Chile

Canal Om Loft

Pasaje Ensenada, Los Vilos, Chile

Look, I've stayed in a lot of places along Chile's coast, but Canal Om Loft in Los Vilos really caught me off guard – and I mean that in the best way possible. When you first pull up to Pasaje Ensenada, you might think you took a wrong turn because it doesn't look like your typical hotel strip. It's...

Departamento Boutique

35 Calle de La Luna, 2511474 Concón, Chile

Look, I've stayed at a lot of places along Chile's coast, but Departamento Boutique on Calle de La Luna really caught me off guard – in the best way possible. You know how sometimes a place just feels right the moment you walk in? That's exactly what happened here. The building itself has this...

Tierra Patagonia

On the edge of Torres del Paine National Park, 6170000 Torres del Paine, Chile

Look, I've stayed at a lot of places that claim to be "eco-luxury," but Tierra Patagonia actually pulls it off without making you feel like you're roughing it. The building itself is this low-slung, modern structure that somehow doesn't clash with the landscape – it's like they carved it right into...

Tierra Atacama

Asequitor s/n, 1410000 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Look, I've stayed at my fair share of desert hotels, but Tierra Atacama just hits different. It's tucked away on Asequitor street – you know, that quiet stretch where you can actually hear the wind through the tamarugos instead of tour buses rumbling past every five minutes. The building itself sort...

andBeyond Vira Vira

Parcela 22a, Quetroleufu, Pucon, 4920000 Pucón, Chile

Look, I've stayed at plenty of luxury places, but andBeyond Vira Vira just hits different. When you pull up to this place in Quetroleufu – about 20 minutes outside Pucón proper – you're immediately struck by how they've managed to make ultra-luxury feel completely at home in the Chilean countryside...

Parque Pinares 2 dormitorios

Camino Pucón Villarrica 1550, Tower 4, Apt. #1006, 4920000 Pucón, Chile

Honestly, when I first pulled up to Parque Pinares on Camino Pucón Villarrica, I wasn't sure what to expect from a high-rise apartment building – but this place completely changed my mind about vacation rentals in Pucón. Tower 4 sits right in this sweet spot where you're close enough to walk into...

Tiny & Big House Suite Los Mallines de Malalcahuello

Ruta 181, Malalcahuello, Chile

Honestly, when I first saw the name "Tiny & Big House Suite," I wasn't sure what to expect – but this place completely surprised me in the best way. It's tucked right off Ruta 181 in Malalcahuello, and you know what? The location is actually perfect if you're looking to explore the Araucanía region...

Depto Andes de Chillán

Condominio Andes Chillan. Ruta No. 55. Termas de Chillán., Nevados de Chillan, Chile

You know what really struck me about Depto Andes de Chillán? It's one of those places where you immediately understand why it has a 9.8 rating – and honestly, I'm usually pretty skeptical of ratings that high. But driving up Ruta 55 toward the Termas, you start to get it. The location is just...

Laguna Bahía – Lagoamar, Algarrobo

Avenida Parque Norte 400, Condominio Laguna Bahía, Algarrobo, Chile

Look, I've stayed at a lot of places along Chile's coast, but Laguna Bahía actually surprised me – and I mean that in the best way possible. When you pull up to Avenida Parque Norte 400, you're not immediately thinking "wow, luxury resort," but then you walk into the actual property and suddenly get...

Algarrobo, Laguna Bahía Espectacular

Acceso a Laguna Bahía 1 300, Apartamento 1309, Algarrobo, Chile

Look, I've stayed at a lot of beachfront places along Chile's coast, but this apartment in Algarrobo honestly caught me off guard – and I mean that in the best way possible. When you're driving down that winding access road to Laguna Bahía, you start to get why this place has such a ridiculous 9.8...

Cabañas 4 Volcanes Frutillar

Los Manzanos, 5620000 Frutillar, Chile

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Cabañas 4 Volcanes Frutillar on Los Manzanos street – I mean, the name pretty much tells you everything, right? Four volcanoes, and you're staying in cabins. But walking into this place, you immediately get why it has that crazy 9.8 rating...

Apartamento Puerto Velero Tongoy

Puerto Velero Coquimbo, Chile, 1780000 Puerto Velero, Chile

You know what really struck me about Apartamento Puerto Velero Tongoy? It's one of those places where the photos actually undersell the experience – and honestly, that almost never happens anymore. I mean, a 9.8 rating sounds almost too good to be true, but after spending time here, I get it. The...

Glaciar de Roca Lofts

Calle Principal S/N, 1770000 Horcon, Chile

You know what? I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Glaciar de Roca Lofts on Calle Principal – I mean, Horcon is this tiny coastal village that most people just drive through on their way to bigger beach towns. But honestly, this place completely changed my perspective on what a 5-star...

Cabañas Kalfvgen

Camino Viejo a Curiñanco km 7.7, 5090000 Valdivia, Chile

Okay, so I stumbled across Cabañas Kalfvgen on my third trip to Valdivia, and honestly – why did nobody tell me about this place earlier? It's tucked away on the old road to Curiñanco, about 7.7 kilometers out from the city center, which means you're far enough from the tourist crowds but close...

RESETEATE EN FAMILIA ALGARROBO

Condominio Laguna Vista, 2710000 Algarrobo, Chile

You know what really struck me about RESETEATE EN FAMILIA ALGARROBO? It's one of those places where you can actually hear yourself think. I mean, sure, you're technically staying in a condo complex called Laguna Vista, but honestly – the way they've set this up feels more like borrowing a friend's...

San Alfonso del Mar Ideal

Camino Algarrobo Mirasol 886 Edificio Bitacora, Depto. 81, piso 8, Mirasol, Chile

Look, I've stayed at a lot of places along Chile's coast, but San Alfonso del Mar Ideal honestly caught me off guard – and I mean that in the best way possible. When you're driving down Camino Algarrobo Mirasol, you'll spot the Edificio Bitacora pretty easily (it's the tall one that actually looks...

Cómodo departamento en Algarrobo

Condominio Laguna Vista, 2710000 Algarrobo, Chile

You know what struck me first about this place? It's not actually in the touristy heart of Algarrobo where everyone's fighting for parking spots and dealing with the summer crowds. This apartment sits in Condominio Laguna Vista, which is honestly one of those spots that feels like a local secret –...

DreamWoods

Las Dalias A-2, Parque Ivian I, 5550000 Puerto Varas, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about DreamWoods? I was expecting another generic lakeside hotel when I pulled up to Las Dalias, but this place actually feels like someone's thoughtfully designed mountain retreat that just happens to welcome guests. The location in Parque Ivian I puts you close...

VIVE LA EXPERIENCIA, PLAYA, SPA, CASINO DE JUEGOS

5425 Avenida Costanera Departamento 1008, Torre 1, Condominio Jardín del Mar, 1780000 Coquimbo, Chile

Look, I've stayed at a lot of places along Chile's coast, but this spot in Coquimbo actually surprised me. The name's a bit much – VIVE LA EXPERIENCIA, PLAYA, SPA, CASINO DE JUEGOS – sounds like they're trying to cram everything into one breath, but honestly? They kind of deliver on all of it...

Mavidahue

13 km from Llifén - Maihue, route T-559, Futrono 5180000, llifen, Chile

You know what struck me first about Mavidahue? The silence. I mean, you're literally 13 kilometers from Llifén on this winding route T-559, and honestly, the quiet out there is something else entirely. It's not the kind of place you stumble upon by accident – you have to actually want to be there,...

Departamento Laguna Bahía Algarrobo

Avenida El Parque norte número 350, 2710000 Algarrobo, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about Departamento Laguna Bahía? It's actually way nicer than the photos suggest. I mean, I've stayed in plenty of beachfront places in Chile, but this spot on Avenida El Parque Norte has something different going on. The building sits right where you can see the...

Departamentos Mednav Montemar & Spa

Calle El Sol, 85 , Concón, Chile

You know what surprised me most about Departamentos Mednav Montemar & Spa? It's tucked right on Calle El Sol in Concón, but somehow it doesn't feel like you're staying in the middle of everything – which honestly is exactly what you want here. I mean, Concón can get pretty bustling, especially when...

Una vista increíble al Pacifico

Avenida Borgoño Avenida Borgoño 19040 piso 7mo, 2511441 Concón, Chile

So here's the thing about Una Vista Increíble al Pacífico – the name isn't just marketing fluff, you actually do get an incredible Pacific view from this 7th-floor spot on Avenida Borgoño. I mean, when you're standing on that little balcony in the morning with your coffee, watching the waves roll...

Hotel AWA Puerto Varas

Ruta 225 (Km 27), 5550000 Puerto Varas, Chile

You know what struck me first about Hotel AWA Puerto Varas? The fact that they actually got the location right – and I mean *right*. It's about 27 kilometers out on Ruta 225, which sounds far until you realize this puts you perfectly positioned between the town center and some of the best lake...

Departamento Termas de Chillan

Camino Termas de CHillan, 3820000 Nevados de Chillan, Chile

You know what? I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Departamento Termas de Chillan – I mean, it's basically tucked away on this winding mountain road where you're wondering if your GPS has completely lost its mind. But honestly, once you get there and see the Nevados de Chillan...