The Refuge Inn was a pleasant surprise! I visited there as part of a group birding excursion. The rooms are spacious, as are the bathrooms..there is a boardwalk on the property that overlooks the marsh, for sunsets and Egret viewing..there are Chincoteague Ponies coralled there if you have children..or particularly like ponies. The best part is the heated indoor/outdoor pool,... More

Friends have been coming here for years, and persuaded us to join them on an unseasonably warm weekend in January. The family-run inn is right by the bridge to Assateague Island Nat'l Seashore. It doesn't look fancy from the outside--a little weather beaten, but remember, it is at the ocean. Attractive enough and VERY clean inside. Each room is decorated... More

We visited during the off season, and the motel I had chosen was closed without notice, and an alternate choice was for sale. My wife thought this place looked nice, and best of all, open. Our off-season rate with AAA discount was $80. At that price, it was more expensive than some of the older motels on the island, but... More

This is better than the Best Western across the street--that one's good (I wrote a positive review of it), but the rooms and breakfast here are of higher quality, the management is just as friendly (with a little more of a local feel simply because it's not part of a chain), the pool here is heated indoor/outdoor (the Best Western's... More

I used to get here once a year, but after moving away, I haven't been here for nearly 20 years and while alot has changed on the island, the Refuge remains just that. The amount of attention and care that goes into hotel upkeep and guest satisfaction is remarkable. This is NOT a chain hotel and has kept its wonderful... More

Stayed at this Inn because it is close to Assateague National park. Walking distance to the refuge in fact! Next door you can rent a bicycle for the day and ride into the park. We drove because it was very windy and chilly. Loved being close to the ponies and great birding. We booked a family deluxe room and was... More

We have been coming here for years and have never been disappointed. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. I have seen the same people year after year and look forward to seeing them on our vacation. You can't go wrong here. There are always Chincoteague ponies right next to the parking lot, great bikes for rent right on... More

Real nice hotel, clean and very quiet! We stayed here 2 nights. We asked for a room with view on the pines and were in the middle of the pine trees. We did not need the AC because it was cool in the evenings and they have ( thank God) fly screens in front of the windows and french doors... More

Nestled on the island of Chincateague a great inn ran by polite service with fantastic amenities I.e. hot tube pool. The rooms are spacious and clean. One of my favorite little touches was the Burberry soap in the rooms. The coffee offered at the contential breakfast is good as well. Book a room and you will be very happy. More