Description
Antumalal has a long history: built in 1945 by a Chilean Architect in the Bauhaus style, the hotel attracts guests because of its extraordinary architecture and the surrounding park and gardens. Each of its 16 rooms features panels with local woods and stones, private fireplaces and large picture windows with views to the Lake Villarrica and gardens. The restaurant and terrace boast the best views you will find anywhere in Pucón, and are a perfect place to watch the sunset while enjoying Chile's famous Pisco Sour and sampling the excellent cuisine.
Located just 2km from Pucón, the Antumalal provides a peaceful retreat with easy access to all that the adventure capital of Chile has to offer: river rafting, horseback riding, thermal hotsprings, fishing, mountain biking, trekking, volcano climbing, golf, skiing and much more.
Accommodation
The Antumalal has16 rooms, suites and chalets. These are decorated in a cosy traditional style, using native woods, iron and rope, as well as locally-made linens and rugs. Each room has an open fire and wall-sized windows, with wonderful panoramic views of Lake Antumalal. There is one suite with a living room and library, a 2-bedroom Family Suite, a 3-bedroom Forest Chalet with living room, dining room and private terrace, and a 3-bedroom Royal Chalet, with living room and terrace.
Childcare
Children are more than welcome at the Antumalal. The family suites and spacious chalets make excellent accommodation for families and the area surrrounding Pucón has many soft adventure options great for families, including boat trips on lake Villarrica, kayaking, birdwatching, hiking and rafting.
Facilities
The Antumalal is set amongst 5 hectares of private gardens, with native trees, waterfalls, rock pools and beautiful flowers. There is also a bar and restaurant with unparalleled lake views, and cuisine using many local ingredients, including seasonal organic produce from the hotel's own garden and greenhouse. The spa is beautifully designed, carved into natural rock, with floor to ceiling windows and facilities which include an indoor/outdoor pool, outdoor jacuzzi and hydromassage pool.
Activities
Pucón is a fantastic destination for outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. Guests at the Antumalal have a variety of excursions and activities available to them, from visits to thermal hot springs, boat trips on Lake Villarrica, river rafting and volcano climbing, to horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, trekking, golf and skiing, amongst others.
When to travel
The main season runs from November to April - the Chilean spring/summer, when all activities are possible. It's also worth visiting in autumn, when it's still very beautiful for simply relaxing and hiking. The small ski resort being built on the volcano means that even winter brings its own draw. The area is prone to rain all year but is wettest in July and driest between January and March. Visit in early February to catch Frutillar's classical music festival.
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Location and directions
Pucon, Chile
Antumalal is nestled in 5 hectares of private gardens on the Villarrica lake edge in Pucon, in Chile's Lake District.
How to get there
Temuco Maquehue is the nearest airport to Pucon. 1-hour flight from Santiago's Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International to Temuco, followed by a 1.5-hour drive.
