Gran Meliá Iguazú

“One hotel where the price truly feels worth every penny — the unobstructed views of the falls throughout the day are simply unforgettable. I would absolutely stay here again, and honestly, probably nowhere else if I return to Iguazú. This was an Amex Platinum FHR property, which came with a $150 spa credit, early check-in, late checkout (4 PM), and a complimentary room upgrade — all of which made the experience even better. 1. The experience: It starts right from the moment your cab pulls up to the entrance. I can still remember seeing the falls from the car window, right through the hotel’s glass entrance doors, while my driver said, “Here is your falls view.” Walking into the lobby genuinely feels like stepping into a grand cinematic scene. 2. The rooms: The rooms face the falls and come with balconies, and even the bathroom has unobstructed views. There’s a privacy curtain you can pull down when needed, of course. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and very well equipped. 3. Infinity pool: Absolutely amazing and huge. One of the highlights of the property. 4. Sky Bar: Easily one of the best sunset spots overlooking the falls. A perfect way to end the day. 5. The staff: One of the best parts of the stay. Everyone was warm, friendly, and genuinely helpful. Hospitality at its best. Despite how busy the property gets, they always seemed to have time for you before moving on to the next guest. 6. Food: Tasty, high quality, and with plenty of options. Both indoor and outdoor dining areas are available, which makes every meal feel special with the surrounding scenery. 7. Spa & gym: The massage itself was good, but the overall spa experience was even better. The staff were extremely courteous and helpful, especially the receptionist at the spa. Even the gym is wonderful and has falls views. 8. Laundry: Surprisingly inexpensive for a luxury 5-star property. 9. Wildlife: You will very often see monkeys wandering around the balconies, especially around sunset time. They are not aggressive at all, but it’s still important to keep your balcony doors locked when you leave the room. 10. Location: You are literally staying inside the national park. The walk to the entrances and circuits is about 5 minutes. Staying here also gives you the advantage of early park entry and late exit access, which can be extremely valuable during busy seasons. You only need to purchase the park ticket once upon entry on day one. Honestly, I could come back here just to relax and stare at the falls all day long. It’s difficult to fully describe the feeling — it almost feels therapeutic.”