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Explora Torres del Paine

4.4/5 From 181 Reviews

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Hotel overview:

The original luxury lodge in Patagonia, Explora is nestled in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park and enjoys incredible views of the entire Paine Massif. Its location means access to key areas in the park couldn’t be easier and it boasts its own waterfall, spa, outdoor jacuzzis, stables and a boat for direct access to the French Valley trailhead. The wide range of excursions and exceptional guides make this the perfect place for the active traveller to enjoy the best that this iconic region has to offer. 

Location

Torres del Paine

Room Options

3 room types available

Star Rating

4.4/5 from 181 reviews

Minimum Stay

3 nights

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What our customers think of Explora Torres del Paine

Explora Torres del Paine trips scored 4.4/5 from 181 reviews

I love how the hotel sits low and is unobtrusive to its surroundings. Read the full review

Travelled: September 2024

Wendy Brightman - USA

Explora was excellent. The guides and the hotel staff were so helpful and friendly. We had Claudia for several of our excursions and she was so kind and helpful, and a great teacher. We really learned a lot from her. She took excellent pictures during my horse riding activity as well which I really appreciated. She knew I was nervous and stayed right with me to make sure I felt safe. We also really enjoyed Martin who took us to the base of the Towers, and my boyfriend went with Junior one day and said he was excellent as well. Really great guides! The staff was so friendly as well- special shout out to Lidia who was our server for dinner a few nights and who worked with the front desk and helped us with an issue with has with our rooms (way too hot). She learned what we liked and even brought me a special side of potatoes one night when she realized how much I loved them. So thoughtful. Really great staff all around! They let us check out late so we could shower after our last morning hike since the hotel was very busy which we greatly appreciated. Read the full review

Travelled: August 2024

Melissa Moylan - USA

The room was very comfortable and the view was extraordinary. They had a wide variety of excursions for different zones of the park and different levels of activity. Consuelo did a wonderful job setting up our original activity plan, and their system of daily meetings to review it worked great. The guides were so wonderful on the excursions, with their friendliness, knowledge, and ability Read the full review

Travelled: January 2024

Ronald Regier - Canada

Nothing less than wonderful and amazing, The room and view - unparalleled excellent Food and drinks awesome. The guides were just wonderful smart people. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2024

Keith Heerdt - USA

Location, location and location. Plus the service at the Explora hotel and quality of the guides were 10/10. Read the full review

Travelled: September 2023

Sebastien Rene - Canada

Repetitive AWE with the surreal breathtakingly beautiful views from Explora. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Lori Zukerman - USA

Torres del Paine had the most beautiful setting and view from the dining room and individual rooms that was breathtaking and I will never forget it. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Lori Zukerman - USA

Amazing hotel and location. Great guides and food. Can't say enough about this place! Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Katia Fischer - USA

Arriving in Torres del Paine and being greeted with the most amazing views of the mountains and water. It was truly breathtaking. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Ashley Pye - USA

This exceeded expectations and we would do other Explora adventures as a result. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Kathryn Lowell - USA

Explora was an amazing hotel, Amazing views, Amazing hikes, Amazing guides, Amazing food and service. Did I mention this was amazing? ha. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Brad Anderson - USA

Explora is wonderful - exceeded our expectations in every way. Guides were excellent. The whole experience at Explora was first-class. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

John Will - USA

Wonderful place to stay! Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Vickie Chen - USA

The staff and service provided from Everyone at Explora Patagonia Salto Chico were beyond 5 star - everyone had such kind candor, and were willing and ready to help make your own experience exceptional. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Jaime Toigo - USA

Beyond expectations! Staff, guides and food were a ten out of ten. Read the full review

Travelled: October 2022

Jacquie Ison - Canada

We loved staying at Explora. The hikes we did from there were really great and more remote (way less crowded) than the hikes we did from El Chalten. Staff was amazing. Food was good Read the full review

Travelled: October 2022

Mary Hawkins - USA

Magical sunrise casting a fire red/orange/pink glow against the towers. Read the full review

Travelled: October 2022

Malcolm Bierman - USA

1st class guides at both locations. All treks were amazing. I think highlighting the variety of terrain available in both parks, but particularly in Los Glaciares, would be worthwhile to mention to future travellers. Read the full review

Travelled: October 2022

Malcolm Bierman - USA

1st class all around. Enjoyed the coziness of the rooms at Torres location and the location was incredible. Highlight of the trip might have been views of sunrise from the dining room. Great spa facility (including a chance to swim in a glacier lake!). Location and access with boat and hikes right out the door was fabulous. Great staff all around. Read the full review

Travelled: October 2022

Malcolm Bierman - USA

The guides from Explora were incredible. Read the full review

Travelled: October 2022

Malia Tanaka - USA

Resort was terrific, excursion options were good and guides were great. Read the full review

Travelled: July 2022

Linda Rouyer - USA

Resort staff were so pleasant, very helpful and friendly! Plenty of nice areas just to hang out, all with great views. Read the full review

Travelled: July 2022

Linda Rouyer - USA

Every hike we took we thought it was the best one. Then the next day would come and another breathtaking hike came our way. The vistas, flora, fauna, animals were wonderful to discover. Read the full review

Travelled: July 2022

Lynn Clancy - USA

We loved the Explora Hotel. The entire staff were gracious, helpful and eager to keep each guest happy. The food was amazing. Read the full review

Travelled: July 2022

Lynn Clancy - USA

The hotel is stupendous. Service is exquisite and everyone was totally approachable and nice. Very accommodating. Read the full review

Travelled: May 2022

Agustin Gonzalez - USA

AMAZING!!!! Room, views, service, staff, guides, food, wine, special touches. It was perfect. Read the full review

Travelled: April 2022

Dena Prasher - USA

The Explora was an amazing experience. Each guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. The excursions exceeded expectations. All of the staff we met were really good at what they did. They made you feel very welcome and relaxed. The room was perfect for us and kept very clean. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2022

Lori Dickens - USA

The Explora hotel has many positives and very few negatives. The positives include the magical location, scenery and endless hiking opportunities. The staff is wonderful, and the amenities are practically top notch. The only negative would be that the food choices started getting a bit tiring after 4 days, but was still very good. It is also quite expensive, but I would say worth it. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

Charles Birnbach - USA

The location itself is unrivaled. The majestic massif looms and seems a bit different with every subtle change in lighting. The constant weather changes added to the mystery of the massive geological formation. The rest of the locale was equally beautiful with numerous glaciers and their ensuing lagoons, lakes and rivers. The colors were indescribable. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

Charles Birnbach - USA

An amazing place. Beautiful rooms, spacious common areas, just totally immersed in the scenery. They are careful to keep their environmental footprint light. The daily outings are very well executed. The guides became friends - they know the area’s history, ecology, and geology. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2020

Lars Houmann - United States Of America

The highlights of Explora were the excursions and the guides. There was a great camaraderie amongst the guides and the main focus at Explora seemed to be the excursions. They organized a great program for us to gradually increase altitude so that we made it to the summit of Toco on our last day there. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2020

Karen Proudman - Australia

The view from our room is the cover advertisement for a National Geographic cruise to the area! Explora was a stretch for us financially, but I'm so glad we got to experience Torres del Paine this way. The staff, food, and lodge are wonderful. Read the full review

Travelled: March 2019

Kenneth Parham - United States Of America

Staying at Explora at Torres del Paine was hands down amazing. It is like staying at the Four Seasons but with a better scene since it is in the middle of nature. The guides and excursions were phenomenal, made changes to accommodate children, service was exceptional and food was delicious ..... The best experience we had throughout our 19 days in Patagonia. Read the full review

Travelled: June 2018

Cynthia Blanco - United States Of America

Amazing. The treks were phenomenal and Explora was an unbeliavable hotel. The excursions were great, food was very good, and the views from the rooms were phenomenal. Read the full review

Travelled: March 2018

Zach Rozen - United States Of America

The highlight of the entire trip was Torres del Paine. The Explora hotel is beautiful and the hiking on the W was the best we experienced. The spa, the guides, the surroundings were all unbelievable.

Travelled: October 2017

Richard & Susan - Canada

Explora hotel was excellent, the best location and the staff were wonderful. My husband loved the horse riding and excellent stables. We felt so safe and looked after.

Travelled: September 2017

Esther - Australia

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Explora Patagonia was wonderful! We had a drop dead gorgeous view from our room, the staff was great and the excursions (and guides) were fantastic. The food was also great. The scenery was amazing! We were so impressed with the level of customisation and levels of ability of the hikes.

Travelled: February 2017

Ellen - USA

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Why we like this hotel

  • It’s the best-located hotel in Torres del Paine: in the heart of the park with everything on your doorstep.
  • There are spectacular views of the Paine Massif, particularly striking at sunrise and sunset.
  • It offers more unique facilities than other lodges: a private catamaran takes you directly to the French Valley trailhead and towards Grey Glacier; it has its own stables and specially-bred horses, and hot tubs line the shore of Lake Pehoé.
  • There are the most expansive and varied excursions of any all-inclusive hotel in the park.
  • The guides are fantastic. They're well-trained to deliver safe and exciting experiences for our clients. 
  • It’s the only luxury hotel to open all year round. Winter trips where you can explore the park covered in snow with few guests around offer an incredible and intimate experience.

We think it's worth noting

  • The food is not quite at the same level as some other luxury lodges in Torres del Paine.
  • Bathroom facilities are a little dated. 
  • The spa is a two-minute walk from the main building.

Explora Hotel, Torres del Paine: All you need to know

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The horse riding from their stables is quite incredible. It's the only place inside the national park you can ride, with a unique breed of horses and amazing views!

Agustin Orso Patagonia Sales Consultant

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The Explora’s location is truly spectacular, I felt like I could reach out and touch the massif. I loved the nooks and crannies of the lounge area, with lots of places to enjoy a fire, a glass of wine and, of course, the view.

Iain Rylance Patagonia Sales Manager

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Extend your stay and visit the incredible Patagonia National Park

You can connect Explora Torres del Paine and Explora Patagonia National Park via a 90-minute lodge-to-lodge flight every Monday. Alternatively, fly from Puerto Natales to Balmaceda on Mondays, then take a 45-minute flight to Cochrane (Monday, Thursday, Friday), followed by a 25-minute transfer. Enquire for pricing and baggage allowances. 

A 6-hour transfer from Balmaceda Airport along the Carretera Austral is available daily at no extra cost for all-inclusive guests.

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This hotel is also open throughout the southern hemisphere winter, except from June 10th to July 5th when the accommodation will be closed.

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