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A 19th-century mansion above Valparaíso

Paseo Dimalow 135, Cerro Alegre · one minute from the Reina Victoria funicular

Book on our website with the code VANDER10 and get a 10% discount.

8.3 on Booking · 422 reviews9.4 locationBreakfast includedSea viewRestaurant & bar

The house

The mansion built by Santiago Dimalow

In the 19th century, the English immigrant Santiago Dimalow arrived in Valparaíso and settled on Cerro Alegre. Together with his family he built the mansion that is now home to Casa Vander.

Dimalow pioneered the gas lamps in Valparaíso’s squares, which is why the promenade where we stand bears his name. We have kept the mansion’s original mouldings, its native-wood finishes and its windows and doors.

  • 10 rooms
  • 19th century
  • Sea view
  • Paseo Dimalow 135
The yellow Casa Vander mansion on Cerro Alegre, next to the Reina Victoria funicular station, at sunset.
The mansion, right next to the Reina Victoria funicular station.

Rooms

Ten rooms, no two alike

Heating, a safe, cable TV, WiFi and breakfast included in every room. Tap one to see photos and beds, and to book.

The Suite: a bed with a lilac floral bedspread, glass doors open onto the terrace with a table and chairs, and the blue tub in the background. 2 guests Suite with TerraceA private terrace and a 19th-century claw-foot tub. See the room A woman wrapped in a towel sitting on the edge of the tub, facing the bathroom’s large windows. 2 guests Double with Whirlpool TubTwo balconies and a whirlpool tub in the bathroom. See the room Room with pink walls, a double bed, a wall-mounted TV and curtained windows looking out over the city. 2 guests Double with TerraceWith a terrace and a balcony overlooking the sea. See the room Room with exposed wooden beams, a double bed and, at the far end, a bow window with a bench beneath the windows. 2 guests Double Bow WindowWith the mansion’s bow window and exposed wooden beams. See the room Double bed beneath a woven tapestry, with wall lamps, a white door and a curtained window. 2 guests Standard DoubleFive rooms, each one different. See the room The Single: a bed with a blue knitted bedspread, light walls, a botanical print and the window on the right. Up to 2 guests SingleCosy, with a sea view from the window. See the room
A terrace with a glass table and chairs, overlooking the hillside rooftops, a church with a bell tower and the bay.

The bay, from the terrace.

Inside

A one-of-a-kind interior

We have preserved every detail of the 19th-century mansion: its original mouldings, its native-wood finishes and its treasured windows and doors.

The mansion’s wooden staircase, with turned banisters curving upward between dark walls.
The mansion’s staircaseTurned banisters curving upward.
A plaster ceiling rose with a glass lamp hanging from its centre.
The original mouldingsPlaster ceiling roses overhead.
The hall seen from the upper floor: wooden floorboards, a wrought-iron spiral staircase and a table with flowers.
The hall from aboveWooden floorboards and a spiral staircase.
A moulded arch opens onto a bow window with red curtains, a chest of drawers with flowers and a checkerboard tiled floor.
A bow window beneath an archWith a checkerboard tiled floor.

Restaurant, café and bar

Breakfast with a view, and the bar at the end of the day

Breakfast is included and served from 08:30 to 11:00. The restaurant and café are open from 12:00 to 22:00, and the bar serves Chilean wines and sparkling wines.

For events we have a lounge and bar for up to 42 guests, as well as the sea-view terrace.

Restaurant, bar and events

Breakfast served on a balcony: orange juice, coffee, fruit and eggs, with the church and the bay in the background.
The bar: a wooden counter with high stools, bottles on shelves and a coffee machine.
A dark-walled corridor with a brass sign reading Restaurant, a wooden door and a vase of flowers.

Reviews

What our guests say

8.3Very good on Booking
422 reviews
  • Location9.4
  • Staff9.0
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.2
  • Facilities8.1
  • WiFi8.0
“A wonderful, architecturally striking setting: an old mansion with all the beauty of the past but modern services, and a small but really fun bar. It was a lovely surprise.”
Franco · Chile
“The location, the view, the cleanliness and the attentive staff. Sitting by the big window, watching the port and the rain falling, was lovely. I would come back here, and above all to Valparaíso.”
Carlos · Chile
“Very well-kept facilities, close to places of interest…. Beautiful view. Next to the Reina Victoria funicular, which connects with the lower town.”
Érika · Chile
“The house, the staff’s service, the breakfast (spectacular), the bar-restaurant.”
Marcelo · Chile
“The hotel’s location is very good. The bed is incredibly comfortable; we didn’t want to get up. Having heating, towels, shampoo, soap and a hair dryer in the room is very practical.”
Benjamín · Chile
“Excellent place. Spotless accommodation with good food and a good bar. Very friendly and helpful staff.”
Diego · Chile

Scores and reviews from the hotel’s Booking page, as of 09/10/2026.

The ochre mansion seen from above, among the rooftops and colourful houses of Cerro Alegre.

Cerro Alegre

Next to the Reina Victoria funicular

We are on Paseo Dimalow, a one-minute walk from the Reina Victoria funicular, which takes you down to the lower town. Almirante Montt street is three minutes away and Palacio Baburizza is 550 metres away.

Getting here

Services

What comes with your stay

  • Breakfast includedEvery morning, 08:30 to 11:00.
  • Restaurant & caféOpen 12:00 to 22:00.
  • BarWith Chilean wines and sparkling wines.
  • Sea viewFrom the rooms, the restaurant and the terrace.
  • ReceptionStaffed 24 hours a day.
  • Room serviceLaundry also available, at an extra charge.
  • Free WiFiThroughout the house.
  • Rooms kept at 22°CIf you’d like yours cooler or warmer, just let us know.

Frequently asked questions

Before you book

What time are check-in and check-out?

Check-in from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, in every rate on our booking system. It is served from 08:30 to 11:00.

Can I bring children?

Yes, of any age. Children aged 7 and over pay the adult rate. We do not have cots; an extra bed must be requested in advance and is charged separately.

Do you accept pets?

No.

Is there parking?

We do not have our own parking. There is a secure paid car park nearby at Urriola 565; to reserve a space, call +56 9 4228 9117.

Is there a lift?

No. The mansion is accessed by stairs only, so it is not the best option for guests with reduced mobility.

Do you offer airport transfers?

Yes, at an extra charge. Request it when you book.

I’m a foreign visitor. Do I pay VAT (IVA)?

If you pay in US dollars and show your passport and tourist card, you are exempt from the 19% VAT (IVA).

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