We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in El Calafate, Argentina. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Delightful property. Highly elegant. Superb interior design. Los Ponchos Hotel is located just 2 km from central El Calafate. Its warm rooms feature Hispanic-American art and views of Lake Argentino. The rooms and the bungalow at Los Ponchos have chic and modern decor. Each is equipped with a modern kitchen, a living area and satellite TV. Los Ponchos Boutique Hotel is located just 500 metres from the picturesque Argentino Lake. It is also ideally located for exploring the mountains, forests and glaciers of this Patagonian region.Show full description
This small boutique hotel is conveniently located and is exquisitely decorated with traditional ornament. Note that all rooms come with a kitchen and have great landscape views.
Beautiful. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Popular among couples. Featuring an indoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre, Imago Hotel & Spa offers plush accommodation in Calafate, only 700 metres from Argentino Lake. A restaurant and a bar are featured. There is a luxurious restaurant offering a wide variety of dishes, and cocktails can be ordered at the bar. Free transfers to the city centre are provided. With large windows overlooking the lake, rooms at Imago Hotel & Spa are soberly decorated in soft hues. All of them feature cable TV and minibars. A buffet breakfast including croissants, cakes, juices, homemade bread, eggs, cheese and yogurt is served daily. Spa facilities include a massage room, a sauna and Turkish baths. Guest can make use of the fitness centre, or unwind in the charming lounge. Free parking is provided. Imago Hotel & Spa is 4 km from the bus station and 22 km from Armando Tola Airport.Show full description
This elegant hotel has OUTSTANDING views of the bay and Lake Argentina. The hotel offers beautifully appointed rooms, an intimate indoor pool, and an on-site restaurant that serves excellent food.
Hip. Lovely property. Comfortable beds. Situated near El Calafate's Libertador Avenue, this 4-star boutique hotel boasts spacious accommodation with free WiFi access and great views of the El Calafate Hill and the Argentino Lake. The property features a spa, a heated pool and a sauna. The modern Esplendor El Calafate features a striking interior design. Look forward to individually furnished, en-suite rooms with relaxing colour schemes, elegant flat-screen TVs, and some with DVD players. A buffet breakfast is served at Esplendor El Calafate. The Esplendor El Calafate's restaurant invites guests to enjoy Patagonia's rich cuisine and admire the surrounding landscapes. Relax with a massage before trying refreshing cocktails in the hotel's stylish Iglú Bar. During your stay at the Esplendor El Calafate, see the impressive Perito Moreno glacier or go on a boat trip to surrounding lakes. The staff at the Esplendor El Calafate's reception are at your service 24 hours a day.Show full description
This stylish hotel has good access to the glacier and great lake views. The lobby is absolutely stunning with a rustic charm and firepit, making it a great place to enjoy a glass of wine.
Cool. Great location. Set in a charming building facing the Argentino Lake, Mirador del Lago Hotel offers rooms with stylish décor, and breakfast, 300 metres from the city centre. It features a lounge with a fireplace overlooking the lake. With classy décor, rooms at Mirador del Lago Hotel feature TV and minibars. Some rooms enjoy scenic lake views. A buffet breakfast is served daily. Pizza, omelets and sandwiches can be ordered at the snack bar, whereas La Bahía Restaurant offers smoked meats and fishes. Free parking is provided. Mirador del Lago Hotel is 72 km from Perito Moreno Glacier and 2.2 km from Lago Argentino Airport.Show full description
Charming. Elegant. Great location. Posada Los Alamos is situated in the heart of El Calafate, close to Argentino Lake. It has spa facilities, an indoor pool and free Wi-Fi in all areas. The guest rooms at Posada Los Alamos feature heating, as well as a minibar and cable TV. Rooms have views over the organic garden and the mountains beyond. An extensive breakfast buffet offers a choice of American, Argentinean or Patagonian food. La Posta Restaurant serves an a la carte menu of international and regional specialties, including Patagonian lamb. The hotel also features two bars. Los Alamos provides a full range of modern spa facilities and an indoor pool with ceiling-to-floor windows. The hotel has its own small 18-hole par 3 golf course, and can arrange trips including horse riding and exploring the Moreno Glacier. El Calafate Airport is 20 km away.Show full description
Cool. Great location. Good breakfast. Set in an impressive Alpine-style building featuring a spa and a fitness centre, Hotel Kosten Aike offers rooms with free WiFi in Calafate. Guests can enjoy a fragrant garden and a daily buffet breakfast. The city centre is 200 metres away. Each room at Kosten Aike is bright and spacious. All of them feature stylish decor, a cable TV, minibar, safe and heating. They also include a work desk, a telephone and private bathroom facilities including free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can have a shuttle to the airport for an extra fee. Spa facilities include a hot tub, a sauna, a Scottish Shower and a massage room. Guests can make use of a games room featuring a billiards, table tennis and a lounge for events. Business centre facilities, including computers are also available. Hotel Kosten Aike is 8 km from the Ice Museum. Armando Tola Airport is 20 km away. Free on site parking is provided.Show full description
Charming. Good breakfast. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. La Cantera is a designer lodge set high in the scenic El Calafate. Guests can enjoy a boat trip, 4x4 excursion, or guided hiking tour. They can also relax with a glass of wine and watch the sunset from the cosy lounge, with floor to ceiling windows. Rooms at Hotel La Cantera are comfortable, with mountain lodge décor and free Wi-Fi. All are equipped with a cable TV and DVD player and have private balconies. Some have a hydromassage tub. The restaurant and bar at La Cantera Boutique serves fine cuisine with a creative twist, while the bar offers fine South American wines. A breakfast buffet with seasonal fruits and croissants is served daily. Free parking is offered.Show full description
Charming. Historic property. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Kau Yatún Hotel Boutique, surrounded by the Patagonian steppe of Estancia 25 de Mayo, features traditional ranch style architecture, a fireside bar and spacious rooms with large picture windows. Situated amongst aspen and pine trees, Kau Yatún Hotel Boutique’s spacious rooms offer en suite facilities with separate bath and shower and free Wi-Fi. Room service is available 24-hours. Buffet breakfast and regional cuisine is served at the on site restaurant. Kau Yatún Hotel Boutique’s staff can arrange mountain biking or horseback riding excursions through the Patagonian wilderness. The boutiques and restaurants of El Calafate town centre are within 6 blocks. The glaciers of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares can be reached with an 80 km distance from Kau Yatún Hotel Boutique.Show full description
I rate this as the most historic, relaxing and unique luxury hotel in El Calafate. It also has very cosy rooms. WOW!
Unique. Beautiful. Great views. Popular among couples. Offering an indoor swimming pool, a sauna room and spa facilities, Design Suites Calafate has chic décor only 3 km from downtown Calafate. Spa treatments can be booked and there are gym facilities on site. WiFi is free. Rooms at Design Calafate are equipped with large windows allowing plenty of light and feature flat-screen cable TV. Some suites feature spa baths and scenic views of the lake. An on-site á la carte restaurant and a bar provide meals and drinks from the morning until late at night. Guests can admire the low vegetation, hills and lake of Nimes Peninsula. Guests can also browse for souvenirs at the on-site gift shop. Free uncovered parking is provided on site.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great views. With Los Glaciares National Park nearby, Terrazas Del Calafate offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and views over the Lake Argentino. It has a pub and a spacious restaurant. All rooms and suites feature elegant wooden furnishings. Each is equipped with heating, cable TV and a minibar. There is a private bathroom with a bathtub and a hairdryer. Terrazas Del Calafate organises a variety of tours, including bird watching in the Nimes Lagoons, ice hiking on the Perito Moreno Glacier and jeep rides across the Patagonian steppe. Guests can relax in the airy lobby or have a cup of hot chocolate at the on-site coffee shop. The restaurant’s menu offers fish, red and white meat, vegetables and a fine selection of world-famous Argentinean wines. Terrazas Del Calafate is less than 10 minutes drive from the centre of Calafate.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Xelena Hotel & Suites is located at Argentino Lake in El Calafate. Guests staying here can admire the landscape while unwinding in the Health Club, where a 70-square-meter swimming pool is also situated. Free WiFi, parking services and shuttle to downtown are provided. Each unit is fitted with a minibar, safe, and LCD TV. Guests can opt between rooms overlooking the lake or city. All of them features private bathroom facilities with free toiletries, a bathrobe and a hairdryer. Xelena Hotel & Suites also offers fitness and wellness facilities, including heated swimming pool next to a hot tub and a sauna. Massage treatments and spa sessions are available for an additional cost. In addition to the Health Bar, dining options also feature, Mora Restaurant, the Pierrot Bistro and Huertas y Fuegos with wonderful views of the lake.Show full description
Elegant. Stylish. Great value. Edenia Hotel & Nature offers a wide range of modern facilities together with experienced staff and breathtaking views, just 80 metres from the beautiful Argentino Lake. Set 7 km from downtown El Calafate, guests can enjoy WiFi access and an on site restaurant. Each unit is fitted with soundproofed walls, private bathroom facilities, including a bathtub and a hairdryer, a TV and a telephone. All of them are also equipped with a minibar. Housekeeping is also provided. Edenia Hotel & Nature features a cultural space, where guests can attend different artistic events. They can also eat traditional meals overlooking Redonda bay, at the on site restaurant. At Edenia Hotel & Nature, the front desk can arrange free shuttles to downtown El Calafate. Guests can enjoy a sauna and a Scottish shower, as well. The 4-star hotel is surrounded by mountains and lakes, enabling its guests to enjoy close contact with nature in a very quiet area.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Situated on a hill at the gateway to Calafate, the 4-star Alto Calafate Hotel provides a warm environment and gorgeous views of the Argentino Lake and the Cerro Calafate. In addition to its quiet rooms with plenty of space and comfortable beds, the Alto Calafate assures your relaxation offering a spa and an indoor pool with a lake view. The on-site restaurant and bar are another highlight of this hotel. Be sure to try the roasted lamb and the exotic cocktails in these places while admiring the unique panoramic views. The hotel's Spa has two heated swimming pools, one small and one large, perfect for swimming and exercising. It is surrounded by gardens and the magnificent scenery of Argentino Lake and the Cerro Calafate. This area is open from 09 am to 10 pm. Internet access and a shuttle to the city are provided for free. The shuttle reaches the city in a 10-minute drive during the day. The 600 m2 multipurpose room offers state-of-the-art technology and views of Argentino lake. It can accommodate up to 650 people.Show full description
Charming. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Situated close to Lake Argentino and surrounded by woods and mountains, this 4-star hotel in Calafate provides cosy, well-equipped rooms and a restaurant serving local cuisine. Your day at Calafate Parque Hotel begins with a rich breakfast buffet, which is included in the room rate. Later in the day, choose from a wide range of regional dishes and Argentinean wines in the hotel's welcoming restaurant. Surf the internet for free in the hotel lobby, either using the WiFi or the high-speed internet via cable. You will also find a selection of local handicrafts for sale here. Explore the attractive Patagonian village of Calafate on foot from Calafate Parque Hotel. This is the perfect starting point for trips to Lake Argentino and visits to the many glaciers nearby. After a long day, relax in your tastefully furnished room, minibar, TV and DVD player.Show full description
Trendy. Lagos Del Calafate 4-star hotel is located in the city of El Calafate, at the base of Cerro Calafate with incomparable views to Argentinian Lake and only 100mts. from Av. Libertador San Martín, heart of the shopping and entertainment area. Each hotel room is fitted with cable TV and a minibar. There is also internet access. Guests can choose from a variety of cuisine at the Restaurant. There is also a wide selection of drinks served at the lobby bar. The Lagos Del Calafate is 15 minutes from the airport by car.Show full description
Overlooking Lago Argentino and just metres from Bahía Redonda bay, Rochester Calafate offers free Wi-Fi, free breakfast and panoramic views of the Patagonian landscape. It is situated on Libertador, the main avenue in El Calafate. The modern rooms have large windows with views of the surrounding hills. They come equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, minibar and wireless internet access. There is also heating, a safety deposit box, a desk and private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The 4-star Rochester Calafate welcomes you to try regional dishes in the restaurant, hot chocolate and cocktails in the bar. A children's menu is avalable in the restaurant too. Guests can enjoy a full regional breakfast featuring hot chocolate, the traditional mate, croissants and homemade pastries. The option of an International breakfast is available as well. The Rochester Calafate is located at 2.5km from the city center.Show full description
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