Hotel Alto Melimoyu
Carretera Austral, Chile · ★★★★ · 9.4/10 Exceptional · guest rating
A wooden hotel with cabin-style rooms on the Carretera Austral in La Junta, close to Queulat National Park, hot springs and hiking and biking trails.
Hotel Alto Melimoyu is a wooden hotel on the Carretera Austral in La Junta, in the Aysén region. Photos show timber cabins with covered porches, a glass entrance, a lounge with a fireplace and wood-paneled bedrooms, some with a bathtub. It sits in a nature reserve setting with a garden and terrace. The wooden construction gives the property a mountain-lodge look.
A free continental breakfast is served, and the hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a snack bar and vegetarian options. Free WiFi, free parking and an electric car charging station are listed. Staff speak English and Spanish and can help arrange tours. The front desk has limited hours, so notify your arrival time. Wheelchair access is listed, though it may have limitations, so ask about your needs.
The setting
La Junta sits on the Carretera Austral amid green Patagonian forest, and the hotel is surrounded by gardens within a nature reserve. Queulat National Park, hot springs and hiking and biking trails are nearby. El Sauce Hot Springs is about 40 minutes by car. A few cafés and restaurants lie within about 10 minutes on foot. Weather can be wet, so pack rain gear.
Facilities
- Free continental breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar and lounge
- Snack bar
- Terrace and garden
- Free WiFi
- Free self parking
- Electric car charging station
- Laundry and dry cleaning service
- Luggage storage
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Vegetarian dining options
- Flat-screen TVs
- Heating and daily housekeeping
Location
Hotel Alto Melimoyu is at Carretera Austral 375 in La Junta, in the Cisnes area of the Aysén region. Restaurants and cafés are 1 to 10 minutes on foot, and El Sauce Hot Springs about 40 minutes by car. Queulat National Park is nearby. La Junta is reached by road along the Carretera Austral; confirm transfer options and road conditions before traveling.
Address: Carretera Austral 375, La Junta (Cisnes), Aysen Province
Things to do nearby
Bookable on Viator (titles and descriptions as shown there).
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Tours and activities in Carretera Austral on GetYourGuide
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to La Junta?
La Junta is on the Carretera Austral, so most visitors arrive by rental car or long-distance bus. Check driving distances, road conditions and fuel before leaving, as services along the route can be sparse.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a free continental breakfast is listed. The hotel also has a restaurant, a bar and a snack bar, and vegetarian options are mentioned. Confirm times and any dinner arrangements with the hotel.
Can I charge an electric car?
The listing mentions an electric car charging station. Ask the hotel about connector types and availability before you arrive, particularly if you are planning a long drive on the Carretera Austral.
What can I do nearby?
Queulat National Park, hot springs and hiking and biking trails are close. El Sauce Hot Springs is around 40 minutes by car. Ask the hotel for help with tours and current trail conditions.
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