What types of hotels are there in Patagonia?

Our specialists have spent decades discovering Patagonia's best accommodation, and we partner with a diverse range of independent guesthouses. Finding somewhere beautiful, welcoming and unique won't be difficult, but narrowing down your choices might be. Ask us how to link together a few of these hotels in your own tailormade adventure.

 6 Types of hotels:

  1. Luxury hotels with breathtaking architecture, exquisite decor and lavish spas
  2. Comfortable adventure lodges from which to hike, bike, kayak, fish or horse ride
  3. Lakeside retreats and waterfront guesthouses with views of turquoise lagoons
  4. Eco-friendly glamping sites which pride themselves on sustainable architecture
  5. Restored working estancias to immerse yourself in the gaucho lifestyle
  6. Havens for encountering wildlife, perfectly positioned near nature's hotspots

1. Our top luxury hotel in Patagonia

Tierra Patagonia, Torres del Paine

When the scenery is this spectacular, you’ll want to make the most of the views and surroundings. Our top luxury choices are architecturally stunning, with floor to ceiling windows that maximise space and light, where even the bedrooms look out onto mountains and lagoons.

Tierra Patagonia in Torres del Paine is not only beautifully designed, the luxury here is capitalised by its tranquil location, gateway position to explore the highlights of the National Park, and the passionate and experienced guides.

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The perfect hotel experience can come down to something as little as a particularly warm welcome, or a view that takes your breath away. It's these details that make our favourite hotels a cut above the rest.

2. Our top multi-activity hotel in Patagonia

Vira Vira, Chilean Lake District

For immediate access to the great outdoors, Vira Vira is uniquely placed between lakes, waterfalls and volcanoes, with rainforest and the Liucura river in its back garden.

Hike and bike your way through the temperate rainforest or kayak straight from the front door down the river. For the even more adventurous, don crampons to trek your way up the volcano, or take a helicopter flight straight up to the summit. 

Luxury Vira Vira Stand up Paddle

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What our customers think of Hotels in Patagonia

Baracco Lodge was the best surprise of the "hotel" part of the trip. We enjoyed our couple of days here. The horseback riding was fantastic! Perhaps the best "trail ride" I've done in years. We also really liked the heli-kayaking. Such a unique experience and our room was BEAUTIFUL. I'm so glad we did the superior suite. The lamb bbq was also a highlight of our stay here. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2018

Ashleyanne VanDetjen - Switzerland

Aguas Arriba Lodge was stunning. Truly peaceful. We had a great hike on arrival, and spent the next (rainy) day watching the weather on the mountain across the lake, drinking cappuccinos, and reading. It was very relaxing. They take hospitality seriously :) Read the full review

Travelled: November 2018

Jen Keister - United States Of America

Staying at Explora at Torres del Paine was hands down amazing. It is like staying at the Four Seasons but with a better scene since it is in the middle of nature. The guides and excursions were phenomenal, made changes to accommodate children, service was exceptional and food was delicious ..... The best experience we had throughout our 19 days in Patagonia. Read the full review

Travelled: June 2018

Cynthia Blanco - United States Of America

Terra luna was more basic but I loved it. We had one cottage for all three of us which was fun. The staff were really great...we met so many really cool amazing people there.

Travelled: November 2017

Betty - California, USA

Patagonia Camp was superb, the service was exceptional and the yurts were very comfortable. We enjoyed the community there and meeting fellow travelers. It was a highlight each night to come back and enjoy good conversation about the days adventures over delicious wine and beautiful views.

Travelled: November 2017

Tracy - North Carolina, USA

The glacier experience was very good and Estancia Christina was superb. The service people, guides and other guests - perfect. I loved the estancia and would return. The horseback ride was just right and the hike back from the glacier was the best geology experience I've ever had.

Travelled: October 2017

Melinda - Washington, USA

Hardly have words to describe Tierra Patagonia and Torres del Paine. Guides and tours and hotel were magnificent as was the food and the service and the personableness of the staff. The weather was beautiful. The wildlife was beyond the beyond. Yes, we would recommend Tierra Patagonia.

Travelled: October 2017

Gail - Florida, USA

The EcoCamp was fantastic. The accommodation was great - unique but luxurious - and the community atmosphere made for a really special trip.

Travelled: January 2017

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We flew down to Isla Navarino which was fabulous. Lakutaia Lodge was a great base with an amazing location overlooking the Beagle channel. We took a boat trip around to Wulaia Bay which was fascinating.

Travelled: February 2016

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3. Our top lodge for relaxing lakeside

Aguas Arriba Lodge, Los Glaciares

Only accessible by boat, Aguas Arriba is the ultimate intimate lakeside retreat, with only a dozen guests present at a time. Trails wind their way from the door up into the surrounding mountains, where beech forests cloak the cliffs and hanging glaciers peek out between rocky summits. 

Aguas Arriba is built entirely of wood with huge windows that let light pour into the interior. The outside deck perches right above the water, and sitting out there with a glass of wine, it's easy to believe have the lake all to yourself.

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Lakeside Lodge, Lago Del Desierto

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4. Our top glamping sites in Patagonia

EcoCamp & Patagonia Camp, Torres del Paine

A small collection of luxury yurts, Patagonia Camp is its own oasis of calm in Torres del Paine. Each yurt is private, with decking looking out over Lago Toro and the extensive private land where you can discover off-the-beaten-track hikes away from the hustle and bustle of the main trails. The superior yurts even have their own jacuzzi.

Despite feeling blissfully secluded, EcoCamp's location is hard to beat. It is right by the trailhead to the national park's most famous hike, so you can walk from your dome up to the granite towers that give the park its name. Horse riding, kayaking, puma tracking and cycling are also on offer, as well as variations on the W Trek.

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5. Our top estancia in Patagonia

Estancia El Condor, Los Glaciares

Warm hospitality, authentic accommodation and a taste of the gaucho culture await you at Estancia El Condor, a remote estancia with a strong focus on conservation and tradition. Soak in the history wandering the rustic rooms, or head out into the mountains on foot or horseback.

As you'd expect, this estancia is also perfectly placed for condor spotting, the birds swoop across the valley from their homes in the mountainous ridges of the Los Glaciares region. The expert guides here are eager to share their culture, and horse riding is available for all levels of experience, so you can get a taste of how people have survived here for centuries. 

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6. Our top hotel for wildlife in Patagonia

Estancia Rincon Chico, Valdes

The Valdes Peninsula is one of the richest areas for marine life in the world, and the wildlife here is diverse, extensive and absolutely everywhere. It's also a hub for conservation, and hotels such as Rincon Chico are not only comfortable accommodations, they also contribute to the sustainability of the wildlife here.

Estancia Rincon Chico oozes character and history, and the expert guides will take you out to see the birds, sea lions, elephant seals, orcas, southern right whales, penguins and dolphins from the coastline on site.

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Hotels in Patagonia: by region

Already know where you're going? Our specialists have spent years finding the cream of the crop when it comes to hotels in all the major locations in Patagonia.

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Next we'll discuss the options, shortlist the best trips for you and present you our impartial recommendations.

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We'll place a 24 hour hold on your preferred option - without obligation - whilst we talk through the details.

Whatever your budget, group size, length of stay, preferred activity or appetite for adventure, we can help.

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