Refuge Inn

The Refuge Inn is a solid choice for Chincoteague, has character and unique qualities about it, set among pines and with a few half-wild ponies to interact with in a pen next to the hotel. The hotel is tasteful and solid, with a very helpful front desk, and free breakfast of an egg, cheese and bacon sandwich on a croissant delivered to your room each morning along with a homemade scone. Didn’t make it to the always-crowded pool, but the sauna was great as was the cool third-floor observation deck for evening relaxation. Good towels and mattresses pretty decent. Furniture a bit outdated. What wasn’t so great — air conditioner could barely cool the room on hot days, there was no night-light in the bathroom so hunting for the switch was annoying, and there was no drinking water source to refill your bottle in or near the just-okay fitness center — you had to go the front desk, where they were happy to fill you up from their water cooler in an adjacent room. I went during peak season, but feel I overpaid a bit, but we had a nice stay nonetheless. Their restaurant recommendations were a hit and a miss — the Village was incredible for seafood, Famous Pizza was terrible oily crust pizza, avoid. Oveall a decent experience that didn’t fully meet price expectations.

Comfortable bed, breakfast was good, friendly and helpful staff, great gift shop in the lobby, and the complimentary coffee was delicious. Ice machine was convenient to our room. Thankfully a younger guest offered to carry my suitcase up the stairs. I was a little nervous about that but it all worked out. Guests respected the quiet hours. Delicious complimentary sweets at the check in desk were an unexpected treat too! We also loved the closeness of the motel to the entrance to the refuge. All in all, we’re so glad we chose to stay at the Refuge Inn.

Very nicely decorated room with comfy bed. The Refuge Inn is very close to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and was a great home base for our beach day. Complimentary breakfast is delivered to your door in the morning. My only (small) critique of our stay is the breakfast options were not great and the breakfast sandwich was not that good. However, it was very convenient to have breakfast delivered and not have to waste time finding a restaurant before starting our activities. I highly recommend the Refuge Inn - we will stay here again next year for our annual beach day. The hotel is also close to AJ's on the Creek which is a good restaurant for dinner.

Great place with a quiet but convenient location for biking and beach access. Only downside is the breakfast, which is delivered in a bag and contains the type of soggy stuff found in your local 7-11 ... but there is a McDonalds next door for better choices.