2 Best Hotels in The Central Valley, Chile

This large, Spanish-style villa boasts vineyards, green lawns, a big garden with fragrant orange trees, pool, tennis court, and a small stable to keep you amused when you aren't winery hopping in nearby Santa Cruz. The design is a bit dated, but all the bedrooms open out to a garden view, making them light and attractive. If you're staying in winter, ask for a more spacious upstairs suite with a fireplace. There is a restaurant on-site serving lunch and dinner and a big games room with a bar for entertainment in the evening. Horse-riding, mountain biking, and walking (all unguided) are included, and massages in your room can be booked in advance.

With a large, sunny garden, a pool, and a fountain, this cheerful family posada in the rural Isla de Yaquil area provides both good value and a peaceful stay in the Colchagua Valley. Rooms are pleasant and cozy, and each has an outdoor sitting area. The nearby village is small and gives a real taste of rural life in Chile.

A car is necessary to go farther afield to restaurants and wineries.