On our trip to Mendoza, Argentina, we chose to stay in the exclusive Uco Valley at The Vines Resort and Spa. The Vines of Mendoza is a 5-star hotel and the ultimate luxury retreat for your stay in wine country. Located on a private vineyard at the base of the Andes Mountains, you’ll love this magical backdrop it provides to your adventures. With only 22 spacious private villas, this intimate paradise is the perfect spot to call home in Mendoza.
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How to Get to The Vines of Mendoza and How to Get Around
Getting to Mendoza is easy as you will fly into Mendoza International Airport (MDZ) which is located only 10 minutes from downtown Mendoza. From there you are another 10 minutes to the Maipu region which is great for biking to wineries, 20 minutes from Lujan de Cuyo and an hour from Uco Valley.
To reach The Vines Resort & Spa, I recommend having the hotel concierge arrange your transportation. I contacted multiple private drivers and the price was the same as using the hotel. Our driver provided our airport transfers to and from the hotel in addition to taking us around to the different vineyards.
Another option is to rent a car yourself, however, if you are going to be drinking/wine tasting, it’s best to let someone else handle the driving for you!
The Villas at The Vines Resort & Spa
The rooms at The Vines Resort and Spa are all private villas with either one or two bedrooms overlooking the lake, the Andes, or the garden. The rooms are super spacious ranging from 1000-2700 square feet with full kitchen, living area, patio with fire pit and jacuzzi, and some rooms have a rooftop terrace – perfect for stargazing!
We stayed in two bedroom suite since that was all that was available over our dates. It was quite large and perfect for families or couples traveling together. Each room had its own full bathroom plus a half bath near the living areas. The kitchen is fully equipped to prepare your own meals if staying for many days.
The outside area is spacious with a hot tub, sitting/dining area and depending on your room type a view over the lake or the meadow. Ours had a quaint stream running through the back. We loved the access to the rooftop terrace above our villa. It was a gorgeous spot to watch the sunset and relax.
Dining at The Vines Siete Fuegos
The restaurant featured on property is Siete Fuegos led by acclaimed Argentinian chef, Francis Mallman. If you have not seen his Chef’s Table episode, I highly recommend it before you visit Argentina. It’s available on Netflix.
Siete Fuegos refers to the open flame cooking style (7 fires) and they serve seasonal dishes including salmon, grilled fruits and vegetables, empanadas, and of course, steak. I suggest booking a reservation on Saturday for their special experience menu where you will sit at the outdoor kitchen in a family style table setting (pictured above).
There is also a great bar area right off the lobby for pre-dinner cocktails!
Amenities at The Vines of Mendoza
A few of the amazing things to do and onsite amenities available during your stay at The Vines Resort and Spa Mendoza.
Pool
We loved relaxing at the pool and cabanas after a busy day of wine tasting. There is also a hot tub overlooking the vineyards.
Wine Tastings
Be sure to try their wines on site at The Vines To Go. If you don’t have a chance, you can try their wines at dinner or have a bottle in your room.
Spa and Fitness Center
We did not visit the spa on our trip, but it sounds heavenly! The fitness center overlooks the vast landscape with stunning views of the Andes. The large windows all open so it feels like you are outside running toward the Andes.
Room Service
And of course, you have that massive kitchen and living area in your villa so room service is a must! The menus is right from Siete Fuegos and we loved dining on our outdoor patio one night.
Private Vineyards
One of the main features of the resort is that it sits on a private vineyard. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and we loved walking all around getting to explore/watch them harvest the grapes!
Leisurely Tip: Visit during March which is harvest season in Mendoza! You’ll get to see the vines FULL of grapes and even get to try some!
Planning Your Trip to Mendoza
Read these posts for all of my helpful tips for planning a trip to Mendoza.
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