Best for
Start at the Circuito Chico trailhead near the hotel, climb Cerrito Llao Llao for the lookout, then continue through forest to Villa Tacul.
Best for
Start at the Circuito Chico trailhead near the hotel, climb Cerrito Llao Llao for the lookout, then continue through forest to Villa Tacul.
What makes it special
Book dinner at Cava Llao Llao for a six-course menu paired with regional wines in a cellar that seats just eight guests.
Room to consider
Choose the Deluxe Moreno Lake Royal Suite for a private sauna and a terrace where you can watch the sun set over Lake Moreno.
Insider tip
Book a private fly fishing cruise between mid-November and mid-April for a chance to cast from the boat in Bariloche’s lake country.
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Llao Llao Hotel occupies one of Patagonia's defining positions, on a green peninsula framed by Lake Nahuel Huapi, Lake Moreno and the peaks of Cerro Lopez and Mount Tronador. The resort is 25 kilometers west of central Bariloche, where Avenida Ezequiel Bustillo reaches the Llao Llao district and the landscape opens into forest, water and mountains. Its 205 rooms and suites sit within 15 hectares of grounds that also hold an 18-hole golf course, marina, beach, spa and heated pools.
This is a landmark resort rather than a secluded lodge. Its scale brings meaningful advantages for a longer stay: several places to eat, a broad activity program, indoor options when the weather turns and enough variety for couples, golfers and families to follow different rhythms. The trade-off is distance from Bariloche's center and its restaurants. Guests who want to walk into town each evening should look elsewhere; those who want the lake district to remain the focus from morning to night will find the location hard to match.
Some rooms have stairs access. Air conditioning is not available.
The Standard Room at Llao Llao Hotel has about 22 square meters in the Bustillo Wing. A queen bed or two twin beds are available. The outlook varies from the gardens to the Winter Garden, and some views are partly obstructed. Some rooms are reached by stairs. Carpet is used in some layouts.
In one room, floral curtains frame the window above a wooden desk. A curved headboard with turned posts stands beside timber furniture, and botanical artwork carries the pattern into the room. A chair gives guests a place to sit by the window. Air conditioning is unavailable in this category.
The Standard Room at Llao Llao Hotel has about 22 square meters in the Bustillo Wing. A queen bed or two twin beds are available....
Some rooms may be reached by stairs.
The Superior Room at Llao Llao Hotel has about 22 square meters in the renovated Bustillo Wing. The windows look toward the gardens or the resort entrance. The view may be partly obstructed. A queen bed or two twin beds are available, and some rooms can be reached by stairs. The renovated layout keeps the sleeping space separate from the bathroom.
In one bathroom, pale tiles surround a glass shower. A dark counter rests above a timber cabinet, with an open shelf beneath it. A bidet and toilet stand beside the enclosure. The layout varies between rooms in the category.
The Superior Room at Llao Llao Hotel has about 22 square meters in the renovated Bustillo Wing. The windows look toward the gardens or the...
These rooms do not have air conditioning.
The Lake Room at Llao Llao Hotel ranges from about 22 to 27 square meters. It is in the Bustillo Wing, with windows facing the lake. A queen bed or two twins are available. Floor finishes vary, with carpet in some rooms. Timber furniture gives the room a traditional look. This category has no air conditioning.
In one layout, red botanical curtains and a matching valance frame the window. A curved headboard with turned posts stands against patterned fabric near the bed. Cream walls balance the darker wood and red textiles. The window brings daylight into the sleeping area. Bathrobes and slippers are available.
The Lake Room at Llao Llao Hotel ranges from about 22 to 27 square meters. It is in the Bustillo Wing, with windows facing the...
There is no air conditioning in the studio.
The Lake Studio at Llao Llao Hotel has about 40 square meters in the Bustillo Wing. The sleeping and living areas share one open room with views of the lake. A king bed or two twin beds are available. The sitting area gives guests somewhere to spend time away from the bed, with daylight coming in from the lake side.
In one layout, a red striped armchair stands near the window, and a padded bench sits at the foot of the bed. Botanical curtains and timber furniture carry through the room. Some studios have carpet. There is no air conditioning in this category.
The Lake Studio at Llao Llao Hotel has about 40 square meters in the Bustillo Wing. The sleeping and living areas share one open room...
The Superior Lake View Room at Llao Llao Hotel ranges from about 21 to 23 square meters. The room is in the renovated Bustillo Wing. Windows look toward Nahuel Huapi Lake or Moreno Lake, depending on the location. A king bed or two twin beds are available. The room's furnishings vary among the available layouts.
In one room, tall padded panels stand behind a broad brown headboard. Two blue benches sit at the foot of the bed beside round tables with metal legs. Wardrobes and open shelves run along another wall. Polished wood boards carry through the bedroom. The room also has a desk and a minibar.
The Superior Lake View Room at Llao Llao Hotel ranges from about 21 to 23 square meters. The room is in the renovated Bustillo Wing....
Air conditioning is not provided.
The Junior Suite at Llao Llao Hotel has about 48 square meters in the Bustillo Wing. A living area sits apart from the bedroom, giving guests space to sit away from the bed. A queen bed or two twin beds are available. Floors may be carpeted, depending on the layout. Air conditioning is unavailable in this suite category.
In one bedroom, a curved timber headboard stands near a tall wardrobe. Floral curtains frame the window beside a patterned armchair. Pale walls soften the darker furniture, and a fine red pattern runs across the carpet. The bedroom and living area each have their own seating.
The Junior Suite at Llao Llao Hotel has about 48 square meters in the Bustillo Wing. A living area sits apart from the bedroom, giving...
The Deluxe Moreno Lake Studio at Llao Llao Hotel ranges from about 40 to 43 square meters. Large windows look out toward Moreno Lake and Mount Tronador. A terrace balcony extends the studio outside. The bathroom has separate compartments and a whirlpool tub. Air conditioning is available in the studio, and bedding varies with the booking.
In one layout, timber wardrobes run along a wall, with a padded headboard in warm tones. A long striped bench stands at the foot of the bed. Pale drawer fronts and a patterned rug bring lighter colors into the space. The large windows carry daylight across the sleeping area.
The Deluxe Moreno Lake Studio at Llao Llao Hotel ranges from about 40 to 43 square meters. Large windows look out toward Moreno Lake and...
The cabin has no air conditioning.
The Two-Bedroom Moreno Lake Cabin at Llao Llao Hotel has about 53 square meters. Its windows look toward Moreno Lake and Mount Tronador. A deck gives guests space to sit outside, and a living and dining room joins the two sleeping spaces. There are two bathrooms. The cabin has no air conditioning.
In one bedroom, dark beams cross a pitched timber ceiling. Built-in wood cupboards and shelves face the bed. A desk sits by a wide window with patterned curtains. Wood furniture continues through the room, while the separate living area gives guests a place to gather indoors. A microwave and minibar are available in the cabin.
The Two-Bedroom Moreno Lake Cabin at Llao Llao Hotel has about 53 square meters. Its windows look toward Moreno Lake and Mount Tronador. A deck...
The 63-square-meter Deluxe Moreno Lake Suite at Llao Llao Hotel has a separate bedroom and living room. Large windows look toward Moreno Lake and Mount Tronador, and a terraced balcony extends the living area outside. Air conditioning is available in both rooms. Some suites also have a fireplace. The bathroom has separate areas for bathing and getting ready.
A double whirlpool tub sits in the bathroom. In one layout, pale tiles surround the tub near timber-framed windows. A woven armchair and footstool sit near glazed doors, with a dark counter under a broad mirror. The lake and mountain outlook carries through the suite.
The 63-square-meter Deluxe Moreno Lake Suite at Llao Llao Hotel has a separate bedroom and living room. Large windows look toward Moreno Lake and Mount...
The suite is not air-conditioned.
The Superior Lake Suite at Llao Llao Hotel has about 50 square meters in the Bustillo Wing. Its separate bedroom and living room look toward the lakes. A queen bed is part of this booking category. In the living room, a fireplace gives guests a place to sit in the evening. Air conditioning is unavailable in the suite.
In one lounge, a pale sofa faces a glass-topped coffee table on a narrow patterned rug. Stone and timber frame the wall below a landscape painting. Botanical curtains hang beside the glass doors, and polished wood floors run through the sitting area.
The Superior Lake Suite at Llao Llao Hotel has about 50 square meters in the Bustillo Wing. Its separate bedroom and living room look toward...
The 96-square-meter Deluxe Moreno Lake Master Suite at Llao Llao Hotel looks toward Moreno Lake and Mount Tronador. A terrace opens from the king bedroom, and broad windows bring the lake and mountains into view from the separate living room. A fireplace serves the lounge. Air conditioning is available in both main rooms.
The divided bathroom has a double whirlpool tub with a view. In one lounge, armchairs stand near a round table in front of timber-framed windows. A green sofa faces the seating area, and chairs on the terrace give guests a place to sit outdoors. Bathrobes and slippers are provided in the suite.
The 96-square-meter Deluxe Moreno Lake Master Suite at Llao Llao Hotel looks toward Moreno Lake and Mount Tronador. A terrace opens from the king bedroom,...
Air conditioning is not available in this suite.
The Presidential Suite at Llao Llao Hotel has about 160 square meters inside and a separate terrace of about 80 square meters. The terrace looks across Nahuel Huapi Lake. A fireplace sits in the living room, and a dining room seats twelve. A kitchenette serves the suite, with a guest toilet near the shared rooms.
The king bedroom has its own dressing room and a bathroom with a double whirlpool tub and a Scottish shower. In one layout, a four-poster bed sits among floral curtains and timber furniture. The suite is in the Bustillo Wing and has no air conditioning.
The Presidential Suite at Llao Llao Hotel has about 160 square meters inside and a separate terrace of about 80 square meters. The terrace looks...
The bedroom leads to a terrace overlooking Moreno Lake and Mount Tronador. There is a fireplace in the living room and another in the bedroom. The cooking area has an electric stove, a microwave and a refrigerator.
In one interior, timber panels surround a fireplace beside a wide window. A wooden-framed armchair sits near patterned curtains and a landscape painting. Slatted chairs and a square table stand outside. The divided bathroom keeps its bathing spaces apart from the living areas.
The bedroom leads to a terrace overlooking Moreno Lake and Mount Tronador. There is a fireplace in the living room and another in the bedroom....
The hotel stands at kilometer 25 of Avenida Bustillo, beside the traditional Circuito Chico route. Puerto Panuelo is nearby for sailings to Victoria Island, the Arrayanes Forest and Puerto Blest, while the municipal Llao Llao park has quiet woodland walks. Cerro Campanario, Colonia Suiza and the viewpoints around Lake Moreno are all natural additions to a stay. Central Bariloche remains useful for shops, chocolate houses and independent dining, but visiting requires a drive rather than an evening stroll.
San Carlos de Bariloche Airport lies east of the city, while the hotel is west; the resort places the road distance at about 35 kilometers. Airport transport can be arranged through the concierge, and a pre-booked car is the simplest option after a flight. Journey times vary with traffic and winter road conditions, so a generous transfer window is sensible. Guests planning several excursions may value a rental car, though organized lake trips and regional outings can also be coordinated from the resort.
The 205-key inventory divides into two distinct parts. The historic Bustillo Wing contains 162 rooms, studios and suites, including 11 studios and 12 suites. Opened in 1940 and associated with architect Alejandro Bustillo, it carries the familiar mountain-hotel character through timber, stone and traditional public rooms. Categories progress from Standard and Superior Rooms to lake-facing rooms, studios, Junior Suites, Lake Suites and the large Presidential Suite. Views and access differ within the older building, so room position matters.
The Moreno Wing adds 43 deluxe studios and suites and connects to the original building by a panoramic bridge. Built in 2007, it has a more contemporary Patagonian expression, with terraces and sightlines toward Lake Moreno and Mount Tronador. Deluxe Moreno Lake Studios measure about 40 to 43 square meters; the suites add separate living space and larger bathrooms. This wing generally suits guests prioritizing space, air conditioning and a strong lake outlook. The Bustillo side is the more convincing choice for atmosphere and proximity to the hotel's historic heart.
Families should examine configurations rather than relying on category names. Connecting rooms are available in selected categories, and the two-bedroom Moreno Lake Cabin adds a living room, two bathrooms and a deck. Some older-room positions involve stairs, and air conditioning is not universal in the Bustillo inventory. These distinctions are particularly important for multigenerational parties, summer stays and anyone with mobility considerations.
The golf course is a central part of the property, not a token resort amenity. Its 18 holes run through the Nahuel Huapi National Park landscape beside the lake, with a driving range, two putting greens, a Pro Shop and instruction. Seasonal hours and weather conditions affect play, especially in winter, so golfers should reserve and confirm the course schedule for their dates. The Club House provides an easy place for lunch or tea after a round.
Warmer months open the Moreno Lake marina for kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing and fly-casting, with staff support for different levels. On land, the resort lists guided walks, mountain bikes, archery, tennis and recreational football. Boat trips, fishing, rafting, horse riding and other regional excursions extend the program beyond the grounds. In winter, Bariloche shifts toward snow, with Cerro Catedral the principal ski area; transfers, equipment and mountain plans should be arranged separately rather than assumed to be part of the hotel stay.
The activity list is best treated as a seasonal menu. Weather, water conditions and programming determine what runs on a particular day. This variability is also why Llao Llao works well for four or five nights: guests have room to move a lake outing, golf round or hike without losing the shape of the trip. Indoor classes, the gym, reading and games rooms, pool and spa keep poor-weather days from feeling empty.
The interconnected heated indoor and outdoor infinity-edge pools make the most of the view while remaining practical across the seasons. A Jacuzzi and fitness facilities sit within the wider Health Club. The spa focuses on facial and body treatments, hydrotherapy and relaxation programs, with individual appointments and multi-day plans available by reservation. This is a substantial wellness setup, although treatments and access conditions should be confirmed rather than presumed from the room rate.
Younger guests are not excluded from the wellness side. The separate Kids & Teens Spa is designed for ages six to 17 and lists age-appropriate yoga, skincare, massage and salon experiences. Families should reserve these services in advance and check the current selection. For adults, the spa is particularly useful after golf, skiing or a full excursion day, while the pool allows the family to spend time together without committing to a treatment schedule.
Dining ranges from regional cooking to relaxed all-day options. Restaurante Patagonia places local ingredients and Patagonian dishes at the center of its menu. Restaurante Argentino handles grilled meat and fish, vegetables and homemade pasta. The Lobby Bar is the flexible choice for drinks or an informal meal, while the Winter Garden serves lunch and the traditional Llao Llao Tea against broad views of the gardens and Lake Nahuel Huapi.
Other venues give a longer stay more range. The golf Club House serves sandwiches, cakes, tea and preserves; Moreno Lake Lounge pairs its lake view with tapas, sandwiches, sushi and local craft beer; Cava Llao Llao focuses on wine and special dishes; and the Pool Bar keeps refreshments close to the indoor pool. Opening patterns can change with season and occupancy, so the useful planning move is to reserve the principal dinners and tea, then confirm which casual venues are operating during the stay.
Llao Llao is unusually well equipped for families in the Bariloche hotel market. Organized recreation is designed for children aged four to ten and grouped by age, while the marina welcomes children, teenagers and adults when summer conditions allow. The pool, games spaces, grounds and room connections make it possible to combine shared time with separate adult plans. Outdoor children's activities remain weather dependent, and both recreation and spa sessions may require advance booking.
Three nights allow time for the resort, Circuito Chico and one lake or mountain excursion. Four or five nights create a better balance for families, golfers and first-time Patagonia visitors, particularly when weather can rearrange plans. The property is less persuasive for a brief urban stop or for travelers seeking an intimate design hotel. Its strength lies in consolidation: historic architecture, lake access, golf, wellness, dining and family infrastructure are gathered in one scenic base, reducing the need to repack or cross the region each day.
The Lobby Bar’s antler chandeliers and wood-burning fireplace give evening cocktails a lodge setting, with live music on select nights.
The spa pairs a gentle massage with rosehip oil, giving you a way to wind down after a day outdoors in Patagonia.
Llao Llao’s instructors teach archery on the shore of Lake Moreno, where a practice session takes place with Patagonia’s mountains in view.
Av. Ezequiel Bustillo Km 25, R8401 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina
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Llao Llao is best for luxury travellers who want a historic Patagonia resort with 205 rooms, Bustillo and Moreno wings, Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lake views, Cerro Lopez and Tronador scenery, 15 hectares of parkland, 18-hole golf, marina, heated pools, spa, Llao Llao Tea, and access to Bariloche's lake district. It is less ideal for guests who want to stay in the middle of Bariloche town, or who prefer a small remote lodge. For families, golfers, couples, scenery lovers, and first-time Patagonia travellers who want comfort with a sense of place, Llao Llao remains one of Argentina's defining hotels.
Llao Llao is better if you want a grand Bariloche resort with golf, spa, pools, lake views, and a historic hotel atmosphere. Villa La Angostura hotels are better if you want a smaller, quieter lakeside stay with a more boutique feel. Both can work beautifully in the Argentine lake district. Choose Llao Llao for scale, facilities, and iconic Bariloche scenery. Choose Villa La Angostura for intimacy and a slower village rhythm.
Llao Llao Tea is one of the hotel's signature traditions, served with views over the gardens and Nahuel Huapi Lake. It is a classic afternoon ritual that fits the hotel's grand-resort personality. It is especially relevant for guests who want to enjoy the public spaces, views, and slower rhythm of the hotel without turning every day into an excursion.
Yes. Llao Llao is excellent in summer because guests can use the golf course, marina, lake activities, hiking routes, cycling, outdoor pools, gardens, and terraces. The long days make the lakes and mountains feel central to the stay. Summer is ideal for travellers who want the classic Bariloche lake-district experience: blue water, forest, mountain views, and active days followed by resort comfort.
Yes. Llao Llao is good in winter because the mountain-lodge atmosphere, heated pools, spa, lake views, and Bariloche's alpine scenery all become more dramatic in cold weather. It also works well as a refined base for guests combining resort time with Cerro Catedral or winter sightseeing. It is best for travellers who want snow, scenery, and comfort rather than a ski-in/ski-out hotel. Llao Llao is about the whole Patagonia setting, not only skiing.
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