Chile

LETICE LODGE Chillán

Las Mariposas, 3890000 Chillán, Chile

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to LETICE LODGE on Las Mariposas – I mean, it's tucked away in this quiet residential area that you'd probably miss if you weren't specifically looking for it. But you know what? That's actually part of its charm. The moment you walk through...

Nayara Hangaroa

Av. Pont s/n, 2770000 Hanga Roa, Chile

You know what struck me first about Nayara Hangaroa? It's actually right there on Avenida Pont, but somehow they've managed to make it feel completely removed from the dusty bustle of Hanga Roa's main drag. I mean, you're literally minutes from the centro but the place has this incredible sense of...

Hacienda Santa Cristina

Kilómetro 4, Ruta D-505. Pueblo de Santa Cristina, 1840000 Ovalle, Chile

You know what struck me first about Hacienda Santa Cristina? It's this gorgeous colonial-style property that sits about 4 kilometers outside Ovalle proper on Route D-505 – far enough from the city bustle to feel like you're in the countryside, but close enough that you're not stranded if you need...

El Encanto del Manzano & Espacio Vittalia Spa

Los Litres 11272, 9460307 San José de Maipo, Chile

You know what? I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to El Encanto del Manzano, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. The address (Los Litres 11272) sounds pretty remote, and well, it sort of is. You're about an hour southeast of Santiago in San José de Maipo, which means you're trading city...

Cascada Lodge Cajon del Maipo

Camino al Volcan 31087, San Jose de Maipo, 9460000 San José de Maipo, Chile

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Cascada Lodge – I mean, you're basically driving into the middle of nowhere on Camino al Volcán, and the road gets pretty winding as you head deeper into the Cajón del Maipo valley. But then you see this place nestled against the...

Parque Pinares Pucón Chile

1550 Camino Villarrica - Pucón 801 tower 4 piso 8, 4810447 Pucón, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about Parque Pinares? It's actually perched up on the eighth floor of this tower building along the Villarrica road, which sounds kind of weird until you realize that means you get these ridiculous panoramic views of the lake and volcano that most ground-level...

San Alfonso Del Mar Apartment

Camino A Mirasol 560 Algarrobo - Edificio Puerto Del Sur Departamento 707, 2710000 Algarrobo, Chile

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to San Alfonso Del Mar Apartment – I mean, the name doesn't exactly scream "hidden gem," you know? But walking into apartment 707 at Puerto Del Sur, I actually had to stop and take it in for a second. The views from this place are absolutely...

Río Serrano Hotel + Spa

Sector Río Serrano, 6170000 Torres del Paine, Chile

Look, I've stayed at plenty of hotels near national parks, and most of them feel like they're just there to catch tourists with nowhere else to go. Río Serrano is different – it's actually one of those places where you walk in and think "okay, someone really thought this through." The lobby has...

Hotel Boutique Solaz Bella Vista de Colchagua

Ruta I-72 Km 10, sector Cruce de Panama, Camino a Lolol, km 10 Valle de Colchagua - Chile, 3130000 Santa Cruz, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about Hotel Boutique Solaz Bella Vista? The name actually delivers on that "bella vista" promise – and I mean really delivers. This place sits right along the I-72 highway about 10 kilometers out from Santa Cruz, which initially had me wondering if I'd booked some...

Hermoso y nuevo departamento en Algarrobo Norte

Avenida Algarrobo, Algarrobo, Chile

You know what really struck me about this place? The moment I walked into this apartment on Avenida Algarrobo, I could smell the ocean – and I mean actually smell it, not just imagine it because you're close to the beach. The whole space feels like someone's well-loved vacation home rather than a...

La Bella Durmiente

Los Maitenes 107, 9460393 San Alfonso, Chile

You know what's funny about La Bella Durmiente? The name literally means "Sleeping Beauty," and honestly, that's exactly what this place feels like – a little hidden gem that's been quietly doing its thing in San Alfonso without making a big fuss about it. I mean, when you're driving down Los...

VIENTO BRAVO

690 Berna, 3220580 Pichilemu, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about Viento Bravo? The name actually makes perfect sense once you're there – I mean, you can literally feel those Pacific winds whipping around the building on Berna Street, and honestly, it's kind of invigorating rather than annoying. This place sits right in the...

Condominio Bahia Pelicanos – Horcon

Camino Viejo Horcon 150 Departamento G-41, Horcon, Chile, Horcón, Chile

Look, I'll be honest – when I first rolled up to Condominio Bahia Pelicanos on that winding Camino Viejo Horcon, I wasn't expecting much from what looked like just another beachside condo complex. But man, was I wrong about this place. The building sits perfectly positioned where you can actually...

Laguna Bahia 711 Algarrobo

Acceso a Laguna Bahía, Edificio Marina, dpto 711, Algarrobo, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about Laguna Bahia 711? It's actually tucked into this marina complex that feels way more exclusive than you'd expect for Algarrobo. I mean, most people think of this stretch of coast as pretty low-key compared to Viña del Mar, but this place sits right on the...

Departamento Grande en San Alfonso del Mar 4D 3B 2EST

Camino a Mirasol S/N, condominio San Alfonso del Mar, Edificiio Velas del Norte, depto. 65, 2710000 Algarrobo, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The sheer scale of San Alfonso del Mar when you first drive up Camino a Mirasol. I mean, everyone talks about the world's largest pool, but honestly, seeing it stretch out like some kind of aquamarine highway is something else entirely. The...

Hotel Magnolia Santiago

Paseo Huerfanos 539, Santiago City Centre, 8320150 Santiago, Chile

Look, I've stayed at a lot of hotels in Santiago, and Hotel Magnolia is honestly one of those places that just gets it right. You walk into the lobby on Paseo Huérfanos and there's this immediate sense that someone actually thought about every detail – not in a stuffy, over-designed way, but more...

Park Lake Luxury Hotel

Camino Villarrica Pucón Km 13, 4930000 Pucón, Chile

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first turned off the main road toward Pucón – you know how some "luxury" places can be all promise and no delivery. But Park Lake Luxury Hotel actually lives up to its name, and I mean that in the best way possible. The drive along Camino Villarrica Pucón...

San Alfonso del Mar Departamentos

Camino a Mirasol 560, San Alfonso del Mar G-98-F 31400, 2711600 Algarrobo, Chile

You know what? I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to San Alfonso del Mar Departamentos on Camino a Mirasol – honestly, the name sounds pretty formal and I thought it might be one of those stuffy corporate places. But walking into the lobby, there's this immediate sense that you're...

Apartamento Playa y Casino

5551 Avenida Costanera, Coquimbo, Chile

Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Apartamento Playa y Casino on Avenida Costanera, I wasn't expecting much. The name made it sound like some sketchy casino hotel, you know? But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. It's right there on Coquimbo's waterfront strip,...

Explora en Atacama – All Inclusive

Domingo Atienza s/n Avllu de Larache, 0000001 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Look, I've stayed at a lot of desert hotels, but Explora en Atacama is honestly in a league of its own. You know when you pull up to a place and immediately think "okay, this is going to be good"? That's exactly what happened here. The property sits right on the edge of San Pedro de Atacama – close...

Pucón Central lake

459 Variante Camino Internacional, Pucón, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about Pucón Central Lake? The name makes it sound like it's right downtown, but honestly, it's actually positioned in this perfect sweet spot on Variante Camino Internacional – far enough from the main tourist chaos but close enough that you're not stuck in the...

Strip Center Suites by Casona Lo Aguirre

Camino La Manreza PORTON 3, 7500000 El Monte, Chile

Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Strip Center Suites by Casona Lo Aguirre on Camino La Manreza, I wasn't sure what to expect. The name doesn't exactly scream luxury, you know? But here's the thing about El Monte that most people don't realize – it's actually this perfect sweet spot...

The Singular Santiago

Merced 294, Santiago City Centre, 8320128 Santiago, Chile

You know what strikes you first about The Singular Santiago? It's not trying too hard to impress you – which honestly makes it even more impressive. This place sits right on Merced Street in the heart of Santiago Centro, and I mean really in the heart of it. You can walk to Plaza de Armas in about...

Antay Hotel & Spa

Avenida Chile 1108, 1000000 Arica, Chile

You know what really struck me about the Antay Hotel & Spa when I first walked in? It's this perfect balance between modern luxury and actually understanding what travelers need in Arica. I mean, you're right on Avenida Chile – which honestly is one of the better streets to be on since you're close...

Hotel Parque Quilquico

Quilquico Rural S/N Peninsula de Rilan, 5700000 Castro, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about Hotel Parque Quilquico? The absolute silence when you step outside your room in the morning. I mean, you're technically still close to Castro, but being out on the Rilan Peninsula feels like you've been transported to some secret corner of Chiloé that tour...