Awasi Patagonia - Relais & Chateaux

We had a magical experience at Awasi! It was terrific having our own personal guide, and Denis did not disappoint! All our treks were breathtakingly beautiful. Our villa was private and so comfortable, and it was a luxury to return to our own hot tub after hiking. The restaurant was fantastic, and all the staff on site went out of their way to be accommodating and friendly. Special shoutout to Gabriella and Ignacio!

IT would be completely impossible to give this property anything less that a 5 star rating! It is quite simply perfect in every facet. From the property itself which has the most astounding views throughout every window, to the highly trained professional staff, the chefs, bartenders, and fabulous guides, Awasi hit the mark in every category! They custom tailored our wants and excursions making every day amazing and exactly what we dreamed about for a Patagonia vacation. We had 2 villas, and each was appointed beautifully with a charming wood burning fireplace and stunning views. The private villa hot tubs were a welcome treat after a long day of trekking.... the food and drink were beyond 5 star with flavor, creativity, and quality of service. Overall we highly recommend Awasi Patagonia, you will not be disappointed. Our family made lifetime memories here and yours can too!

We had high hopes for our stay at Awasi Patagonia and they were more than surpassed. From pick up at the airport to drop off seven days later, Nico guided us with kindness and humour (suffering from pneumonia) and instead of doing half or full day treks as intended, he took us to remote, interesting places with the most spectacular views and wildlife viewings. In total we had the pleasure of observing seven different pumas, hairy armadillos, guanacos, grey and red foxes, rheas, a meeting of more than 200 condors, eagle, skunk, 3 different types of woodpeckers, Kara Kara, and hares…….|The food and drink each day was of the highest standard, and having returned home with a number of recipes, it has been great trying to recreate them. Ignacio and his creative cocktails were superb every evening, and the wine flights with dinner were memorable.|Your own personal hot tub to relax in at the end of a long day out is so special, nestled in spectacular scenery - it doesn’t get much better,|A memorable stay at an exceptional lodge with a wonderful team.

What an amazing stay! From our arrival at the airport where we met our awesome guide Ines (she was the best!) to our departure, everything was wonderful. I was even sick one night and the staff went above and beyond to help make me feel better. Our excursions with Ines where spectacular and, honestly, some were once in a lifetime activities. All of the staff were excellent. We loved the bartenders, Patricio and Ignacio! Their cocktails were creative and delicious and they were always smiling and so happy and friendly. Francisco the restaurant manager was fabulous and took good care of us. Also, the staff we never saw, housekeeping, chef, kitchen staff, maintenance, were great. Our room was always spotless and the food was delicious. The room was beautiful and we never got tired of the view. We enjoyed the hot tub several times and it was nice coming back from dinner to a fire in the fireplace. We loved our stay here!

The people who work at Awasi made our experience unforgettable. We had a wonderful 4 night experience. Our guide was Carlos and I can’t say enough wonderful things about him. He made our trip so relaxing and was so thoughtful about helping us plan our days out and about. We spent our days fishing, horseback riding and enjoying the beauty of the area. |Everyone we encountered at Awasi was incredible. The bartenders were friendly and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed quite a few excellently made old fashions. All meals were excellent. The lunches that we had out on our longer day tours were incredible also. |We were very impressed with the promptness of how requests were taken care of. We felt so cared for and well taken care of during our visit. Our villa was very comfortable and very quiet. Private hot tub outside. |From the pickup at the airport to the return flight, everything is very well taken care of. Awasi is a beautiful property.

My husband and I arrived at Awasi Patagonia with high expectations, and yet somehow, they didn't do justice to this exceptional place.||We stayed four nights during the shoulder season in early March. We lucked out with the weather – the foliage was just turning, and we had perfect visibility all five days. It was a beautiful time to visit the region, and following our guide's advice on trails and daily activities, we often felt like we had Torres del Paine to ourselves.||I highly recommend filling out Awasi's pre-arrival form well before your trip, so that the staff can prepare and tailor your visit to your interests as much as possible. Once we arrived, all of our preferences had already been carefully accounted for. ||The staff also recommended four nights as an ideal length of stay at our time of booking. While we were initially skeptical it was necessary, we have to agree that three nights would have been too short to enjoy the full experience, both of Awasi and of Torres del Paine.||I want to start by thanking our guide, Liti, who made our visit such a lifetime memory. He demonstrated deep experience, a love for his work, and most of all, total commitment to ensuring our vacation lived up to its promise. There were small things, like remembering our preferences for lunch and drinks, but there were bigger gestures as well that we'll always be grateful for. ||He set up a picnic for us with an unforgettable view. He made sure we saw the full scope of the park, while ensuring we had time to relax and enjoy at the lodge. He always remembered it was important for us to pause and enjoy the wildlife. And overlooking the base of the towers at the top of Cerro Paine, we were floored by intense Patagonian winds, and yet he still insisted on capturing the moment in photos for us.||We've been lucky to travel the world, but the food at Awasi was some of the best we've had at a hotel, city or country, anywhere – in part because the ingredients were thoughtful, in part because of the skill of the kitchen, but also because the service was so intimate and attentive. The restaurant staff comes to get to know its guests over the course of several days, and it makes the experience of returning to the lodge feel like a homecoming each day. We're thankful to Annie and others for such warm and memorable service.||It's also the ability to customize your meals that make them such a treat. On our last night, we had a tasting menu to try everything on offer. Each evening, we looked forward to a wine pairing orchestrated by Gabi, the sommelier, whose joy for her work was magnetic, and who got us excited to explore Chilean wines once we returned home. ||And we were blown away by the skills and knowledge of the bartenders, Ignacio and Patricio, who came up with inventive and precisely mixed cocktails customized to our tastes.||The entire trip was showered with small surprises that elevated the magic of our stay. The rooms were elegant – large, modern, timeless.||But none of this really does justice to the overall experience.||My husband has made a hobby of Polaroid photography, but was concerned he wouldn't find film in the remote regions of Patagonia. Awasi found it for him, and had it waiting in the room for his arrival. ||Before Awasi, we traveled to Punta Arenas to visit the wildlife, and my luggage was delayed on our way down at a U.S. airport. My attempts to get LATAM to deliver my bag down to Chile were lost in translation for a week, but Awasi took on the case, repeatedly contacting them to secure delivery. LATAM ultimately got the bag to Punta Arenas while we were at Awasi – over a four-hour drive from the hotel – and the airlines refused to deliver it any closer. So Awasi arranged to get it to our room at the hotel on their own, no questions asked. What other hotel would do that?||Our stay at Awasi accounted for four nights out of a two-week trip we took across Patagonia. There is nowhere else, on the Chilean or Argentinian side, that offers the privacy, hospitality, comfort, and beauty that Awasi provides.||Our only disappointment was knowing that we had visited a place so uniquely extraordinary, it will be hard for us to replicate such a wonderful experience elsewhere in the world.

We visited Awasi Patagonia as the first leg of our "Golden Triangle" tour to all 3 Awasi properties. All were exceptional experiences, but I will focus on Awasi Patagonia in this review. First and foremost, every single aspect of our stay was exceptional, with particular emphasis on the quality of the guides. Our guide, Ines, took great care of us, and we enjoyed her company and appreciated her wealth of knowledge. She knew where to take us in the time we had allotted to be at Awasi Patagonia, and developed a keen sense of what we liked to see and do. She also knew when we should visit the various attractions within the Torres del Paine national park to avoid the busloads of tourists that travel into the park every day. Back at the lodge, the food was beyond compare - expertly conceived and presented. The accommodations were beautiful and comfortable and felt like they fit right in with the environment. We wanted for nothing during our entire stay. I hope someday that we can return. One final comment, I would not recommend staying for any less that 4 days to get a full appreciation of Chilean Patagonia.

For my wife's birthday, we stayed at Awasi while enjoying the wonders of the Patagonia region. They did a wonderful job of making our stay very special, because that's just what they do. All rooms are separate cabins with fireplace, hot tub, living room, and views of the towers. They light the fire when you go to dinner, so the cabin is nice and toasty when you return. Our first morning we could see a skunk foraging outside our window, guanacos in the distance, and of course the towers! The food is fantastic! Forget the diet. However, if you are on a diet, let them know and they will accommodate you. They are located outside the national park, so you won't have the mountains right outside the door. You will have wildlife however. We saw four pumas, many rheas and guanacos, and two foxes near the lodge. Dress for colder weather. A jacket to block the wind is a must. It is expensive however a guide/driver (just for you), airport transfer, all meals, and cabin/suite with hot tub are all included in the cost. Your tours are included and they can be as active or inactive as you want. We did daily short hikes which helped to work off some of the gourmet calories we consumed at the lodge. It is your trip so you can let your guide know what your preferences are.