Hotel El Refugio

2.0 star property

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Aerial view
On the beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Exterior
Double or Twin Room, Sea View
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Playa de Luaña, 218, Cóbreces, Alfoz de Lloredo, Cantabria, 39320
  • Place, Playa de Luana
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabarceno Natural Park
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, El Sardinero Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santander (SDR)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Alfoz de Lloredo

When you stay at Hotel El Refugio in Alfoz de Lloredo, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Biscay and Playa de Luana. .This beach hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Playa de Fonfría and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Comillas Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa de Luana - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • El Capricho de Gaudí - 16 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Oyambre Beach - 21 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Cabarceno Natural Park - 50 min drive - 52.1 km
  • El Sardinero Beach - 51 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

  • Renedo Station - 27 min drive
  • Santander (SDR) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quo Vadis - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Marisquería Adolfo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar Restaurante Cantábrico - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mombasa Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Gurea - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Refugio

Hotel El Refugio offers 23 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2016.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wind down with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges or 2 beach bars. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Suomi Cocktail bar - Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar serves breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 200 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 9 per stay)
  • Secured, uncovered extended parking on site (EUR 9 per stay)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 beach bars
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Suomi Cocktail bar

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Designer stores
  • Farming classes
  • Games
  • Library
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Paddleboard
  • Pro golf shop
  • Shopping
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Communal living room
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric bike charging
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2016
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 175 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 7)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 9 per stay
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: EUR 9 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number G5287

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

El Refugio Alfoz de Lloredo

Hotel El Refugio Alfoz de Lloredo

Hotel El Refugio Hotel

Hotel El Refugio Alfoz de Lloredo

Hotel El Refugio Hotel Alfoz de Lloredo

Hotel El Refugio Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Federico

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Stunning

It was exactly what we needed - a beautiful quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Amazing location

This is an absolute gem of a hotel...so close to the beach with fab restaurants within walking distance. Staff were so friendly and very accommodating...cocktails were also good. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

karen, durham

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

Really good hotel with friendly staff

We stayed for two nights brilliant location near beach. Breakfast was great and lots to eat. Would not hesitate in booking again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was a little gem, good value, very comfortable and in a great location. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was very good. We did expect a restaurant for the evening but it was closed, however we were directed to a nearby restaurant which was very good. The information should say this is a seasonal restaurant, we had been travelling all day and would have preferred to stay on site. Would stay there again.

8/10 Good

Lilian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Leire

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

joy

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Near to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Elena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La tranquilidad, el silencio y la playa cerca. lo mejor. Lo peor la falta de transporte público. Desayuno buffet aceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

OSCAR

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FABULOSO EN UN ENCLAVE IDILICO
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La hospitalidad del personal, la cercanía y amabilidad del trato. Tambien la situación geográfica del hotel, muy bien situado cerquita del mar.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

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

Buon soggiorno, personale gentile !!!

Tutto bene tranne il wifi assente !!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Rosa

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

Anticuado y poco acogedor.

La habitación olía a humedad y cerrado. Anticuado y viejo.Por ese precio esperábamos algo mejor.Tuvimos que separarnos de nuestro amigo a pesar de que le pedimos habitaciones juntas, porque el niño no puede dormir contigo, pagas más y te envían a otra zona. Mala atención y poco acogedor, no volveremos.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

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

Recommandé

Calme et reposant cet hôtel est remarquablement situé. Il permets bains dans l'océan et visites de villages médiévaux. Santander est également proche. Il peut être le point de départ de randonnées le long de la côte ou à l'intérieur du pays. L'accueil y est excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Francisco Luís

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Angel

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

Hotel con unas vistas espectaculares

Playa de luaña a apenas 50 metros. Situada entre Santillana y Comillas. En el pueblo en si de Cobreces no hay demasiado que ver ni hacer. Pero muy buen situado