Hotel Vendimia Parador

It’s a nice place to stay, rooms are comfortable and breakfast is good. Mauricio (hotel’s owner) and his wife were very gentle and supportive with us all the time during our stay. Definitely we will stay there again when we return to Colchagua Valley.

Lovely visit in Santa Cruz in Colchagua Wine area. Owners are lovely and so helpful. A little out of the town but we liked the quiet. Not a corporate place - it’s like you’ve been invited into someone’s large home with all of the warmth and cheer! Breakfast was delicious and there are so many spots to sit and relax from their shaded patio to pergola were we sat and star gazed at night.

The inn is like a museum--filled with historic artifacts and art, with welcoming proprietors and several cosy, light-filled public spaces. We were there in Chile's winter but I could imagine how the gardens must be lush and filled with flowers the rest of the year. Breakfast is at long communal tables with fresh fruit, toast, cold cuts, cheeses and eggs cooked to order. The shower water took a long time to heat up but the beds were comfortable with many fluffy pillows.

It was an amazing experience to be at Hotel Vendimia Parador. It is a great place to rest, be among nature and around great vinyards and restaurants. Delicious breakfast! Thank you for the stay and we hope people will start coming to Chile where is super secure during covid restrictions.

Really enjoyed this wonderful family run boutique hotel in Santa Cruz in the center of wine country. Mauricio and his wife and son were very accommodating and worked very hard to ensure that our stay met expectations. It was very quaint with lots of antiques and art to enjoy. The rooms were clean and bed very comfortable. The pool was clean and very refreshing after a warm, sunny day enjoying the area. Would encourage you to participate in the tour/wine tasting at Encierra vineyard, which their daughter-in-law Inés can provide. Really enjoyed it and recommend it without hesitation.

I have not written a review in a little while and it not because I have not been traveling. Rather not too many experiences have charmed me quite like my stay at Hotel Vendimia Parador. Let me say at the start that if you are seeking some ultra-slick, uber-sophisticated cookie cut Marriott vibe then you should just stay in Santiago and book yourself a bus tour from the city and call it a day. Santa Cruz is in the heart of one of the finest viticultural areas of the world, the Colchagua Valley. To get to understand and appreciate this land and what it offers, you need to immerse yourself a bit and take a few days to soak it all in. Hotel Vendimia Parador provides just such an opportunity. To begin with, the property is a converted farmhouse or hacienda that dates back centuries. Many of the hotels in the area are very similar in concept and presentation. Not all of them, however, display it with such authenticity and care. The exterior is set amongst the vineyards and fruit trees with a very lush garden offering climbing trellises, shrubbery and trees of all type including citrus, avocado, plum and cherry. The entrance to the property is a cobbled drive that leads to the reception area. it is all very intimate and private looking; only hinting at what awaits. The interior is, for lack of a better word, a museum. There are historical artifacts of all manner including horse tacking gear, antique stirrups, beautiful period furniture and finally, my favorite, a collection of ancient stone weaponry used, with considerable success, by the local indigenous people. Make sure you ask Mauricio, the owner and host along with his beautiful wife Carla, to show you his artifacts and share with you the history. It is fascinating! The rooms are varying in style , size and decor. Each has its own personality. They are not enormous but they are very comfortable with well dressed beds of quality linen and my favorite touch, lots and lots of pillows. The bath is complete with all amenities and the water runs hot when you want it. After a comfortable night's rest you are invited to breakfast in the dining room. For my stay I chose the breakfast included and I would encourage the same for your stay. It has a communal/family vibe as there are two massive dining tables and it provides a opportunity for the guests to share their experiences and suggestions for your trip. During my stay the owners, Mauricio and Carla, were present at every breakfast with welcoming smiles and full of ideas and recommendations to share for your stay. At present they are not offering lunch or dinner service but are currently working on expanding the kitchen and dining area to accommodate folks wishing to dine at the hotel. Keep in mind however, there is no short supply of options nearby including a very nice restaurant just across the street. I had rented a car so the food options for me were frankly overwhelming. Down the road a bit is a lovely "Parrilla" or grill house serving wonderful fl