El Colibri, Argentina
El Colibri
Camino a santa catalina – km7 – Santa Catalina – Cordoba
Argentina
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Maison Fenestraz & Member of Relais & Châteaux
Shareholders
Privatly owned by Mr Raoul Fenestraz
Date of CreationHotel General Manager
February 2005
Hotel General Manager
Mrs Ophélie Juillard
General Manager of Maison Fenestraz
Hotel Positioning
Relais & Châteaux – Estancia 5*
Development strategy
Working Argentinean Ranch – Estancia de Charme – Relais & Châteaux
El Colibri
History & Story
This Estancia offers the full South American experience in a real Argentinean working ranch. The call of the great outdoor is omnipresent and the Experience El Colibri is an unforgettable one: horseback rides, SPA, fitness and pool, renowned Barbecue, wine tastings, Polo lessons… This is the perfect escape.
Location
Its is located in the middle of the Jesuit Estancias’ tour which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and only 45mns away from the international airport of Cordoba.
Key sites/activities in the area
The Estancia El Colibri is the destination itself.
Nearby the estancia: the Jesuit Estancias’ tour which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – two 18 holes golf de La Paz (best in the region) and Asconchinga are only few minutes’ drive – the Festival de La Doma in Jesus Maria takes place every year in January and is the most famous rodeo competition in Argentina.
El Colibri is the place to discover the “Gaucho culture/life” all year round.
Fun Facts
El Colibri’s children world: with its farm, cattle, horses paradise, birds watching, bikes, pool … all children don’t have enough of one stay to enjoy all the activities ideal for them and for communing with nature. A parenthesis in today’s digital modern life.
Children’s Corner
El Colibri’s children world: with its farm, cattle, horses paradise, birds watching, bikes, pool … all children don’t have enough of one stay to enjoy all the activities ideal for them and for communing with nature. A parenthesis in today’s digital modern life.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
El Colibri only counts on 9 beautiful, well-furnished and well decorated rooms:
• Suite El Colibri of 105sqm² has its private lounge and dressing room. Two large terrace overlooking the Sierras of Cordoba. It can be connected with 1 or 2 Junior Suites.
• 2 Suites of 78sqm² have private lounge and nice terrace. They can be connected with Deluxe.
• 4 Junior Suites of 45sqm² with sitting area and terrace.
• 2 Deluxe rooms of 45 sqm² without terrace.
All rooms can be individual, twin, double or triple.
All rooms are equipped with:
• Fireplace (2 in Suite Colibri)
• Bathroom with bath and shower
• Safe
• Wifi
Restaurants & Bars
El Colibri is a full-board experience. It is a unique culinary experience, featuring the produce cultivated in the farm. Beef, milk, eggs, fruit, vegetables and aromatic herbs are of an absolute freshness and purity. The dried meats and cheeses as well as the bread and dairy products are transformed on site. Special moments to discover:
• After a nice horse-back ride enjoy an Asado along Santa Clarita’s river
• Lunch in the vegetable garden. Come and pick-up from the garden your favorite fruits and vegetables. Léo, the chef will cook them for you.
• With a panoramic view of the 2 polo grounds, the Club House proposes lunch or dinner in a unique setting.
• Elected ‘’best Argentinean asado’’ by the magazine Lugares, this barbecue will be the one to remember.
Wellness
•Free access to the SPA with sauna, hammam, jaccuzzi and Scottish showers
•Well equipped fitness room
•Outside swimming-pool overlooking the Sierras of Cordoba
Corporate & Celebration Events
The Club House can welcome up to 25 people for small events like family events, team buildings, corporates.
Extra Notable Features
El Colibri experience includes:
Return transfer from/to Cordoba airport
Breakfast, lunch, tea time and dinner and non-alcoholic drinks
Small excursions to the nearby Jesuit estancias
Local wine tasting in the wine cellar (minimum of 3 nights)
The Special El Colibri’ Asado (Argentinean Barbecue – minimum of 3 nights)
Access to the Spa with sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, high pressure shower and fully equipped gym
Access to pool with breathtaking views of the « sierras »
Horse back riding
Mountain bike & hikking with more than 10km of predesigned itineraries
Bird watching
Discovery of the farm and garden
Outside car-park
Wi-fi internet Access
Hotel and restaurant Awards
• 2016
Travellers Choice – Trip Advisor
• 2014 – 2015
Best Asado in Argentina – Lugares
One of the 10th Best Ranch in the World – Reiser
Travellers Choice – Trip Advisor
Number of employees
20 for 9 rooms