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Tucked away in the impressive Colca Valley, this rustic-style inn features thermal baths, one of them being covered, the others being opened, all of them, nestled in a majestic landscape with a view of the Colca river and dominants mountains. Rooms are styled with rustic walls in delicate pale olive shades, all of them having a view of the valley and the river. Each room has a small balcony or terrace where you can admire a splendid view. All rooms have modern private bathrooms. A full American breakfast is served in the Restaurant; this one features panoramic windows with views of the valley and serves local specialties. There is also a small central iron-cast fireplace. El Refugio is ideally located 500 metres from Chivay’s bus station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
or
2 double beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
High score for Chivay
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  • Eugene
    Australia Australia
    Amazing setting and hot pools really nice. river is beautiful.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wow a fabulous hotel in an exceptional location. We booked a suite which had 2 levels which could sleep 4 people. The roof top terrace overlooking the river was amazing and great for star gazing. The jacuzzi bath was huge with amazing views. The...
  • Stijn
    Colombia Colombia
    The location is really beautiful. Just a few minutes with the car from Chivay. The hotel is a good place to relax. We loved the hot springs and pools. We also enjoyed the food and the staff was really friendly.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Hotel El Refugio
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    Hotel El Refugio takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 13:00 to 20:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 05:30 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Cot upon request
    US$10 per child, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Hotel El Refugio accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an additional fee of 10%. To be exempt from this 18% additional fee (IVA), a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented. Please note both documents are required for fee exemption

    Foreign business travellers who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 18% regardless of the length of their stay in Peru. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

    If foreign guests share a room with Peruvian guests, then the extra tax (IVA) must be paid.

    Children up to 7 years old can stay for free with their parents as long as they use existing bedding, no extra bed or breakfast included. Children from 8 to 12 years old can stay with their parents using the existing beds and paying the child rate, which does not include an additional bed, if it includes breakfast. Children 13 years and older are considered adults.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Hotel El Refugio in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Hotel El Refugio

    • Hotel El Refugio has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurante #1

    • Yes, Hotel El Refugio is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at Hotel El Refugio can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • American
      • Buffet

    • Check-in at Hotel El Refugio is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Hotel El Refugio include:

      • Family
      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Suite
      • Single

    • The prices at Hotel El Refugio may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Hotel El Refugio offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Table tennis

    • Hotel El Refugio is 1.7 miles from the centre of Chivay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.