Our pick
La Sombra del Viento
La Serena, CL
★ 3-star9.7/1088 reviews
0.96 km (0.59 mi) from original
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Primera Hacienda Hotel Boutique vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
9.4Rooms are comfortable and well-decorated as per guest reviews.
Cleanliness
9.5Guests mentioned that the rooms were very clean.
Location
10.0The hotel is centrally located and close to important city spots.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
JH - Habitaciones con Baño Privado
La Serena, CL
★ 3-star8.3/1034 reviews
0.08 km (0.05 mi) from original
Our pick
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre
La Serena, CL
★ 4-star7.6/101,423 reviews
0.60 km (0.37 mi) from original
Key differences
Rooms
La Sombra del Viento9.4
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre6.8
Cleanliness
La Sombra del Viento9.5
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre6.3
Location
La Sombra del Viento10.0
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre8.8
Service
La Sombra del Viento9.9
JH - Habitaciones con Baño Privado8.6
Food & Breakfast
La Sombra del Viento9.5
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre7.3
Amenities & Facilities
La Sombra del Viento9.4
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre7.8
Value
La Sombra del Viento9.9
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre7.3
Primera Hacienda Hotel Boutique amenity advantages
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
La Sombra del Viento amenity advantages
Non-smoking rooms
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre amenity advantages
Swimming poolBusiness centerLift / ElevatorWheelchair accessiblePets allowed
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 0.88 km.
JH - Habitaciones con Baño Privado: 0.08 km (0.05 mi)
La Sombra del Viento: 0.96 km (0.59 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Primera Hacienda Hotel Boutique
9.2/10JH - Habitaciones con Baño Privado
8.3/10La Sombra del Viento
9.7/10Hotel Francisco De Aguirre
7.6/10Rooms
Primera Hacienda Hotel Boutique
8.9The bed and pillows were pure bliss – we slept like royalty.
JH - Habitaciones con Baño Privado
8.1Generally comfortable, though some concerns about room details.
La Sombra del Viento
9.4Rooms are comfortable and well-decorated as per guest reviews.
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre
6.8Room quality varied with complaints about size and condition such as old furnishings and inadequate heating.
Cleanliness
Primera Hacienda Hotel Boutique
9.4The hotel is spotless and well-organized, making every corner inviting.
JH - Habitaciones con Baño Privado
7.5Some comments indicated cleanliness issues, particularly with mold in the bathroom.
La Sombra del Viento
9.5Guests mentioned that the rooms were very clean.
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre
6.3Numerous complaints about the cleanliness, particularly the bathrooms and overall outdated facilities.
Location
Primera Hacienda Hotel Boutique
8.9The location is perfect: a 10-minute stroll to the downtown core and 20 minutes to the beach.
JH - Habitaciones con Baño Privado
9.1Excellent location mentioned in multiple reviews.
La Sombra del Viento
10.0The hotel is centrally located and close to important city spots.
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre
8.8Multiple reviews highlighted great location for exploring the city, making it a strong point.
Service
Primera Hacienda Hotel Boutique
9.4Maria Angelica's warmth, patience, and kindness made us feel like family.
JH - Habitaciones con Baño Privado
8.6General satisfaction with the service, although there were issues with the check-in process.
La Sombra del Viento
9.9Marie was frequently praised for her friendliness and helpfulness.
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre
8.8Staff was frequently noted as attentive and helpful, contributing positively to the experience.
Sleep & Noise
Primera Hacienda Hotel Boutique
—JH - Habitaciones con Baño Privado
—La Sombra del Viento
—Hotel Francisco De Aguirre
—Food & Breakfast
Primera Hacienda Hotel Boutique
9.4The breakfast, handmade by Maria Angelica, was a highlight with fresh, custom dishes.
JH - Habitaciones con Baño Privado
7.5Breakfast was mentioned negatively.
La Sombra del Viento
9.5Breakfast received high praise for being homemade and delicious.
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre
7.3Breakfast received praise, yet other dining options were criticized for limited healthy selections.
Amenities & Facilities
Primera Hacienda Hotel Boutique
8.9Tasteful decor that feels like a warm hug.
JH - Habitaciones con Baño Privado
8.1Standard amenities, with a positive mention of having a patio.
La Sombra del Viento
9.4Guests enjoyed the well-maintained garden and comfortable outdoor spaces.
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre
7.8Amenities like breakfast were praised; however, some aspects were noted as lacking modern updates.
Value
Primera Hacienda Hotel Boutique
8.9The experience felt worth the investment for such warmth and quality.
JH - Habitaciones con Baño Privado
9.1Great price-quality ratio highlighted in reviews.
La Sombra del Viento
9.9The price was noted as very fair for the amenities offered.
Hotel Francisco De Aguirre
7.3Some reviews suggest the hotel offers good value considering its location but noted issues with facilities.
Landmarks
Primera Hacienda Hotel Boutique
Casa VilláJH - Habitaciones con Baño Privado
Casa VilláLa Sombra del Viento
Plaza del PeriodistaHotel Francisco De Aguirre
Plazuela Santo Domingo