Situated at the foot of the Andes,
Mendoza, is renowned for its world-class wines, particularly Malbec. The region is located on the west of the country, bordering Chile and boasts vast vineyards and fertile soil for wine production. Blending luxury with the region’s rich viticultural heritage, Mendoza features unique wine hotels where guests can enjoy wine tastings, cellar tours and spa treatments. Surrounded by (or nearby) vineyards, these hotels provide an intimate and elegant atmosphere along with spectacular views of the Andes to present a truly authentic boutique wine experience.
Entre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel
Entre Cielos is a luxurious wine resort that boasts Latin America’s first and only authentic traditional Hammam. Set on 20 acres, including eight dedicated to Malbec vines, the 24-room property combines ultra-modern design with natural beauty. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the Andes and working vineyards through floor-to-ceiling windows, while staying in stylish rooms adorned with custom furniture and colorful accents. The resort’s Loft Suite is perched 30 feet above the vines, offering a protective cocoon for wine-loving guests and a private terrace with a jacuzzi tub.
Its Spa specializes in Vinotherapy treatments,
while the outdoor pool with daybeds beckons relaxation. The restaurant focuses on locally sourced ingredients. Its wine cellar showcases some of the region’s best Malbecs, including the hotel’s own EC Wine, available in eco-friendly pouches. For adventure seekers, activities like horseback riding and hot-air ballooning provide a unique way to explore the stunning landscape. Nestled in a quaint winemaking suburb just 20 minutes from the center of Mendoza, Entre Cielos is a stunning blend of luxury and nature offering incredible views and a blissful calm.
Casa de Uco
Lares de Chacras offers a quiet escape for those seeking a true boutique, family-run stay. This small, stylish hotel combines rustic charm with modern amenities, featuring well-appointed rooms, two swimming pools, a restaurant and an innovative wine cellar and wine bar. The classic country style hotel is located in Chacras de Coria, just 15 km away from downtown Mendoza, and features 11 rooms in their main building and six rooms in their new offering, Vita by Lares.
Edmundo and Andrea Day have run the hotel since 2005. The intimate atmosphere at the boutique hotel has been curated by Horacio Bresca (Edmundo´s brother-in-law). Serving their own wine, a passion project started in 2020 by Edmundo and Oenologist Gonzalo Fernandez; guests can unwind by the pool and enjoy a classic asado and wine tasting at the open grill or the accompanying multi-purpose room. During harvesting season, guests can even join the Day family for a fun-filled wine adventure at their private vineyard and have a hand at crafting the wine for next year.
Lares de Chacras
VINEYARDS & WINE RESORT
With just 16 rooms in the main building, three private villas and two exclusive houses, this property boasts a sleek modern design and offers an intimate and homely atmosphere. Contrasting the rugged landscape of Argentina’s Uco Valley, the hotel makes use of polished concrete and minimalist finishes and features a spa and outdoor pool with breathtaking views of the Andes mountains. Located on a 320-hectare estate, Casa de Uco is a unique development that includes its boutique hotel, a working winery and a real estate project offering private vineyard estates and plots for custom homes.
The resort’s culinary offerings take center stage, with a distinctive gastronomic and wine program led by executive chef and culinary consultant Ana Ortuño. Its high-end restaurant focuses on seasonal ingredients sourced directly from the resort’s organic garden, curated by the chef herself. The menu highlights the flavors of the land and the Uco Valley, with dishes like dry-aged beef with roasted vegetables and traditional empanadas taking center stage. Additionally, the property features an exclusive bar and billiards room, along with an underground cellar housing a carefully curated selection of the region’s most iconic wines.
SB Winemaker’s
HOUSE & SPA SUITES
In Chacras de Coria, Mendoza’s most vibrant suburb, SB Winemaker´s House & Spa Suites comprises seven elegant glass-walled suites, restaurant and bar. As the first luxury wine hotel in Latin America with fully integrated in-room spa features and services in each suite, four of the seven suites are also equipped with a dry sauna. Named after the seven chakras, each suite features a steam room and a sensations shower, while outside they are equipped with their own terrace and heated loungers hidden from other guests by a wall of foliage and volcanic stone.
Guided by the in-house Wellness Butler, guests can choose from a number of wellness rituals using local herbs as well as relax by the outdoor pool and firepit. Their in-house Michelin-recommended restaurant, La Vida, features traditional Argentinian cuisine and a Chef’s Table offers a 14-course dining experience or a 7-course menu, both paired with Susana Balbo wines. They also offer a traditional Argentinian asado paired with Susana Balbo wines, served open air, along with an onsite winemaking experience and tasting. The house’s Experience Curator can arrange various activities for guests upon request including rafting, tennis, golf, yoga, horseback riding, rappelling and visits to Susana Balbo Wines.
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