Palafito Hostel Boutique | Chiloe — Hotel in Castro

This is a quirky place but how often do you get to stay in a Palafito on stilts with a top class restaurant above you. Don't expect luxury but don't expect hostel either, its a boutique hotel with bundles of charm. We really enjoyed it and from what we saw was a great choice for a few days on the island. We loved the views and great sitting outside just watching what was going on. They could have made more of the outside but suspect that was a compromise as a number of bedrooms overlook it. The rooms are like a ski chalet and rustic, bed was brilliants. YOU MUST go the restaurant on the top floor which separately owned. It is run by an experienced Santiago chef and his wife who has set this up using his experience of top hotels with his personal twist. They couldn't have been more friendly. The food was different and excellent as was the wine, if it was a restaurant in London we would definitely go back. I don't normally eat fish but their special Ceviche tempted me and I am glad I...

I stayed here for 3 nights. It is a very nice place for exploring Chiloe island. The breakfast in the morning is very well done. I did have a few issues with the place: one - they didn't keep the heat on at night, so I would wake up shivering in the middle of the night; two - I paid to have my laundry done through their service, they said I would get it back within 24 hours, and I didn't receive it for closer to 36 hours, which meant I lost a day of exploring (waiting for my clothes). ||||Otherwise, the place is clean, quiet, and the staff is helpful. Kitchen is well stocked for cooking. I would recommend having a car if you stay at this place because access to Castro proper is a tough climb...

Staying at the Palafito hostel was an excellent introduction to the Chiloe Islands. Our room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great with fresh bread every morning of our stay. The staff were friendly and willing to accommodate the changes in our schedule. We had a car and parking was located on the street, very convenient to the hostel. ||The hostel is on the Gamboa River and we had a great time watching the birds. Restaurants are nearby along with a number...