We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

B&B Casa del Sol – reviews, photos

Pasaje Romero 375 | Recreo, Vina del Mar 2520000, Chile
Hotel amenities
B&B Casa del Sol
Ranked #15 of 34 Vina del Mar B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

29 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    13
    7
    1
    4
    4
Date Rating
Vancouver, Canada
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Ninfa is a terrible owner and manager”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2011

Ninfa is probably the worst person I have ever delt with during my travels. I had a few issues with the place that I talked to her about and she just insulted me and got defensive and didnt apologize. She made us pay the minute we walked into the hote¿l for both nights. Since we were unhappy with the place we wanted to leave the second night but of course she wouldnt give us a refund. They wouldnt lend us sugar when we made coffee, even though we saw they had sugar on the table during breakfast hours. THey are cheap cheap money hungry people and dont care about you, only your wallet.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask andrejka08675 about B&B Casa del Sol
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
San Francisco, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Decieved”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2010
4
people found this review helpful

I am going to try to be as fair as possible, but the fact is, the woman who runs this establishment deceived and swindled us. I would highly recommend people to not stay here, in retrospect we have realized that this woman sees people as dollar bills (or whatever currency you happen to trade in). In addition, the feeling of being ripped off nearly ruined our vacation, it is the very opposite feeling you want to have whilst on vacation.

First, I will describe the B&B and I will finish with an in depth description of the swindle for those who are interested.

The B&B is quite nice, it was quite clean and the ambiance was nicely done. The staff, including the manager (owner?), were very nice and helpful in advice about Vina Del Mar. The location is not optimal, its up a hill in a bit of a run down part of town. There is no view and if you have suitcases you should take a Taxi (cheap, about 3,000 pesos, 6 dollars US).
The breakfast is quite pedestrian, bread you can toast, a piece of cheese, a piece of shortbread, a yogurt, and instant coffee or tea. The breakfast is nothing special, but its relatively standard amongst all the places we stayed in Chile (5), which is a pretty good description of the B&B in general.

As for the swindle, its a bit of a long story. We originally planed to stay for 3 nights, but we decided to go back to Santiago a day early to make the trip to the airport easier. So we e-mailed the B&B in advance to try to cancel our 3rd night (a Thursday night), however we were informed that we would not be refunded our money for the night because they were not busy enough to replace the business. When we arrived, we tried to plead our case saying we really wanted to be able to get to the airport easier, and the manager told us that, regretfully, that was her policy. She then added, that if she could rent the room for the 3rd night she would give us a full refund for the night, but was confident it would not happen. At this point she misunderstood us and thought that we were leaving that 3rd night (the Thursday) to fly home, but our flight was Friday, it was more a matter of convenience for us. Without a refund we decided we couldn't afford to pay for the night and travel to Santiago and pay for another hostel, so we decided to stay that 3rd night that we paid for. On Thursday morning, the day that she thought we were flying home, she seemed rather nervous and around the standard check out time, she asked if we wanted a taxi, apologized for not being able to refund our money for the night, and told us to have a nice flight. We informed her that we would be staying for the night that we had paid for and that in actuality, our flight was on Friday. She, confused, then started to backtrack and informed us that she had rented the room and that we had to leave. Us, confused, informed her that she then owed us a refund for the night. She said, of course, and then told us that since it was a credit card payment it would be easier if she just payed for our hostel in Santiago, which she said would be the same price. We, stupidly, agreed and packed our stuff, after all, we had to pack and it was going to work out for the best for us since we wanted to go back to Santiago anyways and it would be easier for her to find the hostel than would be for us. When we arrived at the Hostel in Santiago they told us they had talked to other manager. The following morning (Friday), the Hostel owner informed us that the manager of Casa Del Sol had not transferred the payment. Concerned, we offered to pay and asked how much we should give them, and they told us the price was half of the price of Casa Del Sol. and that we didn't need to pay since they had an agreement with the manager of Casa Del Sol and it wasn't our fault (good honest people). When they saw our surprise, since Casa Del Sol had ripped us off for $~40 (half of the price of the room), they told us that when she called they were confused because she had told them to tell us that the room was $~90, but that she would be transferring the $~50 that was their rate for the night.
A cheater, liar, and a bad person. We may have only lost $~40, but it was the feeling that we had been lied to and cheated that really hurt our feelings and caused us to leave Chile with a bad taste in our mouth. Please don't stay here, if just one person passes on this place, all her swindling will be for nothing ($40 gained, business lost).

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask Pro1982 about B&B Casa del Sol
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers are raving about these Vina del Mar hotels

Hostal Quinta del Mar
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1638792?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Hostal Magnolio
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1903666?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Hotel del Mar - Enjoy Vina del Mar - Casino & Resort
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1176070?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Hotel Monterilla
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d562262?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Sheraton Miramar Hotel & Convention Center
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d596754?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Maputo, Mozambique
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Okay for rally budget travel..no flexibility”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2008
3
people found this review helpful

the good:
Very friendly staff and they give you a good overview of the town.
Clean rooms
Good mattresses

the not so good:
The name is bed and breakfast but the breakfast is very poor.
Decent place to go alone or in a backpacking expedition....Not to take family and children.
Rooms are small and do not take into account if you are taking a child or no.
There is a dog and a cat so if you are allergic.....
Decent price but you have to pay upfront when checking in and in cash
not very centrally located

  • Liked — Room was clean
  • Disliked — Size of room & no flexibility
  • Stayed December 2008, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask ChuchoM about B&B Casa del Sol
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Buenos Aires
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Beyond expectations... I felt right at home!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2008
2
people found this review helpful

By the time one surfs the net in search of decent and affordable places to stay around the world, you need to see pictures of the rooms -more than one, if possible-, more than the rest of the common use facilities. So when I clicked on Casa del Sol and saw neat, clean, sun-lighted rooms I had a good hunch. What I didn`t expect was to find that the rest of the facilities were as warm and cozy and hospitalary as the rooms itself. A peaceful and yet cheerful "vives" were easy to be felt. Throughout the five days I stayed I didn`t feel I was staying on a b&b place, I felt the Angels had driven me just where I wanted to be, with people that made me feel the way I wanted to feel: welcome. Casa del Sol makes honnor to its name: It`s sunny not only on the inside; Ninfa, Honey, Rosie, Estrellita and Luna are themselves shinny and marvellous beings. I plan to return before the end of the year!!!! and will enclose some of my pics so that you all can see what I mean :).

  • Liked — The dedicated attention, cleanliness, material`s quality, friendly reception and treatment
  • Disliked — nothing to observe
  • Stayed August 2008, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask TheAngelicalBreeze about B&B Casa del Sol
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Brazil
1 review
“I loved it.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2008

Casa Del Sol is great. The location is great too. Just 2 blocks from the beach. Vina Del Mar has a breathtaking overlooking.
B&B is comfortable, pleasant and cool. You feel in your home. The owner is very kind and talkative. Any question you can answer to her. If you like pets, you will meet the Garfield, because Luna lives there, it look like Garfield. Very funny!!! I loved all.

  • Liked — The staff
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • Stayed July 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask Fepessoa about B&B Casa del Sol
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers who viewed B&B Casa del Sol also viewed

Posada BellaMare
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Vina del Mar, Valparaiso Region
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1983812?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Casa Patrimonial Little Castle
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Vina del Mar, Valparaiso Region
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1474742?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Mediterraneo B&B
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Vina del Mar, Valparaiso Region
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2351632?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 39 hotels in Vina del Mar, ranked by popularity »

Been to B&B Casa del Sol? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about B&B Casa del Sol

Pasaje Romero 375 | Recreo, Vina del Mar 2520000, Chile
Price range (per night):* INR3,065 - 7,301

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage B&B Casa del Sol, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
B&B Casa del Sol
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
Show Prices