Escape to Mendoza’s Entre Cielos Wine Hotel + Spa to experience Argentina’s Wine Country

Entre Cielos Wine Hotel & Spa is a 24-room boutique hotel nestled within 20 acres of lush vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina, among the legendary Malbec vines. The hotel has ultra-modern architecture, highly styled rooms, and eight acres of Malbec vines directly on the premises, making it a popular destination for both oenophiles and those who value high-design. The hotel provides a sharp contrast to the surrounding natural environment of the working vineyards and snow-capped Andes in the Mendoza region, about 20 minutes from the nearby airport.

The hotel is surrounded by approximately 1,200 wineries, from charming fincas to renowned producers, and offers visitors a stay enriched by its devotion to wellness and wine. At Entre Cielos, the stylish suites and rooms come with classic bespoke furnishings and vibrant decorations. With a stay in one of the Vineyard Lofts situated directly among the Malbec grapes and overlooking the expansive countryside, true wine connoisseurs may be front and center. The Gran Cru Luxury Suite, which is 1,050 square feet in size and is named after the best wines, features vibrant colors, a private outdoor jacuzzi, and a terrace with views of the vineyard.

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“From the moment we found this property, we knew it was a slice of heaven,” reminisced Entre Cielos owner Cecile Adam. “We have worked tirelessly to create a unique hotel experience that matches the unparalleled beauty of the surrounding vineyards and snow covered Andes Mountains.”

The exclusive boutique hotel houses the only authentic Hamam in South America, giving visitors a comprehensive wellness experience. Along with their six-stage circuit, which includes two steam rooms with varying temperatures, two body exfoliation rooms with a special glove (kese), a heated pool, and a hot stone relaxation experience, they offer guests a variety of vinotherapy treatments and body treatments that draw from various disciplines around the world. The 7,000 square foot facility has a rotating roster of wellness specialists who travel to Argentina and other countries to provide services including sound therapy, Watsu treatments, and mindfulness.

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Recognized as the Land of Malbec, Luján de Cuyo is one of the most prestigious wine regions in Latin America and central to the hotel’s fame. From visits to audited local vineyards and personalized tasting experiences with renowned winemakers, guests also can enjoy the hotel’s own “EC Wine.” Created by Entre Cielos owner Cécile Adam together with renowned winemaker Estela Perinetti, the wine is packaged in a three liter wine bag and perfect for transport wherever your day may take you. Other exciting activities from horseback riding and mountain trekking for the more adventurous to art tours, gastronomic tours and guided walks through the city of Mendoza for a different kind of fun can be scheduled with Entre Cielos’ Experience Concierge.

“After producing a variety of award-winning Malbecs over the years, we refocused our winemaking energy on a more sustainable and inventive use of our grapes,” said Adam. “EC Wine celebrates our local terroir, while at the same time recognizing our talented local artisans…and most importantly makes it easy for guests to drink wine!”

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Entre Cielos’ Restaurant has one of Mendoza’s most uninterrupted dining vistas, gazing out over the hotel’s vineyard and the Andes Mountains clad in snow. The menu offers a contemporary take on Mendoza’s local cuisine. The hotel’s pastry chef creates delectable pastries and baked products, and guests enjoy a classy yet casual breakfast that is both healthful and filling.

Both lunch and dinner are served outside and provide a variety of seafood, local meats, and vegetarian selections. The twice-weekly Asado, a traditional Argentine barbecue where a variety of meats and locally produced vegetables are expertly cooked over an open flame, is the gastronomic highlight for visitors.

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Entre Cielos has made upgrades to its expansive pool area, outdoor restaurant, new jacuzzi area, and multi-stage vita parcours course around the vineyard since outdoor space is essential to the visitor health experience there. This was just one of the numerous improvements the hotel has undertaken to better serve guests and give people a space to unwind and refresh over the past few years. More than 500 trees, herbaceous varieties of plants, and flowers may be found in their newly restored Zen Garden, which is guaranteed to make your visit special.