Observatorio Comunal Cerro Mamalluca - 53 min drive - 45.6 km
Puclaro Dam - 60 min drive - 58.4 km
Restaurants
Bar La Escuela - 6 min drive
Fundo Los Nichos - 1 min walk
El Durmiente Elquino - 5 min drive
El Rumor Lounge Bar / Restaurant - 6 min drive
Alma Bakery-Cafe - 5 min drive
About this property
Elqui Domos
When visiting Paiguano, Elqui Domos is a great choice to consider. Guests can go for a swim in the outdoor pool, then visit the spa to be pampered with massages. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 9 AM–11 AM
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony/patio
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Chile value-added tax (19%). Nonresident travelers 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%).
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Elqui Domos Hotel Paiguano
Elqui Domos Hotel
Elqui Domos Paiguano
Elqui Domos
Frequently asked questions
Does Elqui Domos offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Elqui Domos does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Elqui Domos?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Elqui Domos?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Elqui Domos?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Elqui Domos?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a 50% charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Elqui Domos and nearby?
Elqui Domos has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a garden.
Does Elqui Domos have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
Elqui Domos Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
24 February 2024
Bethany
Bethany, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 December 2023
Pia
Pia, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2023
Lovely place.
Very sweet place run by very kind and gracious hosts. They serve a great breakfast and will even make you dinner at the end of the day. Lovely.
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 September 2023
El lugar hermoso y el staff muy amable, el mayor problema fue que al quedar tan lejos de todos los lugares necesitarás alguna forma de transportar por ti mismo si o si, otra cosa fue que nuestra habitación estaba muy lejos del lobby y siempre tocaba caminar mucho en una cuesta un poco difícil con maletas.
Juan
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
9 January 2021
Nice experience, bad condition.
Nice experience in itself, but rather expensive for the condition. I would not recommend the place.
NICOLAS
NICOLAS, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 September 2019
The domes were beautiful, and we enjoyed opening the top to see the stars at night from bed. Breakfast was delicious and the staff during breakfast was very attentive.
It would be nice to offer two bottles of water for the first night as a courtesy as the hotel is far from the city. (They apparently had a tank of filtered water in the lobby, but we didn't see that until the morning.) We were also a bit disappointed that the first night they didn't shut off the lights illuminating the domes, since that really hampered our view of the stars. After we requested it, they did turn the lights off the second night, but it was mostly cloudy that night anyway.
Overall, it was fun staying here, but one would expect a slightly higher level of service for the price.
Gabby
Gabby, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
14 January 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 August 2018
The staff was nice over all, but when we wanted to do the check out there was nobody in the reception (receptionist was running late to her job)
Matias
Matias, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 February 2018
Stay here!
I loved the domes and hope to return there again. The observation house was excellent, lots of space and beautiful terrace. A great place to look up at the night sky.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 December 2017
Beyond beautiful
It is an excellent place to connect with all the cosmos and breautiful people that come from true love. Do not miss this!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2017
winderful
Very kind, warm, great restaurant advice. And the stars, the stars....
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
10 February 2017
Too many stairs for us old folks!!
Staff member "Luiz" was incredibly helpful. However, too many rough and uneven steps for seniors, especially up to the newer Observation Rooms. Probably a better location for campers than regular vacationers. Rooms have good night time views of stars, but they are in need of maintenance and a fresh coat of paint.
Bernard
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 June 2016
Nice Hotel - Amazing if the Night is Clear!
Overall a really nice hotel.
A few downsides - the wifi barely works in some of the rooms (especially the observatories) and I didn't have hot water in my room (but I also never told them about it).
The skylight is amazing - although I was sadly there for only 1 night and it was really cloudy. It is a bit hard to open/close it in the observatories, but it's worth it.
The breakfast was amazing and the hotel is really beautifully done and very laid back. They can book you horseback riding nearby among other things.
I would definitely return - I can just imagine what an amazing experience it would be if I had been there on a clear night.
Sarah
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 December 2015
Unique experience in a wonderful valley
We stayed in the domes, and found our time extremely relaxing. The domes were clean and comfortable and a unique experience. Breakfast was modest but adequate (cereal, eggs, yoghurt and bread rolls). The pool area was well-kept and very peaceful. The star gazing was phenomenal and the astro tour was well worth the cost.
Jo
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 December 2015
Amazing experience - will definitely return.
You can either rent a car or take a bus from La Serena, but if you drive note that the roads are very hilly and swerve a lot. The pueblo is incredibly scenic and while food is pricey, the rooms are very clean and the view is breathtaking. I think the only improvement for the cabins is having a screen on the sliding glass door/window because it can get stuffy inside and opening the sliding glass causes a lot of bugs to come in. I would definitely come back though as it was incredibly peachy and beautiful.
Ashley
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 November 2015
Superb, tasteful, private, quiet, and exceeding sc
The room was exceedingly quiet, tastefully appointed, squeaking clean. The hosts were incredibly accommodating and friendly. Superlative doesn't even come close to describing the quality of my experience here
David
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2015
romantic night under the stars
Amazing! The domes are much more spacious than anticipated and the views are exceptional. Private balcony with shadings is a nice feature as it gets really hot during the day. And at night, just pop the top of the pod open and sleep under the stars...just magical!
Thais
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 August 2015
Great place to see the stars
We stayed in the observatory room/cabin, not the domes. They were very comfortable with a fabulous view from the bed with the large windows overhead. It is a terraced walk up to the rooms and bringing luggage up will be a challenge especially if you are not spry. We had the dinner prepared at the hotel which was nothing exotic, but reasonably priced. The folks at the front desk were very nice and friendly, but bring your espanol with you.
William
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2015
Very special stay in a fantastic area
We had a very special stay in one of the domos. To reach the hotel you have to go through the Elqui Valley, around 100km east of La Serena. This drive is breathtakingly spectacular. NOTE: Google Maps directed us to the South of Santiago! The facilities of the domos are OK, not great. For example the privacy could better, there are no curtains. Breakfast was good! Staff was nice, but did not speak English.
Ron
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
4 August 2024
Pesar la atención de recepcionista
Héctor Patricio
Héctor Patricio, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
Espetacular
Lugar incrível, vista espetacular, realmente um dos melhores lugares que ja me hospedei na América do Sul.
Lugar para desligar de tudo nao tem Internet nos domos o que foi perfeito para se desligar.
Wallynson
Wallynson, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2024
Fomos muito bem recebidos por Romyna e ficamos hospedados em uma das Cabañas Observatorio onde pudemos observar um maravilhoso céu estrelado da nossa cama.
A acomodação estava muito limpa e confortável. O banheiro limpo e ducha muito boa.
A área externa é muito agradável e bem cuidada.
Café da manhã bem preparado pela simpática Bernadita.
Recomendamos e voltaremos!
Elenice
Elenice, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 April 2024
Uma experiencia unica
Ótima estadia. Um lugar lindo e repleto de boas energias.
Claude
Claude, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
16 March 2024
BAD EXPERIENCE, POOR CUSTOMERS SERVICE.
I quickly booked this accommodation which I found while looking for glamping in the Atacama Desert. Unfortunately the location indicated did not work. After contacting the accommodation for directions, they told me it was not in the Atacama Desert. It was located in another location 9 hours away from me, so I asked to cancel, be 24 hours in advance and refused to help me, the person in charge of customer service at the hotel treated me as tiring and told me that I had to cancel 5 days before, which was impossible since I had reserved this accommodation 48 hours before. So I lost my money and I was insulted by the hotel/campsite. I therefore advise you not to encourage this place which has no respect for these customers.