Facing Last Hope Fjord, Hotel CostAustralis stands out for its traditional building land marking the entrance of the city of Puerto Natales.
he Hotel Costaustralis experience lets you live the Patagonia from its roots.
Inside, it houses the history and traditions of the area with its warm, personalized service along with its sober and elegant décor accented by the great presence of local pieces.
Costaustralis Hotel boasts 110 comfortable rooms designed to provide total relaxation as well as high-level food service emphasizing the traditional Patagonian Quincho, a grilling area where you can enjoy an exquisite Skewered Lamb.
Keep in mind | Highlights |
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Puerto Natales is located 3 hours from Punta Arenas | The amazing view over Last Hope Sound |
Torres del Paine National Park is 120 km (75 mi) away from Puerto Natales | The delicious roasted lamb at Paine Restaurant |
Season: All year round. High season: December to March | The traditional pisco sour at Dickinson Bar |
RESTAURANT PAINE
Not only nature is awesome here at the world’s end. The region’s gastronomic marvels are an adventure of their own. In the Restaurant Paine, surrender to the best cuisine in Patagonia. We invite you to try the highly praised classic dishes, which include roast lamb, the local king crab known as centolla, and civet of hare marinated in cabernet sauvignon.
The menu is extensive, and we suggest that you accompany your choice with a selection from the wine cellar. The wine steward’s acquisitions emphasize those wines of each variety that have garnered the most national and international praise and awards, and over 30 vineyards are represented.
DICKINSON BAR
What better place than Dickson Bar to reminisce over the day’s activities or organize the next adventure in this untamed corner of the worlds far south?
Enjoy the incomparable panoramic view and the Patagonian-inspired decorations in the bar, as you sample Chile’s most typical drink, the exquisite pisco sour, prepared à la Australis, as you will find it nowhere else.
PUERTO NATALES
Located at the beginning of Última Esperanza Sound and 247 km from Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales is the capital of the province Última Esperanza. The proximity to Torres del Paine Park converted the city in the natural base of the excursions to the Park. Nowadays Puerto Natales has many facilities developing the city tourism beyond Torres del Paine.
Depending on season and day, there are at least 4 daily flights from Santiago (3:30 hrs flight) to Punta Arenas. There are also flights (2:10 hrs duration) from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas.
HIGHLIGHTS
PUERTO NATALES
Torres del Paine National Park
Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument
Navigate the Fjords
Bike, Horseback and Kayak Expeditions
RESTAURANTS
La Mesita Grande
El Bar Baguales
Afrigonia
The Singular Patagonia
TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK
Lake Grey and Glacier
Lake Pehoé
Torres del Paine
Cuernos del Paine
French Valley
Lake Nordenskjold
Lake Toro
CLIMATE
The southern end of Chile is also the southern end of the planet. The rain, cold, and specially the wind, are really severe. Still, sunny and warm days are not unusual, especially in summer.
The best time to visit Patagonia is between December and March, which are the warmest months, with temperatures rising as high as 25°C in summer in some places, however the average maximum temperature is about 17°C. In any case, thermal garments are recommended since weather variations are quite frequent with strong winds. People say that is not unusual to live the 4 seasons on the same day!
Due to the latitude, during the summer, daylight hours are from 4 am to 10 pm, while during the winter (mid June to mid September) daylight hours are from 10 am to 5 pm
WHAT TO PACK
The climate of Patagonia requires layering synthetic blend clothing that wicks away moisture while maintaining warmth. It is very important to keep in mind that for these excursions, specific outdoor gear is a must.
Hat: Waterproof hat with wide brim for sun and rain, bandana and a warm hat for cold weather
Sunglasses sunscreen with UV protection
1st layer: propylene underwear
2nd layer: polar fleece
3rd layer: water and windproof jacket
Water and windproof gloves
Pants: Full-length, easy to dry or waterproof pants
Sock: Soft wool /nylon blend trekking socks
Shoes: Waterproof, calf-high trekking boots (with Gore-tex membrane), not new, if you buy ones, try to use them as much as you can before coming
Swimsuit: For hot tubs and sauna or jumping into the Strait of Magellan!
Sun block as ultraviolet radiation is higher than in other places in the country.
THE HOTEL
CostAustralis created the environment for each of our guests feel comfortable, even better than at home. They have work every day in order to exceed the expectations of the guests and make life pleasant and memorable experience.
To achieve this there are 110 comfortable rooms designed to provide total relaxation. These have been decorated in a sober and elegant, with great presence of the most beautiful woods in the Patagonia.
All rooms have wireless internet access, direct domestic and international telephone dialling, voicemail, cable TV, heating, electronic locks, an in room strongbox with electromagnetic key, fire safety systems, and complete private bath.
Everything you need for rest and replenishment wake up with energy to continue with the wonderful adventure in Patagonia.
ROOMS
Double Room Sea View
Equipped with a King size bed 71 x 71 inches (1.80 x 2.00 MT), independent heating, electromagnetic locks, high-speed wireless Internet, telephone with national and international direct dial with voicemail, cable TV, netbook-sized in-room safe with electronic lock, maid service, in suite bathroom equipped with hairdryer, magnifying makeup mirror, shower and full bath with safety bar. Available upon request: crib, mini bar, laundry service, iron and ironing board, rollaway bed, bar and restaurant room service. Special attention for Wedding Nights, Wedding Anniversaries and VIP.
Single Room Sea View
Equipped with a full size bed 53 x 71 inches (1.35 x 2.00 MT), independent heating, electromagnetic locks, high-speed wireless Internet, telephone with national and international direct dial with voicemail, cable TV, netbook-sized in-room safe with electronic lock, maid service, in suite bathroom equipped with hairdryer, magnifying makeup mirror, shower and full bath with safety bar.
Double Suite Sea View
Equipped with a King size bed – 71 x 71 inches (1.80 x 2.00 MT), a sofa bed – 53 x 71 inches (1.35 x 2.00 MT), independent heating, electromagnetic locks, high-speed wireless Internet, telephone with national and international direct dial with voicemail, desk, cable TV, netbook-sized in-room safe with electronic lock, maid service, in suite bathroom equipped with jacuzzi, hairdryer, magnifying makeup mirror, shower with safety bar.
Quadruple Room Sea View
Equipped with two full size beds – 53 x 71 inches (1.35 x 2.00 MT) and twin beds – 41 x 71 inches (1.05 x 2.00 MT), independent heating, electromagnetic locks, high-speed wireless Internet, telephone with national and international direct dial with voicemail, cable TV, netbook-sized in-room safe with electronic lock, maid service, in suite bathroom equipped with hairdryer, magnifying makeup mirror, shower and full bath with safety bar.
Double Room City View
Equipped with a King size bed 71 x 71 inches (1.80 x 2.00 MT), independent heating, electromagnetic locks, high-speed wireless Internet, telephone with national and international direct dial with voicemail, cable TV, netbook-sized in-room safe with electronic lock, maid service, in suite bathroom equipped with hairdryer, magnifying makeup mirror, shower and full bath with safety bar.