A self drive tour exploring the Chilean Lake District, a land of wineries, snow covered peaks and volcanoes

Lastarria

Santiago de Chile - Deluxe Boutique

This handsome townhouse, built in 1927, has been renovated and converted into a luxury boutique hotel, with all its original architectural splendour. Filled with European style and sophistication, the 14 rooms were designed to make guests feel at home. The hotel retains the back garden of the original house, complete with a small pool. The hotel has a simple snack bar, but there are many bars and restaurants nearby.

Su Merced

Santiago de Chile - Tourist Boutique

Su Merced is renovated townhouse, small boutique hotel with only 9 rooms. Its location in the Lastarria area opposite the park in the heart of Santiago making it ideal for visiting the artistic, bohemian area of Bellavista, the main square Plaza de Armas, Presidential Palace and downtown. The rooms are comfortable and modern though rather small, and and the hotel has a restaurant and bar on which doubles as the reception.

Plaza San Francisco Hotel

Santiago de Chile - Deluxe Hotel

The Hotel Plaza San Francisco is just a short distance from the heart of Santiago. There are 160 rooms with air conditioning, telephone, cable TV, safety box and mini bar. The hotel also features a bar, restaurant, swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium and business centre. Accommodation includes room and breakfast.

Palacio Astoreca

Valparaiso - First Hotel

Located in the historic quarter of Valparaiso, Palacio Astoreca was built in 1923 as a Victorian palace and has been recently restored into a boutique hotel.

Hotel Palacio Astoreca opened in September 2012, after a three-year restoration project. Being a national heritage building its original façade and some of the interior architecture has been preserved, giving it a unique style that combines both old and new. 

The hotel has 23 guestrooms with views to the bay or hillside, a piano bar lounge, library, a spa with heated swimming pool and hammam, and a wine cellar stocking some of Chile's finest wines.

The hotel restaurant 'Alegre' offers excellent fusion cuisine made with local produce, led by Spanish chef Sergio Barroso, who previously worked in award winning Spanish restaurant El Bulli.

Its proximity to the famous Yugoslavo pedestrian walk, the Fine Arts Museum at Barburizza Palace, and El Peral funicular - all in the heart of the popular Cerro Alegre hill - is the perfect setting to grasp the natural layout of the city. The hotel has also been Relais & Châteaux member since Nov 2013.

Solace Hotel

Puerto Varas & Lake District - Tourist Hotel

Located a short walk from scenic Lake Llanquihue, the elegant Solace Hotel offers a contemporary and comfortable base to explore Puerto Varas and the Lake District.

The 85 air-conditioned rooms and suites have private bathroom, free wi-fi, mini bar, TV, hair dryer, room service and a safe. 

Public areas include a cosy bar, lounge with a warming fire, restaurant and outdoor terrace. 

The rates include breakfast.

The Puelche Hotel

Puerto Varas & Lake District - First Boutique

The well-located Puelche Hotel is the first boutique hotel of its kind in Puerto Varas, with only 21 rooms, perfect for unwinding and connecting with an exuberant nature whilst taking advantage of the breadth of outdoor activities on offer. Sitting between Lake Llanquihue and the volcanoes of the snow-covered peaks of mounts Osorno, Calbuco and El Tronador, the enchanting town of Puerto Varas combines a rich and diverse legacy from its former German colonists with the impressive natural beauty of the region.

There are 21 rooms split up into 3 categories, all large and completely equipped. Each room has a partial view over Lake Llanquihue, a sitting room, extra-large twin or double beds and a bathroom with a tub. Plus TV, safe and hair dryer.

There is also a restaurant and bar specialising in gourmet hamburgers with an international appeal, together with a menu containing other culinary delights, besides a range of beers, wines and spirits.

Nearby attractions to explore are Lake Llanquihue, Chile’s second largest lake. The invigorating Petrohué Rapids are only 56kms from Puerto Varas, and Ensenada offers a relaxing day by the lake with a sandy beach and restaurants to enjoy.

The rates include breakfast.

Cumbres Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas & Lake District - Deluxe Hotel

A traditional-style hacienda in the centre of Puerto Varas, Hotel Cumbres offers a glorious panoramic view of Lake Llanquihue and the imposing volcanoes that surround it.

The 90 rooms are decorated with native woods and the combination of colours and textures characteristic of southern Chile. The best rooms have private balconies, perfect for admiring the spectacular views of Lake Llanquihue and its beautiful volcanoes. All are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms, bath with jacuzzi, FREE Wi-Fi, TV, minibar, safe and coffee maker.

The two restaurant highlights local ingredients and cuisine with lovely lakeside views, as is Araucaria Bar perfect for sharing and enjoying the fascinating views around you. 

There is also an indoor swimming pool, sauna, Spa (treatments extra) and a modern gym.

There is much to explore in the area, including excursions by car, guided trekking in the beautiful countryside or slopes of the volcanoes, horse-riding and mountain-biking.

The rates include breakfast.