Refugia Chiloé

Days at the 24-room Refugia Chiloé, located on the serene Rilán Peninsula in southern Chile, are spent hiking through native woodland and along Pacific cliffs, paddling kayaks in glassy waters where dolphins and sea lions play, and visiting friendly islands home to centuries-old wooden churches.

It’s all about views of the pristine waters surrounding the island at Refugia Chiloé, whether you’re lying in bed, relaxing with a glass of Carmenère in the glass-encased lobby lounge, or boarding the Williche, the hotel’s very own boat.

A full-service adventure tourism lodge, perched on the edge of a tranquil bay on the protected east coast of Chiloé. Its guest rooms, cuisine and home comforts are first-rate and the menu of activities ensures guests can get the most out of a stay on the island.

This might be the coolest hotel in Chile. On the remote, southern island of Chiloé - about two hours by plane from Santiago - Tierra Chiloé is an all-inclusive destination resort that does just about everything right.