4 Best Hotels in Frutillar, The Lake District

This attractive yellow-and-green house built at the turn of the 19th century has tasteful design and beautiful views of the lake and Osorno Volcano. The rooms are airy and fresh, with plenty of windows and sunlight, wood interiors, antiques, carpeting, and beds covered with soft white linens. All rooms have cable TV. The room to get (book ahead) is called El Capitan, which has huge windows that open up to an incredible lake view. The service is friendly and makes you feel right at home.

From just about every vantage point at this hillside lodging just south of town—the lobby, the library, and, of course, the guest rooms—you have a spectacular view of Lago Llanquihue. Each room also has huge bay windows framing Volcán Osorno. The blue of the facade is repeated in the rooms, which have polished wood furniture. Add the exceptionally attentive owners to the mix, and you have a real find.

The names of the guest rooms in this old, classic Frutillar home reflect musical compositions—like Fantasia and Wedding March—and each door is painted with the first few sheet-music bars of the work it's named for. Inside are plush quilts and comforters, hardwood floors, and throw rugs. The cozy sitting room, overlooking a quiet side street, is another lovely place to relax. The colorful yard is framed with an award-winning flower garden. In the mornings, the owner cooks fantastic breakfasts with local German-style pastries.

In the countryside, this excellent lodging combines quiet nights, great views, and private access to a lakeside beach. Less than a 10-minute drive from Frutillar waterfront establishments, the hotel can help with transport if you don't have a vehicle. The rooms, and the lodge in general, provide modern conveniences like central heating, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and updated bathrooms—hardly expected in a rural house built in 1880. Try to time your stay with one of their asados, or outdoor barbecues.