Cinco Ríos Lodge

very nice rooms, friendly staff, clean and comfortable

We had a most wonderful stay at Cinco Rios Lodge. It's primarily a fly-fishing resort; during the season they are generally booked with anglers who are there for the guided fishing tours. We had just completed driving down the Carretera Austral from Puerto Montt, and only needed one night of lodging in Coyhaique. The lodge had an available room and it looked nice online, so we gave it a shot. So happy we did! The lodge is luxurious, the scenic view from our balcony was spectacular, and our room was spacious, beautifully furnished and amazingly comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful, and breakfast the next morning was delicious and more than we could eat. We had a truly fantastic stay, and I give the Cinco Rios Lodge my highest commendation! Five stars!

Absolutely nothing - everything was perfect

This is a lodge you definitely do not want to miss! The rooms are spacious, the beds and pillows are extremely comfortable and the wifi is excellent. But the level of service here is the real story. Sebastian, the owner, made us feel at home immediately. As an example when we arrived we had been looking for a specific locally made Gin and had no luck in finding it. Sebastian immediately made a call to a business in town to make sure that they carried it before we went. Once he found out they had it he offered to drive us into town to get it. This type of service is extraordinary. It was repeated like this throughout our stay. The lodge has a great feel to it with wonderful places and spaces to relax and talk and even a lounge upstairs with a large television and every channel on earth to enjoy. Great for me as a sports fan from the US. Lastly the breakfasts and dinners we had were delicious and savory. It is nice that they have a real chef on staff. Thanks again Sebastian for treating us like family.

First off, I want to apologize for my delay on posting this well-deserved review. I’ve been staying in places with limited internet but here we go! Cinco Ríos Lodge is, by far, the most wonderful place to stay in while in Patagonia. This is not a hyperbole nor an exaggeration. I’m also not being paid to write this, nor would I want to be. I stayed here on two separate occasions for one night each last week and both experiences were top notch, and genuinely unforgettable. 1. Location: Located off the Carretera Austral, this lodge is super close to places in central Coyhaique, be it a gas station or a the grocery store. The lodge’s actual location itself is a DREAM. I honestly had to pinch myself while admiring the views. All the rooms as well as the wood-fired hot tub face the beautiful landscape that will take your breath away. 2. Facilities: what a wonderful lodge. The beds were insanely comfortable. I’m talking, beds that won’t break your back and pillows that won’t make you waking up with a sore neck the next morning. I’ve got lower back spinal issues, and it being Patagonia, it can be quite difficult to find bedding that won’t flare up my back problems and ensuing sciatica. Rooms were extremely spacious, clean, beautiful and modern decor. It’s unobtrusive which is appreciated as it’s a hard journey from both north and south on the Carretera to get to Coyhaique. Shower with amazing water pressure. Wood-fired hot tub that soothe your muscles after a long drive. The dining area is also spacious and has a really positive vibe. Wifi speeds are great which is refreshing when you need to do things online. 3. Drinks & food: Yo, mad props to their chef. Pro tip: GET THE TUNA TARTAR. *chef’s kiss!* the wine selection was enjoyable as were the cocktails. Props on the Cab. It seems like great care is taken to select only fresh ingredients which is a welcome treat. 4. Last, but certainly not least, and the true gift and joy of this lodge: the owner and staff.

The only thing I don’t like about this place is that I live 6,600 miles away from it :(