Chile

Hotel Termas Chillán

Camino a Termas de Chillan KM 80, 3880000 Nevados de Chillan, Chile

You know what? I've stayed at a lot of mountain hotels, but Hotel Termas Chillán actually gets it right in a way that surprised me. First thing you notice driving up that winding Km 80 stretch – and I mean, it's a proper mountain road, so take your time – is how they've managed to build something...

Hotel Gavina Costa Mar

Av Arturo Prat 1497, 0000001 Iquique, Chile

I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Hotel Gavina Costa Mar on Avenida Arturo Prat, I wasn't sure what to expect. The address puts you right in the thick of Iquique's main drag, which can be a blessing or a curse depending on what you're after. But you know what? This place actually gets the...

Hotel Mae

Av. del Mar 3600, 2500000 Maitencillo, Chile

You know what struck me first about Hotel Mae? It's actually right where you want to be in Maitencillo – sitting pretty on Avenida del Mar, which means you're literally a two-minute walk from the beach. I mean, you can hear the waves from some of the rooms, and honestly, that's half the reason to...

Remota Patagonia Lodge

Ruta 9 Puerto Natales, 6160000 Puerto Natales, Chile

You know what hits you first at Remota? The silence. I mean, you think you know quiet until you're standing on this property along Ruta 9, watching the Patagonian steppe roll out endlessly in every direction. The lodge sits about 1.5 kilometers outside Puerto Natales proper – close enough that...

Terrado Suites Iquique

Capitán Roberto Pérez 126, 1100000 Iquique, Chile

You know what struck me first about Terrado Suites? It's right there on Capitán Roberto Pérez, which honestly is one of those streets where you feel like you're actually in Iquique - not some tourist bubble. I mean, you've got local shops within walking distance, and the whole vibe feels...

Explora en Torres del Paine – All Inclusive

Salto Chico s/n, 5661000 Torres del Paine, Chile

Look, I've stayed at plenty of fancy places, but Explora en Torres del Paine actually gets what luxury means in Patagonia. This isn't some marble-lobby hotel where you're disconnected from why you came here in the first place – it's honestly one of the few spots where the building itself feels like...

viña del mar, departamento costa Reñaca 181

Calle Jardines de Renaca 50 departamento 181, edificio Costa parque, Reñaca, 2520000 Viña del Mar, Chile

Honestly, when I first pulled up to this apartment building on Jardines de Reñaca, I wasn't expecting much – it's tucked away from the main beachfront bustle, which actually turned out to be perfect. You know what struck me immediately? How quiet it was for being so close to everything. Departamento...

Jardin del Mar SPA & Enjoy

Avenida Costanera 5425, Torre B, 1800008 Coquimbo, Chile

You know what struck me first about Jardin del Mar? It's not actually right on the beach like you'd expect from the name – it sits up on Avenida Costanera with this elevated view that honestly works way better. I mean, you get all the ocean drama without the sand constantly blowing into your room or...

Renaissance Santiago by Marriott

Avenida Presidente Kennedy 4700, Vitacura, 7630454 Santiago, Chile

Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to the Renaissance Santiago on Avenida Presidente Kennedy, I wasn't expecting much. The building's got this sort of corporate glass facade that screams "business hotel," but once you step inside, it's actually pretty impressive. The lobby has this warm,...

Natalino Hotel Patagonia

Eberhard 371, 6160000 Puerto Natales, Chile

So I've stayed at the Natalino Hotel Patagonia a couple times now, and honestly, it's one of those places that just gets Puerto Natales right. You know how some hotels feel like they could be anywhere? This isn't one of them. Walking up to the entrance on Eberhard Street, you immediately get that...

Ladera Boutique Hotel

Los Araucanos 2021, Providencia, Providencia, 8320000 Santiago, Chile

You know what struck me first about Ladera? It's tucked away on Los Araucanos street in a way that makes you feel like you discovered something the tour groups haven't figured out yet. I mean, Providencia is pretty much the sweet spot of Santiago anyway – you're close enough to the financial...

Tres Continentes

29163 Camino Al Volcán El Melocotón Alto, 9460394 San José de Maipo, Chile

So you know how most hotels in the mountains feel either too rustic or weirdly corporate? Tres Continentes actually gets the balance right. I mean, the location alone – you're basically on the road to El Volcán in San José de Maipo, which sounds dramatic but honestly, it's this perfect spot where...

NOI Vitacura

Av. Nueva Costanera 3736, Vitacura, 7630428 Santiago, Chile

Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to NOI Vitacura – the building itself is pretty understated from Nueva Costanera, which is actually refreshing in a city where so many hotels try too hard to impress from the street. But once you're inside, you get it. The lobby has this...

Hotel Geronimo

Geronimo Alderete 665 , 4920528 Pucón, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about Hotel Geronimo? Walking up to this unassuming building on Alderete street, I honestly wasn't expecting much from a 3-star place. But here's the thing – sometimes the best spots in Pucón are the ones that don't try too hard, and Geronimo gets that perfectly...

Our Habitas Atacama

Domingo Atienza 282 , 5655000 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

You know what struck me first about Our Habitas Atacama? It's not trying to be a hotel at all – and I mean that in the best way possible. Walking up to the property on Domingo Atienza, you'd almost miss it if you weren't looking, which is actually perfect because San Pedro de Atacama gets overrun...

Keo Hotel – Ovalle Casino Resort

Avenida Manuel Penafiel 2711, Ovalle, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about the Keo Hotel? It's actually way more sophisticated than you'd expect for Ovalle. I mean, this isn't Santiago or Valparaíso – we're talking about a mining town in the Norte Chico region – but walking into the lobby, you get this unexpected sense of "oh, okay,...

Hotel Hare Uta

Avenida Hotu Matua s/n, 5632000 Hanga Roa, Chile

I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Hotel Hare Uta on Avenida Hotu Matua, I wasn't expecting much. I mean, it's Easter Island, you know? You come here for the moai, not luxury hotels. But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. The thing about Hare Uta is that it gets...

Taka Matanzas

Centinela s/n, 3230000 Matanzas, Chile

Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Taka Matanzas on Centinela street, I wasn't expecting much from the outside. The building sits quietly without any flashy signage, and if you're not paying attention, you might actually drive right past it. But that's sort of the point, you know? This...

Wyndham Puerto Varas Pettra

Imperial 0561, 5551595 Puerto Varas, Chile

You know what? I've stayed at a lot of hotels in Chile's Lake District, but the Wyndham Puerto Varas Pettra actually surprised me – and not just because they managed to nail that tricky balance between upscale comfort and feeling genuinely Chilean. Walking into the lobby, there's this immediate...

Hotel Regal Pacific Santiago

Apoquindo, 5680, Las Condes, 7560943 Santiago, Chile

Look, I've stayed at plenty of hotels in Santiago, and Hotel Regal Pacific just hits differently. The moment you walk into that lobby on Apoquindo, you know you're somewhere special – there's this elegant marble thing going on, but it doesn't feel stuffy or pretentious like some five-star places...

Valle Nevado Apartamento Ski In Out

Camino Lo Barnechea s/n, 7690000 Valle Nevado, Chile

You know what's honestly pretty rare? Finding a ski-in, ski-out place that actually delivers on that promise without breaking the bank or feeling like a corporate hotel. Valle Nevado Apartamento Ski In Out is one of those gems that gets it right – I mean, you literally step out the door and you're...

Departamentos Providencia J&M

Avenida Nueva Providencia 2211, Providencia, 8320000 Santiago, Chile

You know what surprised me most about Departamentos Providencia J&M? How quiet it actually is despite being right on Avenida Nueva Providencia. I mean, you're literally on one of Santiago's main arteries, but somehow the soundproofing works – or maybe it's just that the apartments face the right...

Cabañas y Spa Costa Patagonia – Piscina Climatizada

Calle Pichilemu 530 Esquina Evaristo Merino, 1000000 Pichilemu, Chile

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Cabañas y Spa Costa Patagonia – I mean, it's tucked away on this quiet corner where Pichilemu meets Evaristo Merino, and from the street it looks pretty understated. But you know what? Sometimes those are exactly the places that surprise...

AUSVIA cabañas tinajas y spa

INGENIEROS MILITARES, 5860000 Hornopiren, Chile

You know what struck me first about AUSVIA cabañas tinajas y spa? The name honestly doesn't do it justice – I was expecting something pretty basic given it's a 3-star place, but this spot actually punches way above its weight. It's tucked away on Ingenieros Militares street in Hornopiren, which if...

Exclusivo Departamento Con Con Primera Linea

Avenida Borgoño 19040 Con Con, 2510000 Concón, Chile

Look, I'll be honest - the name "Exclusivo Departamento Con Con Primera Linea" is a bit of a mouthful, but once you're actually standing on that stretch of Avenida Borgoño, you get why they emphasize the "primera linea" part. This place sits right on Concón's waterfront, and I mean *right* on it...