Refugia Chiloé

Refugia Chiloé, a luxury hotel and spa on Chiloé Island

Refugia Chiloé is a luxury hotel and spa located on Chiloé Island in Chile. It presents itself as a haven of beauty and calm designed for recharging and reconnecting, with architecture clad in wood inside and out, casual designer interiors and expansive windows overlooking the sea, the archipelago and the distant volcanoes of the Andes mountain range. The property defines itself as a luxury destination with a vocation for intimate retreat and adventure.

Rooms and common areas

The hotel has twenty-four elegant rooms and common areas conceived to bring the outside in. The architecture and interiors are inspired by the island's culture, history and craftsmanship. Accommodation options include the Rilán Room, the Pullao Room and the Suite. The serene, panoramic views encompass the inland sea, Pullao Bay and the Chiloé archipelago.

Excursions and activities on land and sea

Each day guests receive guidance for excursions and wellness activities on land and sea that seek to delve into the spirit and magic of the island. The offering includes active adventures and cultural experiences, with the hotel's own Williche boat as a resource. Options include boat or kayak explorations, marine wildlife watching and visits to small islands centred around ancient churches preserved by UNESCO. The land environment comprises rainforests, wetlands, meadows and wildlife. Chiloé Island lies at the intersection of the Chilean Lake District and northern Patagonia, off the Pacific coast of Chile. The site also mentions sample itineraries for planning a stay.

Farm-to-table cuisine and curanto

The cuisine is overseen by the chef and his team, who prioritise local produce gathered from the hotel's own gardens, meat from nearby free-range farms, fish caught daily at sea and seafood and sea urchins collected from the bay and shore. Every week, curanto is prepared, a dish cooked underground and served in a festive style with local musicians, which the company describes as a standout culinary and cultural moment. The offering is presented as farm-to-table cuisine.

Spa and wellness

The hotel's spa is conceived as a mineral-themed retreat after a day of exploration. It features indoor and outdoor pools, terraces and views of Pullao Bay and its wildlife-rich wetland. It has a wood-fired sauna inspired by seashells, a steam room and loungers by the pool. Spa services, massages and facial treatments are provided by a team of specialists. The wellness offering is complemented by activities such as forest bathing.

Awards and packages

The site includes reviews from media and guests: Condé Nast Traveler describes it as an all-inclusive destination that does almost everything right, from the homemade apple cakes at breakfast to the horseback ride along stretches of deserted coastline and the pisco sour cocktail hour; Fathom presents it as an intimate, award-winning adventure retreat, with horses grazing in the meadows and an infinity pool that blends into the Pacific; The Telegraph notes that there are no televisions and that the idea is to relax and enjoy the views; and a guest recounts her arrival at Tierra Chiloé, now Refugia Chiloé, and the feeling of being surrounded by exceptional views. The catalogue showed exclusive packages: Refugia Escape, with three nights from 877 dollars per night per person in the Rilán Room; Honeymoon in Chiloé, with four nights from the same rate and room; and Spirit of Chiloé, with five nights and savings on the nightly rate and extras. The site also details inclusions, nightly rates and policies.

Location and contact

Phone: 562 6469 0518 · Email: info@refugiachiloe.com