Refugio Ballena Hostel - Castro
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Refugio Ballena Hostel
Castro 1295 Ernesto Riquelme
No. of rooms
10
WiFi
Animal acceptance
Rooms for singles
We speak
ES
9.6/10
No. of rooms
10
WiFi
Animal acceptance
Rooms for singles
We speak
ES
9.6/10
Situated just 20 km from Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Church, Refugio Ballena Hostel provides accommodation in Castro with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. The property has sea and garden views, and is 1.5 km from Sabanilla Beach. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
Featuring a shared bathroom, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms come with a terrace.
À la carte and American breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and cheese are available.
Sightseeing tours are available around the property.
Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chonchi Church is 20 km from the guest house, while Church of San Francisco is less than 1 km from the property. Mocopulli Airport is 20 km away.
The hotel day starts from hour 15:00 and ends at 10:00.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Please inform 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.
Managed by a private host
Double Room with Shared Bathroom. The well-fitted kitchen features a refrigerator, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, a terrace with sea views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a refrigerator, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave. The single room features a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, a terrace with city views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room. ;
Twin Room. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a refrigerator, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave. The twin room provides a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, a terrace with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds. ;
Small Twin Room. The unit offers 2 beds.
WiFi available in all areas
Daily housekeepingadditional charge
Laundryadditional charge
Shared kitchen
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Airport shuttle
Garden
Internet services
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Trouser pressadditional charge
Invoice provided
Free WiFi
Tour desk
Terrace
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Designated smoking area
Luggage storageadditional charge
Heating
Airport drop offadditional charge
Hikingadditional charge
Shared lounge/TV area
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed
Allergy-free room
Outdoor furniture
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Shuttle service
Key access
Face masks for guests available
Cashless payment available
Airport pick upadditional charge
Non-smoking throughout
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
First aid kit available
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Fire extinguishers
WiFi
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
