With a stay at Hotel El Refugio in Tijuana, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute drive of U.S. Consulate General Tijuana and Presa Abelardo L. Rodriguez. .This hotel is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from San Ysidro Border Crossing and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Las Americas Premium Outlets.
What's nearby
Macroplaza Insurgentes - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
Chevron Stadium - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
Parque Morelos - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles
El Trompo Interactive Museum Tijuana - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
U.S. Consulate General Tijuana - 15 min drive - 10.1 miles
Getting around
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Mariscos Tito's - 7 min walk
Mariscos Aniceto - 4 min drive
Bar el Poblano - 3 min drive
Tacos el Paisa - 5 min drive
Hong Bun Buffet - 4 min walk
About this property
Hotel El Refugio
Hotel in Tijuana with free parking
Hotel El Refugio offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones with free local calls, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hotel El Refugio.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
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Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Free local calls
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 12:30 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MXN 300
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-out fee: MXN 300 (subject to availability)
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 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 only accepts cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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Hotel El Refugio Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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We checked and went to look at the room the bathroom was horrible it was so dirty smelled like cigarettes I literally couldn’t stand the smell canceled my stay their that same day I checked in and left. Never booking from this hotel again
I did my reservation tru Hotels.com and when I get to hotel they told me that they don’t have any reservation for me and they Ofer me a room paying a lot more than I supposed to pay whit my reservation and they give me a dirty room whit no A/C a lots of noise kids running around and knocking on our door and running away like 3 times and the girls at the reception really bad actitud and bad customer service.!!
A/C front cover was broken and the remote control didn’t work. We had to wait for maintenance guys to program it.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
6/10 Okay
Monica
Feb 20, 2022
Monica
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Oct 31, 2021
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointed
in Tijuana
There were some issues when we checked in. The first question I was asked by the attendant let you know the kind of hotel this was. When I arrived, the "service window" had dark film on it so you would not see the person on the other side. That was weird. I heard a voice from the other side of the window asking me if the stay was only 4 hours or the whole night. At that moment I thought "oh, what did I do?!”. I said I had a reservation via hotels.com but I wanted to check the area first. I walked the area and it seemed ok. I came back and she pulled my reservation info and proceeded with the checking in. I was told the price and I gave her my credit card. She told me that they DO NOT take credit cards, ONLY cash. I was tired and the neighborhood was sketchy, it was late and it was getting dark; so I went ahead a paid with cash. I was given my room number in the third floor! The bottom units were empty, so I asked for a first floor unit. She said she didn't have anything available. I guess the first floor units are for the 4 hour stays. The room I came in first was not done and there were blood stains on the sheets. I went downstairs and spoke with the attendant. She assigned me another room. The AC was working but the front cover of unit was not on the unit. The room was clean and all items worked, it just looked in real bad shape. I guess that's why they don't take credit cards, so you can't dispute the stay. Nope, I won't stay there again.
Muy sucia la habitación y en mal estado. El aire acondicionado estaba asqueroso, sin botones para encenderlo y con capas de mugre pegada, el asiento del escusado roto e impregnado de orines, la cortina de la regadera con moho, muchos mosquitos en el baño que ademas no tiene ventilación , alfombra muy sucia y lo peor, las sábanas manchadas. Terrible experiencia a pesar de que sale bien calificado aquí en expedia.