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I loved this place! It has everything you need for a short or longer stay in Serena. The kitchen is very well equipped, the shower was warm and the room was big and confortable and even had a fridge. It’s very quiet and peaceful even though the place is centrally localed. And the host is amazing!

Stayed in April 2025

Would only want a comfortable seat to sit on

Use of a very well equipped kitchen, clean and Victor, the host is very friendly, welcoming and helpful

Stayed in January 2025

The room is super comfortable and the bathroom is spacious. The kitchen is big and very well equipped. Victor is a great host!

Stayed in December 2024

The bathroom has a separate entrance from the room which was unexpected, but at least it is reserved only for the people in the room.

Everything was thought for- from the bathrobes, fan, heater and even slippers! Nothing was missing!

Stayed in December 2024

Very friendly host, nice location and very quiet place. Great place!

Stayed in December 2024

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Everything was really clean. The location was close to the bus terminal (7 minute walk) and close to town. Victor was really nice and enthusiastic.

Stayed in November 2024

Bathroom is separate so you have to go outside to use it but it was definitely fine!

Victor is such a friendly and warm host, he couldn't do enough to help us. He walked us to the bus stop, gave us snacks, stayed to meet us and offered us a shower from our night bus although it was early for check in. The bed was very comfy and the room a nice size. Own bathroom that was separate from the room.

Stayed in October 2024

The bathroom, although private, was not connected to the bedroom (but it was only next door, and Victor provided dressing gowns and slippers for when we needed to use it). It would be nice if there were a couple of hooks for coats in the bedroom. But really, we are nitpicking!

Victor is an exceedingly friendly and helpful host (the rest of the family were lovely too). He immediately made us feel at home and made every attempt to understand our poor spanish and talk to us in very clear, slow, spanish so we could understand him! He provided us with a lot of help and information. The hostel was located on the edge of the historical centre, about 10 to 15 minutes walk from the bus station and a large supermarket, about 30 minutes walk to the lighthouse. The hostel is quite small so it's very quiet. The bedroom was very comfortable with plenty of storage, a fridge, extra blankets if needed (but a heater was provided), proper glasses for water, and a very good TV. The bathroom was very large, with a good-sized shower with hot water, plenty of towels provided, and a chair to use. The kitchen was very well equipped, the best we've come across after 15 months of travelling in S. America. Large hob and oven, smaller oven too. Kettle, blender, coffee maker, etc, and all the pots, pans, tableware and cutlery you could possibly need. Access to large table for eating.

Stayed in July 2024

This property is a great example of the history and architecture of old La Serena. It is a very well preserved older home built in the style of its time and only a short walk to the beautiful el centro viejo.

Stayed in February 2024

It was inconvenient to have the bathroom next door to my room instead of attached. Victor provides a robe and clog like slippers to make it easy. The bathroom was my own and not shared. It was large and comfortable. There was no issue with safety in using it.

Victor is a very kind and helpful man. If I asked him anything, he responded quickly. I felt very safe there and at home. Everything is exceptionally clean and well cared for. Victor and his family live on the premises and there is a main door/gate to access the apartments/rooms. It is also very quite. The TV has many, many stations in English (and I suspect other languages besides Spanish) which was surprising and enjoyable. The in room refrigerator was useful. The large dispenser of bottled water was very helpful for refilling my water bottles. I also boiled water in the kitchen and bought it to my room in a thermos for tea. The bed was very comfortable with good cotton sheets and lots of blankets. There is also a heater and fans available if needed.

Stayed in December 2023

Very good overall

Great location and Victor was wonderful with his assistance

Stayed in November 2023

Very lovely and helpful owners, clean kitchen and facilities. They let us use the washing machine as well. Can recommend it to 100%

Stayed in November 2023

The bathroom is not en-suite, but next-door, and it felt somewhat cold.

This is the first time I give such a high score to a room without en-suite bathroom, but this property really stands out among the average Chilean accommodations. 5' away from the bus station and 1' away from La Serena old town, it is however very quiet, and the atmosphere is made wonderful by its out of the common host. Rooms are very cozy and have all you need: comfortable bed, superb duvet, small desktop, well placed wall outlets, mini fridge and a small but sufficient heater. Bathroom is huge, and also has anything you need. Shower experience very pleasant. Wifi is good. Victor is genuinely nice, an excellent host and a great conversationalist. He will surely allow you to use the kitchen and provide you with all the help and good advices he can. I came for one night and ended up staying three, because it felt so "home" here. Had I had time I would've stayed even longer. Absolutely recommended.

Stayed in September 2023

la atencion y la disposicion de don victor

Stayed in July 2023

Victor is a true gentleman and the room is so comfortable- we really felt at home. Although the area was really quiet due to the off season it's in a perfect location. Thanks again mate. Enjoy Europe :) :)

Stayed in May 2023

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Victor was so kind, welcoming, chatty and very patient with our bad Spanish! He went out if his way to help us including taking us to the bus stop to ensure we found the right bus! The room is very comfy, and the whole place feels very homely. We would recommend Victor's place to anyone staying in La Serena!

Stayed in March 2023

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Victor is a wonderful host, friendly, energetic and helpful. He's also very patient, he spoke slowly and clearly, and tolerated our attempts to practice our (pretty poor) spanish speaking. Everywhere is incredibly clean and tidy, including the shared kitchen which had tea, coffee and filtered water we could use too. The bathroom was spacious. The bed was super comfortable and there was plenty of storage for clothes. The temperature was just right, there was a fan and blankets but we didn't need either. Victor kindly let us use his washing machine to do our laundry too, which was appreciated. The broadband was decent. The location was perfect, very quiet, only a few streets from the old town and walking distance to the beach. In all we had a fabulous stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.

Stayed in March 2023

Lovely room with everything you need. Big bathroom. Well-equipped kitchen. Wonderful hosts!

Stayed in December 2022

Outstanding comfort and cleanliness. Víctor is a great host and very nice man. Lovely city and the best pisco sours with sunset!!

Stayed in November 2022

Victor's hostal is just perfect. We only stayed for one night, but clean shared kitchen, great room and large clean private bathroom makes for a nice multi day visit in La Serena. Victor is one of the best hosts we have encountered. Be nice to him ;-)

Stayed in November 2022

Really nice place with amazing owner making you feel like home. The beds are really cosy.

Stayed in September 2022

Victor was most helpful. Very clean. Shared kitchen with Victor and sister was no problem for our schedule. Great to be able to do laundry. Robes and slippers provided, a nice touch.

Stayed in December 2024

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Stayed in March 2025

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Stayed in November 2024