Refugio Ballena Hostel
Refugio Ballena Hostel
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Situated just 20 km from Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Church, Refugio Ballena Hostel provides accommodation in Castro with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen. The property has garden and city views, and is 1.4 km from Sabanilla Beach. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The units have a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, a microwave, kettle, and a fridge. Every unit is equipped with a coffee machine, a shared bathroom and free WiFi, while certain rooms come with a patio and some have sea views. All units have bed linen. À la carte and American breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and cheese are available. Sightseeing tours are available around the property. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chonchi Church is 20 km from the guest house, while Church of San Francisco is 1 km from the property. Mocopulli Airport is 20 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Fast free WiFi (252 Mbps)
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Shradha
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“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“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“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“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...”
- SSanin
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“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!” - Jorge Chile“Las recomendaciones que nos hizo Marco y Fran fueron extraordinarias. Los cuatro días que estuvimos, visitamos lugares que ellos nos recomendaron, siempre entendiendo nuestras necesidades (viajamos con hijo de solo 9 meses). Luego las...”
- Tessa 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...”
Sole Chile“Es un lugar muy cómodo, buena ubicación, caminando a 15 minutos de la plaza de la ciudad. Los anfitriones muy amables y preocupados por el bienestar de los huéspedes, incluso preocupados de entregar datos para visitar lugares típicos y ayudar en...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Refugio Ballena HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.7
Most popular facilities
- Fast free WiFi (252 Mbps)
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
View
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
PetsPets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- HikingAdditional charge
Living Area
- Dining area
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetFast free WiFi 252 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
ParkingNo parking available.
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storageAdditional charge
- Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeepingAdditional charge
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- Spanish
House rulesRefugio Ballena Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age 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.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Refugio Ballena Hostel 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.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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.
