El Pilar
A short taxi from Bodega Santa Julia, Zuccardi's Zona Este winery
About this hotel
El Pilar sits close enough to walk to a couple of local landmarks, including the Bandera de los Andes y Sta. Clara monument in neighboring Maipú and a nearby roadside stop, while Bodega Santa Julia, part of the well-known Zuccardi wine group, is a nine-minute taxi away. That combination of walkable local points and a short ride to a major bodega gives El Pilar a slightly more varied footing than some of Rivadavia's other posadas. Reviews are strongly positive, if from a modest sample, suggesting a well-run smaller property. Mendoza's airport sits under forty minutes away by taxi, keeping it workable for travelers flying in or out during a wine-country stay.
- Near Bodega Santa Julia (Zuccardi)
- Walkable local landmarks
- Under 40 minutes to the airport
- Quiet Zona Este setting
Our take
This suits travelers who want proximity to a major, recognizable bodega like Santa Julia without paying Zona Alta prices, plus a bit of walkable local interest beyond the vineyards. The nine-minute taxi to Santa Julia is a real advantage for anyone prioritizing that winery specifically. Travelers wanting pool or spa amenities should look to Casa Agostino or Tótem Hotel & Spa instead, since El Pilar is built around location rather than amenity range.
- Book the Santa Julia tasting in advance if it's a priority, since it's a well-known bodega that can fill up during harvest season
- Walk to the nearby landmarks during the day rather than relying on taxis for every short trip
- Confirm the property's public transport connections if you're not renting a car, since travel times to the airport vary by mode
Why we love it
- Nine minutes from Bodega Santa Julia (Zuccardi)
- Walkable local landmarks nearby
- Under forty minutes from Mendoza's airport
- Strong guest ratings from a smaller property
Why guests love itEl Pilar worked well as a base for visiting Bodega Santa Julia, a nine-minute taxi that we did twice during our stay. We also walked to the nearby monument one afternoon, which gave the stay a bit more to do than just the winery circuit. It's a simple property without a pool or spa, but the location relative to a bodega we specifically wanted to visit made it the right call for that trip.