Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa

The hotel is not as bad as some reviews would suggest. It is in a fantastic location and the room we had was really nice, it was big and spacious and had a deck overlooking the water with chairs on it. The shower was fine and the room was clean. The hotel does have WIFI, they have chosen not to share it which is a shame. To access the hanging glacier nearby you must buy tickets online. A luxury hotel should not be sending their guests to the nearest café to pick up WIFI. Also nowadays one needs to check in for flights online and buy ferry tickets etc. There is one computer for guest use, which connects to the internet but you would need to put personal information in a public computer. The three hot pools are fine, they probably need a good clean and refurb but they do the trick. There is a café down by the pools but it wasn't open when we were there. One annoying thing is that normal guests (myself) could not use the indoor pool in the spa without paying USD15 per person per day. That seemed outrageous to me as the place was empty, The food is a little odd, some of the combinations probably did not belong on the same plate. There wasn't a huge amount of choice but enough to keep people happy. The menu does not have any prices on it which is odd. We thought it might be included the first time we it (no internet to check) but were presented with a bill at the end of the meal. They had a decent wine list but lots of it (the cheap stuff) was unavailable. Breakfast was good, lots of choice. The WIFI and not being allowed in the spa pool for free let the place down otherwise it would be 5 star.

Place is outdated and feels stuck in the ‘90s. We enjoyed our stay, but this place is in need of a serious update to fulfil it’s potential. Currently, you don’t get value for money. The spa is outdated and the food is below par. The rooms are okay

What a place to start our Chilean adventure. Arriving by boat to a James Bond style location was just the start. Once here we loved it. Thermal pools, kayaking, views, great food and great people looking after you.. special. Yes some tired bits here and there but dont be fooled its still heavenly. If you want an urban city break then head for new york. If you want off grid luxury this is it. Enjoy. We did

We stayed (unfortunately only) one night at the Puyuhuapi Lodge and it was a positively memorable experience! It is an experience to be picked up from the other side of the lake by boat, the building is an architectural masterpiece and our room directly facing the water was great. Yes, the buildings aren't new and have some patina, but we found it generally well maintained and tastefully decorated. We took the opportunity - despite of the grey weather - to take a swim in the indoor pool as well as a bath in the natural hot water outdoor pools - very special! We had an excellent 3 course dinner with a stunning view on water while being served in an extraordinarily friendly and competent way in the restaurant. There is a set menu with two options per course, but e.g. tasty vegetarian alternatives were created upon request. We found the dinner reasonably priced given the quality. Generally the food is high quality, also at breakfast. We liked the friendly service during transport, at reception, at the bar and especially in the restaurant. We can only recommend a stay here.

For the price to be worth it: - the hot springs need an update (many tiles are missing and the floor/seats very slimy) - needs proper barista coffee machine in bar - dinner should be included - trails need to be maintained properly (they were grossly overgrown and many boardwalk planks were loose) - rooms could do with some more modern decor, the trend has passed On the positive though: incredible location, great service and lovely staff, the massages were seriously amazing and everything is well organized and feels very special. If all the above is sorted, this place could be close to heaven.

We really loved the hot pools, and how they blended them into the hillside. Our room was on the top floor, so the views were spectacular. All staff we interacted with were very friendly and helpful, with about half speaking very good English. We just weren't super thrilled with meals. Our first breakfast seemed minimal , but the second day, it appeared that with more guests, they put out a very big buffet with many delicious selections. Dinners were ok, just not spectacular. I did a hike by myself up into the rainforest, and the lady in the activity hut was very helpful in getting me rubber boots and a hiking pole, as well as clear directions.