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El Refugio Minca in Minca provides accommodations with an indoor pool, a terrace, and a bar. This guest house features air-conditioned accommodations with a patio and free Wifi. On-site staff can arrange a shuttle service. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms include mountain views. At the guest house, each unit has bed linen and towels. Sightseeing tours are available close by. Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino is 11 miles from the guest house, while Santa Marta Gold Museum is 13 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International, 17 miles from El Refugio Minca, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular 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 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • J
    Joe
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was good. The views were awesome. Rooms were clean and the staff were very friendly.
  • Nick
    Israel Israel
    Everything. The rooms were super clean smelling like a doctors office (in a good way), the ac worked perfectly.
  • Paul
    Germany Germany
    Really cute hostel with nice staff, a refreshing pool, and a great view over Minca (and towards Santa Marta). The breakfast is also pretty solid.
  • Brian
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice hotel in a nice location close to the town centr in Minca. Facilities are nice, place is kept clean. Lots of things to do in and around minca.
  • Eric
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location. Easy walk up/down hill into town to take in all the action. The room was a nice size and the A/C worked great. The rooftop/pool spaces and balconies were nice and were great for observing (and photographing!) many of the birds...
  • Mathew
    Canada Canada
    We LOVED This place. It is close to everything, the rooms are very clean. Nice pool and excellent rooftop to watch the sunset. Highly Recommend. (Coming from a family who has travelled to 22 countries over the last year and stayed in over 80...
  • Sherry
    Canada Canada
    Everything. Locations, comfort, so pretty, staff were amazing, comfortable beds.
  • Sonia
    Canada Canada
    The owner installed a solar panel generated hot water system which works great. Also the ac and a small fridge are a plus
  • Brian
    Canada Canada
    The couple that ran this hotel are very accommodating and helpful. The room was spacious and clean, and the bed was comfortable. Location was very close to town but far enough away that it was not too noisy. Safe neighbourhood to walk around in...
  • Molly
    United States of America United States of America
    Quiet and convenient. Comfortable room with nice views. Pool was refreshing and clean!

Area info

Amenities of El Refugio Minca
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 1:00 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 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 23:00 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform El Refugio Minca 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.

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

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

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

License number: 86591

FAQs about El Refugio Minca

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

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

  • Check-in at El Refugio Minca is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at El Refugio Minca may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at El Refugio Minca include:

    • Family
    • Double
  • El Refugio Minca is 1,000 feet from the center of Minca. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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