Reviews of Hostal Fernando de Magalhaes
Patagona 1355, Punta Arenas, Chile
#11 of 37 B&Bs and Inns in Punta Arenas
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 72 hotel reviews
9.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.4
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Location
8.8
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Facilities
9.2
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.3
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Free WiFi
9.1
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Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Leonard
Switzerland3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Fernando was very nice and provided a snack, because we had to leave early to go to a penguin tour. There was free parking in front of the house.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 23 February 2025
Terry
United States37 reviews5 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Arturo was a gracious attentive host. The hostal is located within a quiet neighborhood that is a short walking distance from the city center.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 19 February 2025
Willem
Netherlands24 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good value for price”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower had a defect
Good facilities and very nice breakfast
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 17 February 2025
Rachel
United States3 reviews9.0“great location, cute bungalow/rooms. Stayed 3 nights with excellent service.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
unfortunately, the vets office is across the street and there are sometimes dogs being boarded there that bark all night. If your window remains closed, this is not a problem.
gated, secure location. off street parking. staff provided “snack” to go for early am penguin and/or whale tours. Lovely breakfast. Responsive and attentive staff.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Marguerite
United States15 reviews3 helpful votes10“Great location, wonderful hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Arturo and his family were great hosts. Breakfast was great and he even gave us a snack when we had to leave too early for breakfast. Recommendations for places to eat in Punta Arenas were perfect. Loved the location and the view.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Clare
United Kingdom46 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“What a vantage point for watching the coast.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Carry luggage upstairs (no lift) but then it’s not a hotel. Locked gate with a key that is a bit tricky.
Our room (on an angle) had a superb view of the incoming boats which was very interesting. It is situated up a hill so real birds’ eye look. Modern room. Great shower. Lovely relaxing room for reading a book/taking in the view. Usual breakfast served with a smile. Nice staff though no English. Would stay here again. Parking outside but off the road. Not far to walk into town. Very good value.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Bob
United Kingdom62 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“We were made very welcome”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very helpful host, good view from the room.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 26 January 2025
Ruben
Netherlands89 reviews8 helpful votes9.0“Perfect place to explore Punta Arenas!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was no baby cot, but the owner immediately arranged a baby chair for breakfast, very kind!
Cosy rooms with beautiful on the Strait. Beautiful common rooms and lovely breakfast. Very kind owners!
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 18 January 2025
Patricia
France46 reviews4 helpful votes10“A great place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location, the room arrangement and salon with great view All so clean and well maintained Friendly welcome and very good breakfast
Tout était bien
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 17 January 2025
Smits
Netherlands7 reviews8.0“Great for a couple of days”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Small bathroom (but is was doable)
The host
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 16 January 2025
Robin
United States1 review10“Clean very pleasant room”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice and helpful host
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 7 January 2025
Nicola
Australia5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean, welcoming and homely
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 20 December 2024
Yuri
Canada34 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“I will book it again when I am in Punta Arenas.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nice, clean and very comfortable hotel. Nicely designed. Hospitable staff. Very good breakfast. Good location within minutes from the downtown and all attractions.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 19 December 2024
Susan
United States19 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Friendly people, lovely view”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
The room, while elegant and new, was very small, with limited space to unpack.
Arturo is a wonderful host and we were very pleased to be able to arrange for same-day laundry from the staff at the hostal. We had booked the room with the view of the water, and the view was indeed wonderful. We were also right next to a big shared sitting room, which we used a lot. Since we were up the hill from the downtown area, we walked down and taxied back up -- both convenient and inexpensive.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 16 December 2024
Clementine
United Kingdom30 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely accommodating host ! Unfortunately a bit disturbed through the night by upstairs . Nice breakfast
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 10 December 2024
Francesca
Portugal17 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The Host was amazing, he helped us with everything and made our stay very comfortable The room was clean and quiet with a wonderful view. He prepares for us a breakfast bag as we left the hotel very early. Highly recommended with amazing price/ quality ratio.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 29 November 2024
Kirsten
United States3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Arturo, the host, is incredibly kind and accommodating. Nice room with a view and comfy shared spaces. Great breakfast. Arturo set us up with e-bike rentals that allowed us to use the big bike path along the ocean.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 8 November 2024
Tina
Australia12 reviews3 helpful votes10“Cosy and clean stay with very helpful host”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Was a little further from the city centre but was still walkable and not a big deal for us.
Very clean, cosy and had everything we needed. Arturo the host was extremely helpful and accommodating, even prepared us some snacks the night before in lieu of the breakfast as we were leaving very early for an excursion.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 5 October 2024
Clare
United Kingdom35 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Lovely warm, comfortable room with great view. Really good value.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast starts at 8.30 so we had to miss it to catch a ferry.
Fabulous view. Lovely and warm. Owner provided us with snacks to take when we had to leave at 6am to see the penguins. Great shower.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Alan
Australia32 reviews7 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
would have liked a double bed not twins but i think that was just related to limited availability
Lovely staff went out of thier way to make a very late check in manageable and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Cory
United Kingdom13 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The communal area smelt a bit smokey (but nothing too strong). The hostel is also up a hill from town, but still easily walkable to all the key attractions and restaurants, so wasn’t an issue for us.
Arturo made us feel welcome from the very start, he was super friendly and helpful throughout our stay, offering recommendation’s in the local area and booking us a taxi to the airport. Our room was nice with very comfortable beds (and a kettle in the room) and the accommodation was gated and so it felt very secure. The communal area was spacious with a nice view of the sea, and fast 5G wifi. The breakfast was also exceptional for a free hostel breakfast, with plenty of choice, included eggs on request. We felt like this hostel was really good value for money and wouldn’t hesitate to rebook.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Laura
United States2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful hostel, felt extremely safe. The owner was so sweet and helped book a taxi for early the next morning. Also left snacks to take with us for early airport departure.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Cristovao
Portugal12 reviews10“Best place in My trip”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Quintin
Germany6 reviews10“Warm welcome - clean, nice rooms”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Arrival was easy. Owner was very nice and helpful. Room was clean and the beds where good. I did not expect more.
Stayed in January 2024
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