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About this property
Elegant Accommodation: El Refugio in Foz do Iguacu offers a serene garden and a sun terrace. Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool with stunning views. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a work desk. Additional amenities include bathrobes, streaming services, and a minibar. Convenient Location: Located 13 km from Foz do Iguacu/Cataratas International Airport, El Refugio is near attractions such as Iguazu Falls (28 km) and Iguaçu National Park (28 km). The property is highly rated for its garden, host, and breakfast.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Good free WiFi (21 Mbps)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Guy
United Kingdom
“Attention to detail in the room - everything you want in a room but often dont get. beautiful enclosed courtyard with bird feeders. Ole the host went far beyond his role with advice and practical help. The breakfast was amazing.” - Hugh
Australia
“This is a beautiful guesthouse where a kind, intelligent host looks after you in every possible way. Our room was frankly palatial and Ole serves a superb, big breakfast with hummingbirds on the back porch. Strongly recommended!!” - Lizzieb
United Kingdom
“Location was better than expected, safe area, variety of restaurants. Ole the owner went over and above to make us welcome and even got up early to serve our breakfast at 7am, on our last day. The complimentary soft drinks and beers were a nice...” - Christine
United Kingdom
“Paradise. Oli made us so welcome in his house. Everything is just beautiful, the room , the garden , the pool , the house. Lots of excellent restaurants nearby. If you're going to Foz then stay here.” - Paul
Belgium
“There is a fantastic ambience of peace and tranquility… combined with an interior that any designer would be proud of. A superb place to stay with an amazing host” - Victoriatinks
United Kingdom
“Ole was fantastically helpful and kind. He made our stay so comfortable and his house is lovely.” - B
Switzerland
“Refugio is the right name for this hideout very close to the city center. Ole is an amazing host, absolutely fluent in English, very knowledgeable regarding excursions, restaurants, ..., and was extremly helpful. Breakfast was fantastic with lots...” - Terry
United Kingdom
“Ole is the best host ever, he gave us good advice about restaurants, how to get to the falls & gave us a lift one day to the Argentinian border. His garden and pool are lovely to return to after a hot day looking at Iguazu falls.” - Cristian
Belgium
“Exceptional stay in a very comfortable and beautiful house. The host is the best you can ask for and he contributed to three great days with his recommendation, assistance and kindness. We felt like guests, not clients. Not to mention the...” - Klaus
Germany
“Super comfortable room. The host Öle was amazing and helped us in every way to have an optimal experience at the Waterfalls. There were also some excellent restaurants in town.”
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Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.