Don Juan wins travelers over with its numerous distractions: Foosball, table tennis, a beautiful fogón designed by the owner, a multi-use room that includes a kitchen and shower – it’s all here.
This new lodge is a good midrange option and can hook you up with fly-fishing, trekking and mountain-biking excursions. It sits on the plaza and is steps from the lake.
This smart hostería and restaurant is set on meticulously manicured and lush grounds on a hill with stupendous views just southwest of town.
Camping Los Castaños is one of about a dozen campgrounds that dot the road between Villarrica and Pucón. Located 1km east of town, this place is recommended.
Hue-quimey is rife with character, calling upon sailing and indigenous Peruvian motifs to liven up the place. Ask for an upstairs room, where you can see the views that put Villarrica on the map.
Camping Dulac has reasonably private shady sites and hot showers. Located 2km east of Villarrica, it is one of about a dozen campgrounds that dot the road between Villarrica and Pucón. Is recommended.
El Ciervo, set on hilly grounds overlooking the lake and the volcano, is a class act with well-appointed rooms - many with fireplaces. The hotel offers plentiful German breakfasts, plush common areas and a high standard of service and cleanliness.