Refugio Ballena Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
+40 photos
Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Refugio Ballena Hostel in Castro offers pet-friendly rooms with sea, garden, or city views. Each room includes a private bathroom, work desk, and wardrobe. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and tour desk. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are served, including American, à la carte, and vegetarian. Local specialties, cheese, and fruits are featured. Convenient Location: Located 12 mi from Mocopulli Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Sabanilla Beach and near attractions such as the Church of San Francisco. Highly rated for its friendly host, cleanliness, and well-equipped kitchen.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Castro, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, American

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Availability

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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Tessa
United States United States
“Really lovely hostel, owners are helpful and kind and really give it a homey feel (it is their home!). Lots of common areas & very nice kitchen, we did a lot of cooking. Very clean. Owners provided great recommendations about the island we never...”
Donielle
United States United States
“The place is so clean and updated. The kitchen has everything you need. And the owners are around all the time with amazing recommendations for the island.”
Nana
Japan Japan
“It would be one of the best hostels in Latin America. Nice owners have information on tourism and transportation. Very cozy like home.”
Shradha
Australia Australia
“The owners are amazing, very friendly and super helpful. I needed a place to spend a few hours beforw my bus to Santiago at 6 pm, on a Sunday when all the libraries and most cafes were closed. They were very helpful and let me stay there the whole...”
Louis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The best hostel we have stayed at in South America so far. The owners are really kind and great to talk with. The hostel itself is very clean, the beds are really comfortable, bathrooms are nice and the kitchen is really excellent. It has...”
Giuliana
Chile Chile
“The hosts were very helpful and kept the place in a really good condition. The kitchen was fully equipped, and staying there was really enjoyable. They did recycling (really important for me). :). Love it. Highly recommended.”
Leila
Switzerland Switzerland
“The hosts were amazing. They trie to give you the best experience possible and know a lot of contacts to organise tours. It felt like a home away from home.”
Vanessa
Chile Chile
“It was perfect, from the cozy vibes of the house, the cleanliness and the attention of the house. The bed was comfy,there is availability to use the kitchen wherever you want and it is nearby to restaurants and the city center in a very quiet...”
Sanin
United States United States
“The beds have warmers. Very good for the winter time in June. The hosts helped me plan my trip tot the Patagonia. Marco recommended bus companies, let me use his phone to contact tour guides, and drove me at 5 am to the bus station. Most out going...”
Yu
Taiwan Taiwan
“The hosts are so nice and welcoming, the bathrooms are clean, the kitchen is spacious and well-organized, and fast response is a plus. Did spend a wonderful night here. I highly recommend to other backpackers!”

Area info

House rules

Refugio Ballena Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:30 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Refugio Ballena Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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