Hotels in Rivadavia
Rivadavia is a wine-growing department in Mendoza's Zona Este, an oasis of vineyards and plum orchards along the Mendoza river irrigation canals. Stays here run from small posadas next to working bodegas to simple hostels, at a noticeably lower price point than the Zona Alta towns closer to the city.
Rivadavia sits in Mendoza's Zona Este, the flatter, less-touristed wine belt east of the city, where irrigation canals feed vineyards and plum orchards instead of the postcard rows of Luján de Cuyo. Travelers staying here are usually chasing bodega visits without the Zona Alta price tag, or passing through on a longer Cuyo wine route. Rooms are mostly small posadas and family-run hospedajes wrapped around a single bodega or a stretch of canal road, with a couple of apart-hotels and hostels for longer stays. The trade-off is honest: fewer restaurants within walking distance than Chacras de Coria, but a quieter, more working-vineyard feel and rates that stay reasonable even as the peso moves.
Rivadavia in numbers
10 hotels
How we rank
5.0Guest scoreHendoku Yaku
4.9Guest scoreHospedaje “La Finca”
4.9Guest scoreCasa Agostino
4.9Guest scoreEl Pilar
4.7Guest scoreTótem Hotel & Spa
4.5Guest scoreHOSTEL THE RANCH 24hs
4.5Guest score"PARADOR DEL TIEMPO" Posada de Campo
4.5Guest scoreApart Hotel Gabriel
4.3Guest scoreCabaña Tulumaya
4.3Guest scoreECO HOSTEL IXTLAN
What to expect
- Vineyard posadas next to working bodegas rather than tourist-district hotels
- Zona Este pricing, noticeably lower than Luján de Cuyo or Maipú
- A handful of hostels and apart-hotels for longer, self-catered stays
- Quiet canal-road settings with taxis the main way to reach restaurants
- A realistic base for a multi-day Cuyo wine route rather than a single bodega stop
Local tips
- Book a room with a taxi or shuttle included in the rate, since Rivadavia's bodegas and posadas sit along canal roads with little foot traffic after dark.
- Confirm breakfast is included before you arrive; several of the smaller posadas serve it only on request rather than as a standard buffet.
- Pack for daytime heat and cool nights, typical of Mendoza's irrigated plain from November through March.
- If you don't have a rental car, ask your stay to arrange transport to the specific bodega you want to visit, since addresses here are spread out.
- Carry cash in smaller denominations; card machines are less consistent at family-run posadas than at hotels closer to the city.
- Treat Rivadavia as a stop on a wider Zona Este route with San Martín and Junín rather than a single overnight, since the wineries worth visiting are spread across all three departments.
Where to stay
FAQ
What kind of stays are available in Rivadavia, Mendoza?
Most options are small posadas and family-run hospedajes attached to or near a bodega, plus a couple of apart-hotels and hostels. There is no cluster of large chain hotels; the accommodation here is closer to countryside lodging than city hotels.
Is Rivadavia a good base for visiting Mendoza wineries?
It works well for the Zona Este bodegas around Rivadavia, San Martín and Junín, and it is noticeably cheaper than staying in Luján de Cuyo. For wineries in the Zona Alta near the city, expect a longer taxi ride from here.
How do I get around Rivadavia without a car?
Taxis are the practical option, since the bodegas and posadas are spread along canal roads rather than clustered in a walkable center. Ask your accommodation to arrange transport in advance for specific wineries.
Is Rivadavia walkable, or do I need transport for restaurants?
Most stays are not within walking distance of a restaurant strip, unlike central Mendoza city. Plan on a short taxi ride for dinner unless your posada serves meals on site.
When is the best time to stay in Rivadavia for the wine harvest?
The harvest, or vendimia, runs roughly from late February through April, when the vineyards along the canal roads are at their most active and posadas are busiest.
Are the hostels in Rivadavia suitable for longer stays?
Yes, the hostels and apart-hotels here tend to have kitchen access or self-catering options, which suits travelers spending several days working through Zona Este bodegas rather than passing through for one night.