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REFUGIO EL MOLLE

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with heated floors

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Balmaceda, Vicuña, Coquimbo, 1780000
  • Puclaro Dam
  • Elqui Valley
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mamalluca Observatory
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • La Serena (LSC-La Florida)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

  • 712 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

  • 1345500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Presidential Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Presidential Room

  • 712 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Vicuña

In Vicuña .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Elqui Valley and 9 miles (15 km) of Puclaro Dam with a stay here. Plaza de Vicuna and Torre Bauer are also within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Elqui Valley - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mamalluca Observatory - 46 min drive - 26.9 miles
  • Observatorio Comunal Cerro Mamalluca - 46 min drive - 26.9 miles
  • Sea Avenue - 48 min drive - 29.6 miles
  • La Serena Beach - 48 min drive - 28.7 miles

Getting around

  • La Serena (LSC-La Florida) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Refugio El Molle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant El Maiten - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Don Chuma - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hostería El Molle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Al Sur del Elqui - ‬4 min drive

About this property

REFUGIO EL MOLLE

3-star guestrooms with heated floors
REFUGIO EL MOLLE offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at REFUGIO EL MOLLE. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Vicuña hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
REFUGIO EL MOLLE offers 13 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include hot stone massages and massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CLP 25,000

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February, March, and April.
The property is closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at REFUGIO EL MOLLE

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: Chile value-added tax (19%). Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%).
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

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.

  • Hosted evening meal: CLP 25000

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
This property accepts cash
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. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

REFUGIO EL MOLLE Hotel
REFUGIO EL MOLLE Vicuña
REFUGIO EL MOLLE Hotel Vicuña

Frequently asked questions

How close is REFUGIO EL MOLLE to the airport?

REFUGIO EL MOLLE is 18.5 mi (30-min drive) away from the La Serena (LSC-La Florida) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at REFUGIO EL MOLLE?

As of Sep 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at REFUGIO EL MOLLE on Sep 3, 2025 start from $154.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does REFUGIO EL MOLLE have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at REFUGIO EL MOLLE.

Does REFUGIO EL MOLLE offer free breakfast?

REFUGIO EL MOLLE offers free full breakfast every day from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at REFUGIO EL MOLLE?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at REFUGIO EL MOLLE?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM.

Is there free parking at REFUGIO EL MOLLE?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does REFUGIO EL MOLLE have a pool?

REFUGIO EL MOLLE features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does REFUGIO EL MOLLE have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does REFUGIO EL MOLLE have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer hot stone massages.

How close is REFUGIO EL MOLLE to downtown Vicuña?

REFUGIO EL MOLLE is 15 mi away from Vicuña.

REFUGIO EL MOLLE Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

America

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023