Cavas Wine Lodge is one of the best-known luxury stays in Mendoza's wine country, set among vineyards in Alto Agrelo, in Luján de Cuyo, with the Andes filling the horizon. Instead of a single large building, the lodge is organised around a small number of private casitas scattered through the vines, a layout that gives guests plenty of space and quiet. Rooms are generous and decorated in a warm, country style, and many have a private terrace, a fireplace and views across the vineyard, while some have their own plunge pool. The property includes a spa, a restaurant that cooks with local ingredients, a bar and a swimming pool, and the staff can organise tastings, horse rides, bicycle rides through the vines and visits to nearby wineries. It belongs to a well-known collection of luxury country hotels, and that shows in the level of service and the attention to detail. Rates are high, and the lodge is aimed at couples and wine lovers who want to sleep among the vines rather than in the city.
Location and getting around
Alto Agrelo is one of the classic addresses in Luján de Cuyo, with several famous bodegas within a short drive. The city is roughly half an hour away by car, so most guests arrange a driver or use the lodge's own transfers to reach restaurants in the centre, the airport and winery visits. Because the lodge sits among the vines, there is no need to travel far for a good lunch or a tasting, and some of the area's best-known wineries are close enough to visit in a single morning.
The rooms
The casitas are spacious and private, with a lounge area, a large bed and a terrace where breakfast can be served. Ask about rooms with a plunge pool or a fireplace if you travel in the cooler months, and request a mountain view for the best sunsets. Because the lodge is quiet and rural, light sleepers will find it peaceful, though it also means you should plan your evenings in advance, since taxis from the centre can take a while to arrive.
What is good to know
This is a place to slow down. The spa and pool are the natural way to spend a free afternoon, and the restaurant is a good option for dinner after a day of tastings. Rates rise in the harvest season and on holidays, so book ahead.
The lodge suits couples, honeymooners and small groups of friends, and it is less suitable for travellers who want nightlife or city sights on the doorstep. Check with the hotel about child policies if you are travelling with family, and confirm what is included in your rate, such as breakfast and transfers.
Why stay here
- ✓Private vineyard villas
- ✓Spa and wellness treatments
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Terraces with Andes views
- ✓Horse and bike rides arranged
- ✓Winery visits arranged
- ✓Airport transfers arranged
Good questions
Where is Cavas Wine Lodge?+
It is in Alto Agrelo, in Luján de Cuyo, among the vineyards south of Mendoza city and roughly half an hour from the centre by car.
Is it a good base for visiting wineries?+
Yes. Several well-known wineries are close by, and the staff can arrange tastings, lunches, drivers and activities such as horse rides and bicycle rides in the vines.
Is it suitable for families?+
It is best suited to couples and wine lovers. Check the hotel's child policy and room options before you book if you are travelling with children.
