Cabo de Hornos is Punta Arenas' most complete hotel - it knows this. The lobby is spacious, rooms recently renovated, beds described with almost reflexive praise for their comfort, and the breakfast buffet generous with made-to-order eggs. The moment guests remember most: sunrise over the Strait of Magellan from the upper floors of tower 2, a view worth requesting at booking. Staff carry genuine warmth; certain names repeat across accounts as a kind of guarantee. One meaningful caveat: restaurant and bar service is irregular. You'll see the team visible while waiting unattended - a scene that happens often enough to matter. It doesn't wreck a stay, but it's worth knowing if dinner at the hotel anchors your plan.
When to go
October to March for milder weather; November–February for longest daylight.
Who it suits
Business travelers and tour groups who want the most reliable infrastructure in town.
Worth knowing
Request a room on tower 2's upper floors at booking for Strait views at dawn.
Price range
Mid-range for Patagonia; verify current rates directly with the hotel.