Very well renovated palafito (house on stilts) on the far side of Castro. A long walk up a steep hill if you want to go into town. That's the downside. Friendly staff, charming rooms, stunning views across the bay and mudflats to the headland beyond. Bird watchers will love it. Attractively priced. Breakfasts only so-so: trying to cater to a... More

This is a relatively new hotel, located in an area of houses on stilts over the water. The area is being "gentrified", as hotels, hostels and tour companies move in and refurbish the houses or build new ones in visual sympathy with the old ones, but the mix in the area is still mainly dominated by local residents. The hotel... More

A very nice small hotel on "palafitos", with attractive architecture and decoration. One of the only modern house in the sector, still populated by very modest people (I don't think that's a security risk). The walk to Castro will wet your appetite for the excellent local food ! At ch$55000/night, it's a place for foreigners with money. You could easily... More

Our previous hotel booked us into Palafito 1326 and I was thrilled that they did so. It is a beautiful mix of modern and traditional. The building is an old style palafito, built on stilts out over the water. The building is decorated with beautiful wool weavings and art. There is a lovely lounge area with a massive wooden stove,... More

From our experience of looking at several hotels, this is the nicest in Castro. The staff was very helpful and friendly, they offer easy on street parking, have a good breakfast, and have chic and comfortable rooms. It was also fun to stay in a palafito and they have two decks that offer nice views. In order to get downtown,... More