking distance. The little kitchette is an attractive extra.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Some problems but great location

WiFi did not work during my stay. Hotel does not provide ammenities. No alarm clock or A/C in rooms, but nights are usually cool in Santiago so open windows do the trick. Outdoor cafe outside the window can get a little loud, but not too bad. Plenty of eateries within walking distance. Room was nicely decorated and conveniently located. I would have appreciated an information packet with restaurants that deliver, addresses to retailers that sell toiletries, and instructions for dialing from the room. Emergency toiletries would have been helpful even if at a fee. Hotel personnel was pleasant and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Pavel, Montreal, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will go back in the future.

Modern hotel with very good location and extrimaly friendly services(Dolores). Highly recommend to anyone. My rating is 5*.