Scores at a Glance
Explora AtacamaMitsis Selection Laguna
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
·
7.7
Food
8.2
9.0
Service
9.1
9.2
Rooms
8.4
8.8
Luxury
8.8
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Value
7.8
8.6
Romance
·
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (340)
Google Rating
4.8 (5,721)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
28 min
All Scores
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Beach
7.7
8.2
Food
9.0
9.1
Service
9.2
8.4
Rooms
8.8
8.6
Pools
9.2
8.8
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
8.6
–
Family
9.0
–
Romance
8.7
–
Nightlife
8.4
9.3
Quiet
7.8
9.8
Adventure
7.8
8.7
Wellness
8.4
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Accessibility
7.8
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Water sports
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
Mitsis Selection Laguna
- 5 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 28 min from HER
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 · Mitsis Selection Laguna
- True 24-hour ultra all-inclusive
- Excellent restaurant and bar depth
- Large heated pool landscape
- Strong family facilities
- Daily-refilled minibar
- High staff-service sentiment
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 · Mitsis Selection Laguna
- Beach is mixed sand/pebbles rather than a soft-sand standout
- À la carte restaurants need reservations
- Spa and most watersports are extra
- Room service usually carries a tray charge
- Main family areas can be active rather than quiet