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Providing city views, El Refugio in Ensenada offers accommodations and a garden. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. The apartment provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with bath and bathrobes. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in every unit. At the apartment complex, all units come with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Tijuana International Airport, 66 miles from El Refugio.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.5
High score for Ensenada

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kai
    the United States the United States
    Friendly staff, good location, nice property and flexible check in/out hours.
  • Leonardo
    the United States the United States
    Property was exactly what the listing pictures described. Great location! The host was ready and available at all times! Will stay here again.
  • Jessica
    the United States the United States
    The host Don Rigo very attentive and very vigilant. The apartment are private and gated. No one goes in without a guest opening the gate for their guest. I felt safe and at peace. This is literally near Downtown. You're walking distance from...
  • Mark
    the United States the United States
    Short walk to town. Quiet area. Clean and spacious. Nice view.
  • Sherleen
    the United States the United States
    Very clean! beds were comfortable and we had drinking water provided by the host. Smooth check-in and check-out process
  • Lucia
    the United States the United States
    it was beautiful with a great view! everything was clean and the beds are beyond comfortable.
  • Greenfield
    the United States the United States
    as modern and clean as it gets for Ensenada. Mexican clean vs Asian clean are two different things.
  • Ashley
    the United States the United States
    so clean and convenient. safe and comfortable. we have stayed here twice now and will probably continue to stay here every time we go to Ensenada. it’s such a comfortable place and so close to the bars but not too close to where you’re bothered by...
  • A
    Alejandro
    the United States the United States
    Location was perfect nice clean home makes me feel like i never left home nice view nice quiet area .
  • Aaron
    the United States the United States
    View was amazing! Property was family friendly. Rigo was very helpful and friendly! We highly recommend this property. We Will Definitely Be Booking Again.

Area info

Amenities of El Refugio
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

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

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 25
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform El Refugio 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.

FAQs about El Refugio

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

  • Check-in at El Refugio is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at El Refugio on this page.

  • El Refugio is 3,100 feet from the center of Ensenada. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at El Refugio (subject to availability) that have:

    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at El Refugio (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 5 guests
    • 8 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Horseback riding
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Beach
    • Cooking class
    • Back massage
    • Foot massage
    • Bar crawls
    • Hand massage
    • Neck massage
    • Head massage
    • Full-body massage
  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at El Refugio on this page.