Name: Refugio Ballena Hostel
Address: 1295 Ernesto Riquelme, 5700431 Castro, Chile, 1295 Ernesto Riquelme, Chiloe, 5700431, Chile
Rating: 9.6

Refugio Ballena Hostel

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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 specialities, cheese, and fruits are featured. Convenient Location: Located 20 km 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Castro, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, American

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Room type	Number of guests
Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 large double bed
Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 single bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 single bed
Twin Room 2 single beds

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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...”

Sanin

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...”

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!”

Yuan

Taiwan

“很棒的住宿，地理位置不在鎮中心，但步行15分鐘即可以抵達巴士站，沿路可以看到海景跟Palafitos 比起Hostel更像B&B，每個空間都可以看到精心的佈置，房間溫馨舒服 Marco 以及 Francisca友善熱情，提供許多Chiloé的旅行建議，非常推薦！”

Edgardo

Chile

“El silencio es lo que más prioriza un viajero y esto cumple todas las expectativas al momento de dormir”

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...”

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House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

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 23:30 and 05:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-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.