From icy El Calafate to the wineries of Mendoza and the Atlantic Forest, Relais & Châteaux hotels in Argentina cover a variety of scenarios with luxurious accommodations and award-winning cuisine. So, if you love traveling, staying in luxury hotels and sampling the best local cuisine, this list won’t disappoint you.
Check out our selection of the best hotels with restaurants in Relais & Châteaux Argentina.
EOLO – The Spirit of Patagonia
In the area known as the end of the world, the city of El Calafate offers stunning glacier landscapes and the luxurious comfort of EOLO Patagonia Spirit. All rooms have panoramic windows with unique views and spa facilities. The elegant restaurant also has large windows, where you can watch the sunrise while having breakfast, or enjoy lunch and dinner with chef Juan Pablo Bonaveri’s exquisite dishes Gourmet cuisine, where he blends local recipes with a modern twist. The wine list is 100% Argentinian.
las balsas
Overlooking the lush Nahuel Huapi Lake and the majestic Andes Mountains, Las Balsas is one of the most charming hotels in Patagonia. This unique restaurant offers representatives of traditional Patagonian cuisine, harmonized with the best Argentinian wines in a stone cellar with more than 150 brands. In addition, guests can enjoy the help of a sommelier during Mendel’s wine tasting events. The highlight is the spa’s “Balsas” massage, a holistic treatment that includes aromatherapy, reflexology, acupuncture and lymphatic drainage. There are also a variety of activities to enjoy contact with nature: hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, sport fishing and bird watching, as well as more radical adventures at the “End of the World”.
Jasmine House
The House of Jasmines is another luxury accommodation option at the foot of the Andes, with 14 rooms spread over three houses on 100 hectares of land. The spa features a heated swimming pool with panoramic views of the Andes, a Turkish bath and special treatment rooms. The restaurant’s menu consists exclusively of traditional Argentinian dishes, including the famous barbecue and northern specialties such as tamales (corn-based empanadas). To complement the menu, guests can taste special Argentinian wines, including various brands from Saltenos and Cafayate. In addition, there are jazz and folk dance performances in the evening, and the food menu has a more regional flavor.
colibri
The charming El Colibri Ranch is located in the heart of the Argentinian Pampas and offers the pleasures of horseback riding, polo, hunting, bird watching, spa treatments, yoga and, of course, gourmet food. The restaurant’s menu is prepared using fresh ingredients such as meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs, many of which are produced on site. The wine tastings at the winery feature a selection of the best wines from Argentina, especially from Mendoza, Salta and Patagonia. You can also enjoy a chef-prepared picnic on the banks of the Santa Clarita River, take a cooking class with the kids, and even choose your ingredients and follow the harvest in the garden to let the chef create a lunch unique to you, especially you.
labamba bad areco
La Bamba de Areco is one of Argentina’s oldest resorts, recently renovated into a comfortable luxury boutique hotel. Each meal is served in a different area of the hotel, adding an extra touch of charm to the dining experience. You can taste authentic gaucho traditions such as tasting different types of meat and typical mate tea, watch folkloric dance performances and equestrian competitions. The hotel features a swimming pool, spa, bocce ball courts, two polo fields, and offers outdoor activities such as horseback riding, horse-drawn carriages and bicycles.
Cavas Wine Cottage
Cavas Wine Lodge in Lujan de Cuyo, at the foot of the Andes, brings wine lovers a combination of luxury and rural tourism. Just half an hour from Mendoza, the hotel offers 18 suites, spa services and, of course, a famous Argentinian restaurant. Dinner is a tasting menu with wine pairings, and the modern menu is constantly changing based on seasonal ingredients. Lunch is a la carte (changes every six months) and breakfast is.
Abasi Iguazu
Awasi Iguazu offers pristine scenery on the Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls, just 20 minutes from Puerto Iguazu hotels. Situated on the banks of the Iguazú River and surrounded by the Atlantic rainforest, the hotel’s 14 private villas are equipped with 4×4 vehicles for guests to explore the surrounding area. Chef Manuel Agrelo integrates the hotel’s unique atmosphere into the restaurant, bringing different and unique local dishes. The menu includes delicacies such as marinated paku fish with mango and fennel salad, and shrimp with curried banana and criollo sauce.
