Hotel Antumalal

This hillside property is a great base from which to start for the area’s numerous outdoor activities.

• The panoramic views of Lake Villarrica
• The restaurant’s terrace where guests can take in the beautiful sunsets while enjoying a cocktail or meal
• The spa, which is carved into natural rock and offers views out over the lake

Located a mile outside of town, Hotel Antumalal is a 1950s throwback resort. The hydrangea-lined driveway leads to the main building, which can only be described as a study in 20th-century architecture (in fact, the hotel is on many Chilean architecture schools’ syllabi). The owners, a Czech couple who moved to Chile in the 1940s, were attracted to the area as it reminded them of the Swiss Alps, the area they loved and missed. Still family-owned and -run, the lodge exudes an old-world charm, perpetuated by the lovely staff.

The rooms in Antumalal offer panoramic views of Lake Villarrica and boast warming fireplaces. Bed throws and rugs are handmade by the local Mapuche community and rooms are furnished with items made from wood, iron and cord.

The dining room features a large picture window, enforcing the Frank Lloyd Wright concept that nature is the best décor, and fireplaces abound throughout the common areas. Dinner begins with pisco sours and homemade potato chips by the fireplace or on the terrace, and continue with traditional Chilean-meets-Swiss dishes highlighting regional specialties. The hotel, whose name translates to "corridor of sunset," is positioned to offer guests spectacular sunset views.

Those looking for luxury and comfort in close proximity to outdoor adventures.