We went to Thalassus for the spa services, not the hotel services. We booked a 45 min hot…read moreseawater bath. Many say warm sea water has several benefits for skin and health. I'm not sure how much benefit you'll receive from one session, but it's definitely relaxing and things that are relaxing are always lovely! The facility has about 15 private rooms with a large bath tub in front of a picture window that over looks the beautiful Pacific coast. Upon arrival we were asked if we'd like to add on a massage after our hot bath. The hot bath is 20,000 CLP and both including massage is 45,000 CLP. We had 45 minutes of private time in the bath. The water was hot but naturally started to cool off about 20 minutes in so I turned on the hot water myself and replenished. The facilities are spa-like but in need of an update. Some of the surfaces and finishes look worn and old. It doesn't detract from enjoying the bath though. After the bath I had a 45 min massage in the larger room that also has a view of the coast. The massage was relaxing and nice, but really it's only a half body massage. She only worked on back, shoulders, neck, and arms, while I was face down. She never asked me to turn over and she didn't work on my lower body. Included with your hot bath service is a plate of fruit and green tea, which we very much enjoyed. I was pretty hungry though so I decided to order from the menu as well. I had the artichoke and olive quiche and salad. It was fine. I mean it reminded me of the term 'spa food'. It definitely wasn't terrible but it's not something to specifically go there for. The desserts were great! The raspberry meringue is delicious! If you are in the area (Vina del Mar or Concon) I recommend stopping by for a relaxing afternoon. I don't think it's worth a special trip.

I use Yelp a lot when I travel, sometimes more so when traveling internationally, but there are not…read morealways a lot of American reviews, so I'm trying to pay it forward (and provide my American perspective)! The location is great. We could walk to many restaurants and beaches (see my review on La Gatita) and the Jumbo grocery store is a short drive away. Even though the building faces the water, so you think that would be west, it is actually facing north, so the patios/balconies are almost always shaded. The staff were very helpful and friendly. There is ramp access to the hotel and the pool and the building has an elevator. Only the front office has stairs and no other access option that I saw. The kitchen had less than the bare minimum. That is my only complaint. There was no sharp knife or baking dish to use in the oven. There was a salt shaker, but no pepper. Typically in US rentals, there are more non-perishable staples and kitchen gear left behind by other renters or provided by the owner. We left the good knife, glass dish, and extra cutting board we bought at Jumbo so hopefully the next renters get to enjoy those!