Riwal did a great job!
Chile | Dec 20 - Jan 3, 2026

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John B.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jan 06, 2026

Riwal did a great job, though he faced some challenges due to weather and a hotel situation; he found us options and kept us well-informed. W The entire family enjoyed our trip and will look to book our next family vacation through kimkim.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Bellavista
Puerto Varas

Beautiful hotel, excellent staff who were curious about how our stay was going and made sure we had whatever we needed to enjoy it. Breakfast service was fantastic, and the staff were very polite and accommodating. Location was great to walk to restaurants, the shoreline, and the city center for shopping. The view was the best part! WOW!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to get downtown and to the waterfront for restaurants and shops.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
squeaky clean and super comfy
Iorana Hotel
Hanga Roa

We had the pleasure of staying during New Year's, and the staff was excellent. They were always asking us if we needed anything to make our stay enjoyable. The rooms were nice and clean. The location was away from the town, but we got to explore some hiking trails around the shoreline. We were a minor concern because of the flight path, but there were a few flights each day, most during midday when we were out and about on the island. The pool was a little green and seemed out of order, so we spent more time at the beach than at the pool.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Further away from town, about a half-mile walk to the main street. We were able to rent a car and enjoy the whole island, which made it even better. There are a few hotels closer to the city center, but they do not offer the views and sunsets available at Iorana.
Staff
the staff was excellent. They were always asking us if we needed anything to make our stay enjoyable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Lady Florence Dixie
Puerto Natales

Not a welcoming front desk presence. Did not have hot water for the first 3 days staying at the hotel. Was told it was a regional issue, not a hotel issue (for hot water?) Once we did get water, it was lukewarm at best. The hotel was doing renovations during our stay and did not mention it, which was the real issue, as work crews were installing new water heaters that lay throughout the hallways. The rooms were designed like a cheap motel with paper-thin walls. The single person working the breakfast service was the only positive, inviting person. The location was pretty good, but there are a few other options nearby that may be better.

Authenticity & Character
it was a small and quaint hotel but had trash and building supplies throughout the hotel as they were going through a remodeling and failed to let the team know that was an issue.
Location
The location was OK, located near the central plaza, restaurants, and shops. There were other hotels that were closer to the water that may have be more inviting.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
it was a small and quaint hotel but had trash and building supplies throughout the hotel as they were going through a remodeling and failed to let the team know that was an issue. Hot water is must, cannot believe in the weather environment, the hotel was ok with their guess not having hot water to clean themselves.
45 by Director
Santiago

Very modern hotel, clean and comfortable. Tranquil rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
where most of the staff we delt with were helpful and accommodating. There was one late night front desk individual who was not helpful and projected a feeling we were not welcome and annoyed we were there for such a late check in.
Cleanliness & Comfort
super clean and modern
Activity Reviews
Visit the Saltos del Petrohue - Todos Los Santos Lake  & Osorno Volcano
Visit the Saltos del Petrohue - Todos Los Santos Lake & Osorno Volcano
Chile

Our guide was very knowledgeable and was awesome.

Quality of Experience
Our guide made the experience special
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Victor was great and we had a lot of great conversations
Transport
Van was clean and very comfortable
Torres del Paine National Park - Private Panoramic Tour
Torres del Paine National Park - Private Panoramic Tour
Chile

Hampered by the weather, but we had a small window where the clouds parted, and we could see the mountain tops. Nacho, our guide, was great, very knowledgeable and inquisitive about if we were enjoying or stay.

Quality of Experience
The environment was incredible and very beautiful. We were able to experience the mountains, glaciers, incredible waters, pumas and other wildlife, and most of all - the WIND!
Food
We had sack lunches from the hotel, which was poor soggy sandwiches and random bagged snacks.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nacho was the best, it was great to hear his stories.
Transport
the terrain is a little rough, Nacho had a nice vehicle but was defiantly effect by the rough environment.
Local specialist: Riwal Le Derff
Riwal
Riwal Le Derff
Local specialist in Santiago & Quito | Replied on Jan 06, 2026

Hi John,
Thank you very much for your review,
So glad your family enjoyed all the trip and understands how challenging it is sometimes in some regions due to the special weather.
I also really appreciate that you take time to leave me this review, which is very important for me and my team, and we can improve ourselves.

All the best,
Happy New Year,
Riwal