Futangue Hotel & Spa

In Chilean Northern Patagonia, inside Futangue Park on Lago Ranco. Futangue Hotel & Spa sits in Rininahue Bajo, a private nature reserve of lakes and volcanoes. It’s a short walk to the town center and a quick drive—about 4 minutes—to the Jumps of Riñinahue and 5 minutes to Ranco Lake.

The architecture leans on native wood and barn-like forms that blend with the meadows. Décor uses ethnic fabrics and Mapuche-inspired textiles and local artwork. Accommodation is split between two charming buildings—the 16-room Hotel & Spa and the 10-room Explorer’s House—only 110 meters apart and sharing the hotel dining room. Rooms are spacious and include rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, laptop-compatible safes and bottled water.

Full-service spa with massages, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and a fitness center for active guests. There’s a bar, picnic and barbecue areas, a communal living room, concierge and a tour desk to book excursions and transfers. Free self-parking, laundry/dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk keep things easy. Wake up to lake-and-forest mornings and soak in the pools under Patagonian skies.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property, laptop-compatible safes and phones with free local calls. Concierge and tour desk can arrange transfers and excursions.

Mesón del Caulle serves Latin American cuisine with a bar/lounge vibe. A coffee shop/café is on site and the two buildings share the hotel’s dining room. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, with regional Lake District flavors on the menu.