Puerto Iguazu, ArgentinaIguazu National Park
Gran Meliá Iguazú
Rainforest falls resort
Iguazu National Park Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
MeliaRainforest falls resort
The only property inside the national park sits directly opposite Devil's Throat, surrounded by dense jungle and waterfall spray.
What it’s good at
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Elevated park walkways begin right outside, leading through the Atlantic forest to the thunder of the Upper and Lower circuits.
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The rooms
Many rooms look straight out onto Devil's Throat, accented with craftwork made by local Guaraní artisans.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Draped cabanas line the 50-meter infinity pool, which stretches across the green lawn toward the waterfalls.
The spa and gym
Yasí Spa houses an indoor hydrotherapy pool with cascade jets, and the gym overlooks the surrounding rainforest.
Amaro Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
Natural tree trunks frame the lobby lounge, which serves Spanish tapas and cocktails during live evening jazz and electrotango.
At the table
Merkado serves Argentine steaks overlooking the falls, and Alter Rooftop Bar mixes cocktails over the forest canopy at sunset.
How it began
Built for the 1978 World Cup, the low building was kept strictly beneath the forest canopy to protect the park.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.