Hello Gavin,
Five weeks in South America and we joke that we received "more for less." Our questions were always promptly and thoroughly answered. This service was so much better than buying a packaged tour!
Diane and Jim Anderson, Victoria, BC Canada.The list below includes Argentina For Less' favorite 3, 4, and 5 star Hotels in El Calafate.
The Hotel Posada Los Alamos is a family owned business, conveniently located within El Calafate, which has been operating since 1984. With five acres of gardens along Lake Argentina, a gym, an indoor swimming pool, a spa, a library, state of the art medical facilities, secretarial services, safe-deposit boxes, mini bars, childcare services, a hairdresser, a golf course, a laundry service, a restaurant, and a bar, Posada Los Alamos is sure to please. Its spectacular setting, luxurious design, and outstanding service make this a truly special hotel.
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Los Gauchos 1352/1370, El Calafate
This home-away-from-home style lodging has been architecturally inspired by traditional Patagonian estancias, and is idyllically situated next to the gateway to the Los Glaciares National Park, just 20 minutes from the El Calafate International Airport. Guests at this luxurious cottage-like retreat will fall in love with the 4 acres of immaculate gardens, crackling log fires, exposed stone walls and striking Argentine paintings and sculptures. 38 guest suites vary in size and opulence, but common to all are cozy classical furnishings, thoughtful artistic touches, and simply splendid mountain views. The hotel’s tranquil library, observatory, 9-hole golf course, sumptuous spa and Argentina inspired gourmet cuisine are just some of the details that make Los Sauces exceptional.
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Juan Domingo Peron 1143, El Calafate 9405
Located in a downtown location with a fantastic view of the lake, The Esplendor Calafate certainly lives up to its splendid namesake. The grand white stone building reflects the impressive snow capped mountains and glaciers that surround the Patagonian city. The décor aspires to Patagonian wares and is designed with the finest regional materials such as incense timbers and plaster made with native sands. The well-kept rooms are simply decorated with local materials and have comfortable beds and amenities. The restaurant serves various Argentinean dishes with locally sourced ingredients and there is a relaxing bar that can be enjoyed.
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Calle de los Alamos 2709, El Calafate 9405
This small hotel is most pleasant with refreshing natural décor and wonderful views of the lake through ceiling-to-floor windows. It is located in a residential neighborhood just 15 minutes walking from the town center. The spacious and comfortable rooms are functionally equipped and decorated in warm and natural earthen schemes. The restaurant is lavished in stone and wood and is very spacious - a number of regional delicacies prepared by the chef are complimented by delicious local wines.
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Design Suites is a local chain that has been building amazing artistic looking hotels in several parts of the country, combining the local flavor with the innovation and stamp of several famous architectures. Design Calafate was designed by Carlos Ott and it is located in the highest section of the Nimez Peninsula. The superb view and modern style of decoration make the hotel ‘the fashion option’ in town. The hotel is ideal for those travelers looking for a quiet, enjoyable and relaxing place to take a rest, away from the crowds. In its 60 suites, it offers Jacuzzi, flat screen TV with DVD and audio equipment, computer connection and panoramic view of the lake. Among other services, the hotel provides a restaurant, wine bar, gift shop, health club, sauna and spa; relaxation room, indoor and outdoor heated pools, meeting room and business center.
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Avenida Libertador 3614, El Calafate 9405
This superb hotel is just 100 meters from the lakeside with great views of the Lake Argentina. The surrounding Patagonian hills can be enjoyed from both the interior and the delightful garden. The service is excellent with most friendly staff members. The rooms are elegantly and stylishly designed with warm and comforting color and lighting schemes including vibrant fabrics and tasteful artwork. There is a relaxing bar and breakfast at the restaurant is most delicious.
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Located on the way to the airport, the Alto Calafate was built on a hill facing Lake Argentino and offers 103 warmly decorated spacious rooms with lake views. Each room is equipped with comfortable beds, TV, minibar, heating, telephone and safe-deposit box. Other facilities include: laundry, room service, business center, shuttle service to and from downtown, restaurant and bar.
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The Hotel Kosten Aike is stylish, fresh, and although new it does not suffer from the typical cookie-cutter syndrome that plagues so many new hotels. The bathrooms are luxurious, featuring large whirlpool bathtubs, and the rooms are stylishly furnished with wood and iron trimmings. This hotel also offer a mini-spa which includes a sauna, a steam room, a multi-jet shower, a masseuse, and a stunning swimming pool that begins inside the hotel and stretches to the outside. There is also a chic little restaurant run by the hotel which offers contemporary interpretations of classical Argentine fare.
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Just six blocks from downtown, the Hotel Mirador del Lago, mainly built in local stone and Paraiso pinewood from Bariloche, enjoys superb views over Lake Argentino and is only a 25 minute walk from its restaurants. It offers 49 rooms, 29 of which are newly built superior rooms with lake view and mini-bar. The 20 standard rooms vary in size and some have lake views. All superior rooms have a safety-deposit box, individual heating, 24 hour room service, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, cable TV and private bathroom including bath and shower. Interconnecting rooms are situated in the new wing. Facilities include a bar and El Hogar restaurant (serving both regional and international dishes), sauna, boutique, video room, internet connection, laundry service and parking.
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The Patagonia Park Plaza Unique Hotel is managed by Unique Hotels Collection and provides the highest standard of quality and service to all its passengers. The Lobby captures the curiosity of tourists providing a unique view of the surroundings and the city itself. It is located six blocks from the downtown area and offers 82 luxurious rooms with spectacular views of Lake Argentino or the Calafate Hill. The average size of the rooms is about 30 square meters and the doubles offer king size beds or two individual beds. The classy decoration of the whole building provides a peaceful atmosphere.
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Located one block from the civic center, this Inn offers 52 rooms furnished with local woods and equipped with heating, TV, telephone, safe-deposit box, hairdryer. The bar and restaurant offer a good selection of wines and a good atmosphere in which to relax after excursions.
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Rene Favaloro 3698, El Calafate
This fabulous inn has a fantastic and inviting appearance: the exterior is crafted with rich Patagonian wood and is topped with pointed black roofing much in the same style of a chalet. The interior is equally exquisite with handcrafted wooden furniture, cool stone walls and floors, spacious windows and a fireplace in the lounge. The rooms are spacious and have great views. It is located a little far from the town but is in a tranquil location and offers excursions to the spectacular surrounding scenery: lakes, glaciers, icy summits and forests.
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The strategic location of the Hosteria Posta Sur offers the traveler the opportunity to enjoy the vastness of the Patagonian steppe through the enormous panoramic windows in the dining room, reception, and guest rooms, while at the same time not being more than 300 yards from downtown El Calafate. The restaurant offers delicious homemade regional cuisine, and the hotel also offers a laundry service, safe-deposit boxes, a gift shop, and central heating.
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Avenida Padre Agostini 49 El Calafate (CP 9405)
Situated in the heart of El Calafate - the ideal town for visiting Argentina’s gorgeous Patagonian surroundings - is the Patagonia Queen Hotel. This establishment was created keeping in mind its unique natural surroundings by using local woods and stones that give the cabin-like hotel a homey feel. Just a few steps away from the breathtaking Argentine Lake, this boutique hotel features simply but beautifully decorated rooms with dark wood furnishings and a deep red, orange or cream toned color theme that adds to the country-house feel of the venue. Each of the 20 spacious rooms that are available also boast an individual hydro-massage Jacuzzi, perfect for relaxing after a long day of sightseeing. All rooms also come with air conditioning and heating, cable TV, internet availability, a fridge-bar, electronic safe-deposit box and more. The quaint hotel also invites guest to use its excellent gym, tranquil reading room and to taste a delicious Argentine wine at the hotel’s cocktail bar. With friendly service and convenience, a stay at this hotel is sure to compliment your wonderful Patagonia vacation adventure.
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This good looking Inn offers 30 spacious carpeted rooms overlooking the relaxing Bahia Redonda. Rooms are equipped with heating and safe-deposit boxes box, whilst the hotel also provides a restaurant and bar service, TV, Internet and transfers to the downtown city area.
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Built in an alpine style, Hotel Michelangelo is centrally located in Calafate, just two blocks from Libertador Avenue. It is one of the oldest three star options in the city and has been renovated several times. It offers 20 impeccable stylish rooms equipped with TV, minibar, telephone, heating, safe-deposit box and hairdryer. Among other services, they provide laundry, parking and a good restaurant service in its own structure. Both breakfasts and meals combine local flavors.
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Egidio Feruglio 150, Zona de Chacras, CP 9405, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
This Inn has wonderful hospitality and is located in a peaceful spot about half a kilometer from the center. The owners are very friendly and offer a personalized service to guests often going to great lengths to offer assistance. The rooms are a good size and clean with simple but comfortable furnishings and warm, natural lighting. An excellent breakfast is offered in a pleasant and naturally decorated dining room - this includes orange juice, tea, cake and croissants amongst other simple delights!
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Facing the local reserve of Nimez Lagoon, this Inn managed by its owners, offers just 19 rooms which provide a private atmosphere. Rooms are decorated in red tones and are all uniquely decorated. Facilities: telephone, fax, internet, living room with TV and DVD, room service, hairdryer, safe-deposit box, laundry, central heating, restaurant, bar and shuttle service to/from the city.
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Cozily perched on the shores of Lake Argentina, Las Sinfonias is an intimate 11 room hotel. It offers a dining room overlooking the lake, 24 hour bar service, an internet room, and excellent personalized attention. Peaceful and remote, one can relax on the terrace overlooking the lake, walk along the beach, and fish from the shore.
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The Quijote hotel is conveniently located in the middle of town, only 100 yards from the main shopping area. It offers all the modern amenities that an international traveler might desire, such as an onsite restaurant, bilingual staff, bar, safe-deposit boxes, medical services and 24 hour room service. Its rooms are tastefully and beautifully decorated, inviting rest and relaxation.
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Kapenke hotel is located just one block from the main avenue and as one of the town’s first hotels is steeped in tradition. It features 47 modern comfortable rooms, elegantly decorated with private bath, cable TV, safe-deposit box, telephone, internet, hairdryer and individual heating control.
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