HOTEL CASA REAL
AN ICONIC HERITAGE IN THE HEART OF THE MAIPO VALLEY

Located in Alto Jahuel, in the renowned Maipo Valley and just 45 minutes from Santiago, Hotel Casa Real offers a unique journey through wine, history, culture, nature, and gastronomy. This heritage gem, situated in the heart of Viña Santa Rita, has been recognized as one of the two best hotels in South America and among the 40 best in the world by the readers of Travel & Leisure.

Built in the 19th century and declared a Historical Monument in 1972, this boutique hotel with only 16 rooms combines the charm of a historic mansion with warm and exclusive service. All of this is surrounded by a 40-hectare centennial park designed by French landscape architect Guillaume Renner, considered one of the most beautiful and best-preserved in Chile’s Central Zone.

For wine lovers, Hotel Casa Real is the gateway to the Maipo Valley, known for producing some of the world’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon. Visitors can enjoy private tastings, tour the historic Santa Rita cellars, stroll through the centennial park, and visit the neo-Gothic chapel designed in 1885 by renowned German architect Teodoro Burchard, who also designed the hotel.

The gastronomic offerings are another highlight. The Doña Paula Restaurant, a heritage building from 1760 with a charming colonial ambiance, features a menu inspired by Chilean tradition, accompanied by outstanding wines. For a more casual pause, the Café La Panadería offers fresh coffee, natural juices, and gourmet snacks alongside the original wagons of the blood trains that connected Buin with Santa Rita over 100 years ago. Finally, the hotel restaurant offers a seasonal menu crafted by chefs and enologists, inviting guests to explore the different wine regions and grape varieties of the country.

Within the vineyard lies another cultural treasure: the Andean Museum, managed by the Claro Vial Foundation and recognized under the Cultural Donations Law. A sibling to the Pre-Columbian Museum in Santiago, it houses a collection of 3,000 archaeological and ethnographic pieces from pre-Columbian peoples, offering visitors the opportunity to discover the cultural wealth of this unique place.

Hotel Casa Real positions itself as a global reference for heritage hotels in vineyards, uniting tradition, exclusivity, and nature in a setting where time seems to stand still.

Awards and Recognitions of Hotel Casa Real

• In 2024, the renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure included Hotel Casa Real in its World’s Best Awards ranking, naming it one of the 40 best hotels in the world and 2nd in South America.
• Condé Nast recognized Hotel Casa Real as one of the 20 best hotels in South America in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2024.
• In 2024, the World Tourism Organization awarded Viña Santa Rita the title of Best Responsible Wine Tourism Experience in the world for its Best Practices in Coopetition, Ethics, Accessibility, and Health Prevention.
• In the Readers’ Choice Awards 2023, Condé Nast ranked Hotel Casa Real as one of the seven best resorts in South America.
• Hotel Casa Real has been frequently included among the 100 best vineyards in the world to visit, as recognized by the World’s Best Vineyards international ranking.
• The Drinks Business named Viña Santa Rita the “Best Contribution to Wine Tourism” globally at the Drinks Business Awards 2023.
• In 2022, Viña Santa Rita was awarded the title of “Best Wine Tourism Experience” in Chile at the Premios Enoturismo Chile. This initiative identifies and honors wine tourism experiences with a high positive impact on their regions, organized by the Enoturismo Chile program of Corfo.
• TripAdvisor ranked Hotel Casa Real among the top 10% of the most popular hotels in the world, reflecting its commitment to outstanding service, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• In both 2014 and 2009, Hotel Casa Real won the “Best Boutique Hotel in Chile” award at the World Travel Awards, considered the Oscars of the tourism industry.
• In 2015, the National Tourism Service (Sernatur) recognized Viña Santa Rita with the Tourism Merit Award for Sustainable Initiatives, honoring its contribution to national tourism through a cultural and sustainable offering that preserves heritage, fosters social cohesion, and promotes identity.
• The Doña Paula Restaurant is annually recognized by La CAV’s Guide 100 as one of the best vineyard restaurants in Chile.