Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas Overview
You know what struck me first about the Radisson in Puerto Varas? It’s actually right where you want to be – Del Salvador street puts you close enough to walk to the lake but far enough from the main drag that you’re not dealing with tour bus noise all night. I mean, Puerto Varas gets pretty touristy, especially during Chilean summer, but this spot feels more… I don’t know, settled.
The building itself has this sort of understated elegance that works really well here. It’s not trying to compete with those over-the-top lakefront places, but honestly, I think that’s better. The rooms are genuinely comfortable – and I’m picky about beds – with those little touches that matter when you’ve been hiking around Osorno all day. The bathroom situation is solid too, which sounds boring but you’ll appreciate it after a long travel day from Santiago. What I really liked was how quiet it stays at night. Some of the hotels closer to the main plaza can get pretty rowdy when the bar crowd spills out, but here you actually get proper sleep.
The staff genuinely knows the area, which makes a huge difference in a place like Puerto Varas where half the appeal is getting out and exploring. They’ll tell you which trails around Petrohué are actually worth your time (skip the crowded ones near the visitor center, honestly) and where to catch the ferry to Bariloche if you’re doing that cross-border thing. The restaurant’s pretty good too – not groundbreaking, but they do a decent job with local fish and the wine list actually makes sense for the region. Parking’s included, which you’ll definitely need if you’re planning to drive around the lake district.
Look, it’s not perfect – the WiFi can be spotty in some rooms, and breakfast gets crowded around 9 AM when all the tour groups are heading out. But for a 5-star place in Chile, the value’s there. That 8.5 rating feels about right to me. It’s the kind of hotel where everything just works without being flashy about it, and in a place as beautiful as Puerto Varas, that’s exactly what you want. You’re here for the volcanoes and the lake, not to hang around the lobby all day.
Guest Reviews
Quality price ratio was excellent. Unbeatable location. Comfortable bed.
What could be improved: Facilities look old. The bathroom had a 90’s look and both shower and bathtub were clogged.
It is very centrally located and the desk and spa staff were really helpful. Beds were great, the view was wonderful and breakfast was good.
What could be improved: Some of the furniture is a bit dated and chipped.
We spent just one night there before we left for our Cruce Andino (Andean Crossing) tour. We had a big comfortable room with a partial lake view. The location was a few steps from the lake and right next door to the Cruce Andino office. The breakfast...
Everything except the lack of training of the employees What could be improved: The electric plugs in the rooms. We arrived past 8 pm. We spent over 20 min standing at the front desk for lack of personnel. Finally we got to our room only to...
Great location - on the lake and close to all the shops and restaurants. Great breakfast and restaurant in hotel has very good food for lunch / dinner.
What could be improved: Some rooms can be a bit noisy with casino across the road.
Great breakfast, lovely room with very comfy bed and fantastic location
What could be improved: The spa was just a tiny pool in the roof with a massage room.
Fantastic location and the staff were brilliant.
Wonderful location. Lake view rooms are absolutely worth it. Very helpful staff. We were offered to get our room very early without any extra charge after arriving in the city with an morning flight. They also arranged our departure to the airport...
excellent location and very nice room
What could be improved: weather!!
The view from the room to the lake
Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas Rooms
Choose from 5 accommodation options
King Room - Non-Smoking
Twin Room - Non-Smoking
Premium King Room with View - Non-Smoking
Premium Twin Room with View - Non-Smoking
King Studio Suite with View - Non-Smoking
Facilities & Amenities
Everything you need for a comfortable stay
Bedroom 3
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Kitchen 1
- Electric kettle
Bathroom 9
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Outdoors 1
- Beachfront
Wellness 6
- Fitness
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Activities 1
- Beach
Food & Drink 10
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
Accessibility 3
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities 1
- Socket near the bed
Languages spoken 3
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Cleaning services 3
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security 3
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology 4
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services 6
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities 2
- Business centre Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Great for your stay 10
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Flat-screen TV
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible). 2
- Valet parking
- Accessible parking
Other for your stay 14
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas Location
Del Salvador 024, 5550550 Puerto Varas, Chile
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