Camping Dickson – Circuit Trek

Camping Dickson (Next to Refugio Dickson)

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  • Capacity for 70 people.
  • Full board available.
  • Showers with hot water. * You have to ask in the front desk for opening hours of the showers.
  • Rent of all equipment available.
  • Basic amenities store in the refugio.

Camping Grey – W Trek

Camping Grey (Next to Refugio Grey)

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  • Capacity for 60 people.
  • Full board available.
    Showers with hot water. * You have to ask in the front desk for opening hours of the showers.
  • Rent of all equipment available.
  • Basic amenities store in the refugio.

Camping Paine Grande – W Trek

Camping Paine Grande (Next to Refugio Paine Grande)

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  • Capacity for 200 people.
  • Full board available.
  • Showers with hot water. * You have to ask at the front desk for opening hours of the showers.
  • Rent of all equipment available.
  • Basic amenities store in the refugio.

Camping Frances – W Trek

Camping Frances

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  • Capacity for 120 people.
  • Tents on raised wooden platforms, maximum of 02 tents per platform.
  • Full board available.
  • Showers with hot water.
  • Rent of all equipment available.
  • Basic amenities store

Camping Cuernos – W Trek

Camping Cuernos (50m from the refugio Cuernos)

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  • Capacity for up to 90 people.
  • Tents on raised wooden platforms, maximum of 02 tents per platform.
  • Full board available.
  • Showers with hot water.
  • Rent of all equipment available.
  • Basic amenities store in the refugio.

Camping Chileno – W Trek

Camping Chileno (Next to Refugio Chileno)

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  • Capacity for 60 people.
  • Tents on raised wooden platforms, maximum of 02 tents per platform.
  • Full board available.
  • Rent of all equipment available.
  • Shower facilities with hot water.
  • Basic amenities store in the refugio.

Camping Central – W Trek

Camping Central (Next to Refugio Central)

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  • Capacity for 250 people.
  • Camping on ground 95.
  • Platforms 30, maximum of 02 persons per platform.
  • Full board available.
  • Showers with hot water.
  • Rent of all equipment available.
  • Basic amenities store in the refugio.

Torres del Paine Circuit Trek
Refugio Dickson

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  • A basic hostel with dorm rooms and bunk beds.
  • Communal, but segregated shower rooms.
  • Dining room.
  • Capacity for 27 people.
  • Basic essentials store.
  • Full board meals option.
  • Made beds with pillows, sheets and duvets or simple bed + Kit: the staff provide you the sheets and duvet and you set up the bed.
  • No wi-fi internet and no electrical sockets for charging batteries.
  • Towels available to rent.
  • Soap and shampoo provided with the Full Board package.

Torres del Paine W Trek
Refugio Grey

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  • In 2012 a new Refugio Grey was built and this offers good-level dorm rooms with bunk beds.
  • Communal, but segregated shower rooms.
  • Dining room, a deck area and a simple basic essentials store.
  • Capacity for 60 people.
  • Full board meals option.
  • Made beds with pillows, sheets and duvets or Simple bed + Kit: the staff provide you the sheets and duvet and you set up the bed.
  • Towels available to rent.
  • Soap and shampoo provided with the Full Board package.

Torres del Paine W Trek
Refugio Paine Grande

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  • This is a large and rather commercial, modern hostel.
  • Dorm rooms with bunk beds.
  • Communal, but segregated shower rooms.
  • Dining room area.
  • Capacity for 100 people.
  • Full board meals option.
  • Bar area.
  • Simple basic essentials store.
  • Made beds with pillows, sheets and duvets or Simple bed + Kit: the staff provide you the sheets and duvet and you set up the bed.
  • Towels available to rent.
  • Soap and shampoo provided with the Full Board package.
  • Limited possibility subject to managers OK to charge cel phones, no wi-fi, but paid-for, controlled-time use of a few fixed computers with internet access.

Torres del Paine W Trek
Domos Frances

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Introduction

Domos Frances are quite large and sturdy dome-shaped tents. The structures are metallic frames covered by plastic atop a wooden base. Inside each dome are bund beds in small, dorm-style configurations.

There is an en-suite, communal shower and WC unit for each domo.

  • Located about half way between Cuernos and the entrance to the French Valley (camp Italiano).
  • No wi-fi internet and no electrical sockets for charging batteries.
  • Towels, soap and shampoo provided.
  • Capacity for 32 people.
  • 4 Domes with capacity for 8 people in each, with bunk beds.
  • Made beds with pillows, sheets and duvets.
  • WC for each dome, shared with other occupants of the dome.
  • Full board meal service ONLY FOR GUESTS IN THE DOMES.

Torres del Paine W Trek
Cabaña Cuernos

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Introduction

These are small, A-shaped huts that accommodate up to three people but are usually occupied by two people. Each private cabin has two beds (three if three people are sharing the hut) with bedding.

At the entrance there is a small, outdoor deck that offers a private place to sit and take in the view.

There are communal shower rooms and WC a short walk away as well as a natural waterfall.

If you take your bathing suit there is also an outdoor communal hot tub. This is a great place to unwind after a hard days trekking.

Introduction

  • Cabanas Cuernos (80m uphill from the refugio Cuernos).
  • These are small, A-framed cabins that can accommodate two people.
  • There is a WC and shower unit for the Cabana guests, but meals must be taken in dining room in the refugio Cuernos.
  • Full board meals option provided in Refugio Los Cuernos.
  • There is a basic essentials store at the refugio.
  • No wi-fi internet and no electrical sockets for charging batteries.
  • 8 Cabins with capacity for two people in each.
  • Log-burning stove for heating in each cabin.
  • Small outdoor deck at each cabin.
  • Beds can be made to be twin or matrimonial and come made up with pillows, sheets and duvets.
  • Towels, soap and shampoo provided.
  • Use of an outdoor hot tub (shared with other guests).

Torres del Paine W Trek
Refugio Los Cuernos

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Introduction

  • A basic hostel.
  • Dorm rooms, bunk beds.
  • Communal, but segregated shower rooms.
  • Dining room.
  • Full board meals option.
  • Simple basic essentials store.
  • No wi-fi internet and no electrical sockets for charging batteries.
  • Towels, soap and shampoo provided.
  • Capacity for 24 people, 4 rooms with capacity for 6 people per room in bunk beds.
  • Made beds with pillows, sheets and duvets.
  • Heating by way of log-burning fire in the communal living room.

Torres del Paine W Trek
Refugio Chileno

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Introduction

  • A basic hostel.
  • Dorm rooms, bunk beds.
  • Communal, but segregated shower rooms.
  • Dining room.
  • Full board meals option.
  • Simple basic essentials store.
  • No wi-fi internet and no electrical sockets for charging batteries.
  • Towels, soap and shampoo provided.
  • Capacity for 24 people, 4 rooms with capacity for 6 people per room in bunk beds.
  • Made beds with pillows, sheets and duvets.
  • Heating by way of log-burning fire in the communal living room.

Torres del Paine W Trek
Refugio Torre Central

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Introduction

Refugio Central is located almost beside the Torres del Paine Welcome Centre a few kms from the Laguna entrance into the Park. A shuttle service operates between the Laguna Amarga car park to the Welcome Centre. It is a busy, large refugio and at the trail head that runs up to Refugio Chileno (2.5hrs) and on to the Torres base (4.5hrs). If Chileno is full this is an alternative or as a place to rest after or before the trek.

We can include this property as part of your W Trek itinerary.

  • Currently the best and most modern hostel in TDP.
  • Dorm rooms, bunk beds.
  • Communal, but segregated shower rooms. Dining area.
  • Simple, basic essentials store.
  • Dining room.
  • Full board meals option.
  • No wi-fi internet and no electrical sockets for charging batteries.
  • Towels, soap and shampoo provided.
  • Ten rooms with a capacity for 6 people per room in bunk beds.
  • Made beds with pillows, sheets and duvets.
  • Central heating.

Torres del Paine W Trek
Refugio Torre Norte

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Introduction

  • An older, rustic, but decent hostel, no restaurant so food must be taken at Refugio Torre Central.
  • Full board meals option.
  • Dorm rooms, bunk beds.
  • Communal, but segregated shower rooms.
  • No wi-fi internet and no electrical sockets for charging batteries.
  • Towels, soap and shampoo provided.
  • Ten rooms with capacity for 6 people in each, in bunk beds.
  • Made beds with pillows, sheets and duvets.
  • Heating by way of a log-burning fire in the communal living room.

Torres del Paine Patagonia Camp

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Introduction

Located about 5km from the Western, Serrano entrance into TDP (the most direct entrance from Puerto Natales).

Yurt tents covered in durable plastic containing double beds, nice furnishings and en-suite shower rooms combine to create a cosy, high-end feel, stunning views down to the lake and on a clear day to the Cuernos of Paine.

All connected by board walks at varying levels.

Beautiful views over lake and to the TDP central massif in the distance. To arrange your accommodation with us, email us…

Torres del Paine Awasi Patagonia Hotel

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Introduction

The hotel is located in a wooded area on a hill east of the main Torres del Paine central area. Getting here involves an extended drive from the principal entry road into Torres del Paine.

Awasi Patagonia Location

The hotel is located in a wooded area on a hill east of the main Torres del Paine central area. Getting here involves an extended drive from the principal entry road into Torres del Paine.

Description

The property comprises a number of rectangular-shaped private suites individually placed within the trees, connected by footpaths to the main lodge. Clients need to either walk back and forth to the main lodge or can be transported in a vehicle.

Each suite is spacious, modern in style with deluxe-level furnishings. Bathrooms are also spacious, modern and in a high-end style as one would expect from a high-end property. There are large, picture windows along the length of the suite that allow for a stunning view out over the Patagonian landscape and in the distance over to the Torres of Torres del Paine. Each suite also has its own outdoor hot tub.

The main lodge, where people come to relax, read, have a cocktail and enjoy dinner, is adorned with comfy chairs and sofas, large lamps, paintings and sketches on the walls. From the dining area there is the same view as there is from the suites – out over the Patagonian landscape. Food is high level, but can be described also as “sophisticated”. Meals can also be taken to your suite for private dining.

The USP of Awasi is that every suite, therefore each couple, gets their own dedicated driver-guide and vehicle for the duration of their stay, meaning that all tours are private.

To arrange your accommodation with us, email us…

Torres del Paine Tierra Patagonia Hotel

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Introduction

The Tierra Patagonia hotel and spa is one of our featured hotels because it offers an exclusive combination of high-level comfort, great food and incredible views to guests. Upon visiting this spectacular hotel, you get the overall sensation that when you are here you are somewhere special.

You can book a stay at Tierra Patagonia as part of our premium itinerary. Make the most of your trip to Torres Del Paine by staying at this spectacular hotel.

Tierra Patagonia’s main building is designed to be as subdued as possible to the naked eye, so that it blends into the natural landscape of Torres Del Paine national park.

It’s architectural design is similar to that of an aeroplane-wing, and once you visit this famous hotel in Chile, you’ll see its wing-shaped roof cut into the Patagonia wind.

The hotel has ample interior space; huge picture windows the length of the dining room and a bar and lounge area offering unobstructed views of the Sarmiento Lake and Torres del Paine Central Massif. The entire interior is dressed with natural wood, offering a warm, cosy ambience.

The Rooms

Torres Del Paine Tierra Patagonia View From RoomTierra Patagonia has a selection of rooms to choose from, this includes:

  • Standard rooms
  • Superior rooms
  • Suites

The bedrooms offer plenty of space, with carefully-place large windows that also offer the same views of Sarmieno Lake and Central Massif. The en-suite bathrooms are modern and spacious, with both a bathtub and a shower unit.

The Spa

Torres Del Paine Tierra Patagonia Swimming Pool

Tierra Patagonia’s indoor pool is large enough to allow for a proper swim, and you can gaze at the picturesque backdrop of Paine Massif from the pool, sauna and outdoor hot tub.

If you choose to stay at this incredible luxury hotel, you can also take advantage of Uma spa’s relaxing facilities, including:

  • A pool
  • Steam rooms
  • An open air whirlpool tub
  • A yoga studio
  • Relaxation rooms
  • Face and body treatment rooms
The Tierra Patagonia Restaurant

Torres Del Paine Tierra Patagonia Dining Room

After a day of exploring the Patagonian sights, embarking on the W-Trek or other treks, going on an adventurous excursion or indulging in the on-site spa, you’ll get to enjoy a dining experience like no other.

At the Tierra Patagonia restaurant, you can sample authentic Patagonian dishes that have been sourced from local estancias. However, their menu encompasses a wide range of high-quality meals for you to choose from, so can find something you love regardless of your tastes or dietary requirements.

Tierra Patagonia Location

Torres Del Paine Tierra Patagonia

Tierra Patagonia is located on the eastern shore of Sarmiento Lake, a short distance outside the official Torres del Paine (TDP) border line. The hotel is also 1.5hrs from Puerto Natales and 45mins from the Laguna Amarga TDP park entrance.

How to Book Tierra Patagonia for Your Trip

With Torres Del Paine, you can book a 3, 4 or longer night all-inclusive stay at this unforgettable hotel. If you choose to stay for 4 nights or longer on an all-inclusive program, you can benefit from the offer below (see ExperienceChile.org offer).

We can also book 1 or 2 night bed and breakfast stays, as long as this is incorporated into the rest of your itinerary.

Torres del Paine Estancia Cerro Guido

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Introduction

This is an authentic working estancia in the heart of Patagonia with easy access into Torres del Paine. Very comfortable, large, English-style rooms and breathtaking views out over the Patagonia landscape. Amazing views from the dining room to the Torres of Torres del Paine in the distance.

Let us include a stay here within your Patagonian itinerary.

This is a real-life-working estancia located outside the “official” Torres del Paine boundary, but in a fantastic position.

An authentic working sheep estancia with high-end accommodation decorated in an up-market rural, rustic style.

The superior rooms are very spacious, king beds, large bathrooms, superb views out over the straw-coloured Patagonian Ocean plane.

No electricity after 23:00hrs.

Emergency, portable light in each room.

The standard rooms are also excellent and only a little smaller in space than the superior rooms. Room 2 has a view to the TDP Central Massiff. 180 degree view from the restaurant out to the TDP Central Massiff and the Torres of Torres del Paine.

Enormous Fogon containing a super large fire pit for a Patagonian BBQ.

In our opinion a stay here will allow you to not only see Torres del Paine, trek the W, but also get a real-life experience of a real Patagonian estancia. To arrange your accommodation with us, email us…

Torres del Paine Hotel del Paine

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Introduction

The Hotel del Paine is a rustic property located beside the meandering Rio Serrano, just outside the official boundary line of Torres del Paine. However, there are privileged views out of some of the cabin rooms to the spectacular Torres del Paine central massif.

We can include Hotel del Paine in your Patagonia itinerary for a few nights or as a 4-night all-inclusive program.

A large, city-style hotel that stands out from the natural beauty of Torres del Paine.

Large lobby entrance with piped music blaring out of speakers suspended in the ceiling, varied music throughout most of the hotel. Bar, spacious lounge areas resulting in lack of cosiness and sound echoing around. Spacious rooms with superb views out to the TDP Central massif.

This is a commercial style property. Food very average and usually served as a buffet. Lack of any organisation at meal times can result in a lot of people going to get their food at the same time.

Standard rooms do NOT have view to the Massif, but superior rooms enjoy an outstanding view to the Massif.

Good for large groups but not if you want personal attention and an up-market service. To arrange your accommodation with us, email us…

Torres del Paine Hotel Rio Serrano

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Introduction

The Hotel Rio Serrano is located beside the Serrano river just outside the official boundary line of Torres del Paine. However, the rooms on the river side enjoy a spectacular, direct view to the Paine Massif. Most of the rooms are spacious, but only the superior category has the view to the Massif. This is a large, commercial-style hotel good for groups. We can include this property in your Patagonia itinerary for a night or two or as a 4-night Torres del Paine all-inclusive program.

A large, city-style hotel that stands out from the natural beauty of Torres del Paine.

Large lobby entrance with piped music blaring out of speakers suspended in the ceiling, varied music throughout most of the hotel. Bar, spacious lounge areas resulting in lack of cosiness and sound echoing around. Spacious rooms with superb views out to the TDP Central massif.

This is a commercial style property. Food very average and usually served as a buffet. Lack of any organisation at meal times can result in a lot of people going to get their food at the same time.

Standard rooms do NOT have view to the Massif, but superior rooms enjoy an outstanding view to the Massif.

Good for large groups but not if you want personal attention and an up-market service. To arrange your accommodation with us, email us…

Torres del Paine Hotel
Explora Salto Chico

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Introduction

Explora Patagonia, also known as Hotel Salto Chico, is a luxury hotel situated beside Lake Pehoe in Torres Del Paine national park. This hotel is one of our hand-picked featured hotels because of its prime location, luxury amenities and breathtaking views.

You can stay at Explora Patagonia as part of one of our premium itineraries, contact us today to include this incredible hotel in your itinerary.

Explora is known for its commitment to sustainability, equine culture and all-round appreciation of South American culture and lifestyle. When you visit Explora Patagonia, you’ll see just how much care and attention they give to the local environment, as well as their guests.

The Spa

After a long day embarking on excursions, exploring Chile and taking in the local wildlife, you can treat yourself to an immersive spa experience at Explora Patagonia’s Ona spa.

Here, you can relax your tired limbs in the pool or in an open-air jacuzzi, whilst taking in the views of Rio Paine. Alternatively, you can also choose from several essential oil massages to get you ready for your next day of exploration.

Explora Patagonia Food

The dining experience at Hotel Explora Patagonia is second-to-none. Their menu has been carefully curated to provide ample nutrition for all those looking to explore Torres Del Paine national park and beyond.

Each dish is paired with Chilean wine (alternative premium wines are also available) and all food is prepared with the highest quality ingredients. This is the perfect treat after a long day of seeing the sights. Book with us to experience Explora Patagonia food firsthand.

Torres del Paine Eco Camp

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Introduction

Located in the eastern side of Torres del Paine situated up on a hill about 30mts above and 50mts further east of the Torres del Paine Welcome Centre and Refugio Central. The camp comprises a number of octagon metal-frame domes, divided into three categories, covered in tough plastic sheeting to provide roomy bedrooms.

The suite domes are the largest with lots of space including king-sized double bed, log-burning stove, plastic view window and en-suite shower and WC room. Decorated inside like a Bedouin tent with drapes and indigenous fabrics. Outside deck area for sitting down and viewing the Torres and stunning scenery.

The Superior domes (4) are like the Suite domes but smaller and with a small wall heater.

The standard domes (8) are smaller than the superior with no heat and no en-suite, but use of centrally located communal shower and WC facilities.

In the middle of the camp are the “core” domes, which are large domes containing a shop, restaurant and lounge. Adjoined to this is a bar (not under a dome, but conventional wooden roof) and an outdoor deck area for when the sun shines. All domes are connected together by boardwalks.

Very much “high-end” camping and a new experience for most, albeit sometimes with the wind rattling in and around the domes. A relaxed atmosphere, laid back staff.

Very ECO conscious with a focus on minimising as much as possible the carbon footprint and damage to the environment. The waste from the WC is channelled into a chamber to convert into peat, for example and no loo paper is allowed into the WC so one has to use a plastic bin for paper disposal. They recycle as much as the can.

Good for groups.

This is a good place to stay and enjoy comfort, but also the camaraderie often found at hostels, and complete the full W Trek or just do part of the trek. To arrange your accommodation with us, email us…

Torres del Paine Hosteria Pehoe

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Introduction

This is the place seen on nearly all the classic pictures of Torres del Paine. The small building on an island dwarfed by the massive Cuernos of Paine.

The building that has the spectacular view contains the restaurant and only from there do you get the direct sight of the Torres del Paine cuernos.

There are two categories of room here. One is superior offering decent-level accommodation, but incredibly no views to the stunning Central Massif, except two. The other category is the standard room block of older, but refurbished rooms that all face into a small courtyard and offer no views to anywhere – but accommodation is comfortable.

This is a good place to stay for logistics if you need to take the catamaran over to Paine Grande or if you want a hotel for the central part of the W trek and not a refugio.

We can include this property in your Patagonia itinerary.

Most people will have seen a picture of the Cuernos of Paine and a small building on an island connected by a foot bridge to the shore. The building on the island is Hotel Pehoe. It is located in the heart of Torres del Paine, on a tiny island on Pehoe Lake. Built originally as a fisherman’s lodge it has expanded over the years into a hotel for visitors to Torres del Paine.

The main building contains the restaurant and it is from here where you get a rather stunning close-up view to the Cuernos of Paine. However, being that this building has not changed much since its construction, the windows through which the great can be seen are, unfortunately, held together by thick, wooden window frames that break the view in many places.

The accommodation blocks are set to the west of the main building. The superior rooms are reasonable, but only two have a view to the Cuernos. The rest have an ordinary view out to the main building or part of the lake.

The standard rooms are small, but renovated to offer decent accommodation. However, there are no views out of the standard rooms because they all face into an inner court-yard garden area. To arrange your accommodation with us, email us…

Torres del Paine Hotel Las Torres

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Introduction

Hotel Las Torres is located on private land in Torres del Paine and is also at the head of the trail that leads up to Refugio Chileno (2hrs) and Torres Base (4hrs).

The hotel has grown from being a rustic, simple lodge for hikers into a more comfortable accommodation style. We can include Hotel Las Torres in your itinerary for one or two nights or a full all-inclusive plan.

Located in the eastern side of Torres del Paine, the hotel started as a private house in the middle of a privately-owned estancia. The owners still run the estancia, but expanded the original homestead into a proper hotel comprising three categories of room.

This is the start or end of the trail head that goes up to Refugio Chileno and Las Torres Base as well as over to Refugio Cuernos. Consequently it serves as a good comfort option to do the Torres Base trek (9hrs return from the hotel) and avoid staying in a refugio. The hotel also offers all-inclusive programs.

Three room categories are:

  • Lenga – is the oldest, rooms smaller than the other two, but OK, these rooms are nearest the restaurant.
  • Canelo – to the left of the main entrance is, good-sized rooms, good bathrooms too.
  • Cipres – Further down from Canelo, more modern, good-sized rooms and bathrooms; large windows.

Room on the mountain side have view to Almirante Mountain and glacier. The other side has views to the lower hills of TDP.

Walk way to restaurant is exposed to the elements and can be cold and wet. The spa is at basic level

A family business, all staff wearing local baquales “cowboy” uniforms. To arrange your accommodation with us, email us…

Torres del Paine Hotel Lago Grey

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Introduction

Hotel Lago Grey is located at the southern end of Grey lake in Torres del Paine. The superior rooms are modern in design and those from the second floor up have a great view to the lake and Grey glacier at the far end. The older, standard rooms do not have any particular views, but the rooms are generally spacious.

As this is also the departure point for the Navigation Grey boat at times it can be very busy in the reception and cafe area creating a “commercial” atmosphere. We can include Hotel Grey in your Patagonia itinerary for one or two nights (or longer of course) or for a 4-night, all-inclusive program.

The hotel sits on the southern shore of Lago Grey lake in the western side of Torres del Paine.

The newer, superior rooms are modern in style and offer a good level of accommodation. The ones on the second floor have the superb views to Grey Lake, any icebergs in the lake and the glacier at the far end. The rooms on the ground floor have this view obscured by an earthen mound and trees.

The standard rooms are the older ones, and are spacious, but with no direct views to anything of particular interest.

The main, commercial-style restaurant has large picture windows that allow for a magnificent view to Grey Lake and the glacier at the far end. The adjacent bar area also offers the same view to the lake and glacier.

The hotel is the meeting point for people waiting to take the Navigation grey to see the glacier or go over to Refugio Grey, which means there can be, at times, a lot of people having a coffee or lunch making the place feel very commercial.

The hotel offers a good stop over for those going on to the W trek from Refugio Grey, or ending the W trek after Refugio Grey, or for 4-night (or more) all-inclusive program of tours in Torres del Paine.

ExperienceChile.Org offers all-inclusive and bed and breakfast programs at Hotel Lago Grey.

To arrange your accommodation with us, email us…