Refugio Ecológico

3.0 star property
Adults-only beach bed & breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Refugio Ecológico

Terrace/patio
Snack bar
Twin Room
Double Room
Snack bar

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Francisco Bolognesi 126, Distrito Yanahuara, Arequipa, Arequipa
  • Yanahuara Plaza
    8 min walk
  • Arequipa's Historical Museum
    10 min walk
  • Puente Grau
    11 min walk
  • Arequipa (AQP-Rodriguez Ballon Intl.)
    20 min drive

Room options

Royal Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
Down duvet
Jetted bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Elite Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
Down duvet
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Similar properties

About the area

Arequipa

Refugio Ecológico puts you in the heart of Arequipa, connected to the convention centre and within a 20-minute stroll of Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery. Highlights at this beach B&B include in-room free WiFi, furnished balconies and Smart TVs. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Yanahuara B&B include Arequipa Cathedral and Arequipa Plaza de Armas.

What's nearby

  • Yanahuara Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Catalina Monastery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Arequipa Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Arequipa Plaza de Armas - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Catholic University of Santa Maria - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Arequipa Station - 6 min drive
  • Arequipa (AQP-Rodriguez Ballon Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Nueva Palomino - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pasta Canteen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Super Adobo Arequipeno - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kao Thai and Peruvian Cuisine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Santo Pz - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Refugio Ecológico

Adults-only beach bed & breakfast
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Refugio Ecológico.

This 3-star Arequipa bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1990
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
Refugio Ecológico offers 12 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and free newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. 45-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

This Arequipa bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hairdryers.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Refugio Ecológico

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 22 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 22 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for PEN 60.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: PEN 25 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: PEN 60.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property Registration Number 20559121739

We should mention

  • Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
  • According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law. Payments cannot be split between currencies.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 22 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

Refugio Ecológico
Refugio Ecológico Arequipa
Refugio Ecológico B&B
Refugio Ecológico B&B Arequipa
Refugio Ecológico Arequipa
Refugio Ecológico Bed & breakfast
Refugio Ecológico Bed & breakfast Arequipa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Refugio Ecológico?

Refugio Ecológico offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Refugio Ecológico?

Onsite parking is limited.

Is Refugio Ecológico family-friendly?

No, Refugio Ecológico is an adults-only property.

Does Refugio Ecológico serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Refugio Ecológico?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Refugio Ecológico?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Refugio Ecológico?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Refugio Ecológico Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Great location. Great price. Parking.
It was a short stay but everything was great overall. Good location and the title of this review says it all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting location, it was wrongly represented on the expedia google map. No where near the plaza as stated. Nice walkway along the river right across the street. Roof top breakfast was fantastic. However no shops or restaurants nearby which made it difficult to find anything to eat, especially in the dark.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Salim, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel close to airport
We booked as a stopover to board next flight so did the job, clean room, queit location, in the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no window or fan in the room. The fridge was unplugged. The room smelled musty, like it needed airing out. Staff were very nice.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and good location
Great little hotel. Pros - good location, fantastic breakfast, plenty of hot water and friendly staff. Only downside (but in my opinion minor) is its right next to a school so quite noisy in morning and afternoon. But excellent value for money and would definitely stay there again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place great price
This is a good budget place right on Bolognessi and the park. Cross the bridge and you're in town and not far from plaza de las armas. Easy enoughto get around with taxi or on foot. I wouldn't wander around alone on foot after 10 PM, but everything else was fine. Some review on the noise but I was on the lower level in back, so I wasn't affected. Just about right for the stay and need!

8/10 Good

SHU CHUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is great
It was located in short walking distance to the center,clean,comfortable bed.

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Staff & service

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Great home base in Arequipa
The hotel is very basic, but perfectly comfortable for the price you pay. Some rooms boast amazing views of the mountains surrounding Arequipa, which is nice. We enjoyed having a refrigerator in our room, and appreciated the cheap laundry service offered. They also let us leave our stuff when we went to Colca Canyon for a 2D/1N trip, which was helpful. The room is a little bright and the outside can be noisy, so earplugs and eyemask are recommended. It's a short walk from nearly everywhere you'd want to go in Arequipa, making it a great home base for the week we spent there.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & low cost
THE SHORT / Refugio Ecologico is a small hotel, with three stories, located just by the river in Arequipe. For the price we paid, it was a great option, especially if you have ear plugs and an eye mask :) PROS / The location is ideal, a short walk to all the major sites and many great restaurants. Breakfast is basic, but filling. The staff are incredibly helpful! We loved having a refrigerator in our room :) CONS / The wifi is slow, but bearable. You'll definitely want to bring earplugs as it's quite noisy and in addition to the windows being very thin, there are car alarms going off all night. You'll also want to bring an eye mask as the curtains don't actually block out light. For the price of the room, the annoyances were easy to deal with!

8/10 Good

francisco, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good value. Friendly staff, good location.
Hotel sits across the street from a park by the river and is within walking distance from downtown Arequipa. Very helpful staff.

8/10 Good

Bimal, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable friendly conveniently located
Pleasant. Good location.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There is nothing remotely ecological about this over priced cold water flat. We only able to take one shower during our stay,we would have moved if we weren't so tired from all the traveling,also very flimsy breakfast in the morning,best thing about this place is quietness.

6/10 Okay

Mike

Nice
For this price range it's usually a hit or miss in getting a decent hotel. In this case cleanliness, warm water, wifi and friendly staff made it a hit. The location was roughly 2 miles to the main plaza, 2 blocks from any restaurant and is also in a nice area.

10/10 Excellent

SG, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful and cozy hotel
This is a very nice and cozy hotel located in a convenient and safe neighborhood. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and comfortable. We are happy with all of their services.

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jose Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Juan Martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Buen hotel para descansar
Un pequeño y bien ubicado hotel. Las habitaciones, por lo menos las del tercer piso, donde estuve, son muy pequeñas y hechas de Drywall lo que no presta el aislamiento adecuado ni del frío, ni de los ruidos de otras habitaciones. El servicio es muy básico, nadie te ayuda con las maletas, por ejemplo. Está bien ubicado, en una zona tranquila, muy cerca del centro de la ciudad. El desayuno es muy básico y nunca está listo al 100% a las 7am como lo ofrecen. Si solo vas a descansar es una buena opción por precio - calidad, pero si esperas algo más, como permanecer ahí durante el día, no lo recomiendo.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotelito cumplidor, pero nada espectacular
Hotel ,pequeño, pero bien ubicado, a pocas cuadras del centro de la ciudad. Las habitaciones del tercer piso son realmente pequeñas y el baño minusculo, además frente al pequeño comedor, por lo que si quieres dormir un poco más, no podrás hacerlo por el ruido de la gente que sube a tomar desayuno. Desayuno que nunca está listo a las 7am como dicen, a esa hora recién comienzan a subir las cosas y está listo 15 o 20 minutos después, por lo que si sales temprano, no lo ves. Además es bastante básico (pan, café queso y algún jugo) No lo vi muy ecológico, salvo una bonita entrada toda cubierta de plantas y enredaderas y un aviso para que no botes los frascos de champú, porque los reutilizan. Si vas con maletas grandes o más de una, preparate a hacer ejercicio porque nadie te ayuda ni a subirlas ni a bajarlas y la escalera es bastante estrecha. En general el servicio es bastante básico, aunque son amables. No tiene servicio de comidas, pero puedes pedir delivery de los restaurantes de comida rápida cercanos. Y de las vistas...? Bueno el Misti al fondo, tratando de aparecer entre los árboles y construcciones cercanas, mejor vista hay desde el puente cercano.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevlig vistelse
Trevlig upplevelse, rent, utmärkt frukost, bra pris via appen och möjlighet att boka samma natt vi anlände. Fin atmosfär. Rekommenderas!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Acogedor
Siempre acudo a este hotel por localizacion y ser comodo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Localização a 1km do Centro histórico e não a 0,1
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Flávia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Serviço ruim
Solicitei transfer para me buscar no aeroporto, liguei confirmando e não mandaram. Checkin foi péssimo, perguntei sobre o táxi, nada respondeu o atendente. Não nos explicou absolutamente nada sobre senha, horário e local para café da manhã. Pedimos serviço de despertador que também não foi feito.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017