Hotel Tronador

Magia!!! Alta Patagonia The best ever. Volviendo una y otra vez, siempre Paz, montaña profunda, trekking, el Trona, descanso, aventura, familia, amigos, lago, rio, cascadas, pozones, senderos, naturaleza imponente, cabalgata, placeres, felicidad.

Family-run Hotel Tronador was our first stop on a longer trip through Patagonia and remained the highlight throughout. The location is absolutely stunning between mountains and the lake. The owners and staff were lovely and so helpful and the food was excellent. We tried a horseback ride through some of the back country as well as fishing in the lake and both were wonderful. Our sons could not remember a time when they had better fishing anywhere! We also explored some of the shorter hiking options and would have loved to do more had we had more time. Definitely a place we’d want to come back to in the future and very special.

Simply a stunning location, incredibly peaceful, good friendly service and excellent facilities. Could not recommend it more! Fantastic hiking and other activities on your doorstep. Hope to come back at some point in the future.

My wife and I spent five days at this beautiful hotel on the shores of Lake Mascardi, a couple hours outside of Bariloche. From the moment you arrive, it's like being taken back in time. Beautiful landscaping, rustic lodging, hearty meals and a variety of excursions are all included. And did I mention the lake? Every aspect of the property and the stay are taken care of. One day we rode horses to their outpost and they provided a wonderful asado lunch. Another evening they had a bbq on the beach of the lake. One morning we were taken across the lake by boat and provided with a picnic lunch as a break for our hiking. The last day we were taken also by boat to an island where we went swimming and then another cookout on the beach. The meals are all included, and other than the excursions, they were provided in the dining room where you at assigned tables alongside the other guests. Almost all of the other guests were from Buenos Aires, and many of them have been coming for years, even decades. Current grandmother (and grand daughter of the founder) Beatrix makes you feel at home. Her two sons, Bennie and Alejandro, most run the day to day operations and excursions. Several other family members, including grandson Tomas, also pitch in. Coming from the United States, take the short flight from Buenos Aires to Bariloche, have a driver bring you from the airport to the hotel (you won't have any need for a car there), unplug your cell phone and enjoy!