7 Best Hotels in Pucon, The Lake District

A young Queen Elizabeth stayed here in the 1950s, as did actor Jimmy Stewart—and the Antumalal hasn't changed much since then. The designs, styles, and colors from that decade have all been maintained at this historic hotel, which feels like a country inn. It's perched atop a cliff just outside town above Lago Villarrica, and its cozy rooms have fireplaces and huge windows overlooking the lake and the spectacularly landscaped grounds. If you tire of the Jacuzzi or relaxing with a refreshing pisco sour on the wisteria-shaded deck, just ask the hotel to arrange an outdoor adventure like fly-fishing, hiking, or sailing.

A boutique hotel with just 10 rooms, the CasaEstablo provides service above and beyond. The modern rooms are on the second and third floors and each is spacious, with a stove for extra warmth, a walk-in shower, and views of Lake Villarrica. Located just five minutes from town, yet in a private spot, the hotel also has a great pool and small restaurant that prepares excellent buffet breakfasts with homemade bread.

This chalet-style hotel looks like it comes straight from Germany; inside, the hotel has nondescript decor but it maximizes comfort with amenities not so common in southern Chilean hotels, including smart televisions, refrigerators, and air-conditioning. The rooms are of varied sizes, but most are generously proportioned suites that can sleep up to four people. Some of the rooms also have balconies with privileged views. The biggest advantage is being steps away from the main street of town.

A solid choice and well located, this older hotel is an easy walk to everything yet is on a quiet street. The staff provides excellent, responsive service. The rooms, although a bit small, are spotless, functional, and comfortable with all you need, including air-conditioning. Some rooms have a terrace with volcano views. Prices can drop considerably in low season.

This hotel has good quality rooms and cabins on its beautiful, 4-hectare (10-acre) private park, Metreñehue, which is covered with native forest and skirts along the Trancura River. Just 10 minutes outside of Pucón, it's a natural oasis and a laid-back spot, and an especially good choice for families with kids. There are rooms available in the small hotel, but the spacious riverside cabins are a great deal, complete with their own kitchens. The pool is especially welcome on hot summer days.

In a gorgeous, rural setting, complete with sheep outside your spacious cabin, this is an idyllic spot to relax and stay close to several of the best sights in the Pucón area, like Lake Caburga, Huerquehue National Park, and numerous natural hot springs. The rustic cabins are large and fully equipped with kitchen, cable TV, and your own fireplace for warmth. Breakfast is delivered every morning. Then there are three indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs to top it off.

This hotel is set on a stunning, 48-hectare (119-acre) property dominated by native forests and biking and hiking trails. There is a lot to like here, beginning with the restaurant, La Fleur de Sel, which produces amazing, five-star meals using local ingredients, but with a French flair. The rooms are immaculate, attractive, and equipped with full amenities, but the matrimonial suites are the best. Designed for couples, they have river views, extra large Jacuzzis, and are a short walk to natural hot springs next to the Liucura River.