El Calafate Top Hotel Picks

The town of El Calafate is surrounded by striking natural wonders. Situated on the southern tip of Argentina, near Ushuaia, El Calafate is decorated with looming glaciers, expansive ice fields, and dazzling blue lakes. Just 50 miles from town is Los Glaciers National Park which has a number of notable glaciers, and fascinating flora and fauna. The sounds of slowly shifting ice sheets and calving glaciers will fill the night as you stay in one of these top hotel picks.

5-star: Los Sauces Casa Patagonica
This lavish lodge is surrounded by four acres of immaculate gardens. The crackling log fires, rough stone walls, and exquisite Argentine paintings and sculptures decorate this cottage-like retreat with charm. The lavish lodge has 38 guest suites that vary in size and opulence, but all have cozy classical furnishings, thoughtful artistic touches, and breathtaking mountain views. Guests especially enjoy the hotel’s library, observatory, 9-hole golf course, spa, and Patagonia-inspired gourmet cuisine.

4-star: Hotel Design Suites Calafate
Designer hotel chain, Hotel Design Suites, has created artsy hotels throughout Argentina for a wildly popular mix of urban chic and rural charm. The brainchild of the famous hotels is Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott. The cutting edge hotel is set on the peak of the Nimez Peninsula, making it not only one of the most trendy options in town, but also the best lookout spot. The 60 suites come equipped with Jacuzzi tubs, flat screen TVs with DVD and stereo equipment, computer connections, and panoramic views of the Lago Argentino. Among other services, the hotel provides guests with a restaurant, wine bar, gift shop, health club, sauna and spa, relaxation room, indoor and outdoor heated pools, meeting room and business center.

3-star: Hosteria Posta Sur
The best aspect of Hosteria Posta Sur is the amazing view. Located a mere 300 yards from downtown El Calafate, the hotel has floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in the dining room, reception, and guest rooms. The 33 basic guest rooms all have views of Lake Argentina or the Calafate Mountain. There are two large suites available. The lobby and common areas have cozy couches where you can rest and admire the view. Services include laundry, safe-deposit boxes, a gift shop, coffee shop, full-service restaurant, and central heating.



This guide the top hotels in El Calafate was written by a Argentina travel expert at Argentina For Less available to help you custom design your exciting Argentina travel packages.