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Hotel El Refugio

2.5 star property
Hotel in Salinas with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Triple Room | Free WiFi
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Reception
Restaurant
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You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar at Hotel El Refugio. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Room | Free WiFi

Economy Room

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1 79.020876, Salinas, Salinas, Bolívar, 020107

What's nearby

  • 15 of May Plaza - 33 min drive - 18.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Confites El Salinerito - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Casa Nostra - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Suyana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salinas De Guaranda - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Frutería Monserrate - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Refugio

Property highlights
At Hotel El Refugio, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel El Refugio include amenities such as free WiFi.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We have included 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 only accepts cash
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel El Refugio pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel El Refugio?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Refugio?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Refugio?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Where is Hotel El Refugio located?

Situated in Salinas, this hotel is 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from 15 of May Plaza and within 32 mi (52 km) of Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve and Paramo Hacienda Santa Lucia. Santa Lucia and Rayoloma are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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