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Our stay at the refuge inn was fantastic from start to finish. The front desk staff was helpful in telling us what was open during the off season. They have a cute little store, complimentary coffee and tea. My kids enjoyed the heated indoor pool. Breakfast was delivered promptly every morning. The rooms were clean and quaint. I loved that you got a homey feel while staying there. You are less than 1 minute from the wild life refuge and the seashore!!! And right next store to the bike rentals. It’s also just a short drive to Main Street and other eateries. I highly recommend

I have stayed at The Refuge Inn several times and it never disappoints. The Rooms are clean and very comfortable with plenty of linens. The staff is very friendly and professional. Location is great! Very close to Assateague (almost walking distance) with lots of restaurants nearby. I definitely will be staying there again.

It was a pleasure to see you again and stay at the Refuge Inn, the most charming hotel in Chincoteague.

This place is a gem! The rooms are so cozy and elegant. Each room is different and warm! Breakfast delivery to your room at your chosen time. Views of horses on one side of Inn, or you'll catch deer frolicking on the other side. AND THE STAFF - their quality of service and hospitality is EXCELLENT!!!

This Inn was an absolute pleasure to spend a long weekend. The 2nd floor, pony viewing side was the best. Parking was plentiful. Check-in was extremely efficient. The staff were very accommodating. Breakfast was delivered outside our door each morning with a choice of delivery time. It was very quiet, though if you aren't careful shutting the doors, they can be loud. The beds are comfortable and the room size and furnishings were perfect. The amenities are nice, yet with the island outside your doorstep, ocean, and trails for bike riding, there was no need to use the amenities. I totally fell in love with this spot!

“My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Refuge Inn. Our King room was spotless, spacious, and quite comfortable. The balcony had 2 Adirondack chairs and a small table, making it easy to enjoy the free breakfast and coffee outside. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge is within walking distance. We highly recommend the Refuge Inn.”

“We spent two nights on Halloween weekend and the Refuge Inn was the perfect spot! Easy to access, near the beach, shops and restaurants. We had a second floor room overlooking the pony pen and it was the highlight of our trip to see them!”

“We have stayed at the Refuge Inn a number of times and it is always great. The inn is located near the entrance to the Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and very clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful.”

“We have been staying here for 10 years every April and always have a great time. It's so close to the Wildlife Refuge and beach and the best part is that they have Chincoteague ponies right on the premises.”

“The Refuge Inn was the perfect place for our little getaway… huge beautifully furnished screened in porch overlooking a pony corral… immaculately maintained with soft, fluffy white towels.”

“Best place on the island! The past 10 years we have been meeting friends at the Refuge Inn in early spring time for the weekend. We love the indoor heated pool with a hot tub… Everything is very clean.”

“The Refuge Inn is a fantastic, nostalgic vacation getaway… ponies to visit right outside your room… breakfast brought to your door.”

“Lovely place! Clean comfy king room with bird theme. Nice breakfast included. Great location and friendly staff. Will definitely come back.”

The Refuge Inn was a perfect, well, refuge for our stay on Chincoteague. It couldn’t be closer to the island refuge, and onsite ponies were an added, unexpected treat. The whole team was warm and welcoming, from the woman at the front desk who honored a price I’d found online and confided that our ground floor room, close to the front desk and coffee station was one of the owner’s favorites, to the guy emptying the trash, who walked me down the hall to show me the fitness room and bathroom. The room was comfortable and well-appointed. Breakfast was easy and delicious. And everything felt like vacation ought to be, not like we were widgets in a generic motel chain machine. There may be benefits to staying right on the water in town, but if you’re in Chincoteague for what makes it unique, this is where you want to be.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Refuge Inn. Check in and check out were a breeze. The room was clean, comfortable, tastefully decorated and well equipped. The staff could not have been more accommodating. The facilities are lovely and the location is the absolute best. It was so easy to get to Assateague and the beaches, Main Street and the shops and restaurants and the harbor and the tour boats. The pony pasture on site is a special treat. We would definitely return to the Refuge Inn.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Refuge Inn. The location couldn't be better - it's just minutes from the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and close to downtown, giving us the best of both worlds. The Inn itself is peaceful, comfortable, and has a welcoming atmosphere that made us feel at home right away. We had a minor issue with our room, and the staff responded immediately and resolved it quickly. Their kindness and efficiency really stood out. Whenever we travel to Chincoteague, we will be sure to stay at the Refuge Inn. It's become our go-to place on the island.

This is the perfect location for a family vacation! They have a nice heated pool and hot tub, even YMCA lead water exercise classes in the mornings. The rooms were perfect size, much easier than camping! The rooms were quiet, I have a sound sensitive kid, who was never woken up by loud sounds. There is a grassy courtyard for charcoal grilling, they supplied all the tools necessary. There was a swing the kids loved while waiting for us parents. The staff were informative, polite and patient with excited tourists and kids. Across the parking lot are the ponies and bike rentals. This is the closest bike rental to Assateague, and the staff were patient with tourists, friendly and helpful. The ponies were beautiful! There is a boardwalk overlooking the marsh on the property that was great for also observing a rocket launch. It has chairs and tables and would be a nice picnic spot, too. Since we were so close to Assateague, we were able to go and see all the sights every day of our vacation. The staff provide a brown bag breakfast, with hot bacon, egg and cheese croissants, yogurt, fruit, cereal choices and/or a baked good. You choose the food the night before and they deliver it to your door. We went in April before the mosquitos, and went on a boat tour recommended by the Inn. It was great! We rented bikes on site, and explored the park for a whole day, watching crabbers, chasing fiddler crabs, watching bald eagles and sighting ponies. We spent one day just exploring the beach, flying kites and making sand castles. It really couldn’t have been better!! Perfect place to reconnect with nature, ponies and have a wholesome family experience.

Our stay to see the spring birds and wild ponies of the CNWR was the most comfortable and restful stays we’ve had in a long time. No matter what staff member we needed or encountered, they were knowledgeable, efficient, fun and considerate . The rooms and bathrooms are upscale and roomy. Being steps away from the National park entrance, withgreat restaurants and casual food within 3 miles,, you can’t beat the location and value.

Our room was in perfect condition! Maybe it had been recently refurbished, but it was clean, well-decorated, had everything a guest could use. Not a stain or scratch. The bed and pillows were comfortable. They provided a small bar of Bayberry soap, which we brought home. The other toiletries were in eco-friendly containers, which we appreciated. The curtains were fresh -- a room darkening curtain and a lighter curtain. They provide breakfast in your room, it was everything we could want. The Inn is family run and the staff was very warm and friendly. They have formerly wild horses on the grounds. It is in the form/shape of a motel. It is very easy access to the National Wildlife Refuge and Lighthouse. Easy to get to restaurants. Great place, highly recommend.

Last-minute booking turned into an excellent stay! The friendly staff, the sauna, the beautiful landscaped yard and picnic area, and the spacious and comfortable room made for a great vacation. We biked to the beach through the wildlife refuge every day - it was just a peaceful 20 minute ride away. In a world full of cookie-cutter hotels, really glad a place like this exists.

We enjoyed all the amenities, including the heated pool and sauna, and breakfast delivered straight to our door. The location was excellent, and we enjoyed the ponies in the stables outside. We also enjoyed the cozy rooms. A perfect stay!

We decided to take a last minute trip and The Refuge Inn looked nice. Accommodations were above par and the staff were a pleasure to interact with. The ponies on site were so much fun. Pool, sauna and hot tub were great ways to relax after a day out exploring the National Park. The complimentary breakfast delivered to the room in the morning was a wonderful bonus. Will definitely stay again.

Peaceful, cozy stay. The rooms are very cute and comfortable… updated without being too modern. The heated pool and hot tub were wonderful. Adorable ponies onsite. Great location very close to the park. Best of all though was the people. The front desk was so accommodating, holding our breakfast for us at the front desk so we could pick it up after our boat tour. They even had fresh beignets at the front desk in the morning! Can’t recommend this place highly enough. Would love to come back for a longer visit.

My wife and I recently celebrated our anniversary at the Refuge Inn and, from start to finish, it was exceptional. The staff was hospitable and friendly and could not do enough to help us. Our room was big, clean, comfortable and quiet and had not one but two sets of tables and chairs for relaxing and eating and a third set on the small balcony. They serve you breakfast in your room by having you fill out a form the night before to select your food, the time you want it delivered and whether you want a knock on the door when it comes. The building itself feels very natural and is very interesting with great landscaping, an observation deck on the roof you access by a spiral staircase, a couple of lending libraries, a heated indoor pool, a dry sauna and a workout room. Free coffee and tea is available all day. They have a coin operated washer and dryer on both floors if you need them. The gift shop is filled with very tasteful things. There are clearly posted rules to follow about quiet times and other things that ensure everyone has an orderly, pleasant stay. The inn is located right near the entrance of the wildlife refuge which we love. It is also located right next to a wonderful bike rental store and you can reserve your bikes when you reserve your room. So every day, we hopped on our bikes, peddled over to the wildlife loop on the Refuge and had the time of our lives seeing a whole slew of birds and animals while we got some great exercise! It is a magical place to stay!

The Refuge Inn is truly a refuge. Everything about our time there was top notch. One of the best places we have ever stayed.

The Refuge Inn was an incredible place and well worth the money spent for our young family. From check in to check out the staff was incredibly attentive. Housekeeping was top tier. Recommendations given were great, including doing a tour with Captain Dans tours. The ponys on site were a highlight of our trip. We went to visit them each morning and evening and my kids loved them. Bring quarters for the feeders, buy a bag of food at the bike shop next door for $1. The ponys were sweet and well cared for, you could see each ones personality. We went down the street to the Brant to make a "build a pony" of one of the horses on site because my daughter loved the paint horses so much. The front desk was super helpful about giving change because last minute we decided to use their washer/dryer to start fresh with vacation laundry. Washer & dryer were well maintained, worked great & felt nice to pack a clean suitcase. They sell detergent pods for 50 cents which was helpful too. We stayed at the veranda suite. It was incredibly spacious, and had everything we needed right down to salt & pepper in the kitchen and dishes so we could eat in like Mac n cheese and burgers. There are only so many times toddlers can sit in a resturant so this was a great option for us. Breakfast was a wonderful addition. I CANNOT boast enough about the pull out couch. It was a king pull out. And it was the most comfortable thing. Better than some hotel mattresses. I was shocked. They provided more than enough linens, which is nice on a chilly spring day. They left thorough instructions on how to set it up and put it back. We loved this option so our little ones werent using the spiral staircase half asleep. They loved the additional loft room for a secret fort and play room during the day. We lovingly called it our rapunzel tower. My kids loved getting "breakfast mail" at our front door each day. Juice, fresh fruit, cereal and our favorites were the fresh baked scones. So delicious our last day we ordered 2 extra to take home with us. The pool was clean and warm, and we enjoyed the hot tub as well. Vending machines came in handy when I burned the popcorn we brought and my kids wanted a late night snack. Their great options really saved our movie night! This property had everything we desired and my husband and I said multiple times throughout our stay we are so glad we decided to stay here. It's close to any stores you may need, we went across the street to buy a kids floatie for the pool. McDonald's is nearby in case you need an emergency chicken nugget run (we did after our picky kid couldn't find anything to eat at a food truck). Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to come back to this place next time we are in the area. You can see the care in how it's maintained and I applaud all the thoughtful touches the Veranda Suite had that made our stay so stress free.

Beautiful setting, charming room, and very helpful staff. Adjacent to the entrance to Assateague National Wildlife Refuge - a huge plus. Loved everything about this place and will return!

I can’t say enough about this sweet little hotel. There were so many amenities that made it special.. from the breakfast in the morning, to the little coffee station, the horses on location, the adorable gift shop and the kindness of the staff to the proximity to the bike shop next door and of course the Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge. We had an amazing stay and are so grateful we found it!

We enjoyed our stay so much! From the moment at check in when they handed us our "actual" keys! Our room was so beautiful and so quaint!! The inn itself was so clean and the smell of the sauna and pool should be made into a candle scent! The whole inn was perfect! Breakfast was delivered right to our room and it was delicious!! We went for a nice long walk into the reserve as the entrance was right next to the inn. The bed was so comfortable, I haven't slept that good in a long time!! So, as you already know, I definitely recommend staying here! You won't be disappointed!!

Been coming here for years and cannot say enough about how much fun it was as a kid! Pool, bikes, nature and ponies- it doesn't get better than that. Now, as an adult, my heart has been filled with joy to re-experience it. So glad to be able to continue the tradition.

Gorgeous hotel on the border of the refuge. Perfect balance of privacy and being close to town for fun outings. The hotel staff are all so nice and helpful and the daily breakfast delivery is soooo yummy and a perfect way to start the day. The best part of the hotel is the indoor heated pool and hot tub! We loved waking up every morning and walking to the bike rental shop, riding bikes into the refuge for the morning and then coming back and spending the afternoon in the pool. There's an observation deck and a nice gift shop that has things you can't find elsewhere on the island that I really enjoyed. We will definitely be making it a yearly tradition for our family.

We traveled as a family of 4 with 2 young kids. We had a great stay! My kids loved the pool and ponies on site. The location is very convenient to Assateague Island, restaurants, and other attractions. The included breakfast delivered to your room is a huge plus and made mornings so easy!

Refuge Inn is quite possibly the ultimate Inn on the East Coast! The attention to detail in the room is incredible from the cedar lined closet to the heat lamp in the bathroom in addition to breakfast delivery! Cleanliness is 100%. The peaceful partitions on either side of the patio lend privacy. Charm exudes with the gold room key! Decor is lovely with crown molding, a tranquil color palette and beautifully appointed furnishings. The lovely office staff was attentive and welcoming. Refuge Inn will be my families choice each time we visit the area!

Amazing staff, beautiful rooms, luxury amenities, and a worthwhile stay. This was not my first stay on the island, but my first stay in a hotel on the island. The Refuge Inn is not your average hotel, they go above and beyond to set themselves apart and helped create a nice relaxing weekend, (so good we even added an extra day!) The hotel was family friendly, but was still tranquil. I cannot recommend this place enough!

I’ve been coming here since I was born, for almost 25 years now, and have never had a complaint! The staff are always super friendly and helpful, the amenities are enjoyable and well kept, The Rookery gift shop has consistent good finds and deals, and it is a nice quiet, peaceful hotel with a great location. I can’t say enough good things about the Refuge Inn and will keep coming back!

This hotel was the perfect trip for valentines weekend. Not only was everyone so friendly, but they were able to help us with anything we needed. The location was my personal favorite part as it is right in between the two main attractions of the main town and the National Wildlife Refuge. We rode and rented bikes to the refuge and it was our favorite part. This hotel made our stay cozy and worth it. Not to mention the indoor pools are heated to the perfect temperature as well as the hot tub was fantastic! The environment of this hotel makes you feel at home! Would 100% stay again!

It feels good to support a family-owned hotel that’s truly invested in its community. You can tell they care about both the people who live here and the travelers passing through, and I’m grateful to be a small part of that.

What a wonderful experience for my personal art retreat. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful. My room was spotless and offered a beautiful view of the wooded area, which was especially stunning at sunset. The value was exceptional, and the hot, homemade breakfast included each morning was a lovely bonus. The library was a delightful and unexpected surprise, offering a peaceful space to relax and reflect. I truly can’t imagine a better combination of location, comfort, value, and tranquility for an art retreat. This will absolutely be my first choice for the group art retreat I have planned in the future.

I’ve been staying there for years! EXCELLENT! I don’t know why anyone would stay at a chain, boring, cookie cutter hotel when they could stay someplace MAGIC! It is unique in each room and spotless! The cleanest place I have ever stayed and I check all the time! The people are amazing and always very helpful. I bring my 95 year old mother as she gets treated like royalty! Can’t wait to go back in May. Thank you Refuge Inn for wonderful experience always.

Our stay at the refuge inn was fantastic from start to finish. The front desk staff was helpful in telling us what was open during the off season. They have a cute little store, complimentary coffee and tea. My kids enjoyed the heated indoor pool. Breakfast was delivered promptly every morning. The rooms were clean and quaint. I loved that you got a homey feel while staying there. You are less than 1 minute from the wild life refuge and the seashore!!! And right next store to the bike rentals. It’s also just a short drive to Main Street and other eateries. I highly recommend

I have stayed at The Refuge Inn several times and it never disappoints. The Rooms are clean and very comfortable with plenty of linens. The staff is very friendly and professional. Location is great! Very close to Assateague (almost walking distance) with lots of restaurants nearby. I definitely will be staying there again.