Hotel Farallon

The Resort & Setting

Hotel Farallon is a lodging property in Caviahue, a small mountain town tucked into the volcanic highlands of Neuquén Province. It operates as an independent timeshare resort, meaning it isn't run by one of the big international hotel brands — ownership, management and the resale process are all handled locally rather than through a corporate chain. The resort's address, Los Ñires s/n, places it right in the Caviahue townsite, within easy reach of the area's ski lifts and lake trails. Google reviewers rate it 3.8 out of 5 from 107 reviews, which is worth factoring into expectations: this is a functional, well-located mountain base rather than a polished resort complex.

The Area & Things to Do

Caviahue sits in volcanic terrain shaped by the Copahue volcano, and the landscape is the main draw. Caviahue Ski Resort, about 2 km from the hotel, is one of Argentina's established winter sports centres, with lift-served skiing and snowboarding on open volcanic slopes — June through August is peak season. A few minutes further on, Laguna de Caviahue offers an alpine lake setting for walking trails and picnics once the snow clears. Around 25 km away, the Copahue Thermal Springs draw visitors for their mineral-rich geothermal waters, a popular day trip in both summer and winter. For those with a car and more time, the wider Neuquén Lake District, roughly 50 km out, offers fishing, boating and hiking across a much larger network of lakes and forest. Outside ski season, spring through autumn brings good hiking and mountain-biking weather, so the resort sees genuine use across most of the year rather than during one short season.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Hotel Farallon and want to sell or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to post their week, and that's the only cost on our side.

Because Hotel Farallon is independent rather than tied to a major branded exchange network, any resale here goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a corporate transfer department. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both sides should check directly with the resort for the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee, since these aren't standardised across independent resorts and change over time. It's also worth asking how long a transfer typically takes to process, and confirming in writing exactly what the buyer receives — the usage week and any accrued points or credits — and what does not carry over, such as prior owner arrangements or unpaid dues.

Renters, meanwhile, are usually after straightforward information: which week or season is on offer, whether it falls within ski season or the warmer hiking months, and what's included in the unit itself. Being specific about these details in your listing will serve you far better than a vague description.

Practical Notes

Caviahue is a high-altitude destination with real seasonal swings, so anyone travelling — owner, renter or buyer making a site visit — should pack layered clothing and allow time to adjust to the altitude. The nearest city with full services, including wider transport connections, is Neuquén City, around 150 km away, so plan arrivals and departures with that distance in mind. Winter (June–August) is the busiest and most in-demand period locally, given the ski resort on the doorstep, while summer (December–February) suits travellers after hiking and lake-based activities instead.