Refuge Inn, Chincoteague

our first trip to chincoteague so had no idea what to expect.got there late and the staff was waiting for us. left my directions for the rest of our trip on the counter during check in. rather than throw them out, they saved them and the next morning when i was going crazy looking for them, they gave them to me because they new someone would be looking for them eventually. the place was clean, the room nice and the breakfast convenient. if we had stayed longer we would have rented bikes for the close-by beaches and sanctuary. may not be a classy joint but then again, for the area more than sufficient. When we go back in the fall, that is where we'll stay.

This place is incredible! Feels more like a small bed & breakfast than a 72-room inn! Each room is beautifully AND differently decorated with high quality furnishings. A very refreshing break from a "see one room, you'll seen them all" world of most places. And they have a pool, hot tub, exercise room and a great breakfast!! PLUS they are right at the entrance to the Wildlife Refuge and beach and have their own bike rental shop. I highly recommend this place and will stay there every time I go to Chincoteague!

Very clean place to stay. Friendly staff. At a good location. It is the closest hotel to the beach. Very impressed considering it is not a chain hotel.

originally I was on 2nd floor but due to leg injury they put us in handicapped room the room was pleasant the location bad. I had to go into a double steel doot to get to a lobby then go to the back of the hotel out side and then into the room. I had to carry all luggage and cooler about 80 ft from closest parking not handicapt friendly. I was told that luggage carrier was available but never found it. Breakfast room was contenental and very small and crowded I choose to eat elsewhere Ist day cleaning had not cleaned room and I had to ask for fresh towels The room and bathroom were very clean but with all IO had to deal with It was not refreshing I wont return

Refuge has an unbeatable location for proximity to Assateague Island. It's clean and has the standard free breakfast buffet - waffles, toast, english muffins, fruit salad, cereal, etc. Bring your beach umbrella (for shade) and beach chairs or rent for $18/day per couple. Also, bring your bikes. The island is very bicycle friendly and easy to bike around. Also, INSECT REPELLENT is a must here. Great beaches and we would gladly trade a few mosquito bites for the wonderful time we've had at the Refuge Inn on Chincoteague Island.

I have fond memories of (long) past stays at the Refuge, which were always in the company of adults and always out of season. This visit brought me face-to-face with the new McD's next door and ear-to-ear with the multitude of rugrats. The walls have always been rather thin at T.R., the better to hear the popular sport of bowl the kiddies against the patio doors, and down the halls--screaming. It's still a lovely place, beautifully situated, pleasant staff and good complimentary breakfast (if you can get past the young'uns). I'm getting old--you go--and for gawd's sake, take the kids.

This is a lovely Hotel that sits off the main road and the closest to the state park. I loved the pool and hot tub. They also have their own Chincoteague Ponys you can pet & feed.

What a lovely Motel, feels more like a friendly bed and breakfast, the rooms are immaculate and like something out of country living, decor and furnishings are beautiful. The staff were more than helpful and very friendly. Great free breakfast, and facilities, even have bike hire available. Situated in an idel place, close walk to everything, but very peaceful in the evening..Hope to go back sometime!

Stayed at the Refuge Inn this past weekend based mostly on the reviews from this site. Everything said here is absolutely true. However a few things were left out that prevents me from saying this is an 'Excellent' place to stay. Close. Room's are great. Very clean. The rooms are also not furnished as typical hotel rooms might be, but instead offer much nicer and more interesting furniture. More like a bed and breakfast than a hotel. The only problem we had with the room is that the doors on the rooms, which seem very solid under scrutiny, offer absolutely NO sound filtering/reduction. In our room we could hear every sound in the hallway. I am not exaggerating at all. You can hear every word of people passing by as if there was no door. I can only assume that the reverse is true and that anything being said (or done) in the room is just as open to people in the hallway. It was a major detraction for us as we stayed there for an anniversary. Secondly, the staff is great. Friendly each and every one of them. Also, very helpful and informative in regards to places to eat and visit. A bit of testimony to this fact is that we were in town in a store asking about boat tours and they called the ladies at the desk at the refuge for advice. Says it all. Additionally, the location is perfect if your primary interest is the Assateague wildlife refuge. The Refuge is the closest hotel to the wildlife refuge on Assateague. Just a 1/4 mile down the road to the bridge. They also have have a nice horse pen with 4 ponies that you can feed and pet, offer a nice continental breakfast with waffles and such that was quite nice and two observation decks where you can see the water between Chincoteage and Assateague. Free wireless internet... heated indoor/outdoor pool.. hottub.. hey, it's a nice place. The only other detraction for the refuge is that I had the impression from the pictures and the description on their site that the hotel was right on the water facing Assateague. I also thought that the hotel was a bit nestled into the woods or something. I don't know why I had that image in my head since I went back to the site and there is nothing that specifically says that. It was just the impression that I had. The reality is that the hotel is like any other hotel in a crowded tourist area. There is another hotel on one side, an RV camp behind it, and a McDonald's on the other side. The one observation deck that goes down to the water actually goes behind the McDonald's. Not any worse than any other hotel on the island, but just keep the reality in mind when considering where to stay. Long and short of it is that I liked the hotel very much but would not stay there for an anniversary again until they replaced the doors with something more sound proof. But for a family visit or group outing for some biking, hiking, fishing, swimming on Assateague I would definitely do it again. Hope this helps. :)

My girfriend and I were just looking for a weekend getaway and the Refuge turned out to be well suited for that....somewhat quait....spacious room...bike rentals turned out to be a favorite for touring both Chnicoteague and Assoteague....some great little shops downtown ....better dining would have been a real plus. Planning a trip back this summer. ENJOY !