Las Balsas
Neuquen, Argentina
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About the Hotel
In the unspoiled Argentine Patagonia, thereâ€(TM)s a place of intimacy, tranquility and captivating appeal. Las Balsas is embraced by a glorious natural parkland setting, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and Nahuel Hapui Lake. A Relais & Chateaux affiliate, this retreat features just 15 rooms, each done in its own simple, tasteful style. Discover, perhaps, the pleasures of a claw-foot tub, the seduction of a window seat gazing over the water, or the charm of bookshelves crafted from a wooden boat.
Location
Las Balsas
Villa La Angostura
Neuquen, Argentina
8407
Nearest Airport: BRC
Features and Amenities
- Activities
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Sailing
- Water Skiing
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Interests
- Active & Adventure
Reviews for Las Balsas
Didn’t meet our expectations
We recently spent 3 nights at Las Balsas in a villa. The best part of our stay was the room which was excellent - spacious, well laid out and with a great view of the lake through the trees. Also the staff are great and very friendly. Unfortunately there were some negatives which considerably impacted our stay. 1. The food The food at lunchtime and in the evening is really rich and heavy. There are no lighter options and the menu is the same each day. We would have loved to be given some lighter options particularly at lunch time. Also Las Balsas doesn’t cater well for vegetarians; despite us contacting the hotel well in advance to inform of dietary requirements, there were no vegetarian options on the menu. When we queried this we were told that we could choose the meat or fish options without the meat or fish or have the two starters that were vegetarian ! After complaining, the hotel did put together a vegetarian menu but the options were decidedly uninspiring. Also there is very little choice at breakfast and my poached eggs arrived almost raw each morning and I had to send them back - not what I would expect at a Relais & Chateaux hotel. 2. Walking / hiking We were told in advance of our arrival that there are numerous walking trails from the hotel however this isn’t the case. There is a short path walk but all of the other walks require a car or taxi to the start point. During our stay we walked to Inacayal Waterfall and to Quetrihue Peninsula, for both walks the hotel arranged a taxi to take and collect us from the start/finish point. We took the catamaran from the port to the peninsula and were hoping to walk back but the 12 km route was closed because of the weather. We had hoped to walk round the lake shore from the hotel but this is not possible because of wide streams and the terrain. The furthest you can walk is 10 minutes in either direction. 3. Hotel location The hotel website gives the impression of a secluded lakeside resort, but it is actually along an unmade track from a main road with quite a lot of buildings nearby. So to summarise, a beautiful room and very friendly staff (especially Sergio and Victoria) but our stay just didn’t meet our high expectations, given the cost and the Relais & Chateaux label.
Waloc1234 - Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
What a special place!!
My husband and our four children visited Las Balsas over Christmas. I can't recall a more special hotel. The decor, the views, the service - it was all 5 stars! Our rooms were fantastic and immaculate. The food was extraordinary. Marcus is an exceptional mixologist. Esteban attended to all of our needs. Ailin, Lorencia, Daniela, Vicky, Liuisiana, and Noela all went above and beyond. We are so lucky to have experienced this incredible paradise in the heart of Patagonia!
Sara K
Las Balsas, Villa La Angostura
A gorgeous hotel in a fabulous setting right on the lake. The staff were wonderful and we had delicious food. It is worth upgrading your room to a suite for the extra room, it was a real treat.
sarah r - wonersh, surrey
Tucked away lake resort
We had a villa with stunning views and sense of privacy, the food was excellent and the staff were wonderful, Thanks Victoria, Margo’s, Daniela, Sergio and what a top massage from Sophia. Heated pool and spa with gym equipment , lake activities optional and a relaxed atmosphere Highly recommended
284christophf - New London, Connecticut
Hotel and restaurant review
This château hotel is so quaint and beautiful you walk in you feel at home very friendly staff catered to your every need beautiful lake views in the rooms outdoor sitting area overlooking the lake pool area sauna hot tub was absolutely wonderful. You can go to their spa and have a massage. The Hotel has a workout area piano TV room everything you can imagine stunning views huge fireplace in the lounge to sit and have a whiskey great bar. The restaurant was absolutely fabulous. Fabulous service food was spectacular. I enjoyed this hotel tremendously.
GidgetFoat - Folsom, California
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