10 Best Hotels in Chiloé, Chile

A tremendous place to relax while exploring Chiloé, this beautiful, countryside hotel rents various types of lodging; there are three large and stunning independent suites/cabins, assorted rooms in a renovated Chilote farmhouse, two spacious rooms in the main lodge, and a row of connected apartments in the upper area of the property. Each of the suites and rooms maximizes the stunning view of the city and the estuary amid a well-designed space that superbly evokes the best of local culture and nature. Located on the site of a former sheep ranch, dozens of sheep still roam about here and add to the peaceful ambience.

Located near the town center with excellent views, Isla Mágica's cozy cabins and apartments are each warmed by their own wood stoves and decorated with local crafts and flair. All rooms have fully functional kitchens, and there is ample parking on-site, so this is a great option for more independent travelers. Bonus: there's a speedy laundry service.

Founded in 1997 by a former newspaper reporter in Chile, El Fogon de Cucao has a friendly atmosphere with rustic decor and big beds. Some rooms have their own terraces, where guests can sit and gaze out at a tremendous view of the park and Cucao Lake. The facilities are spotless. The restaurant occasionally hosts live music, and there's also a campground and a general store. The hotel will happily arrange horseback excursions through the park's hills, forests, and beaches.

Facing the town plaza, this hotel has an ideal location in the center of town. The rooms are sometimes spacious, always comfortable and well kept. The lobby, hallways, and dining area are decorated throughout with paintings and sculptures by local artists. Best of all is the cheerful, attentive service the staff provide guests.

This nice waterfront hotel has an especially popular restaurant serving up curanto and other seafood dishes. Ask for a room with a view (room numbers 6, 7, or 8 are the best). The basic rooms have cable TV and breakfast is included.

A friendly attitude greets you at this recently renovated, wood-shingled hotel with a cozy sitting room and a big fireplace off the lobby. Huge windows and vaulted ceilings make the wood-paneled rooms bright and airy. Comfortable mattresses with plush pillows and warm comforters invite you to sleep tight. 

This rambling alerce-shingle house, dating from the 1920s, is on Quellón's waterfront. You notice a significant change of light when you cross the threshold between the original rooms, with their small windows, and those added in the past decade. Opt for one of the wood-paneled rooms in the newer wing or on the third floor; they maintain the style of the original house, and sunlight streams in through big windows. Everyone in town seems to stop by for lunch at the bustling restaurant downstairs.

A renovated palafito (traditional stilt house) in the Gambo neighborhood, this hotel inside Castro is a small, quiet alternative to the bigger, luxury options in the area. There are great views in an attractive, well-lit building with large, plated windows and native wood from floor to ceiling. The hotel consistently wins rave reviews for its cleanliness, service, and overall ambience.

With 13 rooms, each with private bathroom and a view of Cucao Lake, this is an excellent option for overnight visits to Chiloé National Park. For a small hotel in a rural Chilean park, it's also surprisingly on-the-grid with Wi-Fi (albeit a shaky connection). Guests have access to the kitchen. Trekking and horseback riding excursions in the park can also be arranged.