Hotel Antumalal
Mid-century modernist meets Chilean lake lodge. Think Bauhaus lines, araucaria wood paneling, slate floors, leather armchairs, and a roaring fireplace in every room. Historic without being stuffy. Homey without being shabby.
Foreign visitors paying in USD and presenting their passport and immigration card are exempt from Chile's 19% IVA tax — always pay in USD
Why It Matters
One of South America's most iconic small hotels. Opened in 1950 to a design by architect Jorge Elton drawing on Bauhaus and Frank Lloyd Wright principles. The hotel was deliberately built to withstand volcanic eruptions. The Royal Chalet is the room where Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip stayed. It also claims to be Chile's first fishing lodge — guests used to catch trout from Lake Villarrica and hand it to the kitchen for dinner.
Hotel Antumalal is a Bauhaus-inspired boutique hotel that opened in 1950, built on a rocky promontory above Lake Villarrica in a 5-hectare private park, just 2 km from downtown Pucón. Founded by Czech immigrants Guillermo and Catalina Pollak — who arrived from Prague in 1938 — it started as a lakeside tea house before the patriarch boldly asked the visiting Chilean president for a loan to build the full hotel. The family is now on its third generation of ownership, and the place still feels like a home rather than a business. Queen Elizabeth II, Neil Armstrong, James Stewart, Emma Thompson, and Isabel Allende have all stayed here. Their photos hang in the lobby. Every room has a fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, and direct lake views. It's genuinely special — and the closest thing Chile has to a living architectural monument you can actually sleep in.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Casa Lago Antumalal
The largest accommodation at 115 sqm, sitting right at the lake edge — this is where the original Pollak family tea house stood. Access is via stone steps, which rules it out for guests with mobility issues or families with very young children. But if you can manage the steps, you get a private terrace on the water, a full kitchen/living room with a large fireplace, one double bedroom with ensuite, and two additional bedrooms sharing a second bathroom. Sleeps up to 6. Parking 50m away.
115 sqm
Chalet del Bosque
110 sqm forest chalet sleeping up to 6. A full kitchen (not just a kitchenette), large fireplace, private terrace, one double bedroom with ensuite, plus two more bedrooms sharing an additional bathroom. Private parking right at the chalet door. Good for groups or families who want real independence from the main building.
110 sqmChalet del Lago
70 sqm chalet right at the lake edge, sleeping up to 4. Living room with kitchenette and fireplace, private terrace, two double bedrooms sharing one bathroom. Stone step access — same caveat as the Casa Lago applies. Parking 50m away. The private terrace right on the water is the real draw.
70 sqmChalet Real
The Royal Chalet — named for its most famous guests, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, who stayed here. Located 40 metres from the main building. Two bedrooms, multiple fireplaces, a living room, kitchenette, and a flagstone patio with lake views. The most historically significant room in the hotel.
Doble o Twin
The entry-level room, and honest about it — 30 sqm is compact. But it gets all the important things right: a fireplace, a private ensuite bathroom, and wall-sized windows looking out over the lake. Walls are paneled in local wood. Two guests maximum.
30 sqmSuite Familiar Lago
60 sqm lake-facing family suite on the second floor. Two double bedrooms sharing one bathroom located between them. Has a fireplace. Second floor means no elevator. Better lake views than the Parque suite due to less tree obstruction at height.
60 sqmSuite Familiar Parque
60 sqm family suite on the second floor of the main building. One double room with ensuite plus one twin room — but note the twin room guests must pass through the double room to reach the bathroom, and there is no fireplace. No elevator. Park views rather than full-on lake views. Works for families who can live with the bathroom arrangement.
60 sqm
Suite Superior
Double the size of the standard room at 60 sqm, with a separate living area and large fireplace. Located on the ground floor of the main building. Sleeps two. The living space makes a real difference for longer stays.
60 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Summit climb of Villarrica — one of the most active volcanoes in the Americas. Requires good fitness. Ages 14+. Summit views span lakes, forests, and multiple other volcanoes. Guide, transfer, equipment, and entries included. Andean gondola not included (optional extra). High difficulty.
Full-day gravel bike rental on Shimano Sora 9-speed bikes with 40mm tires, suitable for both tarmac and dirt roads around Pucón. Full kit included: bike, helmet, lock, repair kit, and nutrition bag.
Starts in the hotel's own private gardens, then continues along the lake edge and Río Trancura through the Trailenco trail, past a waterfall, and finishing at Los Nevados with views of Villarrica volcano. Guide, transfer, snack, and entries included. Low difficulty.
Gentle float trip down the Liucura River — the calmer alternative to rafting. Scenic drift through crystal-clear water and lush vegetation, stopping for a swim. No age minimum. Guide, transfer, snack, and entries included. Low difficulty.
Two options: Bajo (lower) covers grades 2-3 rapids, ideal for beginners aged 8+. Alto (upper) descends grades 4 rapids through native forest and waterfalls, for ages 14+. Guide, transfer, and snack included.
Float fishing by boat down crystal-clear rivers with views of surrounding volcanoes. Rainbow trout and brown trout. No prior experience required. Guide, transfer, snack, and equipment all included. Season: September–April.
Snowshoe excursion at the base of Volcán Villarrica through coihue, lenga, and ñirre forests, with lake and city views. No prior experience needed. Guide, equipment, transfer, and entries included. Season: July–October.
Ski touring ascent (randonée or ski-carry) to the summit of Villarrica, then a ski descent of 1,300–1,600 vertical metres depending on snow conditions. Guide, transfer, and entries included. High difficulty. Season: November–January.
Non-competitive guided run through Pucón's main natural attractions — volcanoes, lava paths, araucaria forests, rivers, and lakes. All running levels welcome. Guide, transfer, and snack included. Medium difficulty from 8 km. Season: September–May.
Half-day trek through temperate Andean forest at the foot of Villarrica volcano, exploring parasitic craters formed in a past eruption. A mirador offers views of 4 volcanoes. Guide, transfer, snack, and entrance fees included. Medium-low difficulty, 8 km.
Full-day treks in local national parks — choose from Lagunas Andinas (P.N. Villarrica), San Sebastián, or Los Lagos (P.N. Huerquehue). Routes of 12 km+ through ancient araucaria forests, with panoramic volcano views. Guide, transfer, and entries included. Medium–high difficulty.
Via ferrata route in the Valle del Cerdúo, combining trekking and climbing. Approximately 300 vertical metres on metal rungs secured by a steel safety line. No prior climbing experience needed. Guide, transfer, and entries included. High difficulty. Season: October–June.
Scenic helicopter flight over the active lava crater of Villarrica, then on to a lagoon at the base of Volcán Quetrupillán, with views of the Lanín volcano and four others. 1 hour flight. Transfer and snack included. Low difficulty.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Private beach areas on Lago Villarrica accessible via the hotel's garden paths and stone steps. Approximately 15 minutes on foot from the main building.
On-site business center and conference/events space. Also used for weddings and private events.
Free WiFi throughout the property, including all rooms and chalets.
Complimentary breakfast buffet included with all stays. Starts at 9am. Includes coffee, fresh juice, fruit, sliced meats and cheeses, pastries, and eggs to order. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
Terraced gardens with five waterfalls, natural volcanic rock pools, meandering pebble paths, seasonal flowerbeds, a vegetable garden (huerto), and lake viewpoints.
Daily housekeeping and room service available.
Free private parking on site, no reservation required. Valet parking also available. Chalets have dedicated parking nearby.
Year-round outdoor pool with lake views and sun loungers.
Indoor section of the Spa Antumaco pool, separated from the outdoor section by glass panels that dip into the water. Carved into natural rock.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available.
Large sauna with panoramic windows facing the lake. Prime sunset viewing spot.
Outdoor jacuzzi at Spa Antumaco with lake views.
On-site tennis court within the hotel grounds.
Paid airport shuttle to/from La Araucanía International Airport, approximately 80 km away. Must be arranged in advance.
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