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Sheraton Miramar Hotel & Convention Center
Avenida Marina, 15, 2520000 Viña del Mar, Chile
You know what honestly surprised me about the Sheraton Miramar? It's how they managed to nail that sweet spot between feeling luxurious and actually being comfortable. I mean, some five-star places make you feel like you can't touch anything, but this one gets it right. The lobby has this...
A. Libertador Bernardo O´Higgins 816, Santiago City Centre, 8320000 Santiago, Chile
You know what caught me off guard about Hotel Plaza San Francisco? Walking up to this place on Alameda – that's what locals call Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins – I honestly wasn't expecting much from the outside. The building's got this sort of classic Santiago vibe, nothing too flashy, but then you...
Autopista Talcahuano – Concepción 8676, 4030000 Concepción, Chile
You know what caught me off guard about the Wyndham Concepcion Pettra? It's actually positioned perfectly on that stretch of Autopista Talcahuano – I mean, you're literally between two cities here, which sounds weird but works brilliantly. When I first pulled up, I thought "oh great, highway hotel...
Explora en Rapa Nui – All Inclusive
Te Miro Oone S/N, 2770000 Hanga Roa, Chile
You know what? I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Explora en Rapa Nui – I mean, Easter Island isn't exactly known for luxury resorts, and honestly, that's kind of the point. This place sits right on Te Miro Oone, which is basically where the main part of Hanga Roa starts to fade...
Camino La Disputada parcela 83, 7690000 Santiago, Chile
You know what struck me first about Refugio Atreyu? The name – I mean, who doesn't love a Neverending Story reference, right? But honestly, this place lives up to the whimsical promise. It's tucked away on Camino La Disputada, which sounds more dramatic than it actually is, though getting there does...
Variante Nahueltoro N° 251 -E Chillán, 3780000 Chillán, Chile
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to MDS Hotel Chillan on Variante Nahueltoro, I wasn't expecting much. The area's got that sort of industrial-meets-residential vibe that doesn't exactly scream "luxury getaway," you know? But man, was I wrong about this place. The thing that got me...
Valle Nevado Vip Apartment Ski Out-In
Valle Nevado - Edificio El Plomo, 8320000 Valle Nevado, Chile
You know what caught me off guard about Valle Nevado Vip Apartment? The fact that you can literally step out your door and onto the slopes - and I mean literally, not in that exaggerated way hotels usually claim. I've stayed at plenty of "ski-in, ski-out" places that require a five-minute trek with...
Viana, 2571537 Viña del Mar, Chile
You know what struck me first about Departamento Suke? It's that it actually feels like someone's home – and I mean that in the best possible way. Tucked away in Viana, which honestly is one of those neighborhoods in Viña del Mar that locals love because it's not crawling with tourists every five...
RUTA 225 KM 42 CAMINO A ENSENADA, 5550000 Puerto Varas, Chile
Look, I've stayed at a lot of places around Puerto Varas, but Yan Kee Way Lodge really surprised me – and honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up that gravel driveway on Ruta 225. The thing is, being 42 kilometers out from town means you're actually getting into the real Patagonian...
Camino público El Yeco Nº 424 Departamento 106 Torre 5, Algarrobo, Condominio Costa Algarrobo Norte, 2710000 Algarrobo, Chile
You know what surprised me most about Departamento Algarrobo Norte? It's actually tucked away on this quiet stretch called Camino público El Yeco, which honestly sounds way more remote than it is. I mean, you're still right in the heart of Algarrobo Norte, but there's this sense of being slightly...
60 Tapeka Road, 0202 Russell, New Zealand
You know what? I've stayed at a lot of places around the Bay of Islands, but Eagles Nest on Tapeka Road is something else entirely. When you're winding up that hill from Russell – and trust me, it's quite the drive up – you start to get why this place commands the prices it does. The views alone are...
311 Lake Terrace, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Cottage Mews? It's tucked away on Lake Terrace in this quiet spot that feels completely removed from the tourist chaos around Taupo's main drag, but you're honestly just a few minutes' walk from everything. I mean, the location is sort of perfect - close enough...
148 Bealey Avenue, 8013 Christchurch, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Salerno Motel Apartments? It's actually got this really solid, no-nonsense vibe that's honestly refreshing in a world of overly precious boutique places. I mean, it's right on Bealey Avenue – which puts you basically at the edge of where central Christchurch...
3162 Great North Road, 0600 Auckland, New Zealand
You know what? I've driven past New Haven Motel on Great North Road probably a hundred times over the years, and I honestly never gave it much thought until I actually needed a place to stay during Auckland's marathon weekend when everything else was booked solid. Turns out, this unassuming 3-star...
Driftwood Beach House with Spa Pool – Absolute Beachfront!
29 Moa Avenue, 1081 Blackpool, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at a lot of beachfront places that claim to be "absolute beachfront," but this one actually delivers. The Driftwood Beach House sits right there on Blackpool beach – and I mean right there. You walk out the door, cross maybe ten meters of grass, and your toes are in the sand. No...
90 Federal Street, 1010 Auckland, New Zealand
You know what surprised me most about The Grand by SkyCity? It's actually quiet. I mean, you're right there on Federal Street with all the chaos of downtown Auckland happening around you, but somehow they've managed to create this bubble of calm inside. Maybe it's the thick glass or just smart...
351 Kearoa Road, 3077 Horohoro, New Zealand
Okay, so I've stayed at a lot of places in New Zealand, but Treetops Lodge honestly caught me off guard in the best way possible. You know when you're driving down Kearoa Road — and I mean really driving, because it's properly winding through that gorgeous Rotorua countryside — and suddenly you...
1 Shortcut Road, 9310 Cromwell, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to River Rock Estate on Shortcut Road – the name makes it sound like you're taking some back route, but that's actually part of its charm. This place sits right on the edge of Cromwell, and I mean literally on the edge where the town starts...
Wanderlust – Queenstown Holiday Home
91 Stalker Road, 9304 Queenstown, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Wanderlust? The name actually fits. This isn't one of those places where marketing got carried away – it really does have that cozy, lived-in feel that makes you want to extend your stay in Queenstown by a few more days. Located on Stalker Road (which sounds way...
3 Maunganui Road Apartment 226, 3116 Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect from Beach Break Escape 226 when I first pulled up to 3 Maunganui Road – apartment hotels can be hit or miss, you know? But stepping into this fourth-floor unit, I actually stopped and just looked around for a minute. The whole place has this bright, airy thing...
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837, United States
You know what actually surprised me about The Ritz-Carlton Orlando? It doesn't feel like you're staying at just another theme park hotel – and I mean that in the best way possible. Sure, you're technically only about fifteen minutes from Disney World, but this place sits on Grande Lakes, which is...
The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
You know how some hotels just feel like they own the place? The Royal Hawaiian is exactly that kind of spot – it's been sitting pretty on Waikiki Beach since 1927, and honestly, it shows in the best possible way. The moment you walk through those doors, there's this immediate sense that you've...
Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa – Florida Keys
1 Knights Key Boulevard MM47, Marathon, FL 33050, United States
You know what? I've stayed at a lot of resorts in the Keys, and Isla Bella actually gets it right in ways that surprised me. First off, the location at MM47 in Marathon is kind of perfect – you're far enough from the Key Largo tourist madness but not so far down that you feel isolated. The property...
100 South Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach, FL 33462, United States
You know what surprised me most about Eau Palm Beach? It's actually positioned perfectly on this quieter stretch of Ocean Boulevard – you're still technically in the heart of Palm Beach, but somehow it feels removed from all the Worth Avenue madness. I mean, don't get me wrong, you can walk to the...
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
1401 South Oak Knoll, Pasadena, CA 91106, United States
You know what? I've stayed at a lot of hotels in the LA area, but The Langham Huntington really caught me off guard – in the best way possible. When you pull up that winding drive off Oak Knoll (and yeah, valet parking is basically a must here because the self-parking situation is... let's just say...