Mallin Colorado Ecolodge
Carretera Austral, Chile · ★★★★ · 9.6/10 Exceptional · guest rating
A family-friendly ecolodge of log cabins on the shore of Lago General Carrera, with a restaurant, library and beach shuttle, near Puerto Guadal and the Marble Chapels.
Mallín Colorado Ecolodge is a lakeside lodge of log cabins on the Carretera Austral Sur at km 273, on the waterfront of Lago General Carrera. Photos show rustic cabins with wooden porches, lounges with a wood-burning stove and bedrooms with large windows onto the lake and mountains. The setting is rural, on a stretch of lakefront close to other lodges, with the lake and mountains in view.
A free continental breakfast is served, and meals are available at the Club House restaurant, with a hosted evening meal on reservation. Rooms have safes, minibars, Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. There is a library, games, a terrace and a garden. English, French, German and Spanish are spoken, and pets are accepted. Coffee and tea are available in the common areas, and there is a fireplace in the lobby.
The setting
The cabins stand on the waterfront of Lago General Carrera, in a rural area with forest, lake and mountains in view. A private beach nearby is served by a beach shuttle at extra cost, and horseback riding is offered. Kayaking, rafting and cave exploring are listed as nearby activities. By car, Puerto Guadal is about 31 minutes away, the Marble Chapels 49 minutes and the Baker River 58 minutes.
Facilities
- Free continental breakfast
- Restaurant (Club House)
- Hosted evening meal on reservation
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free self parking
- Terrace and garden
- Barbecue grill and picnic area
- Library, books and games
- Horseback riding
- Beach shuttle at extra cost
- Laundry facilities
- Tour and ticket assistance
- In-room safes and minibars
- Pet friendly
Location
Mallín Colorado Ecolodge is on the Carretera Austral Sur at km 273, near Aldana and Chile Chico, in the Aysén region, on the shore of Lago General Carrera. It lies very close to the neighboring lodges on this stretch of lakefront. Puerto Guadal is about 31 minutes by car, the Marble Chapels 49 minutes and the Baker River 58 minutes. An airport shuttle is available at extra cost.
Address: Carretera Austral Sur Km. 273, Aldana, Chile Chico, 6000000
Things to do nearby
Bookable on Viator (titles and descriptions as shown there).
★ 5 (373) · 11 h
★ 4.7 (451) · 1.5 h
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★ 4.9 (50) · 1 h
Tours and activities in Carretera Austral on GetYourGuide
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Mallín Colorado Ecolodge?
It is on the Carretera Austral Sur at km 273. Most visitors drive or arrange a transfer, and an airport shuttle is offered at extra cost. Check road conditions and distances before setting out.
Are meals available?
A free continental breakfast is listed, and the Club House restaurant is on site. A hosted evening meal is offered on reservation, so book it ahead and mention any dietary needs.
What can I do nearby?
The listing mentions kayaking, rafting, cave exploring and horseback riding in the area, plus the Marble Chapels, Baker River and Leones Glacier. Confirm tour availability for your dates.
Is there a beach?
A private beach nearby is listed, with a beach shuttle at extra cost. Lake water is typically cold, so treat it as a place to relax rather than swim.
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