About this hotel
General information
Llao Llao is the classic mountain resort of Argentine Patagonia. It sits on a low rise inside Nahuel Huapi National Park, between Lake Nahuel Huapi and Lake Moreno, with Cerro López and Mount Tronador behind it. The architect Alejandro Bustillo picked the site for its scenery and its existing port, and built in a Canadian-lodge idiom of cypress logs and larch shingles. The first hotel of 1938 was lost to fire, and the present Bustillo building dates from 1940; aristocrats, diplomats and well-known names have stayed here ever since.
Inside, the mood comes from wood and stone: hand-finished floorboards of solid cypress and hemlock, and a lobby of timber and stone columns, leather and antler chandeliers. The 15-hectare grounds hold an 18-hole golf course, a private marina and a beach. A panoramic bridge links the historic building to the more contemporary Moreno Wing, bringing the total to 205 rooms and suites, and each season has its own rhythm, from skiing in winter to days on the lakes in summer.
Location
The hotel stands on the Llao Llao peninsula in Río Negro province, at kilometre 25 of Avenida Bustillo outside San Carlos de Bariloche. Downtown Bariloche is 25 km away, Bariloche airport 35 km, the Cerro Catedral ski area 20 km and Buenos Aires about 1,600 km. The Puerto Pañuelo pier, where the Lake Crossing boats arrive, is 500 m from the hotel.
Spa
Llao Llao Spa pairs natural products with modern equipment and works by appointment. The menu covers facials for women, men and teenagers, cell-renewal treatments, detox rituals (ionised bath, algae bath, thermal fango bath, marine clay and the house Llao Llao experience) and hydrotherapy programmes — Antistress, Hydrostrech, Balneosel and a tired-legs treatment. The health club adds a sauna, a jacuzzi with a view, the heated pools and a well-equipped gym.
Sports & leisure
Golf is the centrepiece: an 18-hole course within the national park, with 360-degree views of Lake Nahuel Huapi, the mountains and old-growth forest. The club has a pro shop with club hire, a driving range and two putting greens; resident professionals give private and group lessons, and golf cross is on offer too.
- outdoors — forest walks, mountain biking, instructor-led archery, a hard-court tennis court and football
- on Lake Moreno in summer — kayaking, windsurfing, stand-up paddle, canoeing and fly casting, with marina staff on hand for beginners
- further afield — boat trips, fishing, rafting, canopy lines, 4x4 outings, birdwatching and Patagonian excursions
- indoors — yoga, stretching, spinning and functional training classes, a bridge room, library, games room, TV lounge and evening shows
For children
Children aged 4 to 10 have an outdoor activity programme, run in groups by age; places must be booked ahead and sessions may be called off in poor weather. In summer the marina teaches water sports to children and teenagers, and there is a games library indoors.
Restaurants & bars
Five restaurants and a handful of bars range from Patagonian lamb to the classic Llao Llao Tea served above the gardens and Lake Nahuel Huapi.
- Restaurante Patagonia — gourmet cooking from Patagonian produce in a wood-panelled room
- Restaurante Argentino — Patagonian lamb, grilled meat and fish, homemade pasta
- Winter Garden — lunch with a salad bar and the Llao Llao High Tea beside picture windows
- Lobby Bar — cocktails, wine, champagne, artisan cheeses and charcuterie, with live music every evening
- Club House — sandwiches, tea, cakes and homemade jams by the golf course, plus cheese or chocolate fondue in the evening on request
- Moreno Lake Lounge — beer and sushi bar over Lake Moreno, with tapas, sandwiches of regional produce and craft beer brewed with El Bolsón hops
- Cava Llao Llao — a wine cellar serving a nightly six-course dinner from 8.30 pm for up to eight guests, paired with regional wines
- Breakfast room — a generous breakfast with views, a waffle and omelette station and a gluten-free menu
- Pool Bar — drinks beside the indoor pool and jacuzzi
Swimming
Heated indoor and outdoor infinity-edge pools are linked to each other, with a jacuzzi and a bar alongside. On the lakeshore the hotel has its own beach, a sun deck and a marina.
Skiing
In winter the hotel doubles as a ski base, with the slopes of Cerro Catedral 20 km away.
Pets
Pets are not allowed at the hotel.
Rooms
The 205 rooms and suites are split between two wings: the historic Bustillo Wing, with 162 rooms including 11 studios and 12 suites, and the Moreno Wing, with 43 deluxe studios and suites, all with terraces facing Lake Moreno and Mount Tronador. Connecting rooms are available.
Rooms have a minibar, safe, desk, phone, flat-screen satellite TV, heating, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, toiletries and Wi-Fi; air conditioning is fitted only in some categories.
Standard Room
A snug room in the historic wing with a double or twin beds, looking onto the gardens or the Winter Garden; some have a partial view. No air conditioning, and some are reached by stairs.
Superior Room
A room with a queen or twin beds and air conditioning, overlooking the resort gardens or the Winter Garden; some views are partial.
Lake Room
A compact lake-view room with a double or twin beds; no air conditioning.
Superior Lake Room
A lake-view room with a king or twin beds and air conditioning.
Lake Studio
An open-plan studio combining bedroom and sitting area, with a lake view and a double or twin beds; no air conditioning.
Junior Suite
A suite with a separate bedroom and living room and a double or twin beds; no air conditioning.
Lake Suite
Bedroom and living room with sweeping views over the lakes and a double bed; no air conditioning.
Presidential Suite
The largest suite in the historic wing, with a terrace above Lake Nahuel Huapi, a formal living room, a dining room for 12, a kitchenette and a guest WC. The king-bedded master bedroom has a dressing room, and the bathroom a double jacuzzi and a Scottish shower.
Moreno Lake Cabin
A two-bedroom unit (one king, one twin) with two bathrooms, a living room and a deck overlooking Lake Moreno and Mount Tronador.
Deluxe Moreno Lake Studio
A Moreno Wing studio with large windows on Lake Moreno and Mount Tronador, a terraced balcony, a king or twin beds, a divided bathroom with jacuzzi and air conditioning.
Deluxe Moreno Lake Suite
A suite with a living room, terraced balcony, a king or twin beds and air conditioning in both rooms; the bathroom has a double jacuzzi, and every window frames Lake Moreno and Tronador.
Deluxe Moreno Lake Master Suite
Set in the best position in the wing: a king bedroom with terrace, a large living room facing the snows of Tronador, and a bathroom with double jacuzzi, twin basins and separate shower; air conditioning in both rooms.
Deluxe Moreno Lake Royal Suite
The Moreno Wing's signature suite, with a terrace over Lake Moreno, a king bedroom with dressing room, living and dining rooms, a kitchen and a guest WC. The bathroom has a double jacuzzi and its own sauna.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.