From frozen El Calafate to the wineries of Mendoza and the Atlantic Forest, and with Argentina's award-winning cuisine and luxury accommodations, the options at Relais & Châteaux hotels cover a variety of scenarios. So, if you love to travel, stay in luxury hotels and taste the best local cuisine, this list will not disappoint.
Find the best hotels with restaurants in Argentina from the Relais & Châteaux collection.
EOLO – The Spirit of Patagonia
The city of El Calafate, in a region known as the end of the world, has incredible glacial landscapes where you can feel the luxurious comfort of the EOLO Patagonian spirit. All rooms feature panoramic windows with unique views and spa facilities. In the elegant restaurant with large windows, you can enjoy breakfast overlooking the sunrise or enjoy chef Juan Pablo Bonaveri's fine cuisine for lunch and dinner, combining regional gastronomy with a modern twist. The wine list is 100% Argentinean.
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Overlooking the lush Nahuel Huapi Lake and the impressive Andes Mountains, Las Balsas is one of Patagonia's most charming hotels. The fine restaurant serves gastronomy representing Patagonian tradition paired with the best Argentinean wines from stone cellars with more than 150 labels. Guests can also enjoy the assistance of a sommelier during Mendel wine tastings. A highlight is the spa's “Balsas” massage, a holistic treatment that includes aromatherapy, reflexology, acupuncture and lymphatic drainage. And there are many activities where you can enjoy contact with nature. There's trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, sport fishing, bird watching, as well as more radical adventures at the “end of the world.”
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House of Jasmines is another luxury accommodation option located at the foot of the Andes, with 14 rooms spread across 3 houses spread over 100 hectares. The spa's heated pool, Turkish bath and special treatment rooms offer panoramic views of the Andes Mountains. The restaurant's menu consists entirely of traditional Argentine dishes, including famous barbecue and Norteño specialties such as tamales (empanadas made from corn). In addition to the menu, you can also enjoy special tastings of Argentine wines, including various labels from Salteños and Cafayate. The gourmet menu also gets a more local feel, with jazz and folk dance shows at night.
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El Colibri, a charming ranch located in the heart of Argentina's Pampas, offers horseback riding, polo, hunting, bird watching, spa, yoga and even fine dining. The restaurant's menu is prepared with fresh ingredients, most of which are produced on site, including meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs. Tastings at the winery include an exclusive selection of the best wines from Argentina, especially 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 your kids, or have a chef create a special lunch for you as you select and harvest ingredients from the garden. you.
La Bamba de Areco
One of Argentina's oldest resorts, La Bamba de Areco has recently been renovated to create a comfortable luxury boutique hotel. Each meal is served in a different area of the property, adding an extra charm to the experience. You can sample authentic gaucho traditions, tasting different types of meat and typical mate, watching folk dance presentations and horseback riding competitions. It features a swimming pool, spa, bocce court, two polo fields, and offers outdoor activities such as horseback riding, carriage rides, and biking.
Cabas Wine Lodge
Cavas Wine Lodge in Lujan de Cuyo at the foot of the Andes combines rural tourism with luxury tourism tailored for wine lovers. Located just 30 minutes from Mendoza, this hotel offers 18 suites, spa services and a famous Argentinian restaurant. Dinner, with a contemporary menu that changes constantly depending on seasonal produce, is to be enjoyed with wine. Lunch is a la carte (changes every 6 months) and breakfast is provided.
Awash Iguazu
Awasi Iguazu offers rustic scenery on the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls, just 20 minutes from your hotel in Puerto Iguazú. Located on the banks of the Iguazu River and surrounded by Atlantic rainforest, each of the property's 14 private villas includes a 4×4 vehicle for guests to explore the surroundings. Chef Manuel Agrelo brings the hotel's unique ambiance to the restaurant, creating a variety of unique dishes with local flair. The menu includes delicacies such as pickled pacu with mango and fennel salad and shrimp with curried banana and criollo sauce.