Reviews of El Refugio

Location close to restaurants

Attention to detail in the room - everything you want in a room but often dont get. beautiful enclosed courtyard with bird feeders. Ole the host went far beyond his role with advice and practical help. The breakfast was amazing.

This is a beautiful guesthouse where a kind, intelligent host looks after you in every possible way. Our room was frankly palatial and Ole serves a superb, big breakfast with hummingbirds on the back porch. Strongly recommended!!

Nada

Location was better than expected, safe area, variety of restaurants. Ole the owner went over and above to make us welcome and even got up early to serve our breakfast at 7am, on our last day. The complimentary soft drinks and beers were a nice touch. Would not hesitate to recommend El Refugio, we will miss Ole and his family, even Chico, the 🐶

Nothing, it was a great stay

Beautiful accommodation, fabulous breakfast and Ole was an amazing host, great conversation and super knowledgeable & helpful.

Nothing it was beyond perfect

Paradise. Oli made us so welcome in his house. Everything is just beautiful, the room , the garden , the pool , the house. Lots of excellent restaurants nearby. If you're going to Foz then stay here.

There is a fantastic ambience of peace and tranquility… combined with an interior that any designer would be proud of. A superb place to stay with an amazing host

Ole was fantastically helpful and kind. He made our stay so comfortable and his house is lovely.

Lovely house with a beautiful pool area. Spacious guest room with private bath. Host was very attentive but also gave space when needed.

Refugio is the right name for this hideout very close to the city center. Ole is an amazing host, absolutely fluent in English, very knowledgeable regarding excursions, restaurants, ..., and was extremly helpful. Breakfast was fantastic with lots of fresh fruit, including the coffee, what sometimes is a nightmare in Brazil . The garden with the pool is calm, cozy, very green, and offers relaxation.

Ole is the best host ever, he gave us good advice about restaurants, how to get to the falls & gave us a lift one day to the Argentinian border. His garden and pool are lovely to return to after a hot day looking at Iguazu falls.

Nothing

I can safely say this: This was the most amazing place I ever stayed in all my vacations. Ole and his family created such an amazing facility: The furnitures they collected from different parts of the world are just incredibly beautiful and very authentic, and the garden they made is just breathtaking! We just didn't want to leave the place after having our breakfasts in this nice garden. You can literally spend hours hanging out in this refuge, but you have waterfalls to visit so at some point you have to leave the house :) Ole also did an amazing job with the room, everything was very clean and thought for. And it was the most comfortable bed to sleep in! Ole is a very kind host, and he also helped us a lot with organizing our trip to Iguazu Falls, he answered my questions beforehand and even sent me suggestions with links before coming to Foz de Iguazu. While we were there, he helped us to plan our days, and also brought us to the Argentinian border with his car so that it wasn't too complicated for us to pass the border & visit the Argentinian side of the falls. I have to say Ole and his family poured their hearts out for this place, and it became the most amazing villa to stay. We are very thankful to them for making our stay not only relaxing & comfortable but also very inspirational! It was one for the books & we will never forget!

Ole was a wonderful host. Breakfast at the time we requested (quite early because of tours we took). He even drove us to the airport at the end of our stay! Highly recommend this peaceful, beautiful retreat.

Nothing!

Exceptional stay in a very comfortable and beautiful house. The host is the best you can ask for and he contributed to three great days with his recommendation, assistance and kindness. We felt like guests, not clients. Not to mention the delicious breakfast served with great care by the swimming pool. Look no further and book this place for a wonderful stay in Foz do Iguaçu :) Thanks Mr. Ole!

El Refugio is a Garden of Eden located in a quiet side street right next to Foz city center. The house itself is outstanding and all facilities of an exquisite quality! The garden was my favorite place with an aboundance of exostic plants and flowers. The pool in the middle of the garden is big enough to have a proper swim after an exhausting day. Swimming and/or relaxing in the garden is just wonderful. The room was quite spacious, super clean and had a big confortable bed. The bed linen felt super soft and were of high quality. There was even a real duvet - not just a sheet to cover yourself. The bathroom had a big shower; warm water was always available. Additonally, there was a refrigerator with some soft drinks and beers free of charge. The breakfast (served in the garden) was of high quality and always freshly prepared. Ole asked me what I liked (I am vegetarian) and adjusted the breakfast accordingly. I really enjoyed the company of my host Ole as we had some amazing conversations. He was really helpful and answered all my questions regarding how to visit the waterfalls or how to cross the border to Argentina and assisted me when needed. I highly recommend El Refugio in general but especially for female solo travellers as it is a wonderful place that is super safe and welcoming. Thank you Ole !!

I’ve been traveling for several weeks in Brazil. This was by far the best experience at a hotel I’ve had. The host is very helpful with questions, the building and grounds are beautiful, room was spacious and had every amenity you could think of. Host includes a wonderful spread at breakfast - much better than anything you’ll get at a large hotel. I wish I could have stayed a couple more days to enjoy the pool and relaxing mood.

Nothing.

Breakfast was good enough for a king!

Great location, some very good walkable restaurants. You can use Uber to get anywhere and it is very handy for the falls both Brazilian and Argentinian. The property is lovely with a rustic character and Ole is all you could ask for as a host.

Nothing

Amazing place, beautiful house, spacious and beautiful room, amazing host, very friendly, welcoming. The host gave a lot of extra information and helped us around. Highly recommended!

Nothing

Ole is a great host- and the place is just beautiful!! The name 'El Refugio' matches 100 percent- we strictly recommend- and will come back as soon as possible!! Ralph & Susanne

Ole the owner is the finest host I've ever stayed with, wonderful.

It’s probably one of the most beautiful houses you can stay in Foz and the host is extremely nice person

nothing, it was great highly recommended to those who can enjoy the beautiful design and calmness