Best Family-Friendly Stays Near Arturo Merino Benítez Airport
Six hotels near Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago suit a family, and five of them list an airport shuttle. Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal is the closest, a five-minute walk from the terminal. Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport, City Express by Marriott Santiago Aeropuerto Chile, La Quinta by Wyndham Santiago Aeropuerto, Hotel Diego De Almagro Aeropuerto and Hotel Manquehue Aeropuerto all offer a shuttle, and four of them add a pool. Ratings run from 8.0 to 8.8 out of 10 across more than a thousand reviews each. I would choose by the pool and breakfast arrangements first, since the transfer is covered almost everywhere.
The area around Arturo Merino Benítez Airport is defined by its role as a gateway to Santiago and beyond, making efficiency and accessibility its core personality traits. For families, this translates into a practical environment where hotels are geared towards facilitating smooth transitions. While not a tourist destination in itself, the airport's surroundings offer a focused, service-oriented atmosphere, ensuring that family travelers have everything they need for a comfortable and stress-free stopover, with quick connections to their next destination.
Where to stay near the airport
Six family stays with shuttles and pools
Santiago's airport hotels solve the transfer problem for most families: five of the six list a shuttle and one is a short walk from the terminal. That leaves the details that matter with children, which are the pool, breakfast and the room set-up. The differences below are about those, not about reaching the airport.
Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport and La Quinta by Wyndham Santiago Aeropuerto share the top rating on this list, 8.8, from 3,042 and 1,908 reviews. Both list a free airport shuttle and an indoor pool with a hot tub. The Hilton adds a fitness center, a restaurant, room service and free Wi-Fi, and is pet-friendly. La Quinta adds spa facilities, a restaurant, a bar and room service. An indoor pool means the children can swim whatever the weather, which I find the most practical feature for a family waiting for a flight. I would choose between the two on breakfast and room layout.
Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal by IHG is rated 8.6 from 2,040 reviews and offers direct terminal access, a five-minute walk from the airport. That is the shortest transfer on the list and removes the shuttle timetable, which matters with tired children and heavy bags. It has an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center and a full-service spa, with warm rooms. I would pick it for an early departure or a late arrival, when walking to the terminal is simpler than waiting for any vehicle. It is the option I would choose when the shortest possible transfer is the priority.
City Express by Marriott Santiago Aeropuerto Chile is rated 8.4 from 3,008 reviews and lists contemporary rooms and suites with air conditioning, a complimentary airport shuttle, free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, a fitness center and a pet-friendly policy. It does not list a pool, so it suits a family who want a simple room, breakfast and a shuttle without paying for extras they will not use. Suites are the useful point here, because a separate sleeping area can help when children go to bed earlier than the adults. I would check the room type when booking. Ask the hotel which suite types are available, since the data does not list them by room.
Hotel Diego De Almagro Aeropuerto is a four-star hotel rated 8.2 from 2,657 reviews, with an airport shuttle, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a restaurant with room service. Hotel Manquehue Aeropuerto is rated 8.0 from 1,623 reviews, with a complimentary shuttle, an outdoor pool, free breakfast, on-site dining, free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business center. Both are sensible choices for families who want breakfast included, and the free parking at Manquehue helps if you arrive in a hired car. Neither lists a spa, so they suit families who want a straightforward stay rather than a resort feel.
A traveler's takeFor a family with an early flight from Santiago, I would book Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal: the five-minute walk to the terminal and an indoor pool for the children make the night before easy. If you prefer a shuttle, my pick is Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport, which combines a free shuttle, an 8.8 rating from over three thousand reviews and a pet-friendly policy. City Express is the one I would choose when free breakfast matters more than a pool.
Family9.0Hotel Barrio Yungay
Budget-friendly hotel in a 1920s building with free breakfast and Wi-Fi
Why guests love itHotel Barrio Yungay is a budget hotel in a 1920s building that I would suggest to a family spending time in Santiago before or after a flight. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are free, the hotel is kid-friendly, and some rooms have a kitchen for simple meals. An interior patio and a dining room give everyone space to relax. The Museum of Memory and Human Rights and public transport are a short walk away. A 9.0 score from 107 reviews is excellent.
Family8.8La Quinta by Wyndham Santiago Aeropuerto
Bright rooms with airport shuttle, indoor pool, and spa facilities
Why guests love itI would recommend this four-star for families who want a free airport shuttle and an indoor pool in one place. The pool and hot tub work in any weather, the spa facilities and fitness center give parents a break, and the restaurant, bar and room service keep meals on site. Rooms are bright and air-conditioned, and free Wi-Fi and parking are included. The business amenities also suit a working stopover near Santiago Airport.
Family8.8Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport
Free airport shuttle, indoor pool, and pet-friendly rooms near the airport
Why guests love itI would recommend this three-star for families who want a free airport shuttle and a pool in one place. The indoor pool and hot tub work in any weather and give children something to do after a flight, while parents can use the fitness center. The restaurant offers room service, which helps when everyone is tired. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are included, and pets are welcome. It is a contemporary, practical hotel near the airport.
Family8.6Hotel Casa Zañartu
Stately hotel with airport shuttle, free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms
Why guests love itHotel Casa Zañartu scores 8.6 from more than 650 reviews and brings some character to an airport night near Santiago. The rooms are sophisticated and air-conditioned, set in a stately building, breakfast is included and Wi-Fi is free. An airport shuttle covers the transfer to Arturo Merino Benítez, which helps with an early flight, and a restaurant on site handles dinner. Pets are welcome. I would book it for a stopover with a little more charm than usual.
Family8.6Tu Espacio Re - Hostel
Budget-friendly hostel with airport shuttle and free breakfast
Why guests love itTu Espacio Re - Hostel is a budget-friendly stay aimed at families, with an airport shuttle and a bus stop a short walk away. Breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are free, rooms have air conditioning, pets are welcome, and full-service laundry is available. Some rooms have a kitchen. Guests rate it 8.6 from 48 reviews. The shuttle and kitchens make a Santiago stopover simple for families with luggage.
Family8.6Nobile Hotel Estacion Central
Airport shuttle, free breakfast, and family-friendly comfort
Why guests love itI would recommend this budget-friendly three-star for families who want an airport shuttle and free breakfast. The relaxed hotel is kid-friendly, the restaurant and bar keep meals on site, and the rooms are air-conditioned. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are included, and a business center suits a working stopover. The listing notes public transport links nearby, a useful way to reach the city.
Family8.6Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal by IHG
Direct terminal access with an indoor pool and full-service spa
Why guests love itI would recommend this four-star for families who want to be a five-minute walk from the terminal. Direct access to Santiago Airport SCL makes early flights and late arrivals easier with children. The indoor pool and hot tub work in any weather, the full-service spa and fitness center give parents a break, and the restaurant, bar and room service keep meals on site. Free Wi-Fi and parking are included, and the rooms are warm and air-conditioned.
Family8.4Happy House Hostel
Colonial-style hostel with airport shuttle, outdoor pool, and free breakfast
Why guests love itHappy House Hostel occupies a Colonial-style building and holds an 8.4 rating from 399 reviews, a good score for a 2-star hostel serving Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. Families get more than a bed here: an outdoor pool, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking, plus some rooms with a kitchen for simple meals with children. The airport shuttle takes care of the transfer, which matters on an early departure from Santiago.
Family8.4City Express by Marriott Santiago Aeropuerto Chile
Contemporary hotel with airport shuttle, free breakfast, and fitness center
Why guests love itI would put this three-star on a family shortlist when the priority is an easy airport transfer. The complimentary shuttle and free breakfast save both money and morning stress, and free parking helps if you arrive by car. The fitness center and bar-restaurant cover the basics, and pets are welcome. The rooms are contemporary and air-conditioned. It is a practical overnight base near the airport, not a destination, and I would choose it on that basis.
Family8.2Hotel Diego De Almagro Aeropuerto
Airport shuttle, outdoor pool, and free breakfast near the airport
Why guests love itI would shortlist this four-star for families who want an outdoor pool and a free breakfast near the airport. The airport shuttle makes the transfer simple, the fitness center helps parents keep a routine, and the restaurant offers room service when children are tired. Free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms cover the basics, and full-service laundry helps on longer trips. The hotel is straightforward rather than flashy, which suits a practical airport stay.
Family8.0Hotel Manquehue Aeropuerto
Contemporary rooms with airport shuttle, outdoor pool, and free breakfast
Why guests love itI would recommend this four-star for families who want a free airport shuttle and an outdoor pool near Santiago. The shuttle suits early flights or layovers, the pool gives children somewhere to burn energy, and free breakfast keeps mornings simple. Free Wi-Fi and parking are included, rooms are contemporary, and the on-site dining means dinner does not need a taxi. The business center suits a working stopover too.
Good to know
- 1Choose Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal first if you want to walk to the terminal in about five minutes.
- 2Pick Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport or La Quinta by Wyndham for an indoor pool and hot tub plus a free shuttle.
- 3Book City Express by Marriott when free breakfast and a suite matter more than a pool.
- 4Take Hotel Manquehue Aeropuerto if you arrive by car, since it lists free parking and an outdoor pool.
- 5Confirm shuttle hours with the hotel before an early flight, as the data does not give timetables.
- 6Ask Hilton Garden Inn or City Express about pets before travelling with an animal, since both are listed as pet-friendly.