Hosteria Ave Maria — Hotel in Buenos Aires

In march 2015 we spend 5 nights in Ave Maria in Tandill. We thought were only going to stay for 3 nights, we had trouble leaving paradise! The setting of the hosteria is wonderful, amidst the fields and hills. The interior of the house and the rooms look like they're straight out of an countryside interior design magazine, just jaw-dropping. Communal places are inviting to relax, with nice couches and a fireplace. There are heaps of activities to do, such as horseback riding. We went twice a day and made really beautiful rides, with reliable horses and really friendly gauchos coming along. One day the veterinarian came and we could help out with immunizing the cows, that was a really special Argentian experience. Furthermore you can walk the grounds, visit Tandill, go for a swim in the swimming pool, enjoy a nice lunch on the terrace, etc etc. But the best thing about Tandill is its people. After traveling for a couple of months, we felt right at home here. Owner Ascuncion, chef Herman, gauchos Martin and Diego, and staff Lucas, Maria Jose, and Andrea were all so friendly and helpfull. All in all this stay was really good value for money, what an amazing place with special people, thank you ever so much for having us! Chris and Xavier (Amsterdam, The...

Ave Maria is by far our favorite estancia experience in Argentina. Everything about this small country hotel is inspired the owner, Asunti, who leaves her mark everywhere, from the superb cuisine, to the incredible decoration of each room and of the relaxed living rooms, to the elegant gardens that she tends herself regularly. The hotel's garden/farm produces not only most of what is served in meals during the summer and fall seasons but also the flowers that are used to decorate the rooms. The cuisine is prepared by German who is a fantastic chef with 30 years of experience in Tandil and abroad. Most of the staff, including Lucas, Beatriz, Maria Jose, German, Graciela and Celeste have been with Ave Maria for many years - we have been visiting periodically for more than 15 years. The place is truly a dream destination for total relaxation, complete silence at night, marvelous long walks around the 44 hectare estancia, along with opportunities for horseback riding on the estancia's horses with Martin (who also keeps up Ave Maria's maintenance and extensive gardening and planting), bike riding, swimming in the very well-maintained pool,and massage arranged by the staff. The attention to detail is extremely impressive and the place is kept...

We arrived in Tandil very early. Our room was already done so we could check in easily. At the first moment that we were entering the Hosteria we had the feeling of being home and in Paradise. Everywhere are birds, wonderful flowers, nature, old eucalyptus trees a large Pool. Even the hosteria is not equipped with an AC, its really not needed as it is a comfortable temperature in the Hosteria. For cold days you have also a fireplace in your room. The room itself is great, telling you the history by being very well equipped, clean with an contemporary decoration and furniture. The staff, or more the hosts are to fall in love with. So much passion and heartfelt service I didnt have seen before. Espacially Graziella, Lucas and Diego are doing a great job, and really love what they do. We had a fantastic dinner twice, which was very delicious, taking into consideration that all the vegetables are grown in their own garden. It was sensationell. So, thank you for everything. We will definitely come back to Paradise....