Anantara Ushuaia Patagonia Resort Set for 2028

Minor Hotels, the owner, operator and investor behind Anantara, plans to debut the brand in Ushuaia, Argentina, with the Anantara Ushuaia Patagonia Resort opening in early 2028. The 60-key waterfront property will sit a short drive from Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH) and near the gateway to Tierra del Fuego National Park. The company frames the project as an experience-led base for Patagonia and Antarctica trips, pairing wellness and dining with access to the Beagle Channel and the park's coastal trails.

Anantara's entry point to South America

The resort marks Anantara's first property in South America. Minor Hotels says the design will lean into "transformative and locally anchored experiences," with a spa and wellness facility, signature dining, and meeting spaces among the core amenities. The project's hotel management agreement is with Fideicomiso Urbanización Monte Susana, a local development group active in Ushuaia and the wider Tierra del Fuego region.

Sustainability claims tied to Costa Susana

The hotel sits within the Costa Susana development. According to Minor Hotels and trade announcements, Costa Susana is presented as Argentina's first carbon-neutral real-estate development and, moreover, selected to participate in the World Architecture Festival's Landscape and Environment category. While we did not find an independent listing on WAF's shortlist pages to validate the specific nomination, this sustainability positioning is central to the developer's messaging. Travelers who prioritize lower-impact stays should watch for third-party certifications as construction advances.

Why Ushuaia works operationally

Ushuaia is often called the "End of the World," the southernmost city and a common embarkation point for Antarctica cruises. For air access, the city is served by Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport, located roughly 4 kilometers from the center and set on a peninsula extending into the Beagle Channel, which simplifies short transfers to waterfront hotels. That proximity, plus direct access to park entrances and the marina, makes Ushuaia a compact, logistics-friendly base for pre- and post-expedition nights.

What this adds for itineraries

For Antarctica sailings or Patagonia fly-drives, a luxury property with spa facilities, warm-weather terraces, and meeting spaces widens options for small groups and higher-end travelers who currently split nights among boutique addresses in town. Anantara's brand platform suggests curated, locally focused programming, which could include guided treks to the last Andean peaks inside the national park, Beagle Channel wildlife cruises, and culinary experiences centered on Fuegian king crab and Patagonian lamb. Specific programming, rates, and room categories have not yet been published; expect phased releases on the brand's preview page as delivery milestones are met.

Background: Getting there and getting around

Flights into Ushuaia commonly connect via Buenos Aires, with seasonal links elsewhere in Argentina. From the airport, taxis and pre-arranged transfers run into town in under 20 minutes under normal conditions, depending on weather and cruise-day traffic. As always in the far south, build slack for wind and winter operations, and confirm any time-sensitive excursions when a ship's schedule is involved. For first-timers, the national park's coastal trailheads sit west of town, while the marina for Beagle Channel boats lines the central waterfront.

Final thoughts

Anantara Ushuaia Patagonia Resort extends luxury inventory at the southern edge of the Americas. If your 2028 plans include Antarctica or Tierra del Fuego, this opening adds a branded, wellness-forward option on the waterfront, with sustainability claims to watch as the project moves from signing to site work and, eventually, to opening day.

Sources

• Minor Hotels Announces Anantara Property in Argentina
• Anantara Ushuaia Patagonia Resort
• Ushuaia International Airport, Official Site