Explora Torres del Paine Patagonia

If you're serious about hiking but want to stay in a supremely comfortable hotel this is the place for you. We did 2/3 of the W, rode horses, did a couple other short hikes and a full day of puma tracking which were all possible because of the central location and the access to a private boat. We went in the fall when daylight becomes a premium, but Explora had us to the trail heads quickly and we were able to finish with plenty of daylight left. Being essentially alone at Base Torres and completely alone at Mirador Brittanico were both incredible. We opted for private guiding and I don't think I would have enjoyed the group outings so highly recommend securing a private guide and transfers if you can. Loki was our guide for the longer hikes and was great. Having our own vehicle and setting our own pace were key to us enjoying our time here. Also special thanks to Christian in the dining room for the chats about wine. Finally, the view from the room cannot be beat. It is likely one of the top hotel room views in the world. I understand they are redoing the rooms this winter. They are probably due for a refresh and the windows in the bathroom are super weird but otherwise we found them very comfortable.

Explora has the best location, on the lake and waterfall, with the prime view of the mountains. My room with large picture window faces the mountains and lake, feel like I was in heaven everyday. The lodge atmosphere blends with nature and focuses on sustainability, yet you can feel the luxury with heavy weight linen and beautiful stoneware tableware at the dinning room. The staff at reception, bar, and restaurant are all super attentive and makes you feel at home. The young professional team of mountain guides are fun, energetic, and full of mountain knowledge. The boat dock at the lodge conveniently let you get to trail heads with a short boat ride. The horse stables are beautifully maintained, and all the horses are well taken care of. Cost is high, but with all-inclusive, it's definitely worth the splurge, with the gourmet meals, the delicious cocktails, and mocktails, the lakeside spa with the lake as the cold plunge. They also pack the most delicious lunch boxes with gourmet sandwiches and bowls for you to enjoy on the hikes. The guides all carry warm tea and coffee with Bailey. It was just such a pleasure to be there. I was there with my son, the photographer, as a college graduation gift to him. We were there for 5 nights, and wish we could stay longer. April is consider shoulder season, so you could run into some rain that may prevent you from conquering all the trails. I plan on doing another Explora lodge (El Chalten) and return to Explora Torres del Paine for a few more nights next time. The lodge will go under major renovations soon. I like the lodge the way it is, but am sure it will be even more spectacular when I return.

We just spent 4 nights here, and it was truly magical. The scenery is spectacular—you really feel like you’re stepping into another world. The staff is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and helpful, and the other guests were a joy to be around. We had so much fun getting to know people, and everyone was just as excited to be there. If you have the opportunity to stay here, take it—it’s an unforgettable experience.

Hotel had an amazing location and fantastic views from most windows of the Torres del Paine massive. Great combination of activities, food, and cocktails!

You just cannot beat the location, and the service of the staff is just excellent -- so well trained, so attentive and helpful, they really maximize your experience of the park, and the adventures they offer are varied and top rate. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with views that are out of this world -- there really is no better place to quickly judge the lighting conditions and get out and capture that amazing photograph. You certainly pay for it -- the hotel is incredibly expensive. But I thought it was worth it, and I enjoyed my stay very much -- it was the trip of a lifetime for me. The only reason I did not give it five stars is the food -- The quality was honestly very meh -- the meat was stringy and gristley for example, and the quantity was not that great either, which, given that you are out in the middle of the park with no other services nearby, and that you are hiking a ton and burning those corresponding calories, is kind of a problem. They really need a new chef, and need to provide on site ability to purchase additional goodies -- power bars and other such snacks. For the price, they really should be able to do this and haven't. But that is my only complaint. Otherwise, it is a total five star experience.