Solar Madariaga Hotel

This inn is absolutely fantastic. The home was built at the beginning of the 1800's by one of the families that helped to develop Vicuna and La Serena. It is a traditional Spanish Colonial with an incredible garden. The room (#2) was quite large and the bed was very comfortable. The bathroom is en-suite, and there is a heater in the room. We did not have any trouble with water pressure or having hot water. Room was very clean and fresh, fluffy, towels were provided. If you have Dollars, Euro, or Pounds, the owner will take these and not charge the 19% Chilean Value Added Tax. It saved us a bit of money. You will have to provide a passport and immigration form for them to photocopy. The property has been immaculately restored to the original condition, despite some earthquake damage. It is still owned and maintained by the family that built it. The owner (wife Mitzi) speaks excellent English and has a lot of information about the surrounding area. Her daughters and nieces also speak excellent English and are fantastic to talk to. The front of the house doubles as a museum, but does not have tons of foot traffic due to some ongoing repairs. We did not have any trouble with road noise. Breakfast is substantial and seasonal. We had lovely fresh fruit with bread, cheese, and avocado from their garden.

The Solar Madariaga Hotel is an excellent destination for solo travelers, friends, and families. The hotel's style, room decor, swimming pool, and patio are all top-notch. It provides a perfect opportunity to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of big cities. In this area, you can take tours to the Pisco Museum, which includes Pisco tastings, astronomical tours etc. and it is Pet-Friendly!

Stayed here with friends and was blown away by how amazing it was. The hotel grounds, pool and the rooms and beautiful. Everything was clean, modern and stylish. The staff were excellent - incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. We ate at the restaurant twice, and the food was delicious - get the tuna! Honestly cannot recommend enough. Such a wonderful place.

The staff here are wonderful. Friendly and very courteous. Diego is a super host and very helpful.The food is great and so are the Pisco sours. There is a pool in a garden setting where you can relax and make new friends. Not to mention the stunning Elqui valley and fabulous night sky.

An oasis of comfort, charm and hospitality in the lovely small town of Vicuña. The staff is attentive and gracious, the restaurant Aloe superb, and the room is spacious, comfortable, clean and relaxing. Reading in the courtyard during the heat of the day was restful. We wished we could have stayed longer.

Wonderful restaurant to eat traditional food with a gourmet touch. The 'ostiones con queso' and 'el caldito de congrio' were amazing. The food is delicious and of quality! and Juan, the waiter, very nice and helpful. We definitely will come back again. Thank you!