PATAGONIA, CHILE
Hotel AWA
88/100
In January 1835, Charles Darwin stood aboard the HMS Beagle, witnessing nature's raw power as the Osorno Volcano painted the Chilean sky with its final eruption. Today, this sleeping giant, often called the "Mount Fuji of South America," stands in majestic silence, its perfect conical form reflected in the pristine waters below. At Hotel AWA, an exclusive sanctuary in Chile's Los Lagos Region, a fortunate few can wake up to this same magnificent vista that once captivated history's most famous naturalist. Through soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, each room creates a living canvas where Lake Llanquihue's shimmering waters meet Osorno's snow-capped peak, marking the threshold of Chilean Patagonia. The mesmerizing interplay of light, water, and volcanic grandeur makes departure feel like an impossible task as if the mountain itself holds guests spellbound in its ancient gaze.
The Views at This Hotel
HAVDS * → 88.6/100
* Hotel’s Overall View Desirability Score Adjusted for Distance, Visibility, and Perspective
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Hotel AWA stands as a stunning masterpiece of luxury nestled along the pristine shores of Lake Llanquihue in Chile, where contemporary architecture harmonizes perfectly with the breathtaking natural landscape. This exceptional lakefront boutique hotel has earned an outstanding guest experience rating of 9.5 through its impeccable attention to detail and commitment to providing an immersive Chilean Patagonian experience. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the property frame spectacular views of the shimmering lake waters against the backdrop of the majestic Osorno Volcano, creating a mesmerizing tableau that changes with the light throughout the day. With its sophisticated minimalist design, world-class wellness facilities, regionally-inspired cuisine featuring local ingredients, and personalized service that anticipates every need, Hotel AWA offers discerning travelers a refined sanctuary that celebrates the extraordinary beauty and tranquility of southern Chile's lake district.
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Total Rooms & Suites → 25
Rooms with Views (RWV) → 25, at least +50% of which feature prime views
Balconies/Terraces (in RWV) → 25
Floor-to-Ceiling Windows (in RWV) → 25
Panoramic Bathtubs (in RWV) → 15
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🔭 Hotel AWA's architectural vision was born from a profound respect for the timeless landscape it inhabits, where the epic views of Lake Llanquihue and Osorno Volcano take center stage in every design choice. Rather than competing with nature's grandeur, the hotel embraces its role as a harmonious observer, ensuring each guest room frames these ancient wonders like living paintings. While every accommodation offers stunning vistas, certain rooms provide particularly spectacular perspectives: the Villa Suite 51 unveils the complete theater of light through its dual-aspect balcony, capturing both dawn's first blush and dusk's final glow across the lake and volcano, while the top-floor Suite 41 and Superior Room 46 offer their own magnificent versions of this daily celestial performance against the backdrop of Osorno's eternal presence. -
🔭 AWA Restaurant
Accessibility → General Public
Availability → Year-Round
Floor-to-Ceiling Windows → Yes
Open-Air Terrace → Yes
At Hotel AWA, dining transcends mere gastronomy to become a feast for all senses, where panoramic views take center stage in the culinary experience. Perched on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, the restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking vistas of the shimmering waters against the backdrop of majestic volcanoes, creating a magnificent natural canvas that transforms throughout the day. This extraordinary setting elevates the contemporary Chilean cuisine, which artfully blends international techniques with regional German and criollo influences using ingredients sourced from local producers and the hotel's organic garden. As guests savor dishes that balance creativity with tradition, the spectacular lake and volcano panorama serves as both backdrop and essential ingredient, transforming each meal into an immersive journey through southern Chile's natural splendor and culinary heritage.
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🔭 Panoramic PoolAccessibility → General Public
Availability → Year-Round
Floor-to-Ceiling Windows → Yes
Scenic Pool → Yes
Hotel AWA's magnificent heated panoramic pool offers swimmers an extraordinary immersion in Patagonian beauty through its striking glass-walled design. This two-lane semi-Olympic pool, maintained at a comfortable 25°C to 27°C, appears to float above Lake Llanquihue, creating the sensation of gliding directly into the landscape beyond. As guests move through the crystalline waters, they enjoy uninterrupted views of the shimmering lake and towering volcanoes, transforming a simple swim into a transcendent experience where physical rejuvenation merges seamlessly with the visual splendor of Chile's spectacular wilderness.
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At Hotel AWA, the magnificent views of Lake Llanquihue and Osorno Volcano become part of each guest's personal story. Visitors embrace these natural wonders in their own unique ways throughout their stay: couples find romance in candlelit dinners on the wooden deck with the volcano as their backdrop, adventurous souls connect with the landscape while kayaking across the lake's pristine surface, and early risers choose to greet the day with private balcony breakfasts as dawn illuminates the volcano's silhouette. In this extraordinary corner of Chile's Los Lagos region, where nature crafted one of its finest masterpieces, the hotel's role is simply to enhance these meaningful encounters between guests and the timeless landscape before them.
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While Hotel AWA has not yet displayed the certification badge from the "Certified Views by The Most Perfect View" initiative on its official website, nor included a link to this certificate, the breathtaking panoramas of Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno Volcano from its expansive windows remain one of the property's most striking features. The hotel's commitment to architectural excellence extends to these natural amenities, with thoughtfully designed spaces that frame the majestic Patagonian landscapes worth experiencing firsthand. As travelers increasingly seek authentic connections with remarkable environments, Hotel AWA's stunning vistas of Chile's pristine southern wilderness continue to inspire visitors who appreciate the harmonious blend of contemporary luxury and the dramatic natural beauty that defines this exceptional Patagonian retreat.
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Get There & Enjoy The View
Ruta 225, Km. 27, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos, Chile
Nearest Airport
PMC (50 minutes)