Matanzas, Chile
Hotel Surazo
Raw pine surf lodge
Raw pine surf lodge
The hotel runs as an unadorned coastal beach house, built from local pine by surfers who came for the breaks.
What it’s good at
What they say
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Decked out from top-to-toe in rough-cut pine, the hotel was destroyed by the earthquake and tsunami of 2010.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Matanzas is a quiet fishing village known for powerful surf breaks, where local fishermen still land fresh corvina daily.
The rooms
Oceanfront rooms look onto the breakers through large glass panes, with private timber terraces stepping toward the sand.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor lap pool sits on the timber deck, set beside wood-fired cedar hot tubs facing the ocean.
The spa
Restaurant Surazo
Tree trunks rise straight through the pine dining room. Oceanfront tables serve house-made pasta and Colchagua Valley wines.
How it began
A tsunami leveled the original cabins in 2010, prompting architect Felipe Wedeles to quickly rebuild the modular pine structure.
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How we rate hotels.
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.