Hotel Awa

Customer Ratings
This is a Satisfaction Rating based on our own customer feedback

Hotel Awa is a pleasant hotel comprising a melange of traditional features and modern design,with a lakeshore setting in Chile's lake district. .

Perched on the shores of Lake Llanquihue a short drive from Puerto Varas in Chile’s lake district, Awa is all about the views. Its ultra-contemporary design is offset by the clever use of traditional local materials and attention to detail throughout its interior.

With large, luxurious guestrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows which bring the outside in, the waters of Lake Llanquihue and snow-capped dome of Osorno volcano are never far away. The spa comes equipped with a 25m lap pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. There's an inviting lounge, bar and restaurant and you'll probably want to dine in, but Puerto Varas has a selection of restaurants if you plan to venture out for dinner.

What our clients say

97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.

We really enjoyed Easter Island but the Atacama was the most memorable part!
ME, Caernarfon
I loved the desert and my husband liked Patagonia. The lunch in the Casablanca wine valley was outstanding.
SD,
Highlights: “I went to Chile mainland without any knowledge and was overwhelmed. The geology was stunning and range of scenery amazing”
PC, Galashiels
Each separate part of the trip was excellent. Patagonia most memorable for scenery and Easter Island for history and scenery.
RR, Aberdeen
Highlights?: Too many to mention ! Great mix of culture, sights and experiences. Love the inclusion of a horse ride from The Singular in Patagonia.
HJ,
Highlights?: Flying over the Andes Getting close to the Glacier in Patagonia View from Costanero Tower in Santiago The list goes on
DW, Winchester
From the point of view of JLA's organisation of our trip, the most memorable feature was the quality of the many small hotels we stayed in and the unforgettable views we so often had from our rooms. From the point of view of the trip itself, the most memorable places were 6 days of Torres del Paine in glorious sunshine and the indescribably wild and beautiful Southern Ocean.
KB, Esher
Highlights: Arrival at Tierra Patagonia hotel: and seeing two wild pumas nearby!
PG, Oxford
We have travelled a lot in our lifetime but nothing prepares you for the breadth of landscapes that you will encounter in Chile. We had three weeks there and felt we only scratched the surface.
CM
Highlights:- Chile was just fantastic, and we thoroughly enjoyed our experiences in both Patagonia and Atacama. Really quite memorable.
MR
Three highlights: the trip over the Andes from Santiago to Mendoza with its links to San Martin's epic journey to liberate Chile and Peru in the 19th century; the three Neruda houses in Chile; and the Museo del Barro in Asuncion (Paraguay).
JRF, Cambridge
Patagonia for its stark beauty, stunning snow covered mountains and tranquility.
SB, Solihull
Time in the Atacama - with Oscar!! Probably one of the most spectacular places we've visited as tourists and we have years of world travel experience behind us.
RB, London
Long way to go but thoroughly enjoyed just concentrating on one country i.e. Chile which our destinations covered in detail from top to toe and made us feel that we had really experienced life in Chile.
CF, Worthing
Highlight?: The Grey Glacier
JC, Ipswich
Most Memorable Moment?: Very difficult to pick one from so many but probably the walk up to Torres Del Paine Mirador - although it was a tough day.
SB, Milnthorpe
We found the Chilean people very friendly, obliging & happy.
EL, Winkleigh
The whole experience of Atacama and Torres del Paine was amazing. In between Puerto Varas provided a welcome and relaxing contrast. The introductory tours of Santiago and Valparaiso worked very well and the guides were great... but experience tame compared to the other three destinations! Matetic was a fun last day/night.
KH, London
Wonderful
We have had two of the most memorable weeks in one of the world’s most varied geographical environments and the friendly Chilean people. Thank you JLA.
AK, Stoke Newington
Highlight?: Easter Island and seeing the moai statues was a lifelong dream and did not disappoint. The guide was excellent a fantastic and beautiful island.
LVA, Tamworth
Most Memorable Moment?: So many overall but the glaciers, Torres, the cruise and Orcas/penguins.
AB, Fordingbridge
Our experience at Patagonia Camp was the most memorable part of the trip. Everyone at the camp really cared for the place and the experience they were providing for their clients, from the restaurant staff to the reception staff to the guides. They were all delightful to deal with and the guides in particular deserve special mention for their knowledge and commitment to the preservation of the TdP National Park and the ethos of the camp.
RE, Knutsford
Highlights?: The time in Torres del Paine, both Patagonia Camp and the treks through the stunning scenery.
AR, Reading
Most memorable experiences: "First sight of San Pedro. Hiring our own car and being alone with the flamingos on the salt lagoons. The Milky Way in the Atacama night sky. Chairlift through the mist on Osorno Volcano. Mountain and glacier views in Patagonia. Pisco sour with everything. The Chilean people - always ready to smile."
DA, Northallerton
Highlight?: Touring Easter Island, it was a unique experience, one that is very different to many resort islands that one can visit worldwide.
DM, Newcastle upon tyne
Patagonia- exceeded very high expectations. JLA were great.
AH, Northampton
Most memorable experiences: The Atacama Desert. An impressive place with friendly people. The Ahlarkapin Observatory trip was outstanding and a real highlight.
PM, Redditch
Highlights?: Patagonia Camp and Torres del Paine National Park.
CD, Shepton mallet
So many highlights- Tatio geyser, base of Torres del Paine walk, seeing puma and Easter Island memories for life
HM, Bristol
A truly memorable trip all round because of the contrasts very difficult to pick the most memorable but Valparasio Casa Higueras we would have loved to have stayed longer and in Vina del Mar.
DS, Chesham

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