Pisco Elqui Elqui Valley, Chile
Renovated
2011
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Local WellnessOutside the door
Andean stargazing outpost
Guests gather beneath the Andes for nightfall, tracking constellations through dedicated on-site observatories and specialized electronic telescopes.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Timber cube cabins and geodesic domes feature angled skylights and private rooftop decks positioned for stargazing.
Notable
Nightly astronomy sessions with electronic telescopes immerse guests in the celebrated dark skies of the Elqui Valley.
Listed
An outdoor hot tub and garden swimming pool overlook the surrounding Andean peaks for quiet valley relaxation.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
The Elqui Domos cabins are ideal for avid stargazers… the remote, ultra-modern cabins house three people, and are made up of three levels.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along the winding valley outside Pisco Elqui, arid mountains and some of the world's clearest night skies frame the retreat.
The rooms
Geodesic domes feature retractable ceiling hatches over the beds, while three-level wooden cabins offer angled skylights and private stargazing rooftops.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The unheated outdoor pool sits on a wooden sundeck, reflecting the valley peaks and geodesic domes.
Hot tub and massage
Guests soak beneath the Milky Way in a wooden hot tub, and massages are available on site.
At the table
The on-site restaurant serves regional dishes and local breakfasts, with Chilean wine and pisco in the lounge.
The new cube-like structures are fashioned entirely from local wood. Slightly elevated, they've been positioned to make the most of the endless scenery; each comprises its own roof deck...
How it began
Founded in 2005, the secluded retreat later brought in Santiago architect Rodrigo Duque Motta to create stilted timber observatory cabins.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.