Our wonderful Buenos Aires-based travel agent - Harry Hastings of http://www.planba.com/ - recommended that we stay at Las Balsas, a Relais & Chateaux hotel near Bariloche in the Lake District of Patagonia rather than at the Llao Llao, which is the traditional choice. Now that we have made the trip, we agree with him. The town of Villa La Angostura... more

Location is superb with beautiful view of lake and Andes. Room was very comfortable though small. Free internet was much apreciated. Food was outstanding, excellent wine list and service. Highly recommended! more

After traveling the entire day from Iguazu on Aerolineas Argentinas, we were warmly greeted as visiting friends to an old friend's home and ushered into the living room for tea. The hotel is lake-front situated on Las Balsas Bay with a stunning view of the bay, Arrayanes Peninsula and snow-capped Andes. Pictures do not convey the perfect view. We were... more

Beautiful location, very helpful staff. Small and exclusive. Nice indoor/outdoor pool. Food excellent but restricted menu is the same every day - a problem if you stay longer than a few days. Suites are the way to go, but watch out for the price . . . it can be way over the top for foreigners but significantly lower for... more

Just got back from my second stay at Las Balsas. This little hotel has such amazing energy. You start to relax from the moment you walk in the door. Excellent restaurant, great spa services (try the alfius massage), and beautiful views. Definitely book spa treatments in advance, you may not be able to book once you arrive (especially if you... more