Reviews of Hostal y Turismo Balmaceda

A friendly welcome and really nice stay - the kind of place I would've liked to have stayed longer, but it was only the one night for my flight the next morning. Very conveniently located for the airport.

Close to Balmaceda airport so great for early morning flights.

The host seemed surprised that we’d arrived, questioned us requesting a double bed, and I think she was also living in the property. It all felt a bit odd.

It is close to the airport. The host was amazing! So responsive and kind and went above and beyond to help us. Even gave us a lift to the airport when it was raining!

Lovely hosts who helped us get a taxi to the crossroads and arranged for the bus to cochrane to pick us up there; super cute dog named 'Pampa'; cozy little hostel with clean facilities

Not a lot to do in Balmaceda

Within walking distance of the airport. Super friendly owner who was so helpful and responded to messages very quickly. Lovely wood burner that warmed the cosy living area.

I normally don’t book places that only offer a shared bathroom. But this property was exactly as described and the location was perfect.

The location was beautiful, and the worker at the location Bastien provided a great breakfast. He was helpful, and very friendly. All around I am very pleased with this stay.

Nothing to be said here, the location was great for the small town of Balmaceda. It's the only airport town in the area, and it's very quaint. Lovely people, and gorgeous views. But be prepared for brutal cold. That is, only outside.

The place is simple but very cozy, especially in the living room with the wooden stove. We had a very nice last evening in patagonia with Joctavio, thanks again for the wine :)

Location is fine for those flying out of the Balmaceda airport, but maybe most people using the Balmaceda airport stay in Cohaique instead of Balmaceda, despite the distance.. This is a private home with a couple rooms to rent in a rough, unprofessional addition. It is not really within easy walking distance of the airport with luggage though it is "just" six blocks away. The host was accommodating. Everything was as advertised, but this is a rough property and probably not for everyone, though there aren't choices for much of anything in this town. It is a fine value for travelers comfortable with a bed and a shared bathroom in what many people would consider a beaten-up building and property.

The host should clean up and organize the outside grounds of his home. Travelers understand what they are renting and where they are. Resources are scarce and expensive in this isolated area. So full credit to the host for his efforts to make a living, which is hard to do in the region. But I think travelers would feel better if the grounds didn't look like a mix between a junkyard and an abandoned construction project. The host should (and could) have adequate change available if he is going to accept cash only as payment.

A fantastic hostel in Balmaceda. Octavio was super welcoming and hosted us for a wonderful tour of the forest followed by a great meal with a local family. One of the highlights of Chile. Very clean and cosy too