Peninsula San Pedro Bariloche, Argentina
Opened
2005
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
Understated mountain lodge
The ten-room lodge sidesteps Bariloche's usual alpine style, favoring quiet stone hearths and forest seclusion along the lake.
What it’s good at
Notable
A heated indoor-outdoor pool lets guests swim under Patagonian stars beside Finnish saunas.
Listed
Spacious rooms frame Nahuel Huapi with private timber decks and complimentary afternoon tea.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The relatively remote setting, not to mention the designer’s use of natural building materials like smooth gray stone and locally produced timber, lend the Aldebaran a pleasingly down-to-earth atmosphere.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The San Pedro peninsula sits twenty kilometers west of Bariloche, surrounded by native forest with a private dock on the lake.
The rooms
Rooms have timber floors and bright woven textiles, and private balconies look straight out toward Cerro López and the water.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated pool extends through glass onto a timber deck, looking out over the water and native forest.
The spa
Rocking chairs and wooden loungers face an exposed rock wall, steps from the Finnish dry sauna and steam room.
At the table
The dining room looks across the lake through stone arches, and Patagonian lamb roasts in a wood-fired clay oven.
How it began
Former ski instructor Ana Bello named the lodge after Taurus's brightest star, an ancient celestial guide for ocean navigators.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.