The Vines Resort and Spa sits in the Uco Valley, in the Los Chacayes area near Tunuyán, about an hour and a half from Mendoza city. It is part of a development where vineyard owners and visitors share a landscape of vines, orchards and gardens against the wall of the Andes. The resort offers rooms and lodge-style accommodation, a spa, a swimming pool, walking and cycling routes through the vines and a restaurant led by the Argentine chef Francis Mallmann, who is famous for cooking over open flames. The setting is the real draw: from the terraces you look across the valley to snow-capped peaks, and mornings and evenings are tranquil. Staff can organise visits to nearby wineries, horse riding, hiking and other outdoor activities, which makes it an easy base for a few days in the Uco Valley. It suits couples, small groups and travellers who want a quiet, scenic stay with good food and plenty of outdoor options.
Location and getting around
The Uco Valley is the high, cool wine region south-west of Mendoza city, and staying here saves you the long drive on the day of a winery visit. Several of the valley's best estates are close by, and the resort can arrange a driver for tastings and lunches. The city and the airport are about an hour and a half away, so plan transfers in advance, and consider combining a few nights here with a stay in the city or in Luján de Cuyo for a varied trip.
The rooms
Accommodation varies from comfortable guest rooms to larger lodge-style units, and layouts differ, so ask which suits your group. Mountain-facing rooms are the most popular, and the vineyard views are lovely at sunrise and sunset. The atmosphere is calm and rural, with night skies that are bright with stars on clear evenings, so bring a warm layer for evenings, especially in autumn and spring.
What is good to know
A stay at The Vines is as much about the surroundings as the hotel. Spend time walking or cycling through the vines, book a spa treatment and plan one or two winery lunches in the valley. Rates are higher in the harvest and holiday periods, and the restaurant is popular, so reserve a table early. Check what is included in your rate, and ask about activities and transport, since the valley's distances are large.
The resort suits those who want a slow, scenic stay and is not ideal if you want to be among city restaurants and nightlife. For many travellers the best plan is two or three nights, which lets you visit a different estate each day and still leave an afternoon free to enjoy the grounds and the view.
Why stay here
- ✓Uco Valley vineyard setting
- ✓Spa and wellness treatments
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Restaurant led by Francis Mallmann
- ✓Walking and cycling routes
- ✓Terraces with Andes views
- ✓Winery visits arranged
- ✓Horse riding arranged
Good questions
Where is The Vines Resort and Spa?+
It is in the Los Chacayes area of the Uco Valley, near Tunuyán, about an hour and a half by road from Mendoza city.
Is it a good base for the Uco Valley?+
Yes. Many of the valley's best-known wineries are close by, and staff can arrange drivers, tastings, lunches and outdoor activities.
Does it have a restaurant on site?+
Yes. The resort's restaurant is led by the chef Francis Mallmann and is known for cooking over fire. Reserve ahead, especially at weekends and in the harvest season.
