Small Boutique hotels in MAGALLANES Y ANTÁRTICA CHILENA

Modern yet rustic, simple yet high quality, functional and graceful, these contemporary wood cabins are a refreshing study of contrasts. Each unit has its own private bathroom, an outdoor space, a desk and a comfortable bed. Peace and quiet reign while there is a shared space for breakfast and human contact if desired. Your friendly hosts are happy to help with suggestions for excursions and activities. The landscape and the big sky is the star here. With sustainability and ecological priorities in mind, unplug and enjoy the austere beauty of nature at AKA Patagonia.

Located in the heart of the Torres del Paine National Park, EcoCamp Patagonia is a unique eco-lodge, offering environmentally sustainable experiences in twenty-nine carefully designed domes, ranging in size from a cosy 10 sq m to an immense 37 sq m. Firmly committed to environmentally friendly tourism, EcoCamp has been designed and built to be 100% sustainable, and has an award-winning reputation for sustainable policies and the innovative use of green technology. Its privileged location means that it is ideal for exploring the Torres del Paine National Park, and the camp organises professionally guided experiences and treks, which include Wildlife Safaris, the famous W Trek, and the Paine Circuit. Other options include multi-sport adventures, with hiking, cycling, kayaking and horse riding; expeditions to Perito Moreno or fly-fishing in the region's rivers and lakes. Accommodation at EcoCamp Patagonia is offered on a nightly bed and breakfast basis or all-inclusive lodging including all meals and activities. The EcoCamp community domes are the hub of the camp's social activities, and where all meals are served. Guests can expect hearty breakfasts in the morning, cocktails and drinks by the fire before dinner, and delicious fusion cuisine in the evening, based on Chilean, Altiplanic, Patagonian, and international dishes. Wines are from some of Chile's best-known vineyards, and vegetarian, gluten-free or other special diets can be catered for on prior request.

Enjoying a spectacular location in the heart of the Torres del Paine National Park, Explora Patagonia stands anchored like a white ship on the shores of turquoise Lake Pehoé. Set in a unique, award-winning avant-garde design, this magnificent property offers luxurious accommodation, top-class cuisine and a fabulous range of activities and explorations, all in an idyllic, dramatic setting. The only hotel that is situated in the Torres del Paine National Park, Explora Patagonia is ideally placed for visiting this spectacular region. Explora Patagonia offers more than fifty tailor-made 'explorations' and outdoor activities, included in the hotel's all-in accommodation, which covers all meals, transfers to and from airports, and full hotel services. Activities include fully guided hiking, trekking and horse riding through Patagonia's breathtaking glaciers, lakes and mountains. Explora Patagonia also has its own catamaran for comfortable, safe trips around the lake, and guests can also visit the hotel's fully functioning 2 de Enero Ranch, fifty kilometres from the property. After a busy day's activities, guests can wind down and relax at the Spa - Ona, with a heated indoor pool, sauna, and four open-air Jacuzzis. A range of therapeutic, invigorating or relaxing massages is also available. Explora Patagonia's restaurant serves delicious, healthy, locally sourced food, while the Explorer's Bar is the meeting place for guides and guests for planning explorations, and a delightful venue for a drink and a chat in the evening.

Nestled in a gently sloping hillside overlooking Last Hope Bay, Hotel Altiplánico Puerto Natales is a modern design hotel, featuring unique sustainable architecture and construction. Standing just outside the town of Puerto Natales, this elegant property offers luxury accommodation and great food in a magnificent waterfront setting. Ideally placed for visiting this spectacular region, gateway to Patagonia and the Torres del Paine National Park, Hotel Altiplánico Puerto Natales organises a range of magnificent outdoor activities and excursions, including hiking and trekking, excursions to the Torres del Paine and the Milodon cave, sport fishing and kayaking, among many other options. After a busy day's sightseeing, guests can relax in the outdoor hot tub, or arrange an invigorating or relaxing massage. Hotel Altiplánico Puerto Natales' restaurant serves an inspired selection of Peruvian, Chilean, French and regional dishes, based on the finest Patagonian produce, accompanied by excellent wines. The cosy, sunny restaurant has panoramic windows on three sides, and offers fabulous views of the Sound and the Balmaceda Glacier beyond. Designed to merge into the hillside and the surrounding landscape, Hotel Altiplánico Puerto Natales has been built with a unique combination of materials and construction methods, including traditional sod bricks and natural timber on the exterior, and natural exposed brick, concrete, timber, steel and glass in the interior. All rooms are spacious and airy, featuring custom-designed furniture, and all boast fabulous views of Last Hope Sound and the spectacular mountains.

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Punta Arenas, Hotel la Yegua Loca is a charming small boutique property, offering cosy accommodation, genuine Chilean cuisine and friendly, helpful service in a highly central setting. Originally built in 1929, this typical Punta Arenas house was restored to its actual splendour by its present owners, and features countless unique elements, including rooms themed and decorated on the arts and craft of the ranches and the Gaucho. Ideally placed for visiting this fascinating city, gateway to Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, Hotel la Yegua Loca is within easy reach of many of Punta Arenas' most important landmarks and attractions, including the Sarah Braun museum, the Nao Victoria Museum, the Museo del Recuerdo, the Magellanic Penguin rookeries, or the fascinating municipal cemetery. Many rooms and public spaces of the hotel have fine views of the Strait of Magellan and the city. Services and facilities at Hotel la Yegua Loca include the charming coffee shop, serving a magnificent selection of sweet and savory snack, ''paninis'', salads and hot dishes, along with Croatian dishes and typical regional recipes. The Pulpería is a traditionally-styled period grocery store, with displays from the pioneering times, along with a selection of regional gourmet products and souvenirs, while the cosy upper floor living room is a delightful spot to relax with great views of the Straits, the city, and Tierra del Fuego.

Enjoying a privileged location on the seafront at Puerto Natales, Noi Indigo Patagonia is set in a modern design hotel, created by the renowned Chilean architect Sebastián Irarrázaval, who designed the building with the idea of capturing the subtleties of the natural wonders of Patagonia. Featuring airy, light-filled spaces, built with natural, locally sourced materials, this charming property offers cosy accommodation, great food and exclusive facilities in a welcoming, informal atmosphere. The perfect base for relaxing stays in Puerto Natales, the gateway to the fabulous Torres del Paine National Park, Noi Indigo Patagonia can organise an immense range of outdoor activities and excursions, including boat trips to the glaciars, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and horse riding, along with a fascinating selection of cultural and culinary activities. On-site, the hotel boasts a top-floor spa facility, with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, sauna and treatment room. Noi Indigo Patagonia's restaurant, The Kosten, specializes in traditional southern dishes, while the adjoining lounge bar is a delightful, spacious venue featuring fabulous views of Last Hope Sound, and cosy furnishings. Serving a great range of beverages and snacks throughout the day, in the evenings it becomes a lounge bar, where guests can enjoy an excellent selection wines, beers and cocktails, particularly the Pisco Sour.

Located on the shores of Lake Toro, and facing the towering peaks of the Paine Massif, Patagonia Camp is set in a unique sustainable structure, consisting of eighteen yurts, the traditional Mongolian tents. Boasting fabulous lake and mountain views, Patagonia Camp offers luxury 'glamping' accommodation, fine, healthy cuisine, and a fabulous range of activities in an idyllic lakeside setting, in intimate contact with nature. Firmly committed to ethical, environmentally sustainable tourism, Patagonia Camp has been built on a minimally invasive structure, using timber piles and structures harmoniously adapted to the local landscape. Every effort is made to reduce the camp's environmental impact, through careful waste management and optimised energy consumption. Patagonia Camp offers a range of all inclusive deals, which include airport transfers, all meals, and a fabulous selection of half and full day excursions. These include trekking and hiking, kayaking and fishing on lake Toro, and condor and wildlife observation trips. Optional extras include kayaking among the icebergs, horse riding on the pampas, or zodiac trips on the Serrano river. Guests may also choose bed and breakfast programmes, and pick and choose from all the camp's fascinating programmes. Patagonia Camp's restaurant serves the finest of Chilean cuisine, based on fresh, locally sourced produce, including delicious lamb, fish and seafood. All meals are expertly paired with house wines from the award-winning organic winery Matetic Vineyards.

Standing on the shores of Last Hope Sound, The Singular Patagonia Hotel hotel is set in a unique heritage structure originally built in 1910 as a cold processing plant. After some years of neglect and abandonment, the plant was painstakingly restored and rebuilt by its present owners, and now offers luxurious five-star accommodation, first-class cuisine and a fabulous range of activities in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Ideally placed for exploring Patagonia, The Singular Patagonia Hotel arranges countless unique excursions and tours for its guests, including hiking and trekking, kayaking and mountain biking, all lead by expert, knowledgeable guides, and with varying degrees of difficulty. On-site, the hotel boasts a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, and a Spa and Wellness centre with a sauna, a steam room, two massage treatment rooms, a facial treatment room and even a private suite with a multi-jet Jacuzzi. There is also a fully equipped meeting room, for successful business conferences, presentations and private events, with the awe-inspiring atmosphere and spectacular views that can only be experienced in Patagonia. The Singular Patagonia Hotel also offers unique dining experiences at the in-house restaurant. Here, head chef Laurent Pasqualetto creates delightful, imaginative twists on regional specialities, based on the finest fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant, in the newly built wing of the hotel, offers sweeping views of Last Hope Sound, and all dishes are accompanied by a carefully selected range of wines from the finest vineyards in the country.

Enjoying a fabulous location, standing on a gently sloping bluff overlooking Lake Sarmiento, Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa is s newly built design lodge, featuring unique architecture and offering luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and a fabulous range of experiences in a spectacular natural setting. Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa's award winning design complements the surrounding landscape, and offers fabulous views of the lake and the towering peaks of the Torres del Paine in the distance. A magnificent spot for active escapes in the heart of Patagonia's dramatic natural environment, Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa provides a unique selection of excursions for guests of all ages and ability, from expert to novice, always led by qualified and experienced guides. Guests can choose from half day and full day walks, horse riding, bird watching, boat trips, and much, much more. After a busy day in the mountains or on the pampas, guests can wind down at the Uma spa, with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sauna and Jacuzzis, along with a range of massages and treatments. Guests at Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa can enjoy simple, hearty and delicious food at the the restaurant, based on locally sourced seafood, meats and lamb, along with the region's unique fruit and vegetables. An excellent selection of Chilean wines offers great pairings with all dishes, while the bar serves a great range of classic and modern cocktails. Other common areas include the cosy, spacious lounge area, which boasts an open fireplace and comfy seating, all with fabulous views of the Torres del Paine.