Palafito 1326 | Boutique Hotel Chiloé

Staying in a Palafito over the water is definitely something to try in Castro. The website tells you that parking is extra but in fact you can park for free on the street, one less thing to worry about! The staff are all very welcoming, informative and lovely.||The building is of course all made of wood so when people are walking in the common areas you can hear them, but there seems to be good soundproofing between the rooms. The bathroom fittings were modern and worked well although the water ran a bit hot and cold sometimes. We had a side stilt house view room which had a comfortable bed and a patio door but to a shared fire escape so you couldn’t leave the window open. Also the window was right next to the chimney for the fire of the house next door. It was cool enough at night if the radiator stayed off.||Breakfast was at a communal table which is sometimes a little bit awkward especially when you are all different nationalities. But it was freshly prepared and served with a smile by two very helpful ladies.||There is a restaurant on the top floor which we didn’t use. It does however mean that during restaurant opening hours there are footsteps and chair moving noises from above and people coming to and from the restaurant don’t respect the fact it’s in a hotel. It did go quiet at night though and I certainly slept well.||Bear in mind this is on the water and the town is on the hill so there can be a lot of steep up and down walking to get anywhere.

My favourite place for dining in Castro...This is a lovely place for a meal.Located a short walk from the centre the food is excellent and service is prompt and friendly...The staff are most helpful and welcoming and in this regard I want to mention Kevin and Isadora...Food is freshly prepared and very appetising...The fish dishes are top class...A special THANK YOU to Isadora for arranging a taxi to take me to the bus station on the morning I was leaving...A top class restaurant...Top marks....10 out of 10.

I was lucky enough to have a room overlooking the estuary and spent hours watching the birds and water coming and going. Such a peaceful place to stay. All the hotel staff are friendly and welcoming and breakfasts are generous and tasty. Also recommend the restaurant which has food to match the wonderful views.

We loved this place, the bedrooms were so comfortable and the views are fantastic. There is a great kitchen/seating area that we made use of to have dinner one night and to make cups of tea. The restaurant upstairs is also very good with delicious food, a bit more pricey than eating in town but the food was fantastic and the service was great. Can't say enough about this hotel, the service, rooms, breakfast and location were all superb and you won't be disappointed if you stay here.

A perfectly located place to stay while exploring Castro and the surroundings. |What my sister and I liked: --We were able to walk into the "downtown" Castro (warning: it is a steep uphill walk) and explore the shops and market. --The kitchen area is available for personal use. -- Sitting areas are cozy and comfy. --Helena, the receptionist provided superb service to us. We had rental car issues and her English/Spanish were invaluable in helping us deal with the problem. --Dinner upstairs in the restaurant was outstanding (have the tuna). --There is also a restaurant conveniently located next door that had good food. ||Very small complaints: --We stayed one night on the street side of the hotel-a little noisy with a barking dog. So try to get the water side. Views are grand and super quiet. --Restaurant has limited seating and hours so hard to get into. ||Definitely would stay here again!

This place initially seemed like a wonderful boutique hotel, but the stay was ruined by dogs barking outside all night. The house across the street left 3 large dogs in the yard all night who howled and barked at any noise or disturbance, making sleep impossible. I spoke to the staff on duty at night twice about it and they were unable to do anything (they tried contacting the owner of the dogs but had no luck). On my second trip downstairs to speak with staff to desperately try and figure out a way to get some sleep with all the noise, I noticed the upstairs hallway door that leads out to the back stairs and street was ajar, with the key in the lock. This was extremely creepy and when I told staff about it they shrugged and had no explanation. I spent the rest of the night nervously listening to the dogs and for intruders.

Cute little palafito on the most artistic side of Castro, with many traditional houses refurbished into cosy hotels. Very comfortable but not particularly large rooms, with small balcony open on the bar. High-level restaurant on the top floor for enjoying the sunset. Very welcoming style of the hosts, who cooked breakfast every morning in the breakfast room as in their own family kitchen. Depending on your travel style, this can feel incredibly heartwarming or a bit chaotic, but family vibes are definitely the most authentic identity of Chiloé. Highly appreciated the recommendation on sightseeing towards the most local spots.

Excellent location, great service, and amazing food! Congrats to the chef and all the staff. A location to come back to! Great rooms, comfortable beds, great linen for the cold nights. Very clean and impecable location, great linens and clean rooms.