With a stay at Refugio del Mar in Bucerías (Zona Dorada), you'll be steps from Bay of Banderas and 6 minutes by foot from Playa Bucerías. .This aparthotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Flamingos Golf Club and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Nuevo Vallarta Beach.
Refugio del Mar offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Bucerías aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a communal living room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The aparthotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and noon.
Refugio del Mar has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Beach
Sandy beach nearby
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool/Spa
3 outdoor pools
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking within 10 metres
Street parking available
24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
Car not required
Limited on-site parking
Family friendly
Highchair
Kitchen
Cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Dining
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to noon for a fee: USD 9 for adults and USD 4 for children
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Limited room service
Bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Communal living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
Books
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Rooftop terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Coworking space
Comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Services and conveniences
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Electrical adapters
Iron/ironing board on request
Limited-hour front desk
Local maps
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Safe
Safe at front desk
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Location highlights
In a shopping district
In a village
In an entertainment district
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the sea
On the bay
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Skydiving nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Ziplining nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Security system
Fire extinguisher
General
21 units
3 buildings
3 floors
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Built in 2016
Garden
Towels (changed on request)
Traditional architecture
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
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
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9 for adults and USD 4 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 6)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 65 (up to 18 years old)
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Refugio Mar Aparthotel Bucerias
Refugio Mar Aparthotel
Refugio Mar Bucerias
Refugio Mar
Refugio del Mar Bucerías
Refugio del Mar Aparthotel
Refugio del Mar Aparthotel Bucerías
Refugio del Mar Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 203 reviews
10 - Excellent
168
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 203 reviews
8 - Good
29
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 203 reviews
6 - Okay
5
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 203 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 203 reviews
2 - Terrible
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Wilbur
Business traveller
10 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice washing machine and dryer.
Wilbur
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
Travelled with family
4 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Like to go back now.
Elizabeth
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Aimee
14 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was excellent - room cleaned every day. Nice layout. Our pool was under maintenance
Great experience made you feel like at home, good staff friendly service very comfortable. Would recommend to anyone.
Ashley
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
Business traveller
8 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hot water wasn’t hot enough to shave. Had to heat water in the microwave to shave
Daniel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Clare
Travelled with partner
10 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location near the beach, restaurants and convenience stores. We had a studio that opened onto the shared pool, which was nice to have in June heat. Housekeeping staff did an excellent job. The only minor issues were a couple of wooden doors, one in the bathroom that kept swinging in the way and the other the door into the studio that didn’t seem to close securely. Checking in was a little confusing as there are three different buildings, but staff were helpful in guiding us down the street to our entrance.
Clare
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gordon
20 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great experience!
Great room, very clean, and the front office was very pleasant and helpful. The proximity to some fine restaurants and the beach could not be beat!
Beautiful property! The pool area was like a secret garden and the rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable. My only complaints were that our room was located across the street from a restaurant that was loud at night and that we were unable to relax at the pool for half of our stay since other guests reserved the lounge chairs for the whole day.
The 2 bedroom apartment we stayed at for 5 days was spacious with a big kitchen, fully equipped with a microwave, oven, coffee maker, dishes. It also had 2 large terraces for lounging and entertaining and a huge king sized bed in each bedroom with its own full shower and a washer/dryer. Everything you could ask for plus a living room and kitchen table. We loved it. We stayed at "Casa Mini"
We loved the property! It was quiet, clean, luxurious and close to everything! The pool was very nice and the bed was so comfortable...I could go on! Amazing place! We will return!
This was a pleasant stay at Refugio Del Mar, from staff, friends and area close to everything we needed. Thank you and would definitely stay here again. Loved our stay❤️
The Rufugio del Mar was a beautiful property. We stayed in building 2 which only had 7 units. They all had their own kitchen and bedroom/s. The staff were super friendly and the pool and gardens were immaculate. I would recommend staying on the second floor if possible as the lower units can be a little dark and do absorb a bit of noise from the above units. The location is 2 blocks from the beach and the property includes free beach chairs and umbrellas. They also provide free top of the line bikes. It wasn’t very busy when we were there so everything was readily available. Jorge, the owner is attentive and super helpful. We had an amazing stay.
Beautiful and central to everything. It was a very comfortable stay. We will definitely stay there in the future.
Saray
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Verenice
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
7 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The place is a small exquisite place that I really liked. Beach and eateries were close. Because I was injured and couldn’t walk upstairs I was very disappointed that the elevators were not working because I couldn’t enjoy my time the family on the roof jacuzzi or pool :(
Also, the place came equipped with plates, cups, utensils etc but were not supplied with soap/sponge to wash dishes or napkins. Some complimentary coffee/tea would have been much appreciated.
Other than this, we enjoyed our time in this beautiful place.