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Situated 17 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, El Refugio Minca offers an indoor pool, a terrace and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The property has mountain and quiet street views, and is 21 km from Santa Marta Gold Museum. The guest house features family rooms. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. All units have a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. A bar can be found on-site. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. Santa Marta Cathedral is 21 km from the guest house, while Simon Bolivar Park is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International, 27 km from El Refugio Minca, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bronagh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The air con was great in the Minca heat. The room was spacious and comfortable. The pool was a great addition. Breakfast was good, but some fruit would have been nice. Good location in Minca, just off the main road and away from the noise. The...
  • Sabrina
    Germany Germany
    Big TV, comfortable beds, hot shower and quiet Hostel with a nice view over Minca!
  • Alex
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Such wonderful hosts! So friendly and helpful. Big room with a very comfortable bed. Everything was kept very clean. Hot water from the shower! Pool was great and good common areas/terrace which amazing view over Santa Marta and hummingbirds!...
  • Julian
    Canada Canada
    Room is very clean, with AC. Bathroom is nice with hot water. The pool is clean and enjoyable. No noises at night except from the ones outside. Overrall we had a very pleasant stay. And Diana is awesome!
  • Ross
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location close to the town but up on the hill so great views from the room & rooftop. Friendly staff, spacious room with good aircon & good shower. Breakfast was very nice. Filtered water & free coffee.
  • Jaidyn
    Australia Australia
    Great hostel right near the centre of town! Room was clean as was the pool and all facilities. There was a power outage while we were there but it affected the whole town so it was unavoidable. Overall, would highly recommend!
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly and helpful - including storing our bags for us. Comfortable beds, clean pool, simple tasty breakfast. Location close to everything but not too noisy.
  • Chantal
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location is perfect, mid town a little up in the hills without any distress to get there. Very friendly staff. Nice room, clean and well kept. Breakfast is good, simple but like anywhere.
  • Stephen
    Singapore Singapore
    Staff were really nice. Good location off the main street, quiet and relaxing. Big room with a mini fridge. Great view from the roof terrace. Tea and coffee available all day.
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location on the edge of town, two minutes from the centre. Wonderful, helpful staff. Luis was great! The "Double room with mountain view" was really a great view!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hello,do you have hot water ?and wifi?

    yes, we have
    Answered on 31 August 2022
  • Quiero saber si usted recibio una reservacion del nombre Laura paidock para el 12-15 de agosto en el cuarto de familia? no recibi una confirmacion

    Hola Laura, tu reserva esta confirmada, te esperamos!
    Answered on 7 March 2023

Property surroundings

Facilities of El Refugio Minca
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Family rooms
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Languages spoken
  • Spanish

House rules
El Refugio Minca takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 05:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform El Refugio Minca 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: 86591

FAQs about El Refugio Minca

  • Room options at El Refugio Minca include:

    • Family
    • Double
  • Check-in at El Refugio Minca is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • El Refugio Minca is 350 yards from the centre of Minca. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, El Refugio Minca is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at El Refugio Minca may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • El Refugio Minca offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool