Scores at a Glance
Explora AtacamaHurawalhi Island Resort
Overall
9.0
9.5
Beach
·
9.4
Food
8.2
9.5
Service
9.1
9.5
Rooms
8.4
9.4
Luxury
8.8
9.4
Value
7.8
9.0
Romance
·
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (340)
Google Rating
4.9 (913)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
40 min
All Scores
–
Beach
9.4
8.2
Food
9.5
9.1
Service
9.5
8.4
Rooms
9.4
8.6
Pools
8.8
8.8
Luxury
9.4
7.8
Value
9.0
–
Romance
9.7
9.3
Quiet
9.5
9.8
Adventure
–
8.7
Wellness
8.9
–
Remote work
7.4
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Water sports
Yes
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
Pros · Explora Atacama
- Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
- All meals and round-trip airport transfers included.
- Quiet desert setting with observatory, pools and spa facilities.
Pros · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Cons · Explora Atacama
- Very expensive.
- Dining is more lodge-style than multi-restaurant resort-style.
- Not ideal for travelers who mainly want to lounge.
Cons · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded