What you imagine, exists
A warm Patagonian inn, in a privileged spot, with panoramic views of Lago Argentino and the Andes.
We don't want to be the best. We want to create smiles, wonder, unique moments, and to give the best of ourselves to those curious souls who are after something different.
The place
Our greatest virtue: the view
The inn sits 2 km from the town centre, on a panoramic point with views of Lago Argentino, the glaciers and the Andes.
Endless skies, fantastic sunsets and constant contact with nature.
- to the town centre
- 2 km
- to the town centre
- from Lago Argentino
- 300 m
- from Lago Argentino
- walk into town
- 20 min
- walk into town
- rooms
- 22
- rooms
The house
A yellow house on the hill, run by its family
Two floors, simply built, with wooden beams, red armchairs in the lounge and an old cart by the entrance. Néstor and his family have run it for more than twenty years: the person who welcomes you is the person who decides.
The front of the hotel, the wooden porch and the lounge with the red armchairs.
The rooms
A simple building, in keeping with the landscape
Two floors, normal-sized rooms — which is what keeps them warm in this part of the world — full bathrooms, comfortable beds, TV, desk and wardrobe. Central heating throughout. All with views of the landscape.
Single
For those travelling alone
Double
Twin or double bed. The one most people ask for
Triple
For families and small groups
The table
Patagonian breakfast included
Every morning, from 7 to 10.
Coffee and tea, bread, croissants, eggs, cheese, milk, cereals, fruit, juice, rice crackers y homemade preserves.
The restaurant serves regional specialities and Mediterranean cooking, with a varied wine list and fair prices.
The nights
A natural observatory
Even though town is a 20-minute walk away, there is almost no light pollution up here. On a clear night the sky turns the hotel into a natural astronomical observatory.
From here
80 km from the Perito Moreno glacier
Excursions to the glacier, to El Chaltén and to the estancias pick you up at the hotel door. We tell you which one makes sense for the days you have and the weather.
to Perito Moreno along Route 11, about an hour and a quarter
Gallery
The place, in pictures
What's included
Everything you need, no surprises
24-hour human reception
We choose real interaction over technology. There is always someone here.
Free parking
For our guests, watched around the clock.
Restaurant on site
Regional specialities at fair prices.
Free Wi-Fi
Throughout the hotel, at no charge.
Central heating
In every room. It gets properly cold here.
Daily housekeeping
You are here to rest: cleaning the rooms is on us.
Advice from the house
Which excursion is worth it, how to get there, which day looks best: we tell you ourselves, we live here.
- Check-in 1 pm · Check-out 10 am
- Non-smoking
- No pets
- Cash, debit and credit
- Step-free access
Rates
Price per room per night, in US dollars, Patagonian breakfast included. Book with us and you also get the benefits below.
- October 2026SingleUSD 35DoubleUSD 45TripleUSD 60
- November 2026SingleUSD 43DoubleUSD 55TripleUSD 70
- December 2026SingleUSD 40DoubleUSD 50TripleUSD 65
- January 2027SingleUSD 55DoubleUSD 65TripleUSD 78
- February 2027SingleUSD 50DoubleUSD 60TripleUSD 75
- March 2027SingleUSD 40DoubleUSD 50TripleUSD 60
- April 2027SingleUSD 35DoubleUSD 45TripleUSD 60
Prices in US dollars, per room per night, breakfast included. Confirmed when you book. Season runs 1 October to 30 April.
The double comes as twin (two beds) or with a double bed, same price. Breakfast included in all.
Booking
Book with us
Message us on WhatsApp and someone from the hotel answers — not a form. We confirm availability the same day and sort out whatever you need: arrival times, an extra bed, how to get here from the airport.
admfuertecalafate@gmail.comWhat you get for booking with us
- 10% off
On the published rate, when you book by WhatsApp, email or from this page.
- A bottle of wine
Per room, if you stay two nights or more.
- Dinner for two
Three courses in our restaurant, drinks not included, if you stay three nights or more.
Late check-out and early check-in are subject to availability: we confirm them the day before, depending on how full the hotel is.
Availability
Is there room for your dates?
This comes from our own reservations book, refreshed every time the site is published. Pick arrival and departure and we tell you how it looks; the WhatsApp message opens with your dates already written.
Tap an arrival and a departure date on the calendar, or enter them on the right.
Ask on WhatsAppHotel book as of 16/09/2026. Bookings are confirmed on WhatsApp, not here.
Honestly
Who this place is for
You will enjoy it if…
Fuerte Calafate is a typical, warm Patagonian inn in a strategic spot, where contact with nature is constant: privileged views of the Andes and Lago Argentino, nights of endless skies and fantastic sunsets.
Keep in mind that…
We are up on the hill, about a 20-minute walk from the town centre (five by car or taxi): that is what makes the view possible. If you would rather have the shops and restaurants at your door, we say so upfront; if you come to Patagonia for the landscape, this is exactly where you want to sleep.
Here we raise a glass to natural life, every day.
- 8.6
- Hotels.com, 110
- 8.2
- Booking, 74
- 4.2
- Tripadvisor, 78
Reviews
What the people who came say
We don't control these scores: they live on Google, Booking, Hotels.com and Tripadvisor, and anyone can go and check them.
- The view of the lake and the mountains is the first thing almost everyone mentions.
- The welcome from the family and the staff: 8.9 out of 10 on Booking.
- The home cooking in the restaurant, in the most recent reviews.
On Tripadvisor, live
Getting here
A 20-minute walk from the centre
Calle 605 No. 1164, El Calafate, Santa Cruz. We are up on the hill: the last stretch climbs, and that is exactly why the view is what it is. Coming from the airport? Message us and we'll tell you the best way.
- Phone
- 02902 492823
