I loved this hotel! The staff upgraded us to a suite with an absolutely amazing view of the ocean…read more I cannot overemphasize how amazing the view is! The staff was very friendly and helpful in helping us navigate the area. The restaurants are great and have beautiful views as well. I would stay again in a heartbeat.

This review is for brunch only, not as a guest of the hotel…read more Location Well positioned right on the coast near the center of town and the famous Flower Clock is across the street! Food Brunch is served smorgasbord style on Sundays from 1pm - 4pm and offers a mix of both cold and hot items. Honestly, there weren't any *breakfast* foods to choose from so most of the items are lunch entrees. We had a variety of breads, meats, cheeses, salmon, steak, cold seafood, ceviche, a salad bar, and a dessert bar with a variety of mini desserts. Brunch also includes unlimited champagne (but not other cocktails or even other wines). While this wasn't offered, we asked for a large glass of orange juice (and it was fresh squeezed!) and made our own mimosas. All of this does not come cheaply, brunch is 30,000 CLP per person. Atmosphere/decor The dining room is lovely (white tablecloth kind of place) overlooking the outdoor patio and ocean. Really great ambiance with a DJ playing music during brunch as well. Service Service was great - actually the best I've had in Chile. Servers were attentive and kept our champagne topped off. Recommendation While pricey, it's a nice experience. If the price is off putting you can go to the outdoor patio bar and order a cocktail or coffee and enjoy the views and ambiance for much less.

Boutique "Casita" nestled in the BEST location of Viña!…read more The best thing about Hotel Monterilla is location, LOCATION, location! Hotel Monterilla is one block from the Enjoy Casino and restaurants and a few blocks from the beach! It was perfect for us since we enjoyed Valpo the day we got there and after we checked in we partied in Vina at the Enjoy. Area is safe to walk even at 4AM (something you don't get in Valaraiso). The rooms were very clean and beds were comfortable. There is no AC in the rooms but that is most places in Chile. The great thing about being in Viña in the early summer is that the evening breeze feels great! We cracked our window in the night and didn't feel hot at all! For us it was perfect for a one night stay. The complimentary breakfast is offered until 10:30 AM which is perfect for those who stay out late at the Casino the night before. I wasn't crazy about the breakfast but they provide the minimal fuel you will need to get your day started: cereal, milk, coffee, fruit, and toast. Parking is available but tiny! If you have an jeep/SUV sized vehicle it will be a tight fit and you are then at risk of getting your car scratched and/or bumped. Overall, for paying $152 we felt like we got a good value since we had the room, breakfast parking all included and the location was unbeatable! We enjoyed our stay and would consider coming back to Hotel Monterilla in the future.

Jose the owner is very helpful in giving directions on places to go. (Note: He only speaks Spanish…read morefluently). The B&B is within 10 min walking distance to ocean and metro station. The accommodations are very clean and the breakfast has many fresh fruits.

This is a small, boutique type of hotel located right on the coast in Vina del Mar, not far from…read morethe main town, shopping, and restaurants. The views from the hotel are beautiful. The hotel common spaces are small and quaint. The dining room seems small for a hotel, but it's encircled with windows so you have a great view while dining. We had a one night stay in a Junior King Suite and it was spacious with additional seating in the room and a balcony with additional seating so we could enjoy the ocean sounds. The room was clean and presentable although some fixtures and finishes seemed worn and outdated. My suggestion would be to include a bidet feature in the bathroom. Even if a full fledged fancy seat bidet can't be installed, it would be great to have the small handheld feature for cleansing. Breakfast is included with the room and is a continental style with fresh juices and you can also order scrambled eggs. The WiFi did not work well in the room which was a bit disappointing.

3.5-stars - Great central location in Valparaiso (some rooms with an ocean view) -- albeit rooms…read morethat are somewhat cramped, including a misted glass bathroom setup that rivals the most non-private arrangements I've ever experienced in a hotel. Nice, light complimentary breakfast - 8:30 - 11 am.

Room was clean and modernly decorated. Service was wonderful. Extra for ocean view is totally worth…read moreit. Staffs speak good English and help us book our wine tour.

VIÑA DEL MAR, CHILE While in Viña del Mar this past January…read more(2015) I had occasion to stay in the Albamar Hotel on San Martin for a few days. How can I describe this place , hmmm. I'm thinking... Well, I want to be fair, after all , I was a guest not only of the Hotel but of Chile. I am very fond of Chile and Chilenos. Let's just say that this would not be my choice of Hotels were the circumstances somewhat different. I mean, it is a little drab, in need of a good cleaning. Not that it was dirty mind you. It just needed to be updated with a more modern look. That said, the Hotel Albamar is in a FANTASTIC location. I mean right on San Martin, a block from the beach. All the tourist marching up and down San Martin. There are a dozen or so restaurants on San Martin and on the adjacent side streets. The Casino is just a short walking distance from the Hotel, maybe four or five blocks. If going to the Casino there is plenty of parking available on the street behind the casino facing the ocean. There is a McDonald's nearby if you want a quick bite. The room was of ample size with a T. V. I don't remember if Wi-FI was available. The Hotel provided a free continental breakfast that was well attended by the guest. Payment for the room was due in advance however, Credit Cards not accepted by this establishment. The cost of the room was 60,000 pesos Chileno for each night. The room wasn't worth it but the location was well worth the price. FREE PARKING is available in Hotel lot. There is a safe in the room for your valuables, don't forget to follow the instructions on how to open the safe as I did late one evening. None of the employees of the Hotel knew how to over ride the combination lock. I had to wait for the owner of the Hotel to arrive the next morning and for him to open the safe so I could retrieve my valuables. Thank goodness he was a kind man and did not treat me like a DUMMKOPF for not following what were, after all , simple instructions on how to open the safe. I am giving the Hotel Albamar 4 stars if for nothing else, it's excellent location with proximity to the beach, Casino, restaurants etc. It is a nice place, just not the Sheraton. But in life, you get what you pay for. If you want the Sheraton Hotel, be prepared to pay for it. Jaaaa

After lunch and a tour through the streets of Valparaiso, some drinks and a view!…read more THE AMBIANCE: Fauna Hotel has a restaurant on the deck and that is where we ventured off to. There is a bar and a lot of outside seating. What was great about Fauna Hotel was the view! So beautiful. You can enjoy a drink and look out onto the water. I bet it is just as beautiful here at night. There isn't much else I can say about Fauna Hotel because I just drank beer and enjoyed my company. I posted some photos to share! THE TIPS: Hours of operation are Monday to Sunday 1:00pm to unes a domingo desde las 13:00 hasta las 10:30. On their website they state that they sell meat, seafood, vegetarian plates, appetizers, sandwiches, and desserts according to the season.

It's a nice looking hotel in a great area but I would never come back. The service didn't match the…read moreprice. The front desk people are incredibly rude and unwilling to help with anything. Our room featured paper thin wills and a cracked window. It was so loud I had a hard time staying asleep. Materials were super cheap. They were going for a "w" feel but it looks like they went shopping in an ikea dumpster. The most disgusting part was the fecal matter on the bathroom floor.