Tierra Patagonia Hotel: All the Comforts in the Midst of Nature

“Awakening in front of the Paine massif, next to Sarmiento Lake, with wild guanacos and ?andus all around, this hotel is simply marvelous. Add in the excellent attitudes and professionalism of the entire staff, and what you have is a truly extraordinary experience. "This is one of the many positive comments of a traveler who stayed at the Tierra Patagonia Hotel and Spa, situated in the Chilean Patagonia.

The commitment of this luxurious and warm mountain accommodation completely wins over travelers who demand a combination of comfort, adventure and high-quality service, all in a natural environment in which this hotel blends in perfectly.

Imagine experiencing a dazzling sunrise in front of one of the most spectacular landscapes in South America, the Torres del Paine, after having enjoyed a perfect night's rest in the hotel's comfortable rooms.

Enjoy an amazing breakfast providing both the exotic flavors of South American cuisine and the calories needed for a day of adventure. All of this, while never losing a view of the spectacular surrounding landscapes, which begin to glimmer with the first rays of light.

 Excursions are one of the most important attractions of the hotel, as its philosophy is to specially design adventure activities so that each guest can actively experience this fantastic natural environment on such outings. The objective is for guests to enjoy rustic nature for as long as they require, and then return to the hotel for total pampering. Back at the lodge, you can relax with the services of the luxurious spa, end the day dining, read on a comfortable sofa, admire the landscape and/or savor a glass of the best Chilean wines in the restaurant or in the hotel’s bar. Other attractions of Patagonia are its clear nights and starry skies, ones that you have probably rarely witnessed in your life.

This is just an example of a day at this hotel built in complete harmony with its surroundings, reflecting with total naturalness the majestic landscape that surrounds it. In fact, its architecture has been awarded for its harmony with the environment, taking advantage of its privileged location in the Torres del Paine National Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978.

The interior of the hotel is consistent with this concept, but in no way does it sacrifice comfort and service. The wooden walls and large windows are complemented by rustic furniture, hand-finished materials and traditional elements inspired by the indigenous town of Tehuelche. Designed so that travelers can relax and feel, the hotel is a place where you can also interact with other guests if you wish.

What’s more, the "All Inclusive" packages cover your stay, all meals, drinks at the bar, guided excursions, use of the Uma Spa facilities and transfers to and from local airports.

Location:

The Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa is strategically perched atop a bluff overlooking the area where the South American pampa meets stunning Sarmiento Lake. In addition, the hotel is framed by the Paine Massif and surrounded by Torres del Paine National Park.

This location allows travelers to take advantage of all the possibilities offered by this fantastic natural environment… and these possibilities are many. You can walk to Lake Sarmiento — an elliptical lake with a coastline extending more than 78 kilometers — to explore its black-sand beach and admire the presence of unique geological formations. Or, you’re able to visit the forests of Calafate, with its endemic plant life. Several of the hotel’s excursions also allow guests up-close looks at Patagonian wildlife, including local ostriches, guanacos and area birds of all types. These are just some of the possibilities for exploration and discovery afforded by the location of this luxurious five-star hotel in Patagonia.

It is important to take into account that the seasons in the Southern Hemisphere are the opposite of those of the Northern Hemisphere, meaning that when it’s summer in the United States (for example), it’s winter in Patagonia (and vice versa). Each season has different advantages, but regardless of the month of the year you choose to travel to Patagonia, you should enjoy an exceptional experience. Summer temperatures (around December) are generally considered the best, though springtime is better for admiring the plant life, and both autumn and winter offer breathtaking landscapes at sunrise and sunset.

The Hotel Tierra Patagonia provides the following types of guest accommodations:

?      Standard Rooms: Two of the characteristics of these rooms are their incredible views of Torres del Paine and the fact that each guest quarter has a bathtub inside the bedroom. The rooms cover 36 square meters (387 square feet) and can be arranged with one king-size bed or two single beds. These rooms are equipped with a safe, a hairdryer and a telephone, and their décor includes handmade furniture, local fabrics and other details exclusive to Patagonia. Each bathroom has a separate shower, a toilet and a sink.

?      Suites: Providing great views of Sarmiento Lake and the Torres del Paine mountain range, the hotel’s suites are large (549 square feet / 51 square meters) and are divided into two levels: a cozy living room on the top floor and a large double room with a bathroom on the ground floor. Each suite is equipped with a safe, a hairdryer and a telephone, and their décor includes hand-made furniture and local textiles. Each bathroom has a separate shower, bathtub, toilet and sinks.

?      Superior Rooms: These 36 square meter (387 square feet) rooms can be arranged with one king-size bed or two twin beds. These are equipped with a safe, a hairdryer and a telephone. In its decoration stand out the handmade furniture, the textiles of local origin, as well as exclusive details of Patagonia. The bathroom has a bath, shower, toilet and separate sinks. From these rooms, the views of the lake and the Torres del Paine mountain range are also dramatic.

?      Family Apartments: Consisting essentially of two interconnected superior rooms, and having the capacity to accommodate up to six people, these apartments can be arranged into a variety of bed types according to the requirements of each family or group. These apartments have two bathrooms and provide fantastic views of the Torres del Paine mountain range. Each apartment is equipped with a safe, a hairdryer and a telephone, while their décor is like that of the other room types — with handmade furniture, local fabrics and other details exclusive to Patagonia. Each bathroom has a bath, a shower, a toilet and separate sinks.

Facilities and services:

Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa’s facilities are designed for its guests’ relaxation and enjoyment. In the hotel’s comfortable environment, rustic and modern touches combined perfectly, while special attention is paid to detail when services are provided.

The common areas include a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, a well-stocked bar, a library, a TV room, and a map area for planning guests’ activities and excursions. The dining room is where the “stars” are the fresh foods and ingredients supplied from the local area. The hotel provides Wi-Fi in the public areas, and iPads available for the guests use. 

Tierra Patagonia’s dining room has an informal but elegant atmosphere, with beautiful wooden tables and chairs, as well as fine cutlery, table linen and glassware. This is a unique space not only for its magnificent view of the lake and the mountains, but also for its iconic long red table at which any guest can sit down if they want to socialize with their fellow travelers. As for the menu, there is a wide variety of dishes, though you can always bet on complete satisfaction from the seafood specialties, though there are also several options for vegetarians. All of this is combined with Chilean wines, famous worldwide for their quality.

The Tierra Patagonia spa (The Uma Spa) is the preferred area in the hotel for many travelers. In fact, some people choose to “get away” from some of the excursions to enjoy the variety of massages and treatments offered in this space. The spa offers the same breathtaking views of the Torres del Paine as the rest of the hotel. So, while relaxing in the pool, for example, you can view the snowcapped Paine Massif in the distance and the shimmering waters of Lake Sarmiento.

The spa possesses an indoor pool, waterfalls, an outdoor Jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room, changing rooms and relaxation areas. Guests are offered many types of facials and massages using heated stones and other local elements. *

* If you want a massage or spa treatment, it’s important that you check the return times of the excursions and make a reservation with the spa staff.

Excursions are another of the hotel’s outstanding services. Directed by qualified and experienced guides, guests are lead guests on activities such as hiking, horseback riding or bicycle rides. On these excursions, adventurous travelers discover fascinating sites within Torres del Paine National Park as well as less-explored areas outside the park’s boundaries.

Through local providers, Tierra Patagonia Hotel offers extra excursions such as sailing, kayaking and fly fishing. It is important to keep in mind that these excursions are based on local availability, weather conditions and confirmations by local suppliers.

The excursions are classified by their level of difficulty:

·        Easy: Suitable for all ages and abilities.

·        Medium: A moderate level of physical ability and/or experience is needed

·        High: An excellent physical condition, experience and ability are required.

Each day, the guest can choose two half-day excursions or one full-day excursion, provided as follows:

·        Half-day excursions: Occurring in the morning and/or in the afternoon (with lunch served at the hotel).

·        Full-day excursions: It starts in the morning and the guest is provided with a snack. The return to the hotel is in the afternoon, usually after 18.00 (6:00 p.m.).

The All-Inclusive programs include departures from midday on the day of arrival until the last full day of the guest’s stay. Excursions on the day of departure are not included.

The hotel reserves the right to cancel any of these activities due to elements of risk that may appear or adverse weather conditions.