On a wooded point overlooking the lake, between gardens, terraces, and waterfalls sits Hotel Antumalal

Meaning "corral of the sun" in the ancient mapuche language. Antumalal's vibrant and modern architecture fits harmoniously with its setting. The main sitting room extends above a cliff with an entire wall of glass overlooking the lake. Wood-paneled walls, soft white carpets and an immense fireplace create an elegant yet simple ambiance.



Wood is used as a decorative touch throughout Antumalal's interior décor-from the walls, to the tables, lamps and chairs. In the style of the 1950s, the furniture blends native wood, iron, and rope, creating a unique style.

Every bedroom is furnished with a large wall-sized window (instead of a television): the landscape is framed in each room.

The construction of Antumalal began in 1945 and lasted 5 years. The design was conceived by Guillermo Pollak, his wife, Catalina, and the Chilean architect Jorge Elton, who had recently graduated from the school of architectures of Universidad Católica de Chile. At this time, the influence of the Bauhaus style influenced the designs of a new generation of professionals.
The hotel was built on a rough and challenging rocky hillside, only 2 km from Pucón. It was a graceless piece of land that the architect and owners transformed into the lovely native park that surround the building today.



The hotel also represents a tribute to the Pucón area-- came nature first and the complimentary linear building was designed to frame it and honor it. Antumalal was a pioneer in the development of Pucón as an important tourist center.