Nido del Cóndor Hotel & Spa  

Perched in a cypress forest with sweeping views of Nahuel Huapi Lake in San Carlos de Bariloche. About 7 km from downtown and minutes from the Cerro Otto Cable Car and Cerro Viejo Eco Park. The hotel is even connected to a shopping center, making it a lake-view, family-friendly base for Patagonia adventures.

This boutique resort blends cottage warmth with five-star comforts across 28 individually decorated rooms. Rooms sleep couples or families (configurations for 2, 4 and 6) and many feature fireplaces, indoor private hot tubs and lake views. In-room perks include minibars, coffee/tea makers, laptop-compatible safes, DVD players and complimentary wired and wireless internet. Décor nods to local character without fuss.

A full-service spa anchors the property with massages, body treatments, a Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, Scottish shower, solarium and both indoor and outdoor heated pools. There’s an outdoor pool and poolside bar for sunny afternoons. Family-friendly touches include a dedicated kids' club, supervised activities and babysitting services. Arcade/game room and an area shuttle are available.

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet, express check-in/check-out, conference space (about 1,184 sq ft) and meeting rooms. Free self-parking and 24-hour train station pick-up service make arrivals and events simple.

Enjoy panoramic lake-view dining at the on-site restaurant serving Argentinean and Patagonian cuisine. There’s a bar/lounge and a poolside bar for casual drinks. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily (7:00–10:30), and room service is available during limited hours.