Refuge Inn

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 lobby has free coffee and baked goods available all day, as well as a lending library of books and puzzles. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge is within walking distance. perfect for getting in plenty of steps! We highly recommend the Refuge Inn.

The staff is fantastic, they make you feel at home. The Inn is spotless, pool and hot tube beautiful, bed comfortable, and the breakfast brought to your room is a nice added touch. Would definitely recommend The Refuge Inn.

Extremely close to the beach, all staff are always friendly and helpful, the lush wooded area around the Refuge Inn are amazing. Indoor pool and hot tub are always clean and well maintained. I would recommend this location to anyone who want not just a vacation but an experience.

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.

We just returned from a two night get away down to Chincoteague, VA. If you go, you ought to try staying at the Refuge Inn. It’s a great, friendly place to stay. Coffee in the lobby and complimentary breakfast included! It’s very close to the entrance to Assateague Island, walk or bike if you like. All the rooms are clean, speaking for the three times I’ve been there, and quaint and homey. Stay on the “pony side” and watch the lighthouse at night: )

I love visiting Chincoteague and always stay at the Refuge Inn. It is an older, family run hotel that the keep in wonderful condition. It is always clean and well maintained and the staff, from the front desk, to the cleaning staff, to the grounds keepers are wonderful. I cannot recommend the place enough.

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.

Awesome place to stay. Right outside of the wildlife refuge. Hot tub, sauna and indoor pool. Breakfast delivered to your room every morning. Staff are friendly and helpful. Rooms are super clean. Best place to stay on the island.

The Refuge Inn is my favorite inn not only in Chincoteague but anywhere in the world. Nature is at your doorstep. The rooms are extremely clean. The staff is friendly and personable. Free baked goods in the lobby, coffee 24-7, breakfast delivered at your door when you want it.

First time staying here and I loved it! The room was very clean and I liked the outside area. The pool room was pretty with all of the plants around. Breakfast was good and I liked how it was delivered to the room. There was also an observation deck where you can see the water. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back again.

Quiet, comfortable and affordable accommodations. The staff is very friendly and helpful. This was our second stay and we loved it.

Excellent all around! We'll be back!

Absolutely the BEST experienced ever! The staff is friendly and kind and helpful. The rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated, and the free breakfast delivery was an unexpected delight, along with the ponies right there on the property! We did not have a chance to experience the beautiful pool or exercise room or sauna, but hope to next time. It is in a perfect location in the darling town of Chincoteague. The Refuge is Truly that- a Refuge from the craziness of everyday life! We will be returning in 2 months with our children and grandchildren. Can hardly wait! Thank you for the most wonderful "get away weekend"!

Fantastic and affordable off-season retreat for our visit in early March. Excellent base for biking over to Assateague's trails - we didn't drive once during our stay. Between the wild beauty of Assateague just across the bridge to the east, and the peaceful low-key comfort of the Inn, we had everything we wanted. The pool is essentially in a greenhouse enclosure in the winter - being in warm water surrounded by lush plants is a real treat this time of year. The Refuge Inn is really a special place - grateful to have found it.

Great location! Walk across street to museum and a few shops. Bike over to refuge or into town.
Quiet and peaceful section of the island.
We were in the king room - VERY clean and comfortable. Nice desk, chair, small table with 2 chairs. There is a small balcony with 2 chairs and a table - PERFECT for sitting out and relaxing - We overlooked the ponies so spent some quiet time just enjoying them.
Bathroom is spacious, clean, had a really deep tub if you wanted to take a bath.
Room had a small refrigerator, coffee pot (tea/coffee supplies included)
We were on the second floor - steps were easy to navigate and nice handrail
The delivery to your door breakfast was perfect - great touch.
Coffee/Hot tea bar outside lobby with ice machine. Ice machine also on 2nd floor
Out behind pasture is a nice deck area that overlooks refuge and horses. Very peaceful area to sit/enjoy/relax.
All staff was extremely friendly
Nice gift shop attached to lobby
Very nice WARM indoor pool with beautiful plants, hot tub was nice and love the privacy fence to separate from pool. Sauna available.
Bike Depot for bike rentals adjoining parking lot
Ponies adjoining the parking lot!

All in all - you cannot go wrong with this Inn -- will definitely return and recommend.

We had the pleasure of staying four nights at the Refuge Inn in February. The rooms (We stayed two separate times) were immaculate and very comfortable. The staff is amazing and so friendly. This is a family-owned establishment that takes pride in all that they do. Indoor pool, hot tub and sauna are all very clean. Sits within a mile of the Assateague Island National Seashore / Chincoteague Island Wildlife Refuge. Highly recommend!!!

Absolutely lovely. Rooms are beautiful, everything is well kept, and the pool and hot tub are the best. They also have a sauna and workout room. The location, directly across the bridge from the wildlife refuge, is wonderful. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It’s our favorite place to stay!

We stay at the Refuge Inn every chance we get. The name says it all!

We love the homey atmosphere, friendly staff, location, AND a heated pool & hot tub to escape the February cold!

Perfect home base to participate in Chincoteague Merchant's Annual Death by Chocolate scavenger hunt!

Overnight stay while traveling south. We’ve stayed at the Refuge Inn many times. We love it there. Quiet location right near the causeway to the Assateague refuge, but still near other attractions and restaurants. The rooms are beautiful, always very clean and comfortable. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. Coffee and tea always available and a good to-go breakfast with a hot breakfast sandwich provided.