Lodge Life: 5 of the Best Luxury Retreats in Chile

Looking for somewhere chic but authentic to rest your head while enjoying the land fire and ice? Here are five of the hottest luxury hotels in Chile.

Singular Patagonia

Set on the Fjord of Last Hope near Torres del Paine National Park, The Singular’s 57 luxury suites, spa and restaurant occupy restored barns and a cold storage facility from pioneering times, complete with century-old machinery and fascinating morabilia. thesingular.com/Patagonia

Tierra Patagonia

One of National Geographic’s“unique lodges” and a Unesco biosphere reserve, Tierra Patagonia sits on the shores of Sarmiento Lake on the doorstep of the Torres del Paine National Park. Constructed almost entirely from the native lenga wood, it fits in harmoniously with its surroundings. Sit in suspended egg chairs in one of the colossal windows or in the outdoor jacuzzi for mesmerising views of the lake and peaks beyond. Complete your Patagonian adventure by riding with the gauchos of nearby Estancia Lazo. tierrahotels.com/tierra-patagonia

Casa Higueras

In Valparaíso’s Cerro Alegre neighbourhood, a Unesco World Heritage site, this restored 1920s aristocratic mansion boasts 20 elegant guestrooms, a rooftop lounge with views to die for, and a luxurious spa to complement the lovely pool and garden. casahigueras.cl

The Aubrey

This restored 1920s mansion in the chic Bellavista area of Santiago is the perfect base from which to explore the capital and its exciting culinary scene. theaubrey.com

Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa

Sweeping views of the San Pedro Valley and the Andes—and no less than six pools to complement the spa. altoatacama.com

Explora Rapa Nui

Contemporary and airy, this luxury green-certified lodging constructed from wood and volcanic rock is set high up on the south side of Easter Island with gorgeous views. Head out with the resort’s resident expert, Beno, and his team—and be sure to ask about their UFO sightings. explora.com/rapa-nui-chile

(Text by Iroshini Chua; Photo by Kevin and Iroshini Chua)