Hotel Remota

Located just 1.5 kilometres north of Puerto Natales, Hotel Remota is within walking distance of the town, yet still manages give you the sense that you are nestled deep into Patagonian wilderness thanks to wonderful views of the Ultima Esperanza Fjord and surrounding mountains.

Award-winning architect Germán del Sol took his inspiration for the hotel from traditional estancia sheep sheds and combined it with an ecological design to create this unique structure. The black tarred, wooden board exterior juxtaposes with floor to ceiling window panes that flood the interior with light, even on grey days. Everything has been carefully thought out to fit in with the Patagonian landscape, from the lenga wood panels to the stone floors and the sustainable eco-roofs. He has collected pre-Inca art and has replicas of artefacts as well as traditional ponchos and fabrics throughout.

The cuisine is superb. The à la carte menu offers creative, gourmet dishes inspired by the region, with delicate, balanced flavours using only local ingredients. Guests can choose from imaginative dishes such as guanaco carpaccio, or grilled grouper on creamy polenta. There are also some great vegetarian options and the chef can adapt the menu for specific dietary requirements. Breakfast is a buffet of savoury and sweet delights. The bar serves a full range of tempting cocktails and wines. The bartender will introduce you to the popular local tipples and will take the time to work out the best cocktail for you, whether it’s the traditional Pisco Sour or a variation more suited to your tastes.

It’s a real treat to be able to come back at the end of a day of excursions and soak in one of the hotel’s outdoor jacuzzis. You may prefer to sit and watch the sunset from the heated indoor infinity pool or one of the surrounding loungers. There are also separate male and female saunas and for those that want to make full use of the hotel’s spa facilities, you can book a treatment at an additional cost. The spa is in a separate building, cleverly tucked away down a short path from the main hotel.

Bedrooms have wall-to-wall panoramic windows that allow natural light to flood in, and floor-to-ceiling strips of lenga wood which bring the forest and nature indoors.

All 72 rooms are exactly the same size, a generous 33m2, and the beds can be either doubles or twin. A third single can be added to transform the room into a triple for families or groups of friends.

The ensuite bathrooms have spacious bathtubs edged with granite tiles and huge drenching showers overhead. Bathrobes are provided to take down to the spa, as well as slippers. The room is equipped with a hairdryer and there is a laundry service for guests.

Bedrooms have Wi-Fi, even if a little patchy at times.