How to Book Your Stay at Ski Portillo

Heat waves across the US make planning a ski trip to the Southern Hemisphere seem even more appealing. While Americans boil in 100-degree temperatures, ski resorts in Chile and Argentina are experiencing their deepest start to the season in more than 20 years. More than 76 inches have fallen in the last five days and there’s more in the forecast. Ski Portillo’s Hotel will welcome guests for its 75th season this Saturday.

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Lodging at Ski Portillo

If you want to stay in Portillo, the only options are the properties operated by Hotel Portillo. The next closest area with accommodations is about 40 miles away in Los Andes. Staying in Portillo is often likened to staying on a cruise ship in the middle of the Andes Mountains because guests usually book 7-night ski weeks checking in and out on Wednesdays or Saturdays. Guests also have the option to book three- or four-day mini-weeks. Most of the time, you’re there with the same guests and often dine at the same tables throughout your stay, which gives it a mid-century retro vibe like the family vacation lodge from Dirty Dancing. All the accommodations are ski-in/ski-out and include hotel amenities and main dining room access.

There are four types of lodging at Ski Portillo, Hotel Portillo, Octagon Ski Lodge, Inca Lodge, and the Chalets. All lodging stays include lift tickets, four meals a day (breakfast, lunch, tea with snacks, and dinner), and access to the hot tubs, swimming pools, game room, fitness center, climbing wall, basketball court, cinema room, bar, lounge, dance floor, library, and beauty salon. Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Guests who check out before 10:00 a.m. get an eighth day of skiing free. Whether traveling solo, with a friend, as a couple, or in a family, there’s something for you. The resort hosts up to 450 guests each week, which translates to nary a lift line.

Hotel Portillo

Hotel Portillo has 123 rooms with five room type options including Lake Room, Lake Room (sixth floor), Lake Room (with balcony), Valley Room, and Suites with one or two bathrooms. All rooms have Wi-Fi, telephones, safes, minibars, and hairdryers. 2024 rates for a signature 7-day ski week begin at $3,050 for a Valley View Room per person based on double occupancy.

Octagon Ski Lodge

If you’re traveling with a group of up to four people, you can book the Octagon Lodge. It’s a short walking distance from the hotel and ideal for families of four or groups of friends. If you’re traveling solo, you can opt for a shared stay at the Octagon Lodge. The bunk rooms accommodate up to four people and have a shared bathroom. 2024 rates for the Octagon Lodge, start at $2,050, based on a four-person 7-night stay. Guests of the Octagon Lodge have full access to the main dining room, and all other hotel facilities and activities.

Private Chalets

If you’re traveling with a larger family or friend group, you can book a stay at one of five private chalets. They have small kitchens, living rooms, and bathrooms and are all located within a short walking distance of the hotel and can accommodate four to eight guests. The chalets have a retro-style design and views of Inca Lake. There’s one A-frame chalet and four others that range in size. Chalet guests have full access to the dining room, hotel facilities, and activities. The smallest chalets, C1 and C4, are good for groups of four to six guests and start at $3,150 per chalet for a three-night stay.

Inca Lodge

For the most budget-friendly visit to Ski Portillo, you can book a stay at the Inca Lodge, which is a hostel-style accommodation located across from the main entrance of the hotel. Rooms are shared with guests of the same gender and have bunk beds for up to four people. The bathrooms are shared. You can expect to pay about $250 per night per person for a minimum of four nights. Guests of the Inca Lodge dine at the hotel cafeteria instead of the main dining room, but still get four meals a day, and have full access to the hotel facilities and activities.

Wherever you stay at Ski Portillo, it’s an incredible deal considering it includes meals and lift tickets. Alcoholic beverages are available, but not included. Transfers to and from the hotel are not included, but once you arrive there’s no need for a car. Rentals are not included but are available on-site.

Book your stay using Ski Portillo's website . You can book your mini ski week or full ski week and see what's available based on the dates you would like to stay.

Related: Ski Portillo Opens With More Than 17 Feet of Snow