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CasaMolle is a Relais & Châteaux hotel located in the Elqui Valley, south of Chile's Atacama Desert. Set on a 42-acre estate with adobe buildings, cactus gardens, and river views, the all-inclusive property offers stargazing, outdoor activities, and Chilean cuisine in a lush desert oasis.
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CasaMolle sits in the Elqui Valley, a lush oasis south of the Atacama Desert. The 42-acre estate features cactus gardens and is embraced by several rivers. Small, thatched adobe buildings with ochre hues are arranged around a large outdoor swimming pool. The interiors blend contemporary style with colorful local textiles and crafts.
The region is recognized as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary, with 300 nights of excellent visibility per year, making it exceptional for stargazing. Guests can watch the night sky from the hotel's open-air amphitheater.
The hotel has 24 rooms ranging from 22 to 45 square meters. Room types include Deluxe Double (including mobility-reduced options), Deluxe Super King, Super Deluxe Double King, Deluxe Super King Suite with Jacuzzi, and Standard Super King. The larger Super Deluxe Double King offers 45 square meters with two king beds.
The hotel restaurant features a chef who combines traditional Chilean specialties with haute cuisine. Individual and group cooking classes are offered, and wine-tasting sessions are available. Meals are included in the all-inclusive package.
The hotel features a heated indoor pool, outdoor swimming pool, spa, fitness room, sauna, hot tubs, and beauty center. Massage and meditation sessions are available. A 9-hole golf course is located on the property. Secure parking, internet access throughout, and air conditioning are provided in all areas.
The all-inclusive formula provides varied outdoor experiences. Guests can enjoy hiking, biking, mountain biking, and horseback riding through the valley and its vineyards and pisco plantations. Water activities include kayaking, canoeing, diving, and boat trips with opportunities for dolphin and whale watching.
Stargazing sessions and introductory astronomy take advantage of the region's clear skies. The hotel also organizes guided hiking tours, mountain walks, bird watching, trekking, climbing, mountaineering, and yoga.
The hotel is family-friendly, with baby-sitting services, family suites, kids menus, highchairs, and kids clubs. Pet-friendly accommodations are available in at least one room and common areas for an additional cost.
CasaMolle appeals to outdoor enthusiasts, stargazing enthusiasts, and travelers interested in wine and pisco. The property also welcomes groups and events, with 3 meeting rooms available and a maximum capacity of 50 people.
Editorial verification: CasaMolle Hotel - Luxury hotel La Serena - Elqui Valley is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
CasaMolle is located in the Elqui Valley, south of Chile's Atacama Desert, in Vicuña, Coquimbo Region. The 42-acre estate sits in a lush oasis surrounded by rivers.
The hotel has 24 rooms ranging from 22 to 45 square meters. Options include Deluxe Double, Deluxe Super King, Super Deluxe Double King, Deluxe Super King Suite with Jacuzzi, and Standard Super King. Some rooms are accessible for guests with reduced mobility.
The all-inclusive formula includes hiking, horseback riding, biking, vineyard tours, kayaking, canoeing, meditation, spa treatments, yoga, massage, and stargazing. Guests also have access to the 9-hole golf course, cooking classes, wine tastings, and guided nature excursions.
The hotel restaurant features a chef who combines traditional Chilean specialties with haute cuisine. Individual and group cooking classes are offered, and wine-tasting sessions are included. Meals are part of the all-inclusive package.
Yes, the hotel is family-friendly and offers baby-sitting services, family suites, baby cots, kids menus, highchairs, and a kids club with activities for children.
Check-in is from 4 p.m. and check-out is before 12 p.m.
Yes, CasaMolle offers starwatching from an open-air amphitheater and introductory astronomy sessions. The Elqui Valley has 300 nights of excellent visibility per year and is designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.
CasaMolle Hotel - Luxury hotel La Serena - Elqui Valley is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
CasaMolle Hotel - Luxury hotel La Serena - Elqui Valley is in Vicuña, Chile. Address: El Porotal, Vicuña, Coquimbo Region, Chile.
| Location | Vicuña, Chile |
|---|---|
| Address | El Porotal, Vicuña, Coquimbo Region, Chile |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Area guide | Vicuña luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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