Hotel Kosten Aike
El Calafate, Argentina

Located in the center of charming El Calafate, Hotel Kosten Aike takes its name from the words kosten (wind) and aike (place), a nod to the frequent fresh winds of Patagonia. But its name is not the hotel's only tribute to indigenous Tehuelche culture: it is filled with the work of Argentine artists who have incorporated ancestral Tehuelche designs into every element of the property, including bedspreads, curtains, covers, ironwork, and paintings, all of which exhibit the Tehuelches' exacting geometry and visual symbology. Rooms have extra-long beds, a small table and chairs, a work desk, cable TV, a mini bar, a safe deposit box, and Wi-Fi. An upper-level gym and spa under the eaves offers views of Lago Argentino as you walk on the treadmill or soak in the Jacuzzi. A sauna and massage services are also available. A buffet breakfast is served in the Ariskaiken restaurant, while the cozy Aura bar offers coffee and cocktails. The lobby lounge, warmed with heavy timbers, hardwood floors, and a stone fireplace, offers comfortable seating, plus tables and chairs for socializing.

Mirador del Lago
El Calafate, Argentina

Optimally located in El Calafate, just outside the busy city center and across the road from sparkling blue Lago Argentino, Mirador del Lago exudes warmth, color, and local character. Its interiors feature classic Patagonia design and decor, incorporating stone, heavy timbers, rich carpets and textiles, and large windows to showcase the view of the lake. Room amenities include elegantly crafted furniture made of local wood, choice of pillow, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, electronic safe, refrigerator, and individually controlled heating. La Bahia restaurant serves gourmet regional cuisine with an artful flair, plus an outstanding breakfast buffet. A coffee shop and bar are also on site.

Patagonia Camp
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Set within native beech forest in rolling mountain foothills overlooking Lago el Toro, Patagonia Camp is an exclusive private outpost on the edge of Torres del Paine National Park. It manifests the vision of a group of Chilean nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers who liked the idea of providing a comfortable, luxurious retreat after bracing expeditions in the mountains, lakes and fjords. Guests today can choose from an array of varied outings in the national park or utilizing the camp's own trail network to explore our entrancing surroundings. 

Built with a light environmental footprint in mind, this unique ecolodge is comprised of 20 spacious yurts tucked within the forest, with views of the lake and mountains from private decks. The deluxe yurts are large, heavy-duty circular canvas frame tents, inspired by the design used by Mongolian nomads. Comfortably spaced apart for seclusion, the yurts feature the appointments of a distinctive hotel. With wood floors, wooden windows, light-colored cloth walls and a radiator for heat, they are solidly built, warm, and sufficiently light. A clear circular skylight overhead offers a view of the stars on a clear night. Listen to the birdsong in the trees outside from your king-size bed (or two twins), appointed with heavy, high-quality bedding and woven blankets in neutral tones. Large en suite bathrooms have a rain shower, bathtub and hair dryer.

The yurts are connected by a network of raised boardwalks and wooden steps that weave through native Patagonian forest vegetation, including coigue, lenga and notre trees. The buildings likewise are elevated on wooden platforms, to minimize impact on the local flora. The camp’s eco-conscious construction evokes a sense of being one with nature. Common spaces include a large shared lounge yurt, a dining room built of warm native wood with woven wool textiles, and expansive windows and wooden terraces overlooking the lake and peaks beyond. Meals are a highlight at Patagonia Camp, featuring artfully presented gourmet Chilean fare reflecting pride in the country’s gastronomic culture. 

Estancia Cerro Guido
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Offering an immersive encounter with Patagonian nature and culture, Estancia Cerro Guido provides luxury lodge accommodations on a historic sheep ranch in view of the famous Paine massif. Still a vital working ranch, the estancia was founded by European pioneers at the turn of the 20th century. The well-preserved houses and facilities from its origin still stand as a testament to the cultural heritage of Patagonia. At almost a quarter-million acres, the ranch today is the largest in the region.

Surrounded by open steppe, guests stay in an authentic setting of restored worker houses that feature every modern comfort. Twelve guest rooms are light and airy yet cozy, with traditional English décor. 

Beyond the inspiring aesthetics of Cerro Guido’s guest quarters, a stay on the estancia provides a firsthand experience of impressive achievements in conservation, including grassland rehabilitation that has restored native wildlife such as guanacos, rheas and caiquenes, and with them, a growing puma population. And because it shares a biological corridor with Torres del Paine National Park, the ranch territory has an exceptional variety of native flora and fauna. 

Estancia Cristina
Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina

Across the vast expanse of Lago Argentino, tucked at the head of one of its fjord-like arms, lies Estancia Cristina, one of the most exclusive places to stay in Patagonia. Surrounded by pristine nature and reachable only by boat, the setting offers a rare opportunity to experience the Patagonia wilderness in a truly remote location. An estancia is a working ranch in Patagonia, and this one was established as a sheep farm in 1914. Now located within the bounds of Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the property offers unparalleled access to the park’s wild backcountry via hiking trails and 4x4 excursions. Set in a glacial valley protected from the wind, it is also the only accommodation on the shoreline of Lago Argentino with a lookout point over Upsala Glacier.

Twenty well-appointed rooms are located in five individual casas that surround the main lodge. Each casa houses four private suites with large bay windows that connect you with the dramatic wild view beyond. Warm interiors feature wood floors, serene earth tones, a cozy living room, deluxe bed with fine linens, and en suite bathroom with a deep soaking tub.