Llao Llao Hotel & Resort Golf Spa

it's incredible that they charge you almost 10 bucks for a 500ml bottle of water, when there's no supermarket or anything within miles, otherwise, rooms are pretty good, food is good (overly expensive but good), breakfast is solid, they have activities (i didn't do any since i stayed inside my room the entire trip)

The resort is absolutely GORGEOUS beyond belief and I loved learning about the history of the resort from our bike trip guides. We stayed there one night on our bike trip and most of us agreed that the rooms were shabby and we much preferred Alma Suites where we stayed the night before near downtown Bariloche. I know we were in a lower category room but it had stained carpet and we were on the 5th floor which had low ceilings and slanted ceilings so I kept hitting my head. The breakfast was gorgeous but again it's all show, no substance. If you need to stay here spend the money for a good room OR save your money, stay at Alma Suites (just gorgeous on the lake), nice breakfast and inexpensive and go to the Llao Llao for golf or for a drink (nice lobby bar). Our friends also loved Charming Hotel in Bariloche they said it was luxurious for only $300/night. Sorry Llao Llao but no excuse you need to have clean carpet or you are not a quality operation.

We stayed here two night with great weather. Our room was in the newer section with great views from the big patio and bathroom. It's quite a walk from the main lobby but has separate lobby and bar on the first level of the new section. We had great service there. They serve a great breakfast !

If ever I wanted to give a 5 star review it would have been for this visit. The Llao Llao hotel is somewhere I had wanted to visit for a very long time. However in some ways the Llao Llao is a reflection of Argentina as a whole in 2025 - incredible potential that somehow falls short of what it could truly be. First the positives - 1) the location and setting are truly stunning. The hotel’s placement and the grounds are amazing. 2) views from the lobby bar, breakfast room, winter garden, pool and Moreno bar are truly 5 star. The pool on a warm summer day is incredible. 3) the front office team was excellent in responding to our concerns with respect to our first room and provided us with an alternative room. 4) the wait staff was largely very friendly and helpful even though at times they were a bit inattentive. 5) the evening entertainment was very good and lasted well into the evening. The hotel is pretty far from town so having nightly entertainment is a big plus. 6) while somewhat expensive, I really enjoyed the drinks from the bar. A big thumbs up to the whole lobby bar team! 7) while I didn’t play, the golf course looked nice and was truly wide open for play every time I looked. 8) access to the lake and park boat tours is great. All you need to do is walk down the hill and you are at the park marina. The negatives - 1) the classic rooms are really dated at this moment. My first room was more like a converted attic rather than a true hotel room. Hopefully the ongoing renovation will make things better. 2) the food doesn’t really correspond to 5 star expectations at the current time. It was okay, but I never really said “wow” regarding anything I ate. 3) Bariloche proper is quite far and it’s even further to the airport. This in some ways isn’t really a negative but is something any potential guest should consider. 4) much has been written about the prices at the hotel being high for the region. This is 100% correct but in some ways I can understand it as the number of rooms in the hotel when compared to staffing levels and overall property size. The bottom line - Am I glad that I stayed at the Llao Llao? Most certainly. Would I stay again? I am not sure without better knowledge of the room renovation status. I would also most definitely want to rent a car to mitigate some of the issues of feeling isolated. A better question is should you stay there? I would say yes as the experience at the Llao Llao is definitely unique and the pros, at least for me, outweigh the cons.

When someone said “the only place to stay in Bariloche is Llao Llao”, I rolled my eyes. When I booked it and saw the price, I thought “this better be worth it.” But when we pulled into the parking lot, we were amazed. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it a bit tired and worn out in spots? Yes. But where else can you stay surrounded by the history of this place and the beauty of the surroundings? We were certainly glad we stayed here and not one of the hotels in town. When we were given a non-renovated room, we asked for an updated one and were granted our request. Whereas dinner was unremarkable, breakfast made up for it. The staff with whom we interacted were kind and generous in their time and tales of their experiences in this unique property.