Awasi Mendoza, named Argentina’s number one resort by Travel + Leisure in 2025, is a 17-room Relais and Chateaux lodge set on 22 hectares of vineyards in Lujan de Cuyo, where every villa has a fireplace, hot tub, private pool, four-wheel-drive vehicle and private guide, with all meals, an open bar and tailored excursions included.
YOLO Travel brings you one of the best luxury hotels in Mendoza, Argentina.
One where the call of the snow-capped Andes Mountains is met with incredible adventures such as horseback riding, zip-lining or even hot air ballooning. Where five-star hospitality seamlessly integrates with the surrounding outdoors, like two lovers in a tango. A hotel in Mendoza that offers views over some of the world’s most sought-after viticultural regions, rarely experienced at any other establishment.
It’s Awasi Mendoza, easily one of the best luxury hotels in Mendoza, if not the entirety of South America.
Why Awasi Mendoza Earns Its Reputation
Awasi Mendoza has been awarded one of the top three hotels in South America by Travel + Leisure and was crowned Argentina’s number one resort by the same publication in 2025. It’s easy to see why.
The resort’s location in the heart of Luján de Cuyo allows guests to explore Mendoza City, just a 30-minute drive away. However, what truly sets Awasi Mendoza apart from other luxury hotels in the region is its strategic position between some of the world’s most prestigious wineries and the awe-inspiring Andes Mountains.
This opens up a wealth of opportunities, from hiking and horse riding in the mountains to more cultural immersions such as guided wine tastings and bespoke vineyard experiences.
Apart from the fact that the Awasi collection is the only one in South America offering services that are 100 per cent tailored to each guest, its five-star luxury status makes for a particularly impressive distinction.
Overview of Awasi Mendoza
With only 17 rooms and a few other facilities spread across the lodge’s surrounding 22 hectares (55 acres) of vineyards, Awasi Mendoza sprang from the innovative idea of fusing quintessential wine experiences with culturally driven hospitality. It is for this reason, among others, that only children from the age of 12 and up are welcome.
Awasi Mendoza was previously known as Canvas Wine Lodge and is the newest addition to the Awasi Lodges Group, a proud member of the acclaimed Relais & Châteaux. All meals, an open bar with select alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, private transfers to and from Mendoza Airport (MDZ), and two half-day or one full-day excursion per night of stay are included in the YOLO Travel Awasi package.
Each villa is provided with a four-wheel-drive vehicle and a private guide, who will propose and accompany excursions tailored to your interests. The lodge also houses a warm, atmospheric wine cellar containing some of the world’s rarest and finest labels. Reminiscent of a classical European landscape painting, Awasi’s Spanish colonial architecture beautifully complements the surrounding natural environment.
Apart from Awasi itself, the region in which Mendoza is situated has a strong personality of its own. Characterised by a dry continental climate with more than 300 sunny days per year, the area experiences significant temperature shifts between day and night. Due to this, and its high-altitude position with intense solar exposure, guests are advised to pack layered clothing, high-protection sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The Villas at One of the Best Luxury Hotels in Mendoza
All rooms at Awasi Mendoza feature a fireplace, hot tub and private pool. Each villa boasts an exclusive terrace, strategically positioned to deliver spectacular sunset views over the Andes, ideal for quiet moments of reflection. Here, sweeping panoramic views of the mountains and surrounding vineyards unfold like a visual feast.
Guests can choose between two-bedroom villas, ideal for couples or small families, or upgrade to a vineyard villa featuring a private shower garden and two water closets for added privacy. Awasi’s luxury and front-row rooms offer private pools, sun decks and uninterrupted 360-degree mountain views.
Cuisine at One of the Best Luxury Hotels in Mendoza
Awasi Mendoza cultivates fresh, seasonal ingredients from its own organic garden, reflecting both the flavours and visual identity of the region. The culinary philosophy centres on high-quality local produce, from premium Argentine meats to vegetables and herbs grown on the property.
With a contemporary farm-to-table approach, the menu evolves with the seasons. Vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan options are thoughtfully incorporated, with dishes expertly paired with the region’s finest wines. Led by acclaimed Argentine chef Hernán Zavalenta, whose career spans over 20 years in Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels, dining at Awasi Mendoza is, in itself, a sensory journey.
Excursions at One of the Best Luxury Hotels in Mendoza
Awasi Mendoza invites guests on deeply sensorial excursions, from wine tastings in its world-class cellar or neighbouring estates to wine-inspired spa rituals and treatments. Beyond indulgence, however, Awasi embraces a more active approach to wellbeing, centred on adventure, exploration and connection to place.
Horse riding excursions take guests through vineyards or deeper into the folds of the Andes, evoking an almost ranch-like spirit. Those seeking a different experience can join an authentic Argentine cooking class, learning to prepare empanadas, grilled breads, seasonal fruits, rib-eye steak and tomaticán. The experience includes all essentials, from aprons and water service to recipe keepsakes try at home.
Certain seasons also bring olive harvesting on Awasi’s grounds, followed by an artisanal olive oil tasting that completes the journey from grove to glass.
From March to April, guests can also take part in the grape harvest celebration. At sunset, live music weaves through the vineyards, wine flows freely, and folk dancers animate Argentina’s traditions as guests stomp grapes barefoot. The celebration concludes with a gourmet dinner among the vines as the Andes Mountains gaze down at the feast.
For outdoor enthusiasts, guided hikes and treks to destinations such as Aconcagua and the Cóndor Lookout Trail offer unforgettable encounters with the landscape. Live tango performances add another layer of cultural immersion, creating striking moments of entertainment during evening dinners.
The Awasi Trilogy Experience With YOLO Travel
YOLO Travel and Awasi Hotels make it effortless to experience South America in a truly bespoke way. By combining three stays at Awasi properties, guests enjoy significant discounts on each additional stay and may qualify for complimentary nights at select Awasi lodges in connected destinations.
This allows for seamless exploration of Torres del Paine in Chile, Misiones in Argentina, and even San Pedro de Atacama in Chile. Crossing South America’s diverse biomes becomes effortless with YOLO Travel and Awasi. Begin this journey of renewal at one of the best luxury hotels in Mendoza. Let it commence at Awasi Mendoza.
