Hotel El Refugio, Chivay
About the Hotel
Rooms with mountain views
Hotel El Refugio features rooms with parquet floors and a terrace with a mountain view. Rooms include ironing facilities, heating, and garden furniture. Free toiletries are provided. Bathrooms have a tub with shower. Select rooms offer pool or river views. The Suite has a king sized bed and a large bathroom with a hot tub. The triple rooms have two full sized beds and a single bed, each with a terrace and mountain view. The twin rooms have two full sized beds and either a terrace or balcony with a mountain view. A spacious room on the first floor includes a king-sized bed, while the second floor offers two single beds and a balcony overlooking the river and mountains, plus a large bathroom with a hot tub. One single room provides a wardrobe, parquet floors, heating, a balcony with mountain views, and a private bathroom with a bath, shower, and hairdryer.
Local Cuisine Restaurant
Restaurant "Las Colcas" serves meals prepared with local products with regional flavors and textures. The restaurant serves a full American breakfast and a full buffet breakfast with regional jams and treats. The bar offers Peruvian pisco based cocktails and other spirits, and live piano music.
Thermal Baths Oasis
El Refugio is nestled in a landscape along the Colca river between dominant mountains and a starry sky. There are two pools fed by natural sources rich in minerals such as lithium, one with a view of the river. The inn includes thermal baths, one covered and others open, all nestled in a landscape with a view of the Colca river and dominant mountains. On the second floor, a terrace offers a view of the mountains. Guests are welcome to inquire about visits to cave paintings, 150 meters away. Guests will find heated swimming pools, a fireplace, board games, and other useful facilities. The landscape is surrounded by lush green gardens and is an excellent starting point to explore the Uyo Uyo ruins.
Location and Surroundings
El Refugio is located 5 minutes from the village of Chivay, the capital of the Caylloma province, and a 5-minute drive from Chivay town. It is located 2 hours from Arequipa city and headquarters of the main bus terminal. Landmarks nearby include Our Lady of the Assumption Church (2.5 km), Planetarium and Observatory Colca (2.5 km), Inca Bridge (3 km), Astronomical Observatory (8.5 km), Galeria ARTES DEL COLCA art & souvenirs (3 km), La Calera Thermal Waters (5.5 km), Plaza de Armas (4 km), Abra Patapampa (5 km), and Plaza de Armas de Chivay (2.5 km).
Hotel Services
Hotel El Refugio is 100 km from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Staff can put guests in touch with local providers and provide information about the Mirador of the Condor Cross. The hotel is ideal for people looking to get away from the stress of everyday life. Guests can contemplate the surrounding natural waterfalls, observe local plants and flowers, and eagles nested in the mountains.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor