Hotel Alaia, Chile Hotel

Chile

Welcome to Punta de Lobos. A land of big swells and bigger skies, it sits on Chile’s south-central coast, close to Pichilemu. While renowned for surf appeal, the area abounds with natural wonders including forest, the Cahuil salt flats and wetlands – and the wine-growing Colchagua Valley is within striking distance. Bringing design nous to the scene
is Hotel Alaia, a 12-bedroom, wood-clad marvel of minimalism and quietly confident craft. Saluting the Pacific, it’s rustic in the best possible way, with vast windows and laid-back terraces shining a spotlight on the surrounds. Back to nature is the deal here, and the food follows suit, harnessing regional flavour into an easy-going, farm-to-table menu backed by a kitchen garden, sustainable catch and local wines and beers. Doubles from £260. 00 569 5701 5971 hotelalaia.com

Words by Blossom Green