10 Best Hotels in The Lake District, Argentina

Smack dab in the heart of downtown El Bolsón, these neat and bright apartments serve as a good base to explore the surrounding sights. The cabins are modest but homey, opening out onto a green garden where there are hammocks, outdoor dining tables, and a parrilla.

This intimate cluster of cabins hits the sweet spot between ranch and resort; the quaint, rustic interiors are cozy, and you can admire views of Lago Traful from a private balcony or hot tub. Cascada Arroyo Blanco is just 100 meters (328 feet) away, so there’s easy access to hiking trails. Guests can also pay a visit to Río Minero, a nearby estancia run by the same owners, where condor watching, cattle rustling, and horseback riding are available.

This waterside lodging has a spectacular spa and swimming pool, with views overlooking Lake Nahuel Huapi. There are also a bar and an outdoor patio on the top floor, a fine-dining comedor for hotel guests, and lakeview rooms throughout. In the middle of it all, a glass-covered atrium six stories high allows light into the hotel's ample interior spaces.

Stone and wood merge in the angular spaces of this hillside hotel in Puerto Manzano, which offers luscious views of the lake and mountains from its enormous windows. Every room is also graced with a Jacuzzi and abundant natural light. Added perks include a spa, indoor-outdoor pool, and private dock, plus impeccable service. A few extra pesos get you a private deck.

This charming country cottage is surrounded by more than an acre of forest and offers simple rooms that are clean, quiet, and filled with natural light. Here, the family-friendly vibe oozes from every detail, whether it be the cozy dining room or the homemade breads and jams served at breakfast. The B&B's owners are a family of Slovenian migrants who have kept the business up over three generations, so when you're not chatting with them over pastries, they're happy to give you a tour of the sprawling grounds. The latter come complete with fruit orchards and an organic garden.

On a quiet street surrounded by well-tended gardens, this perfectly proportioned Tyrolean villa in Barrio Belgrano (Bariloche’s nicest neighborhood) is only four blocks from the city center, but it feels a world away. The owners are mountaineers and skiers, and their photos decorate the walls of the dining room, where homemade breads and jams are served to guests who gather at breakfast or teatime.

Wood-paneled décor and views of Cerro Piltriquitrón make this commodious modern inn a standout. The on-site gym, expansive rooms and suites, and hyper-competent staff combine to make this the premier lodging if you're looking to stay in El Bolsón proper. An added plus is the hotel's restaurant, which can hold its own against the best eateries in the region.

This all-inclusive stone-and-log lodge on Lago Mascardi is the perfect base for exploring the glaciers and waterfalls of Cerro Tronador, which lies just 25 km (16 miles) up the road. Ambitious hikers can climb to a refugio on the mountain and return in a day. The lodge has been owned by the Vereertbrugghen family since 1929 and offers a broad range of activities, including horse riding, fly fishing, and rafting.

Perched higher up in the foothills than the surrounding cabin complexes, these modern cottages offer plenty of room and all the accoutrements of a vacation home. Mountain views and an opulent garden will soothe your senses, even as the snug wood paneling keeps you warm at night.

Located just around the corner from shops, tourist offices, and restaurants, this downtown hotel melds homey furnishings with state-of-the-art amenities and services. Cozy up by the lobby fireplace or bask in the soaring atrium full of greenery and natural light. Note the paintings on display: each floor showcases a different local artist. The efficient staff caters to the frequent fishermen, families, business travelers, and outdoorsy types who stop here.