Tótem Hotel & Spa
Pool, hot tub and spa a short taxi from the balloon launch site
About this hotel
The wellness amenities do most of the work here: a pool and hot tub sit alongside a proper spa and fitness center, more range than most of Rivadavia's smaller posadas offer. The airport shuttle and business center make it a workable stop for travelers splitting time between Zona Este wine visits and other business in Mendoza, and full-service laundry helps on a longer Cuyo road trip. It's a short taxi from where the hot-air balloons launch over the vineyards, a straightforward extra outing for anyone staying more than a single night, and the accessible rooms and smoke-free policy round out a hotel built for comfort over character. Set among Rivadavia's canal roads rather than a town center, evenings are quiet and centered on the property itself.
- Pool and hot tub
- Full spa and fitness center
- Airport shuttle service
- Business center
Our take
This suits travelers who want real spa amenities, a pool and hot tub with a proper fitness center, attached to a Zona Este base rather than a resort program with scheduled treatments. The airport shuttle is a genuine advantage for anyone connecting through Mendoza's airport. Travelers expecting a destination-spa menu with treatments should look elsewhere, since the wellness offering here is amenities-first rather than program-first, and there is little to do within walking distance once the day's activities wind down.
- Book the shuttle service in advance if you're connecting through Mendoza's airport, rather than assuming it runs on demand
- Ask about hot tub hours before you arrive, since poolside service isn't necessarily round the clock
- Reserve a hot-air balloon slot early if you want the launch-site outing, as morning departures fill up fast
Why we love it
- A real pool, hot tub and fitness center on site
- Airport shuttle included for Mendoza connections
- Short taxi to the hot-air balloon launch site
- Business center for mixing work with the wine route
Why guests love itThe hot tub was the highlight after long days driving between Zona Este bodegas; it's a genuine spa setup, not just a pool with a sign. The airport shuttle saved arranging a separate taxi on arrival, and the short ride out to see the hot-air balloons lift off was worth the early start. Rooms are comfortable rather than stylish, and there's little to do on site once dinner's done, so plan evenings around the hot tub rather than expecting a lively hotel bar.