Hotel Remota in Puerto Natales, Chile, nearly the very end of the earth, is one of the most exotic hotels on the continent.
Hotel Remota in Puerto Natales, Chile, is at Last Hope Sound, a very secluded spot on an already secluded bay.
Puerto Natales is so far removed from the rest of the world. There’s no cable TV, no phone, no internet. Modern civilization just hasn’t reached the very ends of the earth yet. And this is the end. The only place beyond Puerto Natales is Antarctica. It’s the center of Chilean Patagonia and 250 kilometers from Punta Arenas.
Each of the 72 rooms has floor to ceiling windows and private baths. The rooms are cozy and don’t lack in luxury. The design of the hotel, by Germán del Sol, the great Chilean architect who had a hand in other properties in Torres del Paine and the Atacama Desert. From the outside it is simply stunning. An experiment in modernism that takes root in local architecture. It’s one level, but long and there are windows, fire pits, and lounging areas everywhere.
There’s a heated swimming pool, a Finnish sauna, an open air Jacuzzi and massages on call. All of these amenities get good use after all of the adventure activities nearby that you would really hate to not partake in.
You have access, by kayak, to see the Chilean fjords and glaciers. You can watch Magellenic penguins nest and play. You can take guided tours of Torres del Paine National Park. For something more relaxed you can visit a local farm. The hotel has bilingual guides available that are ready to take you anywhere Tierra del Fuego has to offer.
The restaurant is four stars as you would expect. Local produce and seafood from the bay is paired with Chilean wine from their extensive cellar.
Rates, are pricey, but this is a once in a lifetime kind of hotel. For a 3 night stay the price is just under $1000 per person for a double room. For more information visit: www.remota.cl.
