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Hotel Antumalal
Pucón, Araucanía Region, Chile · Independent · Core Luxury
Czech emigres Guillermo Pollak and Catalina Rindler spent five years raising this 22-room house on a rocky bluff above Villarrica Lake; Jorge Elton's 1950 design mixes Bauhaus and Frank Lloyd Wright in volcanic concrete. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip stayed in 1968, and so did Neil Armstrong. A garden beach, a dock, and a spa with indoor and outdoor pools, three kilometres from Pucon.
- 22 rooms
- Opened 1950
- Neighborhood: Jardines de Pucón
- Rooms from 323 sq ft (30 m²)
- Architect: Jorge Elton
About Hotel Antumalal
- Opened 1950 after five years of construction by Czech founders Guillermo Pollak and Catalina Rindler.
- Architect Jorge Elton used reinforced concrete to withstand volcanic activity, with Bauhaus and Wright in the mix.
- Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited in 1968; Neil Armstrong was a later guest.
- Entry-level rooms start at 323 sq ft (30 m²).
History
Founded by Czech emigrants Guillermo Pollak and Catalina Rindler, the hotel opened in 1950 after five years of construction on a rocky bluff. Designed by architect Jorge Elton, it reflects a unique blend of Bauhaus and Frank Lloyd Wright influences, constructed with reinforced concrete to withstand volcanic activity. The property famously hosted Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 1968, as well as astronaut Neil Armstrong.
The setting
3 km from Pucón town center.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurant Parque Antumalal — Restaurant
Amenities
- Spa Antumaco (carved into the hillside rock with panoramic lake views)
- Indoor-outdoor swimming pool with a large open log fireplace
- Private five-hectare park with native gardens and waterfalls
- Private beach access on the shores of Lake Villarrica
- Wood-burning fireplaces in every guest room and suite
- Restaurant Parque Antumalal featuring gourmet local cuisine
- Sauna
- Hot tub
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