San Carlos de Bariloche is a very special and paradisiacal city to spend a wonderful honeymoon. If you travel in the spring - summer season, you will be able to enjoy the beaches, trekkings and all the colors that this season offers in its forests. In autumn you will also be able to see beautiful landscapes with colorful trees that, when winter arrives, drop their red and yellow leaves to give way to the to the snow. At this time there is nothing more beautiful than savoring the famous hot chocolates in one of the exotic hotels with dreamy landscapes.
Bariloche is one of the destinations most chosen and this was confirmed in the last selection of the Experts' Choice Awards, where they place it among the 10 best cities in South America to visit.
This city offers endless entertainment options, it is a natural paradise, where you can go on adventure tourism during the day, and enjoy the wonderful gastronomy, bars and discos at night.
Bariloche is the
destination of the four seasons, for which whatever month they choose, they will find different options to experience the city to the fullest with landscapes that change colors with each season. If you decide to spend your honeymoon during winter, you will be able to enjoy the most important ski slopes in South America at Cerro Catedral with the incomparable view of the Andes Mountains.
When choosing the type of accommodation and location you will see that a wide range of possibilities opens up. That is why in this guide we are going to give you the best options in the center of the city or in the outskirts, which will allow you to live the Patagonian experience: the forest, the beaches, the silent nights, the view of the lakes, the mountains and the sighting of all the fauna.
Here are the 6 hotels to spend the best Honeymoon:
Llao Llao Hotel
This resort opened in 1940 is the most exclusive in Patagonia Argentina. It is surrounded by the peaks of the López, Tronador hills and the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes. The 5-star Hotel has a 15-hectare park, where you will be able to find a large 18-hole golf course, sports facilities, solarium, heated pools, spa and marine activities on the lakes.
Something characteristic of the Llao Llao Hotel is its architecture Alpine style and its beautiful interior design with original materials from the area such as cypress wood and hemlock pine, worked in boards and in rustic media.
El Llao Llao is a romantic and private hotel, it has two wings : Bustillo (in honor of its architect Alejandro Bustillo) and Moreno. The first one has 162 rooms of which 11 are Studios and 12 are Suites with views of the Moreno, Nahuel Huapi and Cerro López lakes.
The Moreno Wing has different 43 Luxury Studios and Suites with views of the lake and mountains. The room that stands out the most is the Luxury Moreno Lake Royal Suite with terrace, fireplace, living room and double Jacuzzi.
They are also among the rooms and suites, the picturesque Cabañas Lago Moreno . These are located within the facilities but somewhat away from the main building to give guests more privacy and exclusivity within the nature and forests that surround Llao Llao. The cabins have views of Lake Moreno and Cerro Tronador, they have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room with fireplace and deck.
In addition to standing out for its exotic facilities, the hotel also stands out with its four restaurants. They will be able to enjoy the most varied gastronomic proposal, be it international or top-class typical cuisine. In the Patagonia restaurant (lunch and dinner) they serve regional and exclusive dishes such as cheese fondue, smoked table, lamb skewers, mushroom cream soup and lake trout patties in batter of limes, beef goulash and spatzle. Like the main menu, the desserts that can be tasted include regional flavors and specially selected typical ingredients from Patagonia, such as blueberries, black cherries, blackberries and raspberries. A point to highlight is that the desserts like all the pastry is manufactured by their own pastry chefs. Everything is delicious!
Another restaurant is the Asador Criollo (dinner), it is an excellent alternative for them to discover one of the best dishes in the area: Patagonian lamb. In addition, they have a wide selection of grilled meat and fish cuts, grilled vegetables and homemade pasta. The place is ideal to enjoy the most traditional flavors in a warm and romantic atmosphere.
Another of the unmissable spaces of this gigantic hotel is the < b> Winter Garden , where lunches are also served and the famous Llao Llao Tea, which includes a selection of strand tea (I recommend the “Llao Llao” blend created by the prestigious international sommelier Inés Bertón) or simply a tasty hot chocolate along with a varied buffet table selection of cakes, red fruit tarts, scones, muffins, brioches, brownies and mini sandwiches of smoked salmon or raw ham and walnut bread. All these incredible flavors are framed in a spectacular view of the Hotel's gardens and Nahuel Huapi Lake.
The Lobby Bar is another of the ideal places to end the day and relax in front of the fireplace, while enjoying the wide variety of cocktails, wines, regional beers or a glass of champagne. In the afternoons there are the classic happy hours and at night the musical shows.
If you want to add more fun to your stay, the Hotel offers different indoor and outdoor activities such as yoga, mountain bike, painting classes, archery, tango, salsa and zumba classes, pilates, aerobics and stretching. There are also marine activities during the summer on its beaches and on the shores of Moreno Lake: windsurfing, boating, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and fly fishing.
And If what you most want is to continue relaxing with incredible views, I recommend the spa sector with thermal mud and algae baths, decontracting massages and detoxifying and revitalizing facials.
El Casco Art Hotel
There is a unique place, where the imposing landscape of the lake Nahuel Huapi it is added the opportunity to wake up, have breakfast or fall asleep while contemplating works by the most important plastic artists in Argentina. It is El Casco Art Hotel, just 11 kilometers from the city center.
The property belongs to the dealer, writer and gallery owner Ignacio Gutiérrez Zaldívar , who has more than 500 masterpieces by the best Argentine artists, being the first hotel dedicated to Art in our country. In its spectacular building it exhibits part of the Zurbarán Collection, made up of the names of Raúl Soldi, Fernando Fader, Quirós, Quinquela, Bertani and many others.
The hotel It is located on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi with its style architecture, tranquility and panoramic views make it one of the most chosen places for Honeymoons . Each of its spacious 33 rooms is dedicated to an artist. The decoration stands out for its sobriety, where well-distributed furniture does not compete with the works of art that are the hallmark. The works They are placed in different areas of the hotel; Each space has its own style and invites contemplation and enjoyment.
The hotel gardens are another of the ideal spaces for walking alone and enjoying nature. These are designed by the engineer Carlos Thays (great-grandson), they feature sculptures by Argentine and European artists.
El Casco Art has in its facilities an outdoor pool and terrace throughout the year. They also offer bicycle rental to visit the nearby areas. Bahía Serena is 600 meters away, while the Circuito Chico is 9 kilometers away.
You will also be able to enjoy the spa area (health club spa) with heated inout pool, solarium on the shore from the lake, outdoor Jacuzzi, male and female saunas, Scottish shower and gym. All with wonderful views of the Lake. In case you want some kind of aesthetic or relaxation service, they offer massages, facials, hairdressing, pedicures and manicures.
Another of the strong points of this hotel 5 stars is its sophisticated cuisine in the gourmet restaurant "El Casco", where they serve dishes prepared with 100% local ingredients and inspired by cuisines from different parts of the world. Among those recommended are brunches, which can be enjoyed in the internal room or on the terrace.
The lounge has a 180 degree view towards the imposing Nahuel Huapi Lake and is decorated with paintings by one of the most renowned realist painters in the world: Juan Lascano.
This beautiful room is complemented by an exposed cellar that stores a wide variety of wines and sparkling wines to accompany the signature cuisine. In addition to offering proposals for midday or evening, the restaurant has an exquisite pastry for breakfast, vegetarian and gluten-free options. El Casco restaurant is considered one of the mandatory stops in the gastronomic circuit of Bariloche.
I also recommend being tempted by the drinks of the Cocktail art. They have a specially designed menu with drinks inspired by the artists whose works are found in the different spaces of the Hotel. The textures, flavors and colors manage to transform the night into a great moment.
Charming Luxury Lodge
It is the favorite of couples looking for a 100% romantic stay in Bariloche. What is its fame? In the style of their cabins that seem to have been taken from a fairy tale. Every space in this hotel looks a bit like that. From its cozy decoration where wood predominates, to the touch of the fireplace when the days are a little colder.
If you want to surprise your partner, you can ask that decorate your room (the jacuzzi and the bed) with rose petals and make your stay even more special. You can also book a romantic dinner on the hotel terrace. The views of the mountains and the Lake Nahuel Huapi are undoubtedly one of the best you can find in all of Bariloche, and the gastronomy of the hotel is simply exquisite, the menu is varied with international and national dishes. The most prominent are the Spanish octopus accompanied by pomme bouchon, gremolata and black olive emulsion or organic trout with carrot and mustard seed emulsion, vegetables in sweet butter. And to close a delicious evening, you cannot miss the chocolate fondue with seasonal fruits.
In Charming they also offer an exclusive private spa in suite to relax and get rid of stress under the command of a qualified team of professionals, who renew and revitalize the body. Among the different services you will be able to get anti-stress massages, reiki treatment, holistic reflexology, deep facial cleansing, Chinese tui na massages and lymphatic drainage. They will also be able to use the sauna, jacuzzi, Scottish and Finnish bath, gym, terrace and heated pool.
In the Charming hotel from the rooms to the paths of flowers and centuries-old trees seem to combine to make everything seem like a dream.
Estancia Peuma Hue
A shores of Lake Gutiérrez and within the Nahuel Huapi National Park is the Estancia Peuma Hue which in other times was a sawmill. This 25-kilometer course is today the ideal place to rest and appreciate the panoramic view of the Cordillera. The 210 hectares that climb the mountain and the 2 kilometers of private coastline on the Gutiérrez lake add a great attraction to the place. The original helmet, remodeled, is now a beautiful stone and wood house with four suites and a living room, where couples can eat and enjoy the landscape by the fireplace, after engaging in fun field activities such as horseback riding through the surroundings or after the comforting massages and energy center therapy.
A little further from the main house there is another similar complex that completes the total of the available suites . In turn, the establishment offers the alternative of the cabins , one next to the stream and another one kilometer from the town, at the top of the mountain in a more intimate environment. During the night, in a corner of the forest, music concerts are held in a space designed with excellent acoustics.
TheHotel de Montaña also offers a meeting room or multipurpose room, an organic garden and greenhouse, an Ecumenical Temple, stables, grazing sites for the horses. It has capacity for 28 guests and they offer a typical regional gastronomy with red and white meats roasted to the cro ss, vegetables and seasonal fruits, in addition to offering personalized menus for those who want other types of meals.
This great field of virgin nature is located on the head south of Lake Gutiérrez, just 25 minutes south of the city of Bariloche, 35 minutes from Cerro Catedral and 45 minutes from the international airport.
When staying in this ranch they have included the transfers in-out and activities within the property such as: guided horseback riding, trekking circuits, walks, rubber boat fishing and outings to paddle in dukie and kayak.
Design Suites
It is a first class complex that offers an area of privacy and exclusivity combining indigenous materials and textures, with the latest technology and avant-garde design. It is located in front of Lake Nahuel Huapi and only two kilometers from the center, all its rooms have views of the lake.
Design Suites It has 78 rooms with minibar and all the necessary facilities to make you feel at home. In addition, among the different services offered, you will be able to enjoy the heated outdoor and indoor pools and the sauna at any time of year.
There is Wi-Fi connection inside and outside the hotel. There is also a gift shop to choose from travel souvenirs or to buy basic necessities.
The hotel has its restaurant open 24 hours to request breakfast, lunch or dinner to the room. They can also use the cafeteria sector with homemade pastry and enjoy it at the tables located in the terrace deck area with views of Lake Nahuel Huapi. If when returning from an excursion you want to relax or simply want to have a moment of relaxation there is a lounge bar, where you can enjoy the most varied cocktails until the early hours.
Design Suites has a relaxation area in its spa with heated pools, terrace solarium, outdoor Jacuzzi, sauna, Scottish shower and gym. All with wonderful views of the Lake. Massages and facials are also offered.
This hotel is easily accessible and is very close to several places to entertain yourself day and night, such as the Bariloche Casino , the Cerro Viejo Ecotourism Park, the Chocolate Museum and Piedras Blancas.
Huinid Bustillo
If you are looking for a private place, surrounded by nature and excellent service, Huinid Bustillo is a good option to keep in mind. It is located in front of the Nahuel Huapi lake. Just 5 minutes from downtown , but away from noise.
They offer upmarket rooms and cabins surrounded by nature in a property of 7 hectares. It has exclusive access to the Bustillo Spa with a heated pool.
This Resort Hotel has 70 rooms and 21 cabins designed for make the most of the natural environment and privacy, guaranteeing a deep rest after a day of activities. The rooms can be chosen with a view of the forest or the Nahuel Huapi Lake. All are equipped with Wi-Fi and minibars.
Huinid Bustillo has its own “Batistín” restaurant , where the nbsp ; regional cuisine with an Asian touch . Among the most outstanding dishes are the typical fish of the region such as lake trout with fennel puree and saffron sauce. During the meal you will be able to enjoy the atmosphere and a French neoclassical decoration, along with panoramic views of the Lake.
Also from afternoon to night the lobby bar offers a menu with drinks of author combined with fruits of the forest such as blueberries, black cherries, blackberries and raspberries.
While for hours of relaxation in the Spa Bustillo with more than 500 m2, you will be able to swim in the covered and heated pool, enjoy the hydromassage, dry sauna and gym.