La Sombra del Viento
Los Carrera 224
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Why people book this hotel
“The breakfast which is included is delicious”
“Great breakfast”
“The entrance gives no hint of what a beautiful Hostal lies beyond it”
“Attentiveness and hospitality of host”
“My room is huge and opens straight on to the garden”
“An excellent small hotel, very centrally located yet very quiet”
“It's very quiet despite its great location near the Plaza de Armas”
“Location”
“It offers large, comfortable, squeaky clean rooms and an excellent breakfast wit…”
“The bed was comfy and the room very clean with nice decorative touches”
“Superb value”
Overview
Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, La Sombra del Viento can be found in La Serena, close to Justice Court and Cathedral and 400 metres from Plaza de Armas. It is set 800 metres from La Serana Archeological Museum and offers full-day security. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, the units include bed linen and towels. A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruits and juice is available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a coffee shop on-site. A bicycle rental service is available at the bed and breakfast. Popular points of interest near La Sombra del Viento include President Gabriel González Videla Regional History Museum, Gabriela Mistral Building and Japanese GPark Kokoro No Niwa. The nearest airport is La Florida Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
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solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
La Sombra del Viento was a wonderful surprise!! The entrance gives no hint of what a beautiful Hostal lies beyond it. My room is huge and opens straight on to the garden. It's very quiet despite its great location near the Plaza de Armas! The breakfast which is included is delicious. My host has looked after me amazingly. If I come back to La Serena from the UK I will stay here again!
Andrew
couple
March 30, 2026
“Comfortable and relaxing stay”
Location. Beautiful garden and courtyard. Great breakfast. Attentiveness and hospitality of host.
John
couple
March 3, 2026
“An oasis in the City.”
The warm friendly welcome we received on arrival, the peace and tranquility of the surroundings which made us feel safe and at home, and of course the excellent breakfast. Marie was a superb host.
Kyros
solo_traveller
February 22, 2026
“A gem in La Serena”
An excellent small hotel, very centrally located yet very quiet. It offers large, comfortable, squeaky clean rooms and an excellent breakfast with homemade bread, jams and cakes. I strongly recommend it
Marvin
couple
January 7, 2026
“Great Refugium”
Very friendly host, felt very safe
Hannah
couple
December 6, 2025
“Excellent value friendly stay”
We absolutely loved our stay. The property is like a little oasis in the town. The gardens are absolutely beautiful and it’s nice to have space outside your room to sit. The bed was comfy and the room very clean with nice decorative touches. Marie was a very friendly host. Would also recommend the local Chilean restaurant that Marie shared with us.
Jeremiah
solo_traveller
May 7, 2025
“La Sombra del Viento...Top marks”
La Sombra del Viento is a fabulous place to stay at.It is owned and run by Marie,a lovely lady from France.I stayed for 4 nights and was made feel most welcome....My room was clean and serviced daily.Sleep quality was excellent.I liked the personal touches in the room-paintings on the wall,free bars of soap,etc... Breakfast was something to look forward to each morning....Marie bakes her own bread and makes her own yogurt and jam....The bread alone was a feast in itself... Location was perfect-a short walk to Plaza de Armas....I am happy to award La Sombra del Viento my highest grade....Top marks....10 out of 10.
Izzy
solo_traveller
May 5, 2025
“Tranquil, clean & very sweet place to stay in La Serena”
Quiet, clean and lovingly prepared breakfast by the wonderful French host . Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in la Serena! Thank you for the warm hospitality, hope to return :)
David
solo_traveller
March 2, 2025
“THE place to stay in La Serena”
La Sombre del Viento is THE place to stay in La Serena.... Spotlessly clean in a lovingly restored traditional property. Beautiful courtyard and garden. The owner is a superb host and even makes the bread for breakfast. Superb value. Very close to the main square, shops and restaurants.
Adam
couple
October 6, 2024
“Good value for money but grumpy staff”
Room was spacious. Garden and grounds were really nice and well maintained. Good location.
Floriana
couple
August 22, 2024
“A really good choice in the city center”
Everything was really nice: the cute garden, the very well maintained property, the big and comfortable room and the excellent home-made breakfast!
Anthony
solo_traveller
March 14, 2024
Marie was a friendly informative host. Good room, very clean, good home made breakfast.
S
solo_traveller
May 10, 2023
+ super friendly and helpful host + beautiful and well-equipped room + amazing breakfast
Anja
solo_traveller
March 5, 2023
It’s a home away from home. The owner is very nice, gives you advice on what to do and answers every question. The shower is strong and the bed comfortable. Breakfast is good and the garden is perfect to relax in after adventurous days.
Carolina
solo_traveller
December 3, 2022
“Near the center, quiet, clean, great room, good bfreakfast.”
The host Marie is amazing. She explained to me How ti go to the center, beach, etc. And she also helped me tiene to book a tour.
Philippe
family_with_children
June 28, 2022
“price-quality one of the best stays I’ve ever had!”
We absolutely loved our stay at La Sombra eel Viento, especially the homemade breakfast was incredible!
Denise
couple
March 21, 2022
Beautiful garden, really nice room and an amazing host; Marie and her french breakfast are the best!
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site, Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Daily housekeeping, Laundry
Triple Room with Garden View
The triple room features a wardrobe, a barbecue, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Triple Room with Garden View
The triple room offers a wardrobe, a barbecue, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Triple Room with Garden View
The triple room provides a wardrobe, a barbecue, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
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