4 Best Hotels in Castro, Chiloé

Tranquility and absorbing views of verdant farmland and Chiloé coastline make this truly upscale home-away-from-home quite intimate, as does the reading room, fireplace lounge, and dining area in the main lodge. Native woods and traditional local crafts such as wools, basketry, and figurines round out the design. Guest rooms have inland sea views and interiors that continue the traditional-yet-luxurious style. At the restaurant, the chef's ever-changing menu makes inventive use of local ingredients. A spacious indoor-outdoor spa makes the experience here even more incredible. The hotel makes your trip as easy as possible, including guided excursions, from active (horseback rides, trekking, boating) to cultural (visits of villages, national parks, and UNESCO World Heritage sites). All-inclusive rates include meals and drinks and round-trip transport from Castro's airport.

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.

This five-star hotel, part of Chile's Enjoy casino chain, rents a mix of rooms and self-catering apartments that tastefully blend into the landscape. One of Chiloé's new line of luxury hotels, it has a host of advantages, including an excellent restaurant, extensive spa, and attentive staff alongside a casino, movie theater, and nightclub. The rooms themselves are also first-rate, with all the amenities one expects from a five-star, including tremendous views.

Across the Dalcahue Channel at Rilan Peninsula, Hotel Parque Quilquico incorporates the colorful style of Chiloé architecture into a hotel with a green conscience. The rooftops are covered with grass, and buildings are made of recycled native woods and old metal sidings from former Chiloé structures. Many of the ingredients in the hotel restaurant are grown on-site. Standard rooms may be on the small side, but each is buttressed by a private terrace, perfect for sitting outside and enjoying peaceful views in the distance. Plus, the hotel has its own walking trail, which winds its way through magnificent agricultural scenery to wetlands teeming with birdlife.