Llao Llao Hotel Golf Course Golf Course

— About

About Llao Llao Hotel Golf Course Golf Course

The golf course at Llao Llao Hotel and Resort in Bariloche is one of South America's most breathtakingly beautiful golf experiences, set in the Argentine Lake District amid a landscape of glacial lakes, Andean peaks, and dense Patagonian forest that evokes Switzerland or New Zealand rather than anything typically associated with Latin American golf. The Llao Llao Hotel — often compared to Canada's Banff Springs — was built in 1940 in a grand alpine lodge style, and the accompanying golf course routes through native coigüe forest and along the shores of Lake Moreno. From many tees and greens, the snow-capped Andes are visible to the west and the deep blue waters of Nahuel Huapi Lake and Lake Moreno stretch in multiple directions. The course is modest by championship standards but extraordinary by scenic standards — there are few places on earth where the natural backdrop overwhelms the golf to this degree. Llao Llao is the centrepiece of Patagonia's luxury tourism scene and a destination golfers travel specifically to experience this confluence of landscape, architecture, and Andean wilderness.

— History

History of Llao Llao Hotel Golf Course

The Llao Llao Hotel was built in 1940 by the Argentine state railway company as a grand resort in the Patagonian Lake District, modelled on the great alpine lodges of Canada and Switzerland. British architect Alejandro Bustillo designed the hotel in a Norwegian-influenced alpine style that complemented the surrounding Andean landscape, and the accompanying golf course was designed by A.H. Anderson as part of the original resort development. The nine-hole original was later extended to eighteen holes, routing through the coigüe beech forest and along the Lake Moreno shoreline. The resort was privatised and has operated as a luxury hotel since the 1990s, attracting international visitors seeking Patagonian wilderness combined with civilised accommodation.

— Signature Holes

Signature Holes at Llao Llao Hotel Golf Course

The par-3 6th is Llao Llao's most spectacular hole, played from an elevated tee across the lake shore to a green with water on the left and native forest on the right — on clear mornings when the snow-capped Tronador volcano is visible to the south, it is one of the most visually extraordinary golf shots in South America. The par-4 11th plays through the coigüe forest with Nahuel Huapi Lake visible through the trees to the north, demanding a precise drive through a forested corridor before the Andean panorama opens on the approach. The par-5 18th finishes toward the hotel with the full cordillera visible ahead — a closing hole where the architecture of the course gives way entirely to the architecture of the landscape.

— Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit Llao Llao Hotel Golf Course

November through March is the Patagonian summer and the prime golf season — long days, temperatures of 15–25°C, and the Argentine Lake District at its most lush and green. April and October are shoulder months with changeable weather but often spectacular autumn and spring colours. June through August is ski season at Cerro Catedral nearby — golf is not available in winter. Bariloche and the lake district are busiest in January–February (Argentine summer holidays).

— Practical Tips

Tips for Playing Llao Llao Hotel Golf Course

The Llao Llao golf course is open to hotel guests and day visitors — book tee times through the hotel. Green fees range from USD 80 to 150. The hotel is at Km 25 on Avenida Bustillo, approximately 25 kilometres from Bariloche city centre. Caddies are available. Bariloche International Airport has direct flights from Buenos Aires (2 hours) and several other Argentine cities. The surrounding Nahuel Huapi National Park offers hiking, kayaking, and the Club Andino ski resort on Cerro Catedral.

— Highlights

Why Play Llao Llao Hotel Golf Course

• ▸ Set in Bariloche's Argentine Lake District — Andean peaks, glacial lakes, and Patagonian forest
• ▸ Course routes alongside Lake Moreno with snow-capped Andes visible from multiple holes
• ▸ Llao Llao Hotel opened 1940 — South America's most celebrated alpine resort property
• ▸ Among the top ten most scenically dramatic golf settings anywhere in the world
• ▸ Combined with Nahuel Huapi National Park for hiking, kayaking, and winter skiing

— FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Llao Llao Hotel Golf Course

Can non-guests play the Llao Llao golf course?

Yes — the Llao Llao golf course accepts day visitors as well as hotel guests. Book tee times directly through the hotel or via their website.

What is the best time of year to play golf at Llao Llao?

November through March is the Patagonian summer and the golf season — temperatures of 15–25°C with long daylight hours. The course is not open in winter (June–August).

How far is Llao Llao from Bariloche?

Llao Llao is at Km 25 on Avenida Bustillo — approximately 25 kilometres from central Bariloche and 30 minutes by car or bus along the lake road.

What makes the Llao Llao golf course special?

The course routes through Patagonian coigüe forest and along the shore of Lake Moreno, with snow-capped Andean peaks visible from multiple holes — among the most scenically dramatic golf settings in the world.