Millahue, Chile — Vik Chile is thrilled to once again receive Two MICHELIN Keys from the renowned guide in its third edition of its hotel award program. Awarded to properties that showcase a truly special experience, the distinction reflects Vik Chile’s commitment to exceptional hospitality defined by avant-garde design, extensive art collections, and a focus on nature, sustainability, and high-end gastronomy.
“It is an honor to see Vik Chile earn Two MICHELIN Keys,” said Carrie and Alexander Vik, founders of Vik Retreats. “This recognition underscores the vision we have always had for VIK — to create a truly singular experience rooted in destination where extraordinary art, design, nature, viticulture, and hospitality prosper. Most importantly, it is a meaningful reflection to the passion of our remarkable team who bring this vision to life every day.”
The philosophy that guides the entire VIK experience centers on the concept that every element, from the diversity of the terroir and natural relationship of the flora and fauna, to the warmth of the Chilean people, come together to create what is a truly innovative and distinctive destination, offering visitors immersion into Chilean culture and nature as well as vineyard life.
Renowned for its rigorous restaurant assessments and coveted MICHELIN Stars, the MICHELIN Guide brings the same discerning expertise to the world of hospitality through its MICHELIN Key distinction, recognizing hotels that deliver unparalleled experiences. Anonymous inspectors travel the globe to discover and evaluate the most remarkable properties, considering the quality, character, and overall experience they offer. Representing an exceptional stay, Two Keys recognizes a hotel that's unique in every way, where a memorable experience is always a guarantee. A hotel of character and charm, Two Key hotels are run with obvious pride and considerable care.
This recognition comes on the heels of a strong award season for Vik Chile, during which VIK was voted the Best Vineyard in the World by The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025 while the architect of its sculptural winery Smiljan Radic was named the 2026 Pritzker Prize laureate. In addition, the hotel
was voted by readers to Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, ranking among the Best Resorts in South America. Travel + Leisure additionally recognized the hotel’s agroecological restaurant, Pavilion, in its new list celebrating the best restaurants and bars within hotels around the world in its very first edition. Together, these accolades reflect Vik Chile’s singular ability to blend impeccable hospitality, gastronomy, and design in one immersive experience.
Vik Chile is an avant-garde retreat and wine-spa at VIK in Millahue, Chile that merges exceptional design with its stunning locale. Perched on a hilltop amongst valleys and vines, with the Andes Mountains in the distance, Vik Chile is strategically positioned to offer 360-degree views across the 11,000-acre property. Each lodging at Vik Chile features a unique design and original art concepts. The Puro Vik bungalows take the experience to the next level. Surrounded by nature with 360º views of the stunning landscape, each glass house floats above the vineyard and offers a terrace and private hot tub all with their own design. Nestled within the vineyard is the VIK Winery, named The World’s Best Vineyard 2025 by The World’s 50 Best. Boasting an outstanding design by Chilean architect Smiljan Radic, the 2026 Pritzker Prize winner, the winery works in tandem with the hotel.
To see the full list of properties recognized by MICHELIN Guide, visit https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/travel/all-the-key-hotels-in-the-world-michelin-guide
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About Vik Retreats
Vik Retreats is a curated collection of ultra-luxury boutique hotels and vineyards created by Alex and Carrie Vik, characterized by avant-garde design, extensive art collections, and a focus on nature, sustainability, and high-end gastronomy. Every Vik Retreat was imagined and designed with the inspiration of creating an escape that offers a unique immersion into the destination of each property. The results are astonishing and unrivaled and have been celebrated by visitors from around the world. Locations include José Ignacio, Uruguay; Chile's Millahue Valley; and Milan, Italy.
