Luxury Hotels & Villas in South America

MGallery Santa Teresa Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

9.4 Excellent Choice

From: $367 /night

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

9.1 Great Quality

From: $368 /night

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

9.5 Superb Level

From: $602 /night

Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

9.1 Great Quality

From: $204 /night

Insólito Boutique Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

9.3 Excellent Choice

From: $1135 /night

Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, Argentina

9.3 Excellent Choice

From: $446 /night

Alvear Art Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina

9.2 Great Quality

From: $412 /night

Algodon Mansion, Buenos Aires, Argentina

9.3 Excellent Choice

From: $330 /night

Jardin Escondido, Buenos Aires, Argentina

9.3 Excellent Choice

From: $196 /night

Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires, Argentina

9.3 Excellent Choice

From: $905 /night

Hub Porteño, Buenos Aires, Argentina

9.1 Great Quality

From: $451 /night

Faena Hotel Buenos Aires, Argentina

8.7 Great Quality

From: $362 /night

Hotel del Casco, Buenos Aires, Argentina

9.0 Great Quality

From: $172 /night

Correntoso Lake & River Hotel, Villa La Angostura, Argentina

9.0 Great Quality

From: $327 /night

Kkala Boutique Hotel, Salta, Argentina

9.5 Superb Level

From: $255 /night

Fasano Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

9.1 Great Quality

From: $441 /night

La Suite, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

9.1 Great Quality

From: $167 /night

South America FAQ

South America offers geographic diversity rarely matched within one continent. Travellers can combine wine estates at The Vines Resort & Spa, rainforest immersion at Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, and Patagonian wilderness at Explora Patagonia within a single itinerary. The appeal lies in scale, remoteness, and experiential depth rather than urban spectacle alone.

Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Peru and Colombia lead the high-end segment. Buenos Aires features refined townhouse hotels such as Alvear Palace Hotel, while Peru’s Sacred Valley is anchored by properties like Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado.

Yes, particularly in remote landscapes. Explora Patagonia operates on a 6,000-hectare estate within Torres del Paine National Park, limiting guest numbers and including guided expeditions. In Brazil, Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa offers restored fishermen’s houses with private pools and discreet service.

Major hubs such as São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago and Lima receive direct long-haul flights from Europe and North America. From Santiago, private transfers connect to Patagonia lodges such as Explora Patagonia, while Mendoza’s airport lies approximately one hour from The Vines Resort.

Properties often integrate landscape directly into the experience. Explora Patagonia includes floor-to-ceiling views of the Paine Massif and all-inclusive guided excursions. The Vines Resort & Spa offers private villas with plunge pools overlooking the Andes and personal wine cellars.

Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires delivers European-style opulence with crystal chandeliers and butler service. Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro combines Art Deco heritage with a beachfront setting on Copacabana.

Yes, particularly in Brazil and Argentina. Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa in Trancoso offers individual casas with private gardens and pools. In Uruguay’s José Ignacio, oceanfront villas frequently include infinity pools and direct beach access.

At The Vines Resort, villas include outdoor fire pits and private hot tubs facing the Andes. Copacabana Palace’s penthouse suites provide private terraces with ocean views and dedicated butler service.

Yes. Explora Patagonia sits within Torres del Paine National Park, while Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel spreads across cloud forest grounds near Machu Picchu with private casitas and garden paths.

Alvear Palace houses L’Orangerie, known for refined French-Argentine cuisine. In Lima, Central (located near luxury districts such as Miraflores) is frequently reserved by concierges for tasting menus focused on Peru’s biodiversity.

Yes. The Vines Resort & Spa allows guests to create their own wine blend with on-site winemakers. Mendoza’s Uco Valley estates offer private tastings and helicopter vineyard tours.

In Rio de Janeiro, private yacht charters depart from Marina da Glória, often arranged by Copacabana Palace concierge teams. In Cartagena, Colombia, luxury stays combine with private charters to the Rosario Islands.

Uxua Casa Hotel integrates local Bahian healing traditions into spa rituals. Explora Patagonia focuses on outdoor-based wellness, with guided trekking and hydrotherapy facilities designed to complement mountain recovery.

Yes. Explora Patagonia includes customised trekking routes within its stay. Inkaterra Machu Picchu organises private guided access to archaeological sites and Andean nature walks.

Select properties operate on an all-inclusive expedition model. Explora Patagonia includes lodging, meals, and guided excursions. Certain Amazon river cruises also include private naturalist-led excursions.

Patagonia is optimal between November and March. Mendoza’s harvest season occurs in March. Rio de Janeiro peaks between December and March, particularly during Carnival, when Copacabana Palace is highly sought after.

Remote lodges such as Explora Patagonia tend to attract adult travellers due to expedition-style programming. Boutique properties like Uxua Casa Hotel also skew toward couples seeking privacy.

Private jets can access hubs such as Buenos Aires, Santiago, and São Paulo. From these cities, smaller charter aircraft connect to Mendoza, Patagonia airstrips, or Iguazu Falls for stays at Belmond Hotel das Cataratas.

Luxury hotels such as Alvear Palace and Copacabana Palace maintain dedicated security teams and controlled access floors. Remote lodges like Explora Patagonia inherently provide discretion due to their isolated settings.