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explora Patagonia - Hotel Salto Chico

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Sector Salto Chico S/N, Torres del Paine, Chile
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

This is a once in a lifetime experience. If you like to hike but also like to be pampered this is the place to go. Set at the end of the earth in one of the most beautiful places I have ever been, this hotel knows how to take care of their guests. The guides were knowledgeable, the hotel staff... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

To see the peaks of Torres del Paines from the floor to ceiling windows of our own bedroom is reason enough to fly to the bottom of South America and be driven 5 hours to Torres Del Paines national park. Th explora is an expensive eco resort that is located perfectly with amenities that pampered us nicely after our full... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Salto Chico was the final leg of our Explora experience having enjoyed the delights of Rapa Nui to begin our trip followed by a visit to San Pedro de Atacama. I was travelling with friends who are regular Explora guests and they were concerned that they may have raised my expectations of Salto Chico too high. Not a problem, if... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

The explora Patagonia - Hotel Salto Chico is a special place and we had a great experience there; we much enjoyed the excursions with excellent guides, the heated indoor lap pool by the lower lake, the countryside barbecue, and first-rate service (I was not feeling well on the first day so the chef made a special dinner of chicken soup... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Explora Patagonia was lovely. The building is well maintained, the staff is always there to assist you and make you feel welcome. The 5 hour drive from Punta Arenas definitely is worth the beauty of Torres del Paine National Park. There is not much of a selection of food at the hotel which does get tiring after a couple of... More

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exploraSA, CEO / Gerente General at explora Patagonia - Hotel Salto Chico, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Dear traveler, We thank you very much for your very kind review. We are delighted to read your overall positive feedback about your explora experience. I am sorry to hear, that you’ve felt that the choices of meals was limited. While I listen to all travelers’ feedback and take them into serious consideration, I would like to explain, that explora... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

To reach Explora there is a four our drive from the airport which is worth every mile when you get there. The views of the Torres del Paine mountains are breath taking. All the rooms have views and the restaurant has an excellent small selection . this is a hotel for the fit. Hiking, riding and walking. All the staff... More

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exploraSA, CEO / Gerente General at explora Patagonia - Hotel Salto Chico, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Dear traveler, We thank you very much for your very kind review. We are thankful for your feedback! It sounds as if your travel experience with explora was just right for you and is if you enjoy outdoor activities just as much as we do. Since you’ve emphasized fitness, allow me to take this opportunity to mention that the explora... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

I spent 4 nights with my girlfriend in Patagonia. The visit was at the end of our 3 week trip to Chile and it was the highlight. The staff at Explora were excellent and attentive to all our needs. The view from our room was breathtaking. Soft adventure is an appropriate term. Having a warm tub at the end of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

explora Patagonia is hands down the best hotel I've ever stayed in. The location is second to none in Torres del Paine national park, and the other options don't even come close. It's a destination in itself with the best views of the Towers in the park, amazing guides, fantastic food and seriously comfy beds. The atmosphere is a bit... More

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exploraSA, CEO / Gerente General at explora Patagonia - Hotel Salto Chico, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Dear traveler, We thank you so much for your exuberant review. We are delighted to read your feedback. I enjoyed reading your description of how explora made you feel: “The atmosphere is a bit like staying in some else's house - very relaxed but with a level of luxury you don't find anywhere else.” Explora genuinely seeks to offer luxury... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We had a wonderful trip to Buenos Aires and Patagonia. Explora was the highlight, and exceeded our expectations in every way. They called the evening before our arrival to confirm a pickup time. I told the person I spoke to that I was not feeling well, but would be ready by 830 the next morning. At 8 A.M., they called... More

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exploraSA, CEO / Gerente General at explora Patagonia - Hotel Salto Chico, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Dear traveler, Thank you so very much for your very kind and detailed review. In the world of hospitality we always aspire to perfection, which can be elusive and dependent on many variables. When we feel we’ve “got it” it’s simply wonderful and I want to say how much I enjoy reading your kind feedback and hear about your explora... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

I find this the hardest review I have written so far. Why?- I find it rather difficult to put into words how absolutely wonderful and fantastic and stunning the visit was. Yes, explora benefits from being located is a most perfect spot. But they do not just rest on that benefit. Service and attitude was outstanding. The GM, Guillermo is... More

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exploraSA, CEO / Gerente General at explora Patagonia - Hotel Salto Chico, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Dear traveler, Thank you very much for your kind review. Thank you for pointing out the diverse ages of the explora travelers, which I would agree; make for very interesting and international company. And just as you’ve pointed out, we feel that we make it easy to keep company with fellow travelers or stay on your own, although I would... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Explora Patagonia Hotel Salto Chico
Explora Patagonia Torres Del Paine
Explora Patagonia - Hotel Salto Chico Torres Del Paine, Chile
Address: Sector Salto Chico S/N, Torres del Paine, Chile
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Region: Chile > Patagonia > Torres del Paine
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Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
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Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our lodge is located right at the heart of the extraordinary Torres del Paine National Park in central Patagonia. The varied and untouched landscapes of this area led UNESCO to declare it a biosphere reserve.Our Patagonia hotel lodge opened in 1993 on the banks of the Salto Chico waterfall. It affords an excellent view of the unique Paine Massif and two of the three impressive torres, or towers, which give the park its name.The lodge has 49 rooms and a variety of inviting spaces. Situated on a 3-hectare (7.4-acre) site, the design borrows certain organic forms from the landscape itself, adapting to it with simple elegance. It was designed to create a dialogue with its environment, putting human beings in touch with the sublimity of their surroundings.For travelers, the lodge provides the welcome surprise of comfort in a remote area; nonetheless, you are not isolated from nature, but placed “within” it. ... more   less 
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