El Casco Art Hotel
Bariloche, Argentina · 9.4/10 Exceptional · guest rating
A boutique art hotel on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi on Avenida Bustillo, with a spa, two pools, a restaurant, a library and a garden, about 43 minutes from the airport.
El Casco Art Hotel is a boutique hotel on Avenida Bustillo at Km 11.5, in the Golondrinas area of Bariloche, on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Art is part of the identity: photos show statues and pottery on a lake-view patio and framed paintings in the rooms. A full breakfast is served daily, and the on-site restaurant serves local and international cuisine with garden views.
Guests have a full-service spa with hot stone massage, manicures and body treatments, plus indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, a sauna, a steam room and a gym. There is also a library with a piano, a garden and a rooftop terrace. Kayaking and boat tours are listed, and rooms have premium bedding, bathrobes, rainfall showers and heating. Confirm which activities run in your travel month.
The setting
The hotel sits on the western lakeshore along the Circuito Chico road, within the Nahuel Huapi National Park area. Lake Nahuel Huapi is about a 3-minute walk away, and beachfront dining and kayaking are mentioned. Cerro Campanario is around 9 minutes by car and the Catedral Alta Patagonia ski area about 16 minutes. The Cavernas del Viejo Volcán and Cerro Leones park are a short walk. Weather changes quickly, so check conditions for outdoor plans.
Facilities
- Full breakfast
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant, bar and cafe
- Full-service spa
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Hot tub, sauna and steam room
- Gym
- Kayaking and boat tours
- Library and piano
- Garden and rooftop terrace
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle (on request)
- Room service
- Concierge and tour assistance
Location
The hotel is on Avenida Bustillo, Km 11.5, in the Golondrinas area of Bariloche. Lake Nahuel Huapi is about 3 minutes on foot and the Cavernas del Viejo Volcán in Parque Cerro Leones about 7 minutes. Cerro Campanario is roughly 9 minutes by car, Catedral Alta Patagonia about 16 minutes and the Civic Center around 16 minutes. Bariloche Airport (BRC) is about 43 minutes away by car.
Address: Av Bustillo Km 11.5, San Carlos de Bariloche, Rio Negro, R8409ALN
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to El Casco Art Hotel?
The hotel is on Avenida Bustillo at Km 11.5, about 43 minutes by car from Bariloche Airport (BRC) and 16 minutes from the Civic Center. An airport shuttle is listed, so confirm it with the hotel.
When is the best time to visit?
Summer is good for lake activities, kayaking and walks, while winter suits skiing at Catedral and a spa stay. Ask the hotel about seasonal services.
Does the hotel have a spa?
Yes, a full-service spa with massage and body treatments, plus indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and a steam room. Hours can change, so book ahead.
What can I do nearby?
Walk to Lake Nahuel Huapi and the Cavernas del Viejo Volcán, drive to Cerro Campanario, or ski at Catedral Alta Patagonia. Kayaking and boat tours are also mentioned at the hotel.
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