Torres del Paine, Chile
Kau Rio Serrano
A cosy Patagonian lodge with views of Paine Massif
Located at the southern entrance to Torres Del Paine, Chile, Kau Rio Serrano places you in the perfect spot to experience the very best of Patagonia. Each of the ten rooms enjoys spectacular views of the imposing Paine Massif or of Mount Balmaceda and Villa Serrano.
Surrounded by lakes, mountains and pristine landscapes, the lodge is styled around a traditional local Magallanes estancia-type building. Rooms have timber-clad walls and wooden floors, while large floor-to-ceiling windows keep them light and bright. One of our favourite spots is the open-plan lounge, a lovely place to settle down with a hot drink or something from the bar. It is equally inviting for reading a book from the library beside the crackling fire.
Some of Torres del Paine’s best-known sights are close by, including Grey Glacier, Laguna Amarga and Salto Chico. The lodge is also an ideal base for exploring deeper into Torres del Paine National Park.
After a hike, you can return to typical Chilean Patagonian dishes made with local produce such as guanaco, mushrooms and trout. Snacks and light meals can be taken in the lounge or, when the weather suits, on the outside terrace.
Highlights
Enjoy the cosy warmth of a traditional style lodge in Patagonia
Dine on Fueguina cuisine using locally sourced produce
Venture out into Torres del Paine’s lakes, mountains and glaciers
Relax in traditional style rooms with a stunning view of the Paine massif
Settle down with your favourite drink in the spacious, comfortable lounge area
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Torres del Paine
It’s this hotel’s bizarrely beautiful shape, designed to imitate that of a sun-bleached fossil on the ruggedly wild shores of Lake Sarmiento, which makes Tierra Patagonia such a striking place to stay. In fact, this sustainable lodge is known worldwide for its innovative architecture, which blends naturally into the landscape. The revitalised pampa, where the complex is based, has benefited from great conservation efforts, as well as focus on minimising footprint in this beautiful area.
This impressive blonde-wooded, design-led ‘shell’ houses 40 simple yet sophisticated Scandinavian-style rooms. Their exposed timber interiors create a tangible Sauna-like warmth that contrasts well with the views of the desolate pampas outside. There are family apartments of two adjoining rooms available, as well as the extensive Uma Spa, which is particularly welcomed after a hard day hiking the Torres del Paine National Park, which is simple given the hotel’s superb team of guides and the varied activities on offer here. From horse riding to climbing, this great range of opportunities means you really can take full advantage of your truly magnificent surrounds.
