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Exposed concrete, volcanic stone, native wood, and steel give AWA its distinctive structure. The architecture draws on Brutalism, but the interiors also have handcrafted textiles and art, with influences ranging from the area's German heritage to Mapuche weaving. Large expanses of glass frame the landscape alongside these substantial materials. Wood and woven pieces bring texture to rooms otherwise defined by strong lines and open views. The result is a contemporary lakeside building with a recognizable connection to the region's materials and craft traditions.

Superior rooms measure 45 square meters and have a super king bed or twin beds, a fireplace, and a bathroom with a separate shower and hydromassage bathtub. The 75-square-meter Hotel Suite also has a super king or twin beds, plus a living area, small bar, and sofa bed. Both categories are listed for two guests. AWA Suite is a separate, 65-square-meter category in the villa, with a fireplace and a bathtub positioned for lake views.

The complete Private Villa has 400 square meters, four bedrooms, and six bathrooms, with a stated capacity of eight guests. A living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, and terraces create shared space for a family or group of friends. It stands about 20 meters from the hotel and has direct access to the garden and lake. The kitchen makes this a practical option for a longer stay together, with distinct bedrooms and space to gather for meals.

AWA Restaurant looks across the lake toward the volcanoes and welcomes both hotel guests and outside diners. Its contemporary cooking combines international techniques with German and criollo influences, reflecting the different culinary traditions of southern Chile. The kitchen works with small regional producers as well as the hotel's own garden. That approach gives the menu a seasonal character, with the available harvest helping determine what appears on the plate. Dining here keeps the surrounding region in view in two ways: through the ingredients and through the restaurant's windows.

The organic garden grows vegetables, herbs, and flowers for the kitchen. Its regenerative approach includes composting kitchen scraps and garden prunings, then returning that material to the soil. A movable hen enclosure lets the birds graze on fresh ground. The garden is part of the working property, with cultivation and food preparation closely linked. Local farmers and other producers supply ingredients beyond what AWA grows itself, so the restaurant's regional connections extend well outside the hotel grounds.

Environmental work also reaches the less visible parts of the hotel. AWA uses a 110-kilowatt solar photovoltaic installation, an electrified kitchen with induction cooking, and heat pumps. AWA is a certified B Corporation.

The 300-square-meter spa has a heated indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. The pool is maintained at swimming-pool temperatures, around 25 to 27 degrees Celsius, rather than the hotter temperatures associated with thermal bathing. Panoramic views keep the landscape present here, too. Treatments include massages and facials, with aromatherapy used in some sessions and organic products among the spa's selections. Yoga classes are also part of AWA's activities. Swimming and the heat facilities are separate from the spa's individual massage and facial appointments.

AWA's guided excursions cover active outings, gentler adventures, cultural visits, and cycling. The Paso Desolación trail explores the landscape at the foot of Osorno Volcano in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Other routes take in the volcanic scenery around El Solitario and the Petrohué waterfalls, while rafting follows the Petrohué River. These are excursions into the wider region, with different levels of exertion and travel involved.

Cultural outings give equal attention to the people who live here. Basketry and wool routes visit the region's craft traditions, while a market, garden, and cooking experience follows ingredients from local sourcing to preparation. This range allows an itinerary to include both the landscape and the workshops and food culture of southern Chile. Excursions are arranged activities; meals, transport, and guiding depend on the selected program and are not universal room inclusions.

For an outing on the water, the La Poza kayak route follows a channel beneath vegetation toward a hidden lagoon, with opportunities to look for kingfishers and herons. AWA describes it as a lower-difficulty excursion suited to families and first-time paddlers. The starting point is about a 20-minute drive from AWA. The channel narrows into a passage beneath the vegetation, accessible by canoe or kayak, before reaching the lagoon. Paddlers return along the same channel and continue toward Lake Llanquihue. An external operator runs the activity in coordination with the hotel, and departures depend on availability and weather.

Reloncaví kayaking takes the journey farther afield, onto marine waters beyond Lake Llanquihue. After an equipment fitting and briefing in Ensenada, the route continues to Ralún and starts near the mouth of the Petrohué River. Paddling stages lead toward Cochamó, with a lunch stop along the way. This is a full-day excursion, listed at eight to nine hours, coordinated by AWA with an external operator. It is distinct from kayaking close to the hotel or visiting La Poza.

The property covers 20 hectares, with private walking trails and gardens providing outdoor space close to the accommodation. Its address is kilometer 27 on Route 225 toward Ensenada, so this is a lakeside base outside central Puerto Varas. Trips into town and excursions farther into the national park are separate journeys from the hotel. The grounds lead directly to the lakeshore; swimming depends on local weather and water conditions.

Puerto Montt Airport is the main arrival point for the hotel. AWA places it about 48 kilometers away and estimates roughly 50 minutes by road, depending on traffic and conditions. The drive continues toward the lake and along Route 225, bringing guests to the same shoreline that anchors the rooms, garden, and outdoor activities.