Huilo Nawelpi Lodge
Rustic-chic rainforest immersion. Wood-beamed interiors, parquet floors, open fireplaces, and private hot tubs — nothing slick or corporate. The feel is intimate and deeply forested, not resort-polished. Staff-to-guest ratios are high, and the personal attention is consistently praised.
Request the Restaurant Nawel dinner when booking — it's private to Nawelpi guests and far more memorable than the buffet at the main Nothofagus Hotel
Why It Matters
One of just a handful of luxury lodges inside a private biological reserve in Chilean Patagonia, with only 12 suites and its own private restaurant (Club House Nawel) that serves a signature fusion of Mapuche indigenous cuisine and settler cooking. The reserve itself spans 60,000 hectares of Valdivian temperate rainforest.
Twelve bungalows sitting right on the banks of the Fuy River, deep inside the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve. The whole place is connected by elevated forest catwalks, so you move through the Patagonian rainforest rather than just looking at it from a window. Each suite comes with its own private hot tub on the terrace — you'll hear the river while you soak. It's the most intimate, adult-only option within the larger Huilo Huilo resort complex, with a dedicated chef and a guide assigned specifically to Nawelpi guests.
Where You'll Stay
1 room type available
Suite Nawelpi
From USD324 / nightFreestanding bungalow connected to the rest of the lodge by an elevated forest catwalk. The interiors are rustic-chic: wood beams, parquet floors, open fireplace, and warm tones throughout. Each suite has a private terrace facing the Fuy River and forest, with a wood-burning or heated hot tub (hot tube) built in. Bathrooms include a two-person jacuzzi tub with jets. Minibars are stocked with some complimentary items. Digital safe, central heating, telephone, and pillowtop beds round things out. No TV — intentionally.
Pillowtop bed (double/queen configuration) · 60 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Three levels available: children's 'Vuelo del Chucao', standard 'Vuelo del Águila', and the XL 'Vuelo del Cóndor'. One of the more thrilling activities in the reserve.
Guided horseback rides through the reserve including routes to Tranca del Toro, El Mañío trail, Las Lengas Viewpoint, Teleférico Viewpoint, and Deer Forest.
Guided routes including Laguna Los Patos, Puerto Fuy family route, Pampa Pilmaiquén, and Bosque del Pudú.
Themed guided routes including Reino Fungi (mushroom kingdom), Pampa Pilmaiquén, Ruta Etno-Mapuche (indigenous Mapuche culture), Ruta Cultural, and sunset at Mocho volcano. Designed for all ages.
Fly fishing on the Fuy River and surrounding waters — this area is world-class for trout fishing in the Southern Hemisphere summer.
Various boat routes through the reserve's rivers and lakes, including Lake Pirihueico (connected to Argentina via ferry).
River rafting and kayaking available through the reserve's activity center.
Guided trek to the glacier in the Huilo Huilo reserve area.
Multiple guided trail options throughout the reserve including the Huilo Huilo trail, El Puma trail, La Leona trail, Hofmann trail, Spirits Trail, Truful trail, and Botanical trail. Night versions of several trails are available (Sendero Nocturno). A personal guide is assigned to Nawelpi guests.
Free pass to self-guided trails including the Huilo Huilo waterfall trail, El Puma, La Leona, Volcanic Cavern portal, and the Deer & Boar Reserve. Included in all stay packages.
Guided ascent of the Mocho-Choshuenco volcano (2,422m). A serious full-day undertaking with stunning panoramas of the Lake District.
Visit the on-site deer breeding station and wild boar area, plus amphibian education trails. Self-guided or guided.
Available subject to snow conditions: snow tubing, snowshoeing, and ski/snowboard on a drag-lift tow. Typically July–August if the lodge operates at that time.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A conference room and games room are available within the Huilo Huilo complex, accessible to Nawelpi guests.
In-room and common area WiFi throughout the property. Note: being deep in a biological reserve means speeds are not urban-grade.
Open bar at Club House Nawel until 23:00, including house wines, craft Petermann beers, juices, soft drinks, and spirits.
Personal guide assigned to Nawelpi guests handles excursion coordination. Additional activities can be booked through the reserve's Excursion Center.
Laundry and dry cleaning available on-site.
Reception at the property operates 24 hours, 7 days a week.
An elevated walkway through the forest canopy connects the bungalows to each other and to the wider Huilo Huilo complex (including via the Baobab Hotel).
Mini golf available within the broader Huilo Huilo complex.
Library with reading room available within the complex.
Each bungalow has its own dedicated parking space.
Each Nawelpi guest receives a personal electric golf cart for use during their stay, for getting around the property and to the main Huilo Huilo complex.
Airport transfer available from Valdivia Pichoy Airport (~91 miles away). Must be arranged at least 72 hours before arrival.
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