El Refugio Minca
Via a Minca Barrio El Casino Minca
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff was great”
“Good location and friendly staff”
“The hotel has a good location and the neighbor is also pretty calm”
“Clean, good location, 1 member of staff (Hazey) very helpful and friendly”
“Nice pool area and good sun trap”
“We really enjoyed the breakfast and the pool, and the staff are incredibly frien…”
“The pool was quite nice and a very comfortable temperature”
“Great spot near the centre of Minca, but far enough out to be reasonably quiet”
“Friendly staff, very clean room and refreshing pool”
“Staff constantly cleaning and friendly 2 different seating areas for guests to …”
“Everything was perfect, the breakfast is complete and the pool is really nice”
“Lovely breakfast with coffee refils, honey and options”
Overview
Situated 17 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, El Refugio Minca offers an indoor pool, a bar and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The property has mountain and quiet street views, and is 21 km from Santa Marta Gold Museum. The guest house features family rooms. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. All units have a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. Santa Marta Cathedral is 21 km from the guest house, while Simon Bolivar Park is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International, 27 km from El Refugio Minca, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Gaia Valeria
couple
June 7, 2026
“Good value for money”
Gracias Haizly (?) y Carmen por su hospitalidad!
Baptiste
extended_group
May 31, 2026
Everything was perfect, the breakfast is complete and the pool is really nice ! The hotel has a good location and the neighbor is also pretty calm. We did a bird watching tour with guide that left his contact at the hotel and it was AMAZING ! Also minca is a pretty safe city really comfy and not really touristic.
Florian
solo_traveller
May 30, 2026
Friendly staff, very clean room and refreshing pool! :)
Isabella
couple
May 26, 2026
“Lovely hotel with pool, sun and privacy”
Nice pool area and good sun trap. Lovely breakfast with coffee refils, honey and options. Staff constantly cleaning and friendly 2 different seating areas for guests to relax
Dr. L. Marshall
solo_traveller
May 21, 2026
Clean, good location, 1 member of staff (Hazey) very helpful and friendly. Good value
Tania
couple
May 1, 2026
“It’s cheap and you notice that”
The staff was great!
Peter
solo_traveller
April 22, 2026
nice & clean accommodation. Good location and friendly staff.
Sara
couple
April 12, 2026
Very great location, great outside and good price
Alex
couple
April 1, 2026
“Good location for a stay in Minca”
The location is great as well as the staff! The pool was quite nice and a very comfortable temperature. The view from the balcony was also nice
Tom
couple
March 10, 2026
Great spot near the centre of Minca, but far enough out to be reasonably quiet. We really enjoyed the breakfast and the pool, and the staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Jessica
family_with_children
March 9, 2026
“Great value for money”
The girls working there are very attentive and help you with everything. The rooms are big enough and the location is good
Benjamin
couple
March 2, 2026
Close to everything in the small village, but away from busy street. Helpful staff (Caroline and co.) on hand with Google translate !
Joanne
solo_traveller
February 26, 2026
Carmen and Hazy (the staff) were excellent 👌. The location was good, but it was a bit hard to find Google maps, continue up the hill another 3-4 buildings and it's on the right. Not the left like google indicates .
Ruth
couple
February 22, 2026
Location is tucked away from the main roads so its nice to get away a bit, but still very much easily walkable down to all the restaurants, bars, shops, trail heads etc. Nice breakfast cooked each morning for you. A couple of hammocks to chill in upstairs. We didn't use the pool but it looked nice. Comfy beds and a nice big room.
Michael
solo_traveller
February 21, 2026
“Enjoyable”
As described. Basic but clean accomodation with friendly staff. Breakfast was adequate. Far enough from town for restful sleep, but only 5mins walk. Pool was clean also. Free coffee and filtered water top ups. Air con worked well
Fabian
couple
February 13, 2026
“Great for a short stay in Minca”
Comfortable beds, balcony with view of the village. Location a bit outside of the main streets, so a bit more quiet. Easy check-in and helpful staff.
Joanna
solo_traveller
February 9, 2026
I loved the pool and the breakfast area around the pool where we could meet other guests. The breakfast was great and the staff were very welcoming.
Caroline
couple
January 31, 2026
“Great place to stay”
Good location, central but set back a block so nice and quiet. Clean bright room and pleasant roof terrace and pool area
Ollie
couple
January 26, 2026
“A great place - especially for couples!”
From the moment we arrived we were greeted by a massive smile and that's exactly the service we received throughout our stay. 2 wonderful ladies that looked after us so much. When we didn't show for breakfast one morning they checked everything was ok, genuinely making sure we'd had enough to eat. We booked the room with a balcony on the first floor and the view was breathtaking. At night sitting up there and looking over Minca was a really nice way to end each day. There's a small swimming pool (but very deep) comfortable to fit around 6/7 people but not room to actually swim. Weirdly I think the pool was actually heated, which I'm not sure it needed! Breakfast was pretty standard but good value and home-cooked everyday (eggs,pancakes etc.). The place was clean and it always smelt good (I dread to think how much laundry they get through!). They did our laundry for a fair price too. I would definitely recommend staying here when in Minca, it's very well located up a small but steep hill, away from the constant noise of the main street (we slept past 9am twice!) and lots of hiking trails start near the property. You can enjoy the unbeatable company of Molly the dog too.
Milo
couple
January 14, 2026
Staff were very helpful. Nice warm swimming pool. Amazing views.
Facilities
Activities
Indoor pool, Indoor pool (all year)
Food & Drink
Bar
General
Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Bicycle parking
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Services
Shuttle service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Tour desk, Airport shuttle
Family Room
This air-conditioned family room features a seating area, a patio, mountain views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.
Family Room with Mountain View
This air-conditioned family room has a seating area, a patio, mountain views and a private bathroom. The unit has 3 beds.
Family Suite
This air-conditioned family room has a seating area, a patio, mountain views and a private bathroom. The unit has 3 beds.
Standard Family Room
The family room provides air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The family room offers a seating area, a dining area and a tiled floor. The unit offers 2 beds.
Double Room
The double room provides air conditioning and a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Mountain View
The double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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