4 Best Hotels in The Southern Coast, Chile

Rooms at this hotel along the river (yet just four blocks from the town center) are simple, clean, and paneled in wood, while the salon is warmly decorated with Patagonian flair, with local antiques and a cozy, large fireplace. Request a second-floor room for a view of the Coyhaique River. The in-house restaurant, El Ovejero, serves delightfully presented regional dishes like lamb and salmon.

You realize how much attention has been paid to detail in this quaint lodging when the proprietor points out that the weather vane on the peak of the single turret is a copy of one at Chilean poet Pablo Neruda's home in Isla Negra. In the small but tasteful rooms, terra-cotta floors complement the rustic carved-pine beds, spread with nubby cream linens, and the inn's various nooks and crannies have plenty of wide windows and natural wood.

This small, rustic B&B within walking distance of the town plaza provides a countryside homey ambience with picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and Espolon River. The hotel has simple but well-done rooms, each with a private bathroom and high-quality linens. The breakfasts are outstanding, with fresh-baked bread made in a wood-fired stove, organic eggs, fruits, and pastries. This is a laid-back spot to experience Futaleufú from a more authentic point of view.

Occupying 15 peaceful acres at the southeastern edge of the Lake General Carrera, this property boasts charming but basic redwood cabins, grazing horses, and a beautiful main lodge, where all meals are served. Excursion packages are offered: you can trek in nearby mountains, raft and kayak on the lake or more lively rivers, and take scenic flights over ice fields and glaciers. The remoteness and changeable weather of the region mean these excursions aren't always guaranteed to happen as planned. If it's too windy for your plane ride, you might opt to borrow a mountain bike or relax in the waterfront hot tub.