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Refugio del Mar

3.5 star property

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Nestled near Bay of Banderas, Refugio del Mar offers a refreshing retreat with modern touches. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast, 3 outdoor pools, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. High-speed WiFi keeps you connected while staff provide concierge services and luggage storage.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • 191 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • 12 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
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  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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  • 37 sq m
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  • 44 sq m
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Zona Dorada, a neighborhood in Bucerías, Refugio del Mar is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Flamingos Golf Club and Vallarta Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bay of Banderas and Playa Bucerías. Nuevo Vallarta Beach and Nayar Vidanta Golf are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, hiking/biking trails, and ziplining. Visit our Bucerías travel guide
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Benito Juárez #51, Esq Francisco I Madero, Col. Dorada, Bucerías, NAY, 63732

What's nearby

  • Atardecer en la playa de Bucerías, México
    Playa Bucerías
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Art Walk Bucerias
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • El Tigre Golf at Paradise Village
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Los Arroyos Verdes
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tuna Contemporary Ceramics Center
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Karens Place
    2 min walk
  • Kensho
    7 min walk
  • La Dolce Vita
    4 min walk
  • Mr Cream Pancakes & Waffles
    2 min walk
  • Cervecería Buclas
    10 min walk

About this property

Refugio del Mar

This aparthotel features 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a rooftop terrace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Each apartment features a kitchen with a microwave, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include room service and premium bedding. Change of towels is available on request.
Refugio del Mar offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Bucerías aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Car not required
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • High chair

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to noon for a fee: USD 9 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Communal living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Coworking space

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In a village
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 21 units
  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Built in 2016
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 65 (up to 18 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Refugio Mar Aparthotel Bucerias
Refugio Mar Aparthotel
Refugio Mar Bucerias
Refugio Mar
Refugio del Mar Bucerías
Refugio del Mar Aparthotel
Refugio del Mar Aparthotel Bucerías

Frequently asked questions

Does Refugio del Mar have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Refugio del Mar pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Refugio del Mar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Refugio del Mar?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Refugio del Mar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 65 per vehicle applies.

Where is Refugio del Mar located?

Located in Zona Dorada, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Banderas and Playa Bucerías. Flamingos Golf Club and Nuevo Vallarta Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Refugio del Mar Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 206 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Room was clean staff were friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

COLIN DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pool was nice and water crystal clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My suite was roomy, clean, bright and well equipped. It is just steps to the beach and the hotel lends out chairs and umbrellas at no extra cost. There are several restaurants in a 1/2 block radius.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd time staying at Refugio del Mar for short stays (4 nights) in Bucerias. Both times we stsyed.in one of the 2nd floor, 2 bedroom apartments called "Eva". The apt is reslly nice, has two balconies, very spacious with a nice full size kit hen and new appliances. Very clean, comfy and friendly staff. Will definitely come back.here next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Staff were wonderful. Rooms were very clean and enjoyed our pool. It was warm and clean. Unfortunately there is a lot of construction going on and daytime was noisy, no fault of of the Refugio Hope to go back when the building construction is completed
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious suite was clean and well stocked for cooking. Courtyard with pool was beautiful. A wonderful retreat for a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Staff was excellent - room cleaned every day. Nice layout. Our pool was under maintenance
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great experience made you feel like at home, good staff friendly service very comfortable. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly staff, great spacious apartment with lots of amenities and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great experience!

Great room, very clean, and the front office was very pleasant and helpful. The proximity to some fine restaurants and the beach could not be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful and central to everything. It was a very comfortable stay. We will definitely stay there in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the property! It was quiet, clean, luxurious and close to everything! The pool was very nice and the bed was so comfortable...I could go on! Amazing place! We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayra Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is a beautiful clean place and local shops are nearby. The beach is just walking distance. Amazing staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property! The pool area was like a secret garden and the rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable. My only complaints were that our room was located across the street from a restaurant that was loud at night and that we were unable to relax at the pool for half of our stay since other guests reserved the lounge chairs for the whole day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Oasis away from so many tourist. Both good experience for couples or family. Proximity to restaurants, bars, town center.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean, large, beautiful suites. Nice pools, pool in building two is the biggest and nicest. Very well maintained grounds. Jorge was very helpful and thorough with check in, maid staff very friendly. Great stay in Bucerias, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very secure and safe buildings, very organized and helpful staff. We had a great time at our stay. While the pool's aren't anything extravagant, they are nice, well taken care of and offer nice privacy. Each building has its own pool as well so they're never busy. We would definitely stay here again, the staff went above and beyond to help us enjoy our stay in bucerias. Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location near the beach, restaurants and convenience stores. We had a studio that opened onto the shared pool, which was nice to have in June heat. Housekeeping staff did an excellent job. The only minor issues were a couple of wooden doors, one in the bathroom that kept swinging in the way and the other the door into the studio that didn’t seem to close securely. Checking in was a little confusing as there are three different buildings, but staff were helpful in guiding us down the street to our entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The 2 bedroom apartment we stayed at for 5 days was spacious with a big kitchen, fully equipped with a microwave, oven, coffee maker, dishes. It also had 2 large terraces for lounging and entertaining and a huge king sized bed in each bedroom with its own full shower and a washer/dryer. Everything you could ask for plus a living room and kitchen table. We loved it. We stayed at "Casa Mini"
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable, quiet, close to beach and good dining options. Outstanding staff. Bottom units can be a little dark, not a lot of natural sunlight...but we did not spend much time in the room other than sleeping.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Rufugio del Mar was a beautiful property. We stayed in building 2 which only had 7 units. They all had their own kitchen and bedroom/s. The staff were super friendly and the pool and gardens were immaculate. I would recommend staying on the second floor if possible as the lower units can be a little dark and do absorb a bit of noise from the above units. The location is 2 blocks from the beach and the property includes free beach chairs and umbrellas. They also provide free top of the line bikes. It wasn’t very busy when we were there so everything was readily available. Jorge, the owner is attentive and super helpful. We had an amazing stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verenice

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
The place is a small exquisite place that I really liked. Beach and eateries were close. Because I was injured and couldn’t walk upstairs I was very disappointed that the elevators were not working because I couldn’t enjoy my time the family on the roof jacuzzi or pool :( Also, the place came equipped with plates, cups, utensils etc but were not supplied with soap/sponge to wash dishes or napkins. Some complimentary coffee/tea would have been much appreciated. Other than this, we enjoyed our time in this beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication

poor communication

After leaving we were told Jorge would send an email. 4 days - 8 emails, 3 chats, 2 FB messages, 8 phone callsand no response. BAD communication!!!!! no response to multiple attempts over various platforms. Good location, nice rooms. they have beach chairs, beach umbrellas and bikes. Refugio has great restaurants around -
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the area it was in and the room was really comfy. There was water provided for us and the shower was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Like to go back now.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025