Patagonian lakeside hideaway
Open stone hearths and a quiet private jetty define this cornflower-blue lodge, hidden in native forest along Lake Nahuel Huapi.
“Las Balsas Relais & Châteaux in Villa La Angostura allows great access to numerous outdoor activities.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Dedicated Clefs d'Or concierge service pairs with evening fires, plush bathrobes, and custom botanical bath amenities.
Notable
A heated indoor-outdoor infinity pool overlooks the lake alongside dry saunas and Patagonian volcanic stone massages.
Notable
Direct jetty access on Kraft Bay connects guests to Nahuel Huapi fly-fishing, native forests, and regional cuisine.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The look evokes alpine chalet-style elegance with exposed wooden beams, fireplaces built with native stone, and cozy seating areas beside huge windows revealing postcard-like views
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on Kraft Bay inside Nahuel Huapi National Park, the lodge is five minutes from Cerro Bayo's slopes and mountain trails.
The rooms
Timber-beamed suites and stilted forest villas frame sweeping lake views, furnished with blond wood, fluffy duvets, and soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor-outdoor infinity pool and hot tub look out across the lake, steaming through winter snows.
The spa
Timber-framed relaxation lounges face the water, and treatments draw on heated Patagonian volcanic stones and forest botanicals.
Dogs stay too.
Las Balsas Restaurant
Tables face picture windows over the bay, serving Patagonian lake fish and lamb beside a central hearth.
Its 15 rooms are minimally but comfort-ably furnished (blond wood and white down comforters), and all have spectacular lake views.
At the table
Painted nature tiles trim the lounge bar counter, where sommeliers lead tastings of Argentine vintages from the cellar.
How it began
Built in 1988 as a tranquil lakeside residence, the timber lodge became one of Argentina's earliest Relais & Châteaux retreats in 1995.
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Silver
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Bronze
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Listed
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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.