Small Boutique hotels in CUYO

Standing on a quiet residential street by Mendoza's Plaza Italia, B&B Plaza Italia is one of the first bed and breakfasts in the city. Family owned and run, it has just five comfortably decorated rooms, and offers delightful accommodation and friendly, welcoming hospitality in a highly central location. Just a five minute stroll from Plaza Independencia, the most emblematic spot in the city, B&B Plaza Italia is also within easy reach of the Convention and Exhibition Centre, theatres, museums, and Paseo Sarmiento, with the finest shopping, dining and entertainment in the city. B&B Plaza Italia's friendly staff are on hand during the day with advice and reservations for restaurants, wine tours, travel and transport. With just five spacious double rooms, tranquil, relaxing stays are guaranteed at B&B Plaza Italia. Cosily furnished with large double or queen-sized beds, all rooms have private bathrooms, and are fully air-conditioned and heated. Downstairs, the house boasts an elegant dining area, where breakfast is served every morning, and a spacious, luxurious lounge, furnished with beautiful antiques and decorated with original works of art. There is also a quiet, shady patio, ideal for breakfast in fine weather, or relaxing in the evenings.

Surrounded by the beautiful vineyards of the Mendoza wine region, and with the Cordón de Plata mountain range in the distance, Casa de Uco Vineyards and Wine Resort is a unique modern boutique hotel, set in a spectacular avant-garde design building. This magnificent property provides luxurious accommodation, fine food and wines, and a fabulous range of activities in a charming natural setting. Standing by its own lagoon, Casa de Uco Vineyards and Wine Resort offers a unique selection of activities in and around the estate, including tours of the vineyards and visits to the cellar, wine tastings, horse riding, mountain biking, trekking, white-water rafting and paragliding. The resort also boasts unique spa facilities, with a swimming pool, Swedish saunas, a steam room and Hammam, fitness centre, and a unique range of treatments based on water and vinotherapy. For fine dining experiences, the restaurant serves gourmet regional cuisine created by the resort's renowned chefs, along with an extensive selection of wines, in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. The wine lounge and cellar offers unique tasting experiences and a conference lounge for a range of private events, while the "Quincho" is an extraordinary outdoor venue where guests can savour the delights of the typical Argentine ''asado''.

Club Tapiz is located in an estate built in 1890 and surrounded by 10 hectares of vineyards. The house was restored preserving its Renaissance-style villa structure and maintaining vintage elements, such as the patio and pinewood floors, the connection with its surroundings and enthralling views of the Andean Range. A few meters away from the house there is an old winery that produces artisan wines. Club Tapiz welcomes guests travelling on business or for pleasure. It offers a unique experience in an exclusive site amidst mountains and the taste of good wines.

Standing on a quiet tree-lined street in downtown Mendoza, Escala83 Apartamentos is a small new boutique apartment complex, featuring award-winning design, and built in wood, concrete and steel. Bright, spacious interiors, classically simple Scandinavian furniture and unique signature pieces complete the picture in this beautiful house. Within easy reach of the most important streets, avenues, the commercial and business districts of Mendoza, Escala83 Apartamentos is ideal for relaxing stays in this buzzing city. A short walk from countless excellent cafés and restaurants, theatres and art galleries, there is also a golf course just over two kilometres away. Escala83 Apartamentos has just three self-catering apartments, equipped with everything necessary for both short or longer stays. There is a weekly cleaning service, and daily cleaning is available at an extra charge. Additional facilities include a private indoor car park, and each apartment comes with the very latest in entertainment systems, along with complimentary Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

Adalgisa Manor became a hotel in 2001, when Gabriela Furlotti and Cuqui, her mother, decided to preserve and restore one of the last vineyards of the area. The renovation took two long years and was managed by Marcelo Ortiz. Gabriela's grandmother acquired the property in 1936. Of eminent rural character and built in of the quiet area of Chacras de Coria, this splendid property is nestled in 2 hectares of Malbeck vines planted in 1916. There is also a small "bodega"; allowing visitors to observe the complete process of winemaking: from harvest to table. The Old House glows in a characteristic copper color as did the buildings of long ago. The interior has 3 guest rooms and a cosy feeling with the family's antique furniture. Enjoy an ambience full of authentic Mendocino history. The 8 remaining rooms have views of the vineyards and are in the Stone House which is separated from the Old House.

Located in the heart of the vineyards of the Uco Valley wine region in Mendoza, Finca la Azul is a small boutique guest house, set in a strikingly designed modern building. This charming property offers spacious, luxurious accommodation, delicious home-cooked cuisine and magnificent facilities in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Ideally placed for exploring this beautiful region and discovering its excellent wines, Finca la Azul offers a number of exclusive activities on-site, including wine tastings and cookery classes. The region of the Uco Valley is also ideal for hiking and mountain biking, and white-water rafting and paragliding can also be enjoyed nearby. Fincal Azul offers a number of unique gastronomic proposals, based on Spanish, Italian, Arabian and Criollo cuisine, and the finest home grown and locally sourced produce. Meals can be enjoyed in the dining room, the vineyards, the cellar, or in the Quincho, a delightful spot for outdoor dining. In the evenings, a great range of cocktails and fine wines can be enjoyed in the elegant bar area. Finca Azul also recommends the Resto Azul, at Bodega La Azul in Tunuyán.

Surrounded by eight hundred acres of its own vineyards, Lodge Atamisque is a newly built wine lodge, set in just six avant-garde independent villas, all boasting excellent views of the vineyards and the Andes in the distance. Lodge Atamisque provides cosy boutique accommodation, fine cuisine and a fabulous range of outdoor activities in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Ideally placed for exploring this beautiful area of the Mendoza wine region, home to some of the world's finest wineries, Lodge Atamisque is a magnificent starting point for countless fascinating activities, including spectacular itineraries in the Andes, unforgettable photo safaris, trekking tours, horse-riding trips, wine-tastings and the best local gastronomy. On site, the estate boasts a nine-hole golf course, perfect for experienced players as well as beginners. The eight hundred acres of the estate are ideal for exploring on foot, on horseback, by mountain bike or in a horse-drawn carriage, and feature a majestic centenary park, fruit trees, lakes and areas of beautiful untouched nature. The Lodge's award-winning restaurant, Rincón Atamisque, serves delicious fusion menus based on the finest locally sourced, seasonal produce, including trout from the estate's own trout farm. Guests can of course expect an excellent selection of wines from the estate, created from Atamisque's terroir, including Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the signature grape of the region, Malbec.

Located on a quiet wooded street in the little town of Chacras de Coria, Posada Borravino is a small charming boutique hotel, offering cosy accommodation in just eight spacious rooms. Surrounded by centenarian trees, and arranged around a courtyard swimming pool, Posada Borravino is ideally placed for relaxing stays in this historic town, less than twenty kilometres from the centre of Mendoza. Posada Borravino has bicycles for hire to explore the area, and other outdoor activities available close by include horse riding, hiking and golf. Posada Borravino is also within easy reach of some of the finest wineries in the world famous Mendoza region, meaning that it is ideal for wine tours, tastings and visits to vineyards. Every morning, a hearty breakfast is served in Posada Borravino's cosy dining room, featuring local specialities, a range of breads and pastries, cereals, yoghurt, fruit and home-made jams. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, and an excellent selection of Mendoza wines is also available.

Offering fabulous views of the Andes, Posada Paso de los Patos is a small boutique style lodge, located a short distance from the town of Barreal. Built in the typical architectural style of the Cuyo region, this charming property offers cosy accommodation, great food and a fabulous range of outdoor activities in a friendly, welcoming ambiance. A fabulous spot for relaxing escapes in this beautiful region, Posada Paso de los Patos is ideal for outdoor experiences of all kinds and for all ages. Guests can choose from horse riding, mountain biking, hiking and trekking, 4x4 excursions, white-water rafting on the Los Patos river, or fishing, among many other fascinating options. Guests are sure to enjoy its cosy, relaxed atmosphere, and after a busy day's sightseeing, can take a relaxing dip in the outdoor pool, or stroll in the charming gardens. Posada Paso de los Patos' restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner, and offers a variety of exquisitely cooked home-made meals, prepared on site in the lodge's kitchen, guaranteeing a really special experience. Menus are simple but delicious, always accompanied by some of Argentina's finest wines, and can be enjoyed in the cosy dining room, with its rustic furniture and open fireplace, or in warm weather, on the garden veranda.

Posada Verde Oliva is sitated in a carefully renovated and modernised 19th century hacienda. This charming property provides cosy boutique-style accommodation, friendly service and a range of outdoor activities in a tranquil rural setting. The design of the inn has preserved all the features of a typical country house in Mendoza - including a large, spacious gallery - combined with all the comfort and safety of a modern hotel. Ideal for wine tours and vineyard visits in this fascinating region, Posada Verde Oliva is just sixteen kilometres from the centre of Mendoza, yet is seemingly a world away, in a rural spot where time stands still and the hustle and bustle of the city are left far behind. Staff at Posada Verde Oliva are on hand to arrange a number of especially programmed activities, including wine and olive oil tours, horse riding, mountain biking, adventure sports, and many other options. On-site, the posada boasts a large outdoor pool, expansive gardens, and a large, cosy living room, featuring an open fireplace for those cool winter evenings, and an extensive library with a range of titles on wine and olive oil production, the region's history or tourism in Mendoza. On arrival at Posada Verde Oliva, guests are welcomed with wine and cheese, and tasty lunches and dinners can be prepared on prior request. Olive oil therapy massages can also be arranged on advanced request.