Arelauquen Golf & Country Club

Name

Arelauquen Golf & Country Club

Legal name

Arelauquen Golf & Country Club

Website

https://arelauquen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Country Club & Residential Community

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Luxury golf membership
• Polo and equestrian
• Residential country club
• Hospitality and events

Headquarters

HQ city

San Carlos De Bariloche

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Fees: Private membership access to all club facilities including golf, polo, equestrian, tennis, fitness center, pool, restaurants, and social areas. Available to property owners and external members.
2. Property Sales / Real Estate Development: Sale of residential terrain and properties within the Arelauquen development, with full infrastructure access (water, electricity, gas, fiber optic).
3. Hotel Accommodations: Arelauquen Lodge (5-star boutique hotel) operated under Marriott's Tribute Portfolio brand, featuring 23 rooms and gourmet dining at Restaurant Epic. Revenue from overnight stays and F&B services.
4. Event Hosting & Private Functions: Rental of facilities including the SUM (former heliport hangar), Polo Club House, and mountain restaurant El Refugio for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.
5. Sports Instruction & Equipment Rentals: Golf academy classes (Fernando Sas), tennis lessons, equestrian instruction, and equipment rentals (golf clubs, carts, horses).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Arelauquen Golf & Country Club operates a private members club and gated residential development in Bariloche, Argentina, selling private memberships, residential property within the 500-hectare development, and 5-star hotel accommodations at Arelauquen Lodge. Core recreational services include an 18-hole international-standard golf course, two international-dimension polo fields, a premier equestrian jumping arena, tennis and squash courts, water sports at Club Náutico on Lake Gutiérrez, dining venues, and event hosting spaces such as the SUM and mountain restaurant El Refugio.

Product overview

Arelauquen Golf & Country Club is a premier private residential community and members club in Patagonia, Argentina, offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and hospitality services. The club features an 18-hole international golf course designed by Vicente 'Chino' Fernandez, two professional polo fields, equestrian facilities with a sand jumping track, tennis and squash courts, and extensive waterfront activities at Club Náutico on Lake Gutierrez. The property includes a 1,300 m2 club house with restaurant, gym, pool and sauna, an events space (SUM) at the former heliport, and the mountain restaurant El Refugio at 1,300 meters altitude. Accommodation is provided through Arelauquen Lodge, a 23-room five-star hotel operated as part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio. The club also supports football, hiking, mountain biking, mountaineering, water sports, and skiing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arelauquen Lodge: 5-star hotel with 23 rooms, part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio boutique hotel chain, featuring Restaurant Epic, health club, spa, heated pool, and business center.

Products and services

• Arelauquen Golf Course 18-hole international-standard golf course designed with PGA Champions Tour professional Vicente 'Chino' Fernández, homologated by the Asociación Argentina de Golf (AAG), available to club members and external players.
• Polo Fields Two international-dimension polo fields (275 x 160 m) at 935 m altitude, described as the only international polo facilities in Patagonia, available to club members and polo players.
• Hípica (Equestrian Center) Premier equestrian jumping arena with 40 horse boxes and the best sand jumping track in Patagonia, developed by Grass & Horses with automated irrigation, available to club members and equestrian riders.
• Tennis and Squash Courts Two synthetic-surface tennis courts and one squash court available to club members, with tennis instruction offered by Lorenzo Soriano.
• Club House (Gym, Pool, Restaurant) 1,300 m² Club House with gym (open daily 7-21hs), heated pool (daily 11:30-20:45), sauna, and Restaurant MIL OCHO 75 (daily 9-23hs) for member use.
• Club Náutico (Lake Gutiérrez waterfront) Waterfront facility on Lake Gutiérrez with restaurant/bar, beach access, canoes, and kayaks for member water-sport activities.
• SUM (Events Space) Events space located at the former heliport hangar, available for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.
• Restaurante El Refugio (Mountain Restaurant) Mountain restaurant at 1,300 m altitude offering dining with panoramic views, open Tuesday-Sunday 8-20hs and Monday 10-19hs, with kitchen open 12:30-17hs.
• Arelauquen Lodge 5-star boutique hotel with 23 rooms, operated as part of Marriott International's Tribute Portfolio, featuring Restaurant Epic gourmet dining, health club, spa, heated pool, and business center for club members and external guests.
• Residential Property Sales (Arelauquen Development) Sale of residential terrain within the 500-hectare Arelauquen development, with full infrastructure access including water, electricity, gas, and fiber optic, and access to all club facilities.
• Golf Academy (Fernando Sas) Year-round golf instruction program for juniors and adults with group classes (Mini Birdies, Birdies, Águilas, Albatros) and private lessons led by professional instructor Fernando Sas.
• Annual Equestrian Jumping Competition Annual jumping competition held during the first week of February, authorized by the Federación Ecuestre Argentina, attracting riders from all categories nationwide.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marriott International (Tribute Portfolio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArelauquen Lodge operates as a 5-star boutique hotel within Marriott International's Tribute Portfolio collection. This partnership provides international brand recognition, access to Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program members, and quality standards associated with the Marriott brand. The 23-room property includes Restaurant Epic gourmet dining, health club, spa, heated pool, and business center.
• Vicente 'Chino' FernándezcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGA Champions Tour professional golfer who provided integral design advisory for the 18-hole golf course. Fernández has won over 93 international tournaments and is recognized as one of Argentina's greatest athletes, lending prestige to the course design.
• Asociación Argentina de Golf (AAG)coreOthersOfficial golf course certification and homologation body for Argentina. The Arelauquen course is officially homologated by the AAG, ensuring compliance with international golf standards and enabling official tournament play.
• Federación Ecuestre ArgentinacoreOthersOfficial equestrian federation that provides annual authorization for the Arelauquen jumping competition held during the first week of February, attracting riders from all categories nationwide.
• Centro Camino AbiertominorOthersOrganization working with adults with disabilities under the jurisdiction of Hospital Zonal. Fundación Arelauquen continues to support this organization as part of its social transformation initiatives.
• Hospital Zonal BarilocheminorOthersLocal public hospital receiving support from Fundación Arelauquen, including a project to expand the pediatric waiting area. Foundation has partnered with the hospital's pediatrics department for community health initiatives.
• Fernando Sas (Golf Professional)minorOthersProfessional golf instructor providing year-round academy classes at Arelauquen for both juniors and adults. The golf school offers group programs (Mini Birdies, Birdies, Águilas, Albatros) and private lessons.
• OSDEminorOthersMajor Argentine health insurance provider acknowledged for supporting Fundación Arelauquen's community activities and charitable events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Estancias de Córdoba / Jockey Club Córdoba: Premium Argentine country clubs offering golf, polo, and equestrian sports. Comparable as regional Argentine luxury membership clubs, though located in central Argentina rather than Patagonia.
• Highland Park Country Club (Argentina): Exclusive Buenos Aires-area country club with golf, tennis, and social amenities. Comparable to Arelauquen as an elite Argentine country club targeting HNW families, though focused on a different geography.
• Cavas Wine Lodge (Mendoza): Luxury wine-relaxation resort in Mendoza, Argentina, with vineyard real estate. Comparable as a high-end Argentine experiential resort with real estate component, though anchored in wine rather than golf.

Broad incumbents

• Aman Resorts: Global ultra-luxury hospitality brand with destination resorts in scenic natural settings. Comparable as a luxury hospitality operator targeting UHNW travelers seeking nature-anchored experiences, though Aman focuses on hotels rather than membership-based clubs.

Direct peers

• Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Golf-Spa: Iconic luxury resort in Bariloche, Argentina, with extensive golf, spa, and leisure amenities. Comparable to Arelauquen as a top-tier Patagonian luxury hospitality destination targeting affluent domestic and international travelers.
• Buenos Aires Golf Club: Historic private golf club in Argentina with traditional country club structure. Overlaps with Arelauquen on golf-centric membership model, social ecosystem, and elite clientele.
• Quinta do Lago: Luxury resort and residential estate in Portugal's Algarve with championship golf, sports, and real estate. Comparable as a destination luxury country club combining hotel, golf, residential, and lifestyle amenities for an international clientele.
• La Manga Club Resort: Luxury sports and leisure resort in Spain combining golf, tennis, equestrian, and hotel accommodations. Comparable as a multi-sport private club with hotel and real estate components serving international affluent travelers.
• Casa de Campo Resort & Villas: Luxury gated resort community in the Dominican Republic with golf, polo, equestrian, marina, and residential real estate. Comparable as an integrated luxury living + sports + hospitality destination in a scenic natural setting.
• El Golf Club (Buenos Aires): Premier private golf and country club in Pilar, Argentina. Comparable as a membership-based golf/country club with elite sport facilities, social amenities, and real estate components serving Argentine HNW families.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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