Solar Madariaga Hotel

3.5 star property
Colonial hotel with 3 hot tubs and full-service spa

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Solar Madariaga Hotel provides a quiet getaway with practical amenities like continental breakfast and three spa tubs for relaxation. Guests can grab drinks at the poolside bar, relax on the sunny terrace, or gather around the firepit during cool evenings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
The current price is AU$224
10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

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Patio
Garden
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Balcony
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Free cots/infant beds
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

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Patio
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  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

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(1 review)

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Patio
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Smart TV
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  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

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(3 reviews)

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Patio
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Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Yard
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  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
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Patio
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Individually decorated
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Yard
Patio
Private spa tub
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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Patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Yard
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Premium Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub, Garden View

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Patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Yard
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
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  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
Gabriela Mistral 683, Vicuña, Coquimbo, 1760000

What's nearby

  • Museo Gabriela Mistral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza de Vicuna - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Torre Bauer - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mamalluca Observatory - 13 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Observatorio Comunal Cerro Mamalluca - 13 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • La Serena (LSC-La Florida) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restobar Antawara - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Solar Madariaga Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panaderia Paladar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Bilbania, Vicuña - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bendita Victoria - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Solar Madariaga Hotel

Hotel remodelled in 2021 and located near Elqui Valley
Located close to Museo Gabriela Mistral and Plaza de Vicuna, Solar Madariaga Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a poolside bar and a corner/local shop. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage at the on-site spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and a firepit.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an off-lead area
  • Concierge services, a telescope and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 49-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and travel cots

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1875
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - February 2021

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Chile value-added tax (19%). Nonresident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 57 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Solar Madariaga Vicuna
Solar Madariaga
Solar Madariaga Hotel Hotel
Solar Madariaga Hotel Vicuña
Solar Madariaga Hotel Hotel Vicuña

Frequently asked questions

Does Solar Madariaga Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Solar Madariaga Hotel?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Solar Madariaga Hotel on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$224.28, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Solar Madariaga Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Solar Madariaga Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Solar Madariaga Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 15 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Solar Madariaga Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Solar Madariaga Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 57 per vehicle applies.

Where is Solar Madariaga Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Vicuña, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Museo Gabriela Mistral, Plaza de Vicuna and Torre Bauer. Elqui Valley and Observatorio Comunal Cerro Mamalluca are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Solar Madariaga Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Byron was very helpful in getting us checked in and sharing information about the property and its amenities. We enjoyed our stay and found the family suite spacious. Breakfast was delicious (they allow seconds of any dish), street parking in front of the hotel entrance was easy. Facility is charming. The only oddity is the very tall sink height in the bathroom. Other than that, we found the location excellent and the staff warm and friendly. The resident cat, Loy, was a charmer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice charming hotel close by Elqui. Probably one of the best spots around. Aloe restaurant is also very good. Overall a spotless stay. Jonathan (property manager) and his team were nothing but great to us; always keen to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fue una buena experiencia con personal muy amable, cordial y dispuestos a ayudar. La pieza es estrecha y poco iluminada
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fue una buena experiencia con personal muy amable, cordial y dispuestos a ayudar. La pieza es estrecha y poco iluminada
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fue una buena experiencia con personal muy amable, cordial y dispuestos a ayudar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis of calm. Stay there!

We arrived to an excellent welcome, a tour of the hotel and room. We could not have felt more at home, a treat after being on the road for 6 weeks. As we came more familiar with the hotel, restaurant and bar, the welcoming and friendly spirit of all of the staff team was at the fore. The sympathetic design of the room and communal areas again is just relaxing. The town of Vicuna is also a treat in chilled atmosphere. We booked one night, stayed two only because we had to be somewhere. We wish we could have stayed longer. Juan was particularly engaging and great English too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in Vicuña. Quiet, but easily walkable to the main square. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in the desert. Rooms were very well decorated with a huge bathroom and bath. Easy walk into the plaza. Breakfast and the restaurant food for lunch/dinner were amazing. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Perfect base for observatory visits in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel war ein Highlight auf unserer Reise. Familiengeführt, herzlicher Empfang und sehr bemühtes Personal. Die gesamte Anlage ist mit viel Liebe zum Detail gestaltet. Das Zimmer war komfortabel und man hat uns mit Tipps zur Umgebung unterstützt. Innenhof und Pool waren (Dank vieler Blumen) ein angenehmer Ruhehafen, sodass wir unseren Aufenthalt noch verlängert haben.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Misleading Hotel.com pictures

Very pleasant guest house/ hotel. But beware of Hotel.com pictures they are misleading. It appeared the room had private outside sitting area (and jacuzzi) It had neither and little natural light.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good service !!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel with original details (wood floors, high ceilings etc) set around two courtyards and indoor/outdoor restaurant. The bed was comfortable and we really enjoyed the soaking tub in the beautiful spacious bathroom. Lovely pool (unheated) which unfortunately we didn’t have time to use and apparently two hot tubs you can reserve (they were full during our stay). The Aloe restaurant is nice and stays open pretty late which is helpful if you’re doing an astronomy tour. The staff were very friendly and arranged a packed breakfast for us when we had to check out early to catch a flight. We regret we only had one night here and would certainly return!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Of all the accommodations we rented during our 3 weeks in Chile, this was the only one that contacted us to prepare for our arrival. Upon arrival, the person at the reception offered us a tour of our room and then the accommodation, which is sensational. It was clearly going to be the best of our stay. One of the reasons we also chose this accommodation was the Aloe restaurant, which had vegan options on their menu. We were hungry and went straight to the restaurant, but unfortunately, there weren’t real vegan options. There was either cheese or eggs used for the bread. The waitress was very kind and honest with us and replaced the bread with rice cakes. We used the laundry service. Impeccable. We used the pool and we were alone. The reception always helped us with our questions with a smile.

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous, with inner courtyard gardens, pool, roof top hot-tubs and even massage! The meals were excellent and the staff friendly and communicative. The rooms , comfortable and the beds/bedding perfect for sleep. The bar, small, but well stocked and great place to get familiar with pisco sours!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loredana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Maravilloso!

Hotel maravilloso, cómodo, limpio y muy buena atención. Todo muy bien pensado. El restorán Aloe es exquisito y se encuentra dentro del hotel. Ideal para escapadas en pareja ya que es muy tranquilo. El único detalle es que no tiene estacionamiento privado.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Los recepcionastas Juan y Fernanda fueron super amable y abierta para qualquier pregunta, en especial Juan nos ayudó mucho con un problema con el TV. Mala no sé nada...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little hotel with excellent restaurant. The proprietor is very helpful and speaks excellent English. We highly recommend this hotel. It is great place to stay for a day trip to the beautiful Elqui Valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Herausragend gutes Hotel in Vicuña. Fünf Gehminuten in die Ortsmitte. Toller, ehrlicher und freundlicher Service. Personal absolut bemüht. Laundry ist kostenlos. Klasse Frühstück und Abendessen. Schöne Anlage mit zwei Innenhöfen, vielen Pflanzen, Kakteen und Pool. Empfehlung: "Signature Room" im Obergeschoss mit Balkon (No. 13).
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly Welcome from the staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Really lovely place, very tranquil. Very nice restaurant with great food and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is really nice, the staff is very friendly. The whole place is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excelente

A estadia foi maravilhosa, recebemos uma atenção especial do proprietário e valeu a experiência.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great staff very nice accomendations
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mejor hotel

Increíble, muy acogedor, remodelado recientemente. Perfecta mezcla entre algo moderno y autóctono. 100% recomendado, volveríamos de todas maneras.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mein Mann und ich hatten das Vergnügen, im Solar Madariaga Hotel in Vicuña zu übernachten, und wir waren von unserem Aufenthalt begeistert. Das Hotel liegt im Elqui-Tal welches eine tolle Landschaft bietet. Das Zimmer war komfortabel und sauber, wenn und entgegen unserer Sorge in der Nacht, ab ca. 22:30 Uhr sehr ruhig. Das Personal war äußerst freundlich und hilfsbereit, wir haben uns sofort wohl und willkommen gefühlt. Das Hotel verfügt über einen Pool, einen Whirlpool und einem sehr guten Restaurant, das köstliche regionale und internationale Küche bietet. Ein Highlight unseres Aufenthalts war die Möglichkeit, an einer Sternenbeobachtung direkt im Hotel-Patio teilzunehmen. Das Hotel hat ein eigenes Teleskop und wir konnten die Sterne in voller Pracht genießen. Der Guide war sehr visiert und hat uns vieles gezeigt und erklärt (auf Englisch, was in Chile schon eine Besonderheit ist). Es war eine schöne Erfahrung, die wir jedem empfehlen können. Das Hotel bietet eine einladende und entspannende Atmosphäre, die perfekt für einen erholsamen ist. Es ist hat top Ausgangslage zur Erkundung des Elqui-Tals.