Small Boutique hotels in VALPARAÍSO REGION

Enjoying a fine location in the heart of Cerro Alegre, one of Valparaíso's most attractive districts, Casa Galos Hotel & Lofts is set in a carefully restored typical Valparaíso house, originally built in 1885. This charming property offers boutique-style bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation in a highly central, historic location. The perfect spot for visiting this fascinating city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003, Casa Galos Hotel & Lofts is within easy reach of many of Valparaíso's most important landmarks and attractions, including the Cerro Alegre itself, with its "ascensor" or funicular railway, the Cerro Concepción and Cerro Bellavista, Prat Street, Pablo Neruda's house, and much, much more. Casa Galos is just a short stroll from many fascinating restaurants, cafés and shops, but is still in a quiet area where guests can experience the genuine neighbourhood lifestyle of "Valpo". Casa Galos Hotel & Lofts has nine beautiful rooms and six cosy apartments, all fully equipped and elegantly decorated, with spectacular views over the hills of Valparaiso. All rates include a delicious breakfast every morning, and guests can enjoy aperitifs, cocktails and snacks on the spectacular rooftop terrace, with fabulous views of the city.

Located in the heart of Valparaíso's Cerro Alegre district, Hotel Casa Higueras is situated in one of the typical mansions of the city, originally built in the 1920s. After a careful and sympathetic restoration, the house was converted to a luxury hotel, and now specialises in exclusive accommodation, fine cuisine and top-class service in an enviable, elegant setting. Offering fabulous views of Valparaíso bay and the port, Hotel Casa Higueras boasts a delightful garden area and a large outdoor swimming pool, furnished with sun-loungers and parasols. There is also a unique spa area, with a sauna, hot tub and a range of therapies and treatments. Ideally placed for visiting this fabulous city, Hotel Casa Higueras is within easy reach of many of Valparaíso's most important landmarks and attractions, including Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción, Cerro Bellavista with its open-air museum and murals, historic Prat Street, and many other fascinating sights. For fine dining experiences in this cosmopolitan city, Hotel Casa Higueras is host to the Montealegre Restaurant, which places the accent on local produce, especially fish and seafood, along with a range of Mediterranean specialities. Guests can also expect excellent pairings with a fine selection of wines from the most diverse valleys of the Chilean wine-producing regions. Meals are served in the cosy interior dining room, or on the terrace, with spectacular, sweeping views of the city and the harbour.

Overlooking Bahamas Beach in Concón, Casadoca Hotel Boutique is situated in a magnificently restored Mediterranean-style villa, surrounded by 1800 square metres of delightful gardens. Offering great ocean views from it public areas and many of its rooms, Casadoca Hotel Boutique provides luxurious accommodation and a friendly, homely atmosphere in a fabulous seafront location. Ideally placed for relaxing visits to this buzzing resort, Casadoca Hotel Boutique is within easy reach of all of Concón's most popular attractions, and is also just a short drive from Valparaíso, Viña del Mar or the premium wineries of the Casablanca valley. Casadoca Hotel Boutique boasts a spacious living room with panoramic windows offering fabulous ocean views, along with a cosy fireplace, perfect for enjoying high-tea on those cool winter evenings. Typical cocktails such as Pisco Sour are also served on the ocean-view terrace, while the dining room offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere for delicious lunches and dinners, prepared with the finest locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

Enjoying a spectacular location in a secluded area overlooking the ocean, Explora Rapa Nui is a unique modern design hotel, offering luxury accommodation, great food and a fantastic selection of activities in a magnificent island setting. Perfectly placed for visiting this fascinating island, Explora Rapa Nui is within easy reach of all of Easter Island's most important landmarks, and organises a fabulous range of ''explorations'' or outdoor activities. These include hiking and mountain biking, fishing and snorkelling, all with strong cultural and archaeological overtones, and lead by an expert team of multi-lingual guides. After a busy day's exploration, guests can wind down and relax at the spa and wellness area, featuring a large outdoor pool and sun deck, jacuzzi, sauna, and a massage area offering a range of rejuvenating and invigorating massages. The proud holder of LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the hotel's spectacular, avant-garde design compliments the island landscape, is built with sustainable materials, and carries out environmentally friendly policies throughout. Explora Rapa Nui's semicircular, panoramic view restaurant serves a delicious menu of healthy, tasty dishes, accompanied by an excellent selection of Chilean wines. The Explorer's bar is the meeting point for guests and guides every morning, and a great venue for drinks and snacks in the evenings, all to the backdrop of the hotel's signature panoramic views.

Enjoying a spectacular situation on Cerro Alegre, in the heart of historic Valparaíso, Fauna Hotel is set in a spectacularly restored and modernised typical Valparaíso building. Featuring a combination of unique heritage elements, quirky design and avant-garde use of materials, Fauna Hotel offers chic, boutique-style accommodation, great food and friendly, efficient service in a highly central location. Ideally placed for relaxing visits to this buzzing, vibrant city, Fauna Hotel is within easy reach of many of Valparaíso's most interesting attractions - the Cerros, the ''ascensors'' or cable cars, the Iglesia de la Matriz, Pablo Neruda's houses, and many more fascinating sights. Fauna Hotel organises a number of unique tours and experiences, including architectural tours, ''Porteña'' Nights, Trekking and Wine Tasting, or tours of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. Restaurant Fauna, located on the upper floor, has a large terrace with unsurpassed views of Cerro Concepcion, Cerro Panteón and the Bay of Valparaiso. Open daily, the restaurant serves a delicious selection of regional, local and international dishes, including meat, seafood and vegetarian options, along with a seasonal range of tapas, sandwiches and pastries. The panoramic bar serves bottled and draught beers, a fine selection of local and regional wines, freshly ground coffees, and teas from around the world.

Enjoying a quiet location in Hanga Roa, Hare Noi is set in an elegantly designed hotel complex, based on the typical Easter Island ''hares''. Hare Noi offers luxury boutique-style accommodation in just nine units, fine cuisine and an excellent range of facilities and services in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for exploring Easter Island, Hare Noi is strategicallly placed for enjoying active visits to Rapa Nui, and arranges a magnificent range of experiences from reception, including trekking, mountain biking, boat trips, and of course visits to all the most emblematic sites on the island, including the different Ahus and Moais, Orongo, and Hanga Oteo. After a busy day's sightseeing, guests can cool off in the swimming pool, or request a massage at the Spa area. Other facilities include free bikes for guests' use, parking, and Wi-Fi. The restaurant at Hare Noi offers a unique experience of flavours, sensations and textures, with a menu inspired by local products and influenced by ancient recipes. Hare Noi boasts its own vegetable garden, and guests are encouraged to select their own vegetables for every meal. Guests can also choose delicious fish and seafood, freshly caught and landed by Easter Island's artisan fishing fleet.

Located in a quiet corner of the sophisticated, elegant resort of Zapallar, Hotel Casa Zapallar is set in a magnificently restored and maintained avant-garde design house, originally the property of the artist and art dealer Pedro Elwein. Standing in a fine garden, and surrounded by the lush trees and woods of Zapallar, this charming property offers luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation in a unique modern design setting. Standing a short walk from the beach and the town centre, Hotel Casa Zapallar is ideally placed for relaxing stays in this up-market, exclusive resort. Close to the town's best-known cafés and restaurants, nearby landmarks include Quebrada del Tigre reserve and the Cerro El Boldo, with awe-inspiring views. Popular activities in the region include hiking, mountain biking and kayaking. On site, the hotel boasts an elegant terrace, with a heated outdoor swimming pool, and a cosy living room with a fireplace, library and a modern classic ambience, filled with unique furniture and original works of art. Here, guests can enjoy daily newspapers, national and international magazines, and direct access to the Internet via Wi-Fi. Although Hotel Casa Zapallar is a bed and breakfast establishment, delicious three-course evening meals are available on request, served in the cosy dining room, or in warm weather, on the terrace.

Located in the heart of the San Antonio valley wine region, La Casona at Matetic Vineyards is situated in a carefully restored and modernised traditional colonial-style hacienda, featuring the creations of the world-famous interior designer Max Cummins. This charming property offers luxurious boutique-style accommodation, fine cuisine and an excellent range of activities in a beautiful vineyard setting. Ideal placed for relaxing stays in this fascinating wine region, La Casona at Matetic Vineyards is within easy reach of Santiago, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso and the central Chile coast. The hotel boasts a large outdoor swimming pool, a cosy and elegant living room with a fireplace, pool table and honesty bar, and a meeting room. On-site, guests can enjoy a fantastic range of outdoor activities, including trekking, mountain biking, horse riding and van circuits. It goes without saying that guests can also enjoy wine tours and tastings, with visits to the vineyards and cellars and full explanations of the wine-making processes, bottling and storage. Matetic Vineyards is also home to the renowned Equilibrio Restaurant, where guests can enjoy delicious menus featuring typical Chilean recipes with a touch of contemporary cuisine, based on the finest locally sourced ingredients. Guests can expect a range of freshly prepared, seasonal dishes, from delicious fish and seafood to exquisite duck and lamb, all expertly paired with wines from the estate.

The house faces the Pacific Ocean and has an impressive view to enjoy with the shining morning light, with the colors of afternoon, or the magic of a gleaming night on the port. Boats arrive. Boats leave. This is the eternal welcome and farewell of the port echoed in the simple magic of this traditional seaport home. This house opens its doors to travellers who are always open to discover the other side of the adventure.