What OMZ - Olas de Matanzas does

OMZ - Olas de Matanzas operates an integrated beachfront resort complex in Matanzas, in the O'Higgins Region of Chile, approximately two hours from Santiago. The property combines four accommodation tiers — hotel rooms, eight individually branded cabins with private hot tubs, four glamping domes in a pine forest, and 27 pet-friendly camping sites — alongside Restaurant Marvento (seafood and international cuisine with Pacific views), Spa OMZ (with the Sala Atma wellness space), an ISA-certified surf school, a windsurf operation positioned at a Category 5-star windsurf spot, a five-track Bike Park, horseback riding, tennis, and event venues for weddings and corporate gatherings of up to 170 persons. All services are co-located within a single car-free complex at the intersection of pine forest and Pacific Ocean.

The underlying technology is conventional hospitality infrastructure: an informational website (omz.cl) with photo galleries, an interactive property map, and virtual tour capability, supplemented by WhatsApp, phone, email, and walk-in channels for reservation. There is no proprietary booking engine, no online payment flow, and no AI or data platform. Revenue is generated through nightly accommodation charges (ranging from $50,000 CLP for camping to $238,000 CLP for premium cabins), restaurant sales, activity and equipment rental fees, spa services, and event packages, with seasonal pricing and minimum full-weekend stays driving high-season demand. The customer base is overwhelmingly long-tail leisure travelers from Santiago and central Chile, supplemented by international visitors (Argentina, Brazil) and a smaller corporate and wedding segment.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with no OTA intermediation. Discovery relies on TripAdvisor and Google Travel (both rated 4.4/5.0), word-of-mouth within the domestic adventure-sports community, and the natural draw of the Matanzas windsurf and surf spot, which annually hosts the Chile World Cup Windsurf event. Distribution is exclusively direct: WhatsApp, phone, email, and walk-in. Ownership appears to be independent and privately held, with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or M&A activity. Reported employee count is five, consistent with a small owner-operator management structure supported by seasonal and contracted labor across the activity, restaurant, spa, and events verticals.

Name

OMZ - Olas de Matanzas

Legal name

Olas de Matanzas

Website

https://omz.cl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OMZ - Olas de Matanzas operates an integrated beachfront resort complex in Matanzas, Chile, offering hotel rooms, cabins, glamping domes, and camping alongside a restaurant, spa, adventure activities, and event venues for leisure travelers and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beachfront resort and leisure hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Villas & Residences Resorts (THAGACAM)

Keywords

• Beachfront resort accommodation
• Glamping dome camping
• Surf school instruction
• Wedding corporate events
• Spa wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Matanzas

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Revenue from overnight stays across four accommodation types: hotel rooms, cabins, glamping domes, and camping sites. Seasonal pricing (high season September–April, low season May–August) with rates ranging from $50,000 CLP/night (camping) to $238,000 CLP/night (premium cabins). Long-weekend periods are priced at high-season rates.
2. Restaurant Marvento: On-site restaurant serving seafood, ceviches, pizzas, pastas, and cocktails with ocean views. Open for lunch and dinner during winter season. Hotel guests receive a 10% discount. Menu prices range from $2,000 to $43,000 CLP per item.
3. Adventure Activities: Revenue from paid adventure activities including surf lessons ($25,000–$30,000 CLP), equipment rental (surf/bodyboard $10,000–$15,000, sandboard $5,000), horseback riding ($25,000 CLP), tennis court rental ($12,000/hour), and daily bike park passes for external visitors ($5,000).
4. Spa OMZ Services: Wellness services including therapeutic sessions, massages, yoga, and sound baths in the Sala Atma space (capacity 40 persons). 50% deposit required to secure appointments. Operating hours vary by season (Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–18:00, Sunday 10:00–14:00, closed Mondays).
5. Events and Weddings: Corporate events (meetings, workshops, team building, seminars, congresses) and wedding celebrations hosted in the main salon (capacity 100 persons) and terrace spaces (combined 170 persons). Full coordination services including décor, catering recommendations, and vendor management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OMZ Olas de Matanzas operates an integrated beachfront resort complex on the Pacific coast at Matanzas, Chile, combining four overnight accommodation types (hotel rooms, eight cabins, four glamping domes, 27 camping sites) with an on-site seafood restaurant (Marvento), a wellness spa (Spa OMZ), five paid outdoor activities (windsurf location, surf school, bike park, horseback riding, tennis), and event coordination for weddings and corporate gatherings. Guests can move between lodging, meals, activities, and events without leaving the property or using a car. All experiences are anchored at the same coastal location at the heart of the Matanzas windsurf and surf spot.

Product overview

OMZ - Olas de Matanzas is a beachfront resort complex in Matanzas, Chile, offering multiple accommodation types: Hotel rooms (double rooms with ocean views), Cabañas (8 distinct cabins with private hot tubs ranging from 2-6 person capacity), Domos (4 glamping domes named after local birds, 4-person capacity), and Camping (27 pet-friendly sites in pine forest 150m from beach). The integrated experience includes Restaurant Marvento (seafood and international cuisine), Spa OMZ (wellness with Sala Atma), and outdoor activities including Windsurf (5-star spot), Surf School (ISA certified), Bike Park (5 trails), Horseback Riding, and Tennis. Events services support weddings and corporate gatherings up to 170 people. All guests receive 10% discount at Restaurant Marvento and free access to Bike Park and Tennis.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation Double hotel rooms of approximately 28 m² each, featuring private bathroom, satellite TV, and terrace with ocean views. Sold as overnight accommodation at high-season $160,000 CLP/night and low-season $140,000 CLP/night, with extra-bed add-on at $30,000 CLP. Targets couples and leisure travelers seeking full-service ocean-view lodging.
• Cabañas (Cabins) Eight distinct named cabins (Los Pájaros, La Luna, Los Lobos, Las Gaviotas, La Sirena, Chagual, Las Brisas, Los Pelícanos) sized for 2 to 6 persons and 33 to 82 m², each with private hot tub, fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, and terrace with ocean views. Priced from $160,000–$200,000 CLP/night in low season and $189,000–$238,000 CLP/night in high season. Requires full-weekend minimum stay. Includes Bike Park and tennis court access for guests. Targets families and groups seeking self-catering premium lodging.
• Domos (Glamping Domes) Four glamping domes named after local birds (Picaflor, Caquén, Chincol, Tricahue) in a pine forest setting minutes from the sea. Each dome sleeps up to 4 persons with one double bed and one bunk bed, kitchenette, private bathroom, and terrace with gas grill. Priced at $120,000 CLP/night low season and $140,000 CLP/night high season with a two-night minimum stay; no pets allowed. Targets couples, small families, and travelers seeking a nature-immersed overnight experience.
• Camping Pet-friendly family camping in a pine forest located 150 meters from the beach, with 27 numbered sites accommodating up to 4 persons each. Sites include private bathroom with hot water, shared quincho (BBQ area), common areas, and dishwashing sinks. Priced at $50,000 CLP/night low season and $60,000 CLP/night high season, with an additional $12,000 CLP per extra person and a full-weekend minimum booking requirement. Targets families, pet owners, motorhome and van travelers, and budget-conscious outdoor guests.
• Restaurant Marvento Beachfront restaurant with panoramic ocean views serving seafood (ceviches, fish dishes), sandwiches, pizzas, homemade pasta and desserts, plus cocktails, juices and wines. Menu items priced from $2,000 to $43,000 CLP. Open for lunch and dinner in winter season; hotel and cabin guests receive a 10% discount. Operates on walk-in, order-of-arrival basis plus WhatsApp and email reservations for events.
• Spa OMZ Wellness Services Wellness center located between the forest and the sea, offering regenerative rest, complementary medicine techniques, hot tub, kinesiology, detox services, massages, yoga, and sound baths in the Sala Atma light-filled space (capacity 40 persons, equipped with projector). Reservations require a 50% deposit with full refund for cancellations giving 3+ hours notice. Seasonal operating hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00–18:00, Sunday 10:00–14:00, closed Mondays. Targets individuals and groups seeking restorative wellness and corporate wellness programs.
• Escuela de Surf (Surf School) Surf school staffed by ISA (International Surfing Association) certified instructors who are also Chilean Navy lifeguards and local surfers. Offers individual classes at $30,000 CLP and group classes from 2 people at $25,000 CLP per person, including theory and practice with all equipment. Targets beginner to intermediate surf students visiting the Matanzas spot.
• Bike Park Mountain bike park located between pine forests with ocean viewpoints, offering 5 tracks for all skill levels: Enduro, Downhill, Gravel, XCO, and Trail Running. Developed and operated by Matías Moreno of La Meseta Bikes & Coffee, a PMBIA instructor with 30+ years of experience. Open 365 days a year including in rain, with a daily external-visitor pass priced at $5,000 CLP; free for OMZ guests. Targets mountain bikers and outdoor sports enthusiasts at all levels.
• Cabalgatas (Horseback Riding) Guided horseback rides through characteristic landscapes of the area, beginning in pine forest, descending a dune to the Pupuya wetland, and continuing along the beach to Matanzas. Ride duration approximately 1 hour 20 minutes, priced at $25,000 CLP per person, led by an on-site operator reachable via dedicated contact. Targets families, couples, and groups seeking a scenic nature excursion.
• Tennis Court Tennis court located steps from the property and at the entrance of the Bike Park, surrounded by pine forest. Priced at $12,000 CLP per hour for external users; free for OMZ guests. Targets guests and visitors seeking a casual recreational tennis option within the complex.
• Windsurf Activities and Spot Access Access to the heart of the Matanzas windsurf and surf spot, rated Category 5 stars and the host site for the annual Chile World Cup Windsurf event attracting elite athletes. OMZ positions itself at the center of the spot, providing on-site lodging and supporting access for windsurfers, kitesurfers, wingfoilers, and surfers. Targets elite and recreational windsurf and water sports enthusiasts traveling specifically for the spot conditions.
• Eventos (Weddings and Corporate Events) Full-service event hosting including weddings and corporate events (meetings, workshops, team building, seminars, congresses) at the ocean-view main salon (capacity 100 seated) and combined terrace spaces (capacity 170 total), supported by the Sala Atma space (capacity 40) for smaller meetings and workshops. Provides coordination including décor, music, photography, catering, and lighting vendor recommendations. Targets wedding couples and corporate event planners seeking an integrated natural-setting venue with multi-vendor coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.4/5.0 rating on both Tripadvisor and Google Travel, based on hundreds of verified guest reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Explora (Chile): Established Chilean luxury adventure travel operator running all-inclusive lodges in Patagonia, Atacama, and other remote landscapes. Comparable in adventure-tourism positioning, multi-activity integration (lodging + guided experiences), and Chile-based operations targeting upscale international and domestic travelers.
• Tierra Hotels (Tierra Atacama, Tierra Patagonia): Chilean luxury lodge chain offering all-inclusive adventure experiences with integrated dining, spa, and activities in remote Chilean destinations. Comparable in integrated high-end experience design, multiple revenue streams per stay, and Chilean-based luxury hospitality model.
• Awasi Atacama (and Peru): Relais & Châteaux-affiliated boutique lodge in the Atacama desert with private guides and excursions. Comparable in remote-location integrated luxury model, adventure-led programming, and high-ASP per-guest revenue from lodging + activity bundles.
• Singular Patagonia / The Singular Hotels: Luxury Chilean hotel group operating properties in Patagonia and Santiago. Comparable in Chilean premium hospitality positioning, integrated dining and event hosting, and family-owned independent operator profile at smaller scale.

Direct peers

• Punta de Lobos Lodge & Cabañas: Cabin and lodge accommodations positioned at the Punta de Lobos surf break in Pichilemu, Chile. Directly comparable in product mix (cabins with ocean views), customer segment (surf enthusiasts), and Chilean coastal resort positioning.
• Hotel Alaia Pichilemu: Boutique beachfront hotel in Pichilemu, Chile, focused on surf tourism with on-site accommodations, restaurant, and surf instruction. Comparable to OMZ in target market (Chilean and international surf/adventure travelers), coastal Chile location, and integrated lodging-plus-activities model.

Regional players

• Parque Chile Lodge / Cabanas Coastal Chile (Cabañas Costa): Independent cabin/camping operators along Chile's central coastal strip between Santiago and Pichilemu. Comparable in mixed cabin-and-camping formats, family/couple leisure segments, and pricing tier near OMZ—but typically with less integrated activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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