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Mela Blu Apartments

2.0 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of Plaza de Armas

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Lobby
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Outdoor dining
32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Casino shuttle
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Sofa bed
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Room options

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Standard Apartment | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 400 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Apartment | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 300 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Jose Victorino Lastarria,70, SANTIAGO, SCL

What's nearby

  • Lastarria District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Lucia Hill - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Medical Center Hospital Worker - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Palacio de la Moneda - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Santiago Intl. Airport (SCL) - 21 min drive
  • Matta Station - 4 min drive
  • Hospitales Station - 5 min drive
  • Parque Almagro Station - 26 min walk
  • Catholic University Station - 3 min walk
  • Santa Lucia Station - 7 min walk
  • Bellas Artes Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cantabrico - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peztoro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa Lastarria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Galeria Lastarria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistrot Viet - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Mela Blu Apartments

When you stay at Mela Blu Apartments, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Costanera Center and Plaza de Armas. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby mountain biking. Also, Julio Martinez Pradanos National Stadium and Parque Arauco Mall are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: Catholic University Station is 3 minutes and Santa Lucia Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 17 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle within 20 km*
  • Beach shuttle*
  • Casino shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2008
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Single sofa bed
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Chile value-added tax (19%). Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%).

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle, beach shuttle, and casino shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Mela Blu
Mela Blu Apartments
Mela Blu Apartments Santiago
Mela Blu Santiago
Mela Blu Apartments Hotel
Mela Blu Apartments SANTIAGO
Mela Blu Apartments Hotel SANTIAGO

Frequently asked questions

Is parking offered on site at Mela Blu Apartments?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Mela Blu Apartments.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Mela Blu Apartments?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mela Blu Apartments?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Mela Blu Apartments and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing.
Does Mela Blu Apartments have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
What's the area around Mela Blu Apartments like?
Mela Blu Apartments is in Downtown Santiago, a short 3-minute walk from Catholic University Station and 12 minutes' walk from Plaza de Armas.

Mela Blu Apartments Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Disappointed
Great neighborhood. Apartment very run down, shades falling apart,hole in comforter.bathroom...everything broken, mold everywhere,kitchen poorly stocked, wifi intermittent,no one to contact on weekend
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

too loud to sleep
This apartment is on top of a courtyard with over 1 resturants which is cool, but if you want to sleep it's insanely loud until about 2am. If you party every night past 2 you'll be fine. Also paid for air conditioning and the apartment didn't have it. Also didn't have any sharp knives to cook with and only one small pot.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Good location, but maintenance needed
All and all, I was disappointed. There was black mold in the bathroom and a bathroom fan that didn't pull any moisture out. There was no housekeeping for our five day stay. There were three of us and exactly three towels-no hand towels or wash clothes.. One towel accidently fell in the toilet. We asked if we could get a dry towel. Although we continued to ask, we were given the run around and never received a towel. One of us ended up drying with a sheet for three days. These rooms could be nice and we loved the location. Unfortunately our room is in need of new mattresses, a fresh coat of paint, and a working fan in the bathroom to prevent mold. The people down stairs should keep a few extra supplies on hand. We bought our own toilet paper. There is a lovely restaurant and bar downstairs which is convenient but this makes for noisy evenings.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice 1 bed apt
This hotel is a small apartment in the Las tarria neighborhood. Bars and restaurants are right outside the lobby. It's a nice place to stay and feel at home. My only hiccup was that the bed "queen" was two twins combined. But I did not care nor inquire at all with the hotel staff. It was fine. If you are comparing to a US hotel definitely not bad for the price
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Modern apartment overlooking a small, lively plaza
I stayed at Mela Blu for 4 nights in early March 2014. The location of the apartment is great--close to Cerro Santa Lucia and about 15-20 minutes walk to the start of Bellavista, home to many of Santiago's nightclubs. There's a large supermarket close by which is great for apartment stays. The apartment overlooks a small, lively plaza and there are many nice restaurants close by. This is great for sleeping in but not the greatest if you like to go to bed early as the restaurants are busy until around 02:00. The apartment was spacious with modern furnishings, however some were a little worn (e.g., damaged venetian blinds). Wifi, which was included in the price, never worked during my entire stay and the staff didn't seem concerned about fixing it. It didn't even work in the front desk area so I feel the advertising of wifi with this property is not appropriate. Overall I really enjoyed my stay and feel I could have rated it as excellent if the wifi situation was greatly improved.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Unfortunately a very noisy environment.
Nice rooms, no air conditioning, and one room was very warm. Kitchen was great and very well equipped, fridge, stove, oven, toaster, equipped to prepare and serve most any meal. The courtyard below the rooms is used by several restaurants for outdoor seating. The folks there create a roar of noise until two or three each morning. I you are out partying all night yourself, this is not a problem, but if you want to sleep, find another place to stay.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good for Business
I have stayed here before and I keep coming back... The only problem is that the internet was not working which is a problem since I was there on business. The place is fairly clean. Check in/out is very easy. The location is excellent.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good for Business
I hav stayed here before and I keep coming back... The only problem is that the internet was not working which is a problem since I was there on business. The place is fairly clean. Check in/out is very easy. The location is excellent.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Located in Lastarria
I stayed at Mela Blu over Christmas and had an excellent experience. The hotel was more like an apartment so there were no hotel amenities like vending machines, but it had a full kitchen with pots, pans, and dishes. There was no AC or heat in our room but the weather was perfect so it hardly went noticed. We stayed on the sixth floor towards the back so our room was not directly over the restaurants downstairs, but I could imagine it gets loud some nights if your room faces that side. Mela Blu was super clean but was furnished with IKEA type furnishings so in a couple years the place will probably need a serious face-lift. Id say for price, location, and staff friendliness this is a great find. Oh, the queen bed was two smaller beds pushed together.....only mildly annoying
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

There is no air condition. WIFI doesn't work. I left after one night. Excellent area.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very pleasant stay
I really liked this hotel. It was just as comfortable as home, very centrally located and close to more than a dozen great restaurants. The neighborhood was very nice and safe. The room itself was not as clean on the surface - things like fingerprints on the walls and worn kitchen utensils. However, the important things - bathroom, bed, linens were clean. The towels were very soft, but also had some holes and could use a refresh. Overall it's a 3 star quality, but for what you pay, the spacious room, the kitchen and the comforts of home, it's a 4 star experience. Some important things to note: the staff is not there after 7pm, but there is a security guard at the building entrance. There is no air conditioning and it can be hot in the summer. There is a lot of noise in the evenings and especially on Saturday night from the restaurants outside the building. If you go to bed early and you're a light sleeper this will absolutely be a problem. If you need wifi, specify that in your reservation because it works better in some rooms than in others. Overall, I would definitely stay here again.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, great location
Nice place, great location. I didn't realize I was getting a studio, that was probably my fault. The kitchen was closet-sized. Cost ~$66/night.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great price.
This is actually not an hotel. It is an apartment. Great location. Very central and close to great restaurants. I liked it a lot because it has everything you need to be comfortable. The apartment is almost new. The downside there is no hotel personnel or any hotel like services.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Location +
Carlos was very attentive to our needs. Location in Lastarria, near the Metro, was superb. A great independent pad for a city visit.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location and price
The place has a great location in Lastarria, near Bellas Artes and Parque Forestal. Metro is one block away but try to avoid it from 7-9 am and 6-8 pm... you won't get in!!!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location
Great location, rooms were clean, this place is really close to the metro and supermarket which is great. It was a bit smaller than the photos made it look but everything was in good order.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

A very nice place to stay but
The location and accomodation was very good but being an older couple, as our rooms were above a courtyard, which contained several restaurants, the noise level was quite high until midnight,
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful neighbourhood: great value
Very happy with the apartment, compared to other places I have stayed in Santiago it was extremely good value and in the perfect location (Lastarria neighbourhood is beautiful and close to metro stop).
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great location
This is not a hotel, it is apartment that are for short term rental. And extremely difficult to find. Thankfully someone assisted me with this. In saying that the apartment was really nice, clean, and in a great location.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Lost opportunity in Lastaria
Cheap, and very tacky. Broken toilet seat, disintegrating curtains, almost no kitchen utensils (apart from cutlery, pots, and crockery). Definitely not a fullly equipped kitchen. Also no air conditioning, and with courtyard restaurants below, the noise through open windows is very loud.A fantasatic loction, and they could have done so much more with the apartment.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ourstanding setting.
The dorr staff speaks only Spanish, but they can summon a nearby English speaker who is very helpful. The location of the hotel/arartment is outstanding, in a preey little courtyard off LaStarria, one of the most attractive artist's streets in Santiago. Many excellent restyaurant nearby and the town center and Neruda museum in easy walking distance. The little kitchette is an attractive extra.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Some problems but great location
WiFi did not work during my stay. Hotel does not provide ammenities. No alarm clock or A/C in rooms, but nights are usually cool in Santiago so open windows do the trick. Outdoor cafe outside the window can get a little loud, but not too bad. Plenty of eateries within walking distance. Room was nicely decorated and conveniently located. I would have appreciated an information packet with restaurants that deliver, addresses to retailers that sell toiletries, and instructions for dialing from the room. Emergency toiletries would have been helpful even if at a fee. Hotel personnel was pleasant and helpful.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Will go back in the future.
Modern hotel with very good location and extrimaly friendly services(Dolores). Highly recommend to anyone. My rating is 5*.
Verified Expedia guest review