Gran Meliá Iguazú is a five-star resort inside Iguazú National Park, on the Argentine side, with views of the falls from many rooms and from its pools and restaurants. Rooms include Deluxe doubles in jungle or falls view, RedLevel rooms with extra amenities, junior and grand suites, family rooms and a Royal Suite with its own heated pool. The 50-metre infinity pool faces the Devil's Throat, and the hotel has several restaurants and bars, including Merkado, an asador for grilled meats, a tapas lounge and a rooftop bar. The Yasi Spa offers treatments, hydrotherapy and a jacuzzi, and the gym opens around the clock with falls views. Guests buy their park ticket online before arrival and show it at check-in, and re-entry is allowed for the stay.
The advantage is simple: you wake up in the park. The walkways, the train and the visitor center are a short walk or ride away, so you can reach the first circuit before the day-trippers' buses arrive and return for a swim at midday. For a first visit, that saves two to three hours of transfers over the stay and makes the Argentine side feel unhurried.
The trade-offs are price and distance. You are far from Puerto Iguazú's restaurants and nightlife, and meals at the hotel are expensive. Book a falls-view room only if the view is a priority, because the jungle-view rooms are quieter and cheaper. Check the status of the Devil's Throat walkway before you plan around it, because the walkway has been out of service since August 2026 and the hotel itself cannot change that, though the pool's view of the Devil's Throat remains.
It suits couples, families who want comfort and anyone who values early starts. Dining is more than adequate, and the property has family rooms and a children's pool. The airport on the Argentine side is about ten kilometres away, while the Brazilian airport at Foz do Iguaçu is further, so plan transfers accordingly. Because it is inside a national park, you must buy the park entrance for each guest, which adds to the cost but is included in the logic of the stay.
Why stay here
- ✓Inside Iguazú National Park
- ✓50-metre infinity pool facing the Devil’s Throat
- ✓Falls-view balconies
- ✓Yasi Spa and hydrotherapy
- ✓Merkado and Asador restaurants
- ✓Rooftop bar
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Family rooms and kids pool
Good questions
Is the hotel inside the park?+
Yes, it is the only hotel inside Iguazú National Park. Guests buy a park ticket per person online and present it at reception.
Can I see the falls from the room?+
Waterfall-view rooms have balconies and some have views from the bathroom, while jungle-view rooms are quieter and cheaper.
How far is it from Puerto Iguazú?+
It is a drive from town, so many guests dine at the hotel. Taxis and tour transfers are available.
