Top 9 Impactful Eco Hotels in Patagonia for Purposeful Travel in 2025

Patagonia is not a place you simply visit — it’s a region that transforms you. Spanning southern Chile and Argentina, its dramatic landscapes of glaciers, fjords, grasslands, and towering peaks invite a deeper connection to nature. And today, that connection doesn’t have to come at the planet’s expense.

Across Patagonia, a new generation of hotels is redefining luxury by aligning it with conservation, community, and climate responsibility. These are not just places to stay — they are regenerative spaces, each telling a story of thoughtful design and positive environmental impact.

Here are 9 of the most inspiring eco-hotels in Patagonia, handpicked by Impact Hotels for their purpose-driven practices and unforgettable experiences.

9. Tierra Patagonia (Chile)

Torres del Paine, Chile

This sculptural hideaway rises from the steppe like a driftwood sculpture, blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Tierra Patagonia is a case study in responsible design — built from lenga wood and powered in part by solar energy, it operates with an ambitious reforestation mission aiming to plant one million native trees. Sustainability here isn’t a side project; it’s the foundation. Guests can join in conservation talks and return from daily adventures knowing they’re part of a bigger effort to protect this fragile ecosystem.

8. Llao Llao Hotel & Resort (Argentina)

Bariloche, Argentina

Perched between two lakes and surrounded by Nahuel Huapi National Park, Llao Llao is an Argentine icon that continues to evolve with purpose. Alongside its classical architecture and top-tier amenities, the resort has introduced EV charging stations, supports local reforestation, and leads guided eco-adventures through the region. It’s the perfect base for travelers who want luxury with low impact — and a deep dive into Argentine nature and heritage.

7. Patagonia Camp (Chile)

Lake Toro, Chile

Imagine sleeping beneath the stars in a cozy yurt, steps from the turquoise waters of Lake Toro. Patagonia Camp merges immersive nature with comfort — all built around a strong sustainability ethos. The camp composts all organic waste, is actively reducing its carbon footprint, and even plans to go net-zero by 2026. Add kayaking, hiking, and direct views of the Paine Massif, and you’ve got one of Chile’s most innovative ecolodges.

6. Awasi Patagonia (Chile)

Private Reserve near Torres del Paine

For those craving privacy with a purpose, Awasi Patagonia offers 14 secluded villas, each with its own guide and vehicle — but still operates with an impressively light footprint. The lodge is carbon neutral, protects hundreds of hectares of native forest, and works with local producers to minimize transport emissions. It’s remote, refined, and rooted in regeneration.

5. Our Habitas Atacama (Chile)*

Note: While its name includes "Atacama," this hotel is often associated with broader Chilean eco-tourism and appears in Patagonia-focused roundups.

Our Habitas brings its signature blend of sustainable luxury to the Chilean wilds — with a no-plastics policy, Earth-first wellness programs, and architecture made from locally sourced materials. It’s proof that mindful travel can be both immersive and inspiring.

4. El Casco Art Hotel (Argentina)

Bariloche, Argentina

This lakefront boutique hotel doubles as a living art gallery, featuring works from more than 500 Argentinian artists. But El Casco isn’t just about aesthetic beauty — it’s built within protected parklands and operates in harmony with its environment. A quiet champion of cultural and ecological sustainability, it’s perfect for travelers seeking inspiration on every level.

3. The Singular Patagonia (Chile)

Puerto Natales, Chile

Once a cold-storage facility, now a luxury heritage hotel, The Singular has repurposed its industrial past into a platform for eco-conscious hospitality. LEED-certified and home to two private reserves, it practices energy and water efficiency while running wildlife monitoring and educational initiatives. Staying here means staying inside Patagonia’s history — with a clear vision for its future.

2. Lodge at Valle Chacabuco (Chile)

Patagonia National Park

Operated by Explora, this lodge sits within one of the most ambitious rewilding efforts in South America. Built from recycled wood and native stone, it’s deeply connected to the surrounding landscape and collaborates with conservation organizations to restore wildlife corridors, reintroduce native species, and protect grasslands. This is Patagonia with a purpose — wild, remote, and actively healing.

1. Remota Patagonia Lodge (Chile)

Puerto Natales, Chile

Designed to blend into its coastal hillside like a modern sheep barn, Remota champions architectural sustainability. With a green roof, natural ventilation, and no elevators or TVs, it conserves energy by design. The experience here is rooted in simplicity, slowness, and silence — perfect for those who want to disconnect while treading lightly.

Why These Hotels Matter More Than Ever

What makes these hotels impactful isn't just their breathtaking views or adventurous excursions — it’s what they’re doing behind the scenes. They’re replanting forests. Monitoring pumas. Reducing plastic waste. Creating jobs in local communities. Each one reflects a shift in hospitality: away from extraction, toward regeneration.

Patagonia is still wild, still sacred — and with hotels like these, it can stay that way.

Travel With Impact

These nine hotels are only the beginning. At Impact Hotels, we’re proud to feature hundreds of eco-conscious properties around the world — each selected for their design, ethics, and contribution to a better kind of travel.

🌍 Explore the full collection of impact-driven hotels across the globe here and join us in making travel more intentional, more meaningful, and more sustainable.