Stilted Patagonian outpost
Perched on a coastal bluff, the glass-encased lounge frames grazing horses, shifting tides, and distant Andean peaks around an open fireplace.
“using local materials, they’ve created a structure that almost hovers above the land, standing on angular concrete legs…”
Where it shines
Exceptional
All-inclusive stays featuring personalized small-group excursions, fireside multi-course dinners, and hand-knitted sheep wool slippers.
Exceptional
Expeditions aboard the wooden vessel Williche to UNESCO-listed churches, paired with heritage potato and seafood gastronomy.
Remarkable
A suspended timber bridge perched on concrete pillars, clad in parametrically fitted native larch shingles.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Also in AFAR.
The lodge itself is an eye-catching geometric structure that’s partly solar-powered and rises high above the land, mimicking the traditional stilted houses of the region.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The lodge's traditional wooden vessel, Williche, navigates the archipelago's waterways for wildlife spotting and visits to historic wooden churches.
The rooms
Rooms feature native timber walls, hand-spun wool blankets, and full-length picture windows framing Pullao Bay from deep hydromassage bathtubs.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
A heated outdoor infinity pool sits tucked beneath the timber canopy, looking out over green pastures toward the bay.
Central Lounge and Bar
A slatted timber bar serves Chilean wines and native botanical cocktails beneath high ceilings and panoramic bay windows.
This all-inclusive boutique has an organic garden with seven potato varieties, which it features in dishes like grilled octopus over a trilogy of papas nativas.
At the table
The dining room serves regional seafood and native potatoes alongside estate Chilean wines overlooking the wetlands.
How it began
Mobil Arquitectos modeled the suspended structure on traditional Chilote stilt houses, using parametric technology to shape each native larch shingle.
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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.