Remota is one of the best-known hotels in Puerto Natales and a long-standing favourite of travellers heading for Torres del Paine. It was designed by a Chilean architect as a low, timber-clad building that nods to the farm sheds and shearing houses of the region, with an interior of warm wood, big windows and a minimalist, almost monastic calm. The location, just outside the centre on the shore of the sound, gives the hotel wide views of water and mountains and a sense of space that in-town hotels cannot match. Rooms are quiet, simple and comfortable, and the design makes the most of daylight and landscape. The hotel is also known for its focus on activities, with a programme of excursions and guided days to the national park, the fjords and the steppe, which means you can plan a stay around the outdoors without arranging each piece yourself. There is a restaurant and bar serving regional cooking and a lounge for after-hike rest. It sits at the upper end of the market, so check what is included in your rate and the current facilities when you book.
Location and getting around
Remota stands a short drive from the centre of Puerto Natales, so you will normally use a taxi or the hotel's own transfers for dinner in town. In return you get the waterside setting, big skies and a feeling of being in Patagonia rather than a town.
The hotel can arrange excursions to Torres del Paine, including early departures, boat trips on the sound and visits to ranches, and staff usually know the conditions and timings well. The park entrance is a long day trip away, so plan early starts and packed lunches.
The rooms and the style
Expect a restrained, contemporary look, with plenty of wood, neutral tones and large windows facing the landscape. Beds and bathrooms are comfortable, and the building is designed to keep out the wind. The main spaces include a lounge, a dining room and a bar, and many guests spend the evening swapping stories of the day's walk.
A spa or wellness area may be available, so ask about it when you book. Meals typically lean on local ingredients, from lamb to seafood, and dinner is a pleasure after a long day on the trail.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, hikers who like to end the day in comfort and anyone who values design and quiet will enjoy it. It is a good base for combining a Torres del Paine hike with a fjord cruise and a visit to the Milodon Cave. Book early for the high season, because it is a popular choice, and ask about minimum stays, transfers and what is included in the rate.
Spring weather can be windy, so the cosy lounge is a welcome part of the stay. If you are on a tight budget, consider the budget hostel in this guide, and if you want a larger hotel in the middle of town, look at the waterfront option. For a stylish, atmospheric stay, Remota is hard to beat.
Why stay here
- ✓Architect-designed building
- ✓Sound and mountain views
- ✓Excursion programme
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Lounge
- ✓Torres del Paine trip planning
- ✓Transfer help
- ✓Quiet waterside setting
Good questions
Is Remota in the centre of Puerto Natales?+
No. It is a short drive outside the centre on the shore of the sound, so you will usually travel into town by taxi or hotel transfer.
Can the hotel arrange Torres del Paine trips?+
Yes. It is known for its excursion programme, including guided days to the park, the fjords and the steppe.
Is it expensive?+
It sits at the upper end of the market. Compare what is included in your rate and the facilities when you book.
