San Rafael, Argentina
Finca El Maitén
Malbec vineyard posada
Malbec vineyard posada
Hosts Dorotea and Fernando run the estate like a family home, surrounded by Malbec vines and traditional irrigation channels.
What it’s good at
Notable
Working Malbec vineyards where traditional acequias run beside centuries-old olive trees.
Listed
Owner-run hospitality with quality linens, proper mattresses, and estate vineyard views.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A working Malbec estate in San Rafael, on Mendoza's southern wine frontier, Finca El Maitén is owner-run and small by design.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Poplar-lined country lanes connect neighboring wineries, with downtown San Rafael a short drive to the east.
The rooms
Rooms open onto patios facing the vineyards, with Simmons mattresses and views toward the Andes.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Wooden sun loungers flank the unheated pool on a brick terrace looking straight out across the Malbec vines.
Restaurant
Bodega FOW
The on-site winery serves multi-course dinners and pours its own estate Malbec during guided tastings.
At the table
Breakfast brings freshly baked bread and local fruit to the veranda. Outside, an Argentine parrilla grill sits under the willow trees.
How it began
The estate began as the home of Alexis Hanon, whose early bed-and-breakfast inspired one of the property's Malbec cuvées.
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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.