Hotel Hints
Among the key recommendations is that of taking advantage of the hotel's installations, particularly on those rainy days for which Valdivia has become so famous. The heated indoor swimming pool together with the sauna turns out to be an excellent place of refuge. You can spend a relaxing afternoon bath in warm water while watching the river and rain outside. A luxury that significantly values your stay.
Do not miss a typical local eating experience at the Fluvial Market just nearby. Here is a great tip: buy fresh seafood there (like sea urchins or clams) and then go upstairs to the second floor where one of the small eateries ('cocinerĂas') will prepare it for you instantly. For something more refined but equally real, walk over to Isla Teja and visit "Das Haus" to try the city's best 'crudo' (a dish similar to steak tartare).
Ask for a room with a river view “vista al rĂo” when you book. The price difference is usually very small but the experience of waking up and seeing the Calle-Calle River, the boats, and the sea lions from your window is spectacular and defines a stay at this hotel. Watching the sunset over the river from your room is something to remember.
Finally, use the hotel as your base while exploring the river attractions. Right in front of the hotel, on the pier, you can take a tourist boat for a tour of the rivers or even make the longer journey to Mancera Island and the Fort of Niebla at the river's mouth. This is Valdivia's quintessential excursion and being able to embark just steps from your hotel is incredibly convenient.