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Design Suites Calafate

4.5 star property
Luxurious boutique hotel with spa

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Interior
A bedroom with a large window overlooking a body of water and mountains. There is a bed with pillows and a bedside table with a lamp.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a pergola with a view of mountains.
Aerial view
A wooden balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Calle 598 Nº 190, Playa Lago Argentino, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • Place, Bahía Redonda
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Laguna Nimez
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Room Deluxe with Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Room Luxury with Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room

  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Lake View

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake, and a small table with chairs.

Suite, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room Standard with Spa Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

Studio, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

El Calafate

In El Calafate .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this El Calafate hotel, you'll find Lake Argentino and Argentinean Lake. Laguna Nimez and Bahía Redonda are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bahía Redonda - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Laguna Nimez - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 7 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gnome Village - 10 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Glaciarium - 25 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Merino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Tablita - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Design Suites Calafate

Luxurious boutique hotel with spa
Design Suites Calafate offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 861 square feet (80 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Design Suites Calafate. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star El Calafate hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 861 sq ft of conference space
  • 80 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2006
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Design Suites Calafate offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs, rainfall showerheads, and hydromassage showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 17 2026 to August 23 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Design Suites Calafate

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 72.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Argentina Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 21%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a foreign passport or foreign ID along with an immigration entry receipt issued by Argentina's National Directorate of Migration, and who pay with a non-Argentinian card or via a bank transfer from outside Argentina. This exemption applies only to accommodation, including bookings where breakfast is included.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 18 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 18 (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 72.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Design Suites Calafate to the airport?

Design Suites Calafate is 12.5 mi (22-min drive) away from the El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Design Suites Calafate?

As of Aug 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Design Suites Calafate on Aug 22, 2026 start from $155, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Design Suites Calafate have an airport shuttle?

Design Suites Calafate offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 18 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Design Suites Calafate offer free breakfast?

Design Suites Calafate offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Design Suites Calafate?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Club El Calafate (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Design Suites Calafate?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Design Suites Calafate?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Design Suites Calafate have a pool?

Design Suites Calafate features an indoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from August 17 2026 to August 23 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Design Suites Calafate have a restaurant?

Design Suites Calafate is home to DESIGN RESTO, which features happy hour and light fare.

Does Design Suites Calafate have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is Design Suites Calafate to downtown El Calafate?

Design Suites Calafate is 1.5 mi away from El Calafate.

Design Suites Calafate Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 713 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 713 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 713 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 713 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 713 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel and very helping staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and exceptional service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mountain and lake view were stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AIDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice views, friendly staff, relaxed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing hotel with the best views of the Lake. Great to have a fulsome breakfast in a bright, open space. The staff was super helpful and friendly. While the location is out of town, due to the proximity to the lake, the shuttle service helps you get back and forth easily.
Dinner
Hotel grounds
Hotel outdoor area
Hotel outdoor area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

PAVEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good: view, staff, size of the room. Bad: some windows make noises due to strong wind, cleaning staff barging in at 8:30am… not appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, Beautiful location next to lake, Modern hotel for El Calafate. Breakfast not good at all, Overall recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the room and property were quite nice, new building and beautiful. However, the expensive dinner I had tasted mass produced: frozen burger patty, air fryer fries, soufflé from a box. For the price I think it’s overvalued, I liked the view but this was too high for the quality. Service was also slow.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, a great stay and the nicest place we stayed on a trip that had two separate stays in Calafate and a stay in chalten. Breakfast options were limited but better than other places we stayed. The pool looks bigger in the pictures that it is in real life. Happy with our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maciej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Design Suites Hotel in El Calafate was absolutely fantastic—easily one of the best places to stay in the area. The highlight? Without a doubt, the breathtaking view of Lake Argentino. If you’re booking, make sure to reserve a room facing the lake—it’s truly unforgettable, especially at sunrise and sunset. The hotel itself was spotless, well-maintained, and very comfortable. The staff went above and beyond to be welcoming and helpful, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. We also found that having a rental car made a big difference. It gave us the flexibility to easily access the main street in El Calafate and explore the surrounding areas without any hassle. Overall, a perfect blend of comfort, scenery, and convenience—highly recommended for anyone visiting Patagonia.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great , clean, friendly hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Montserrat

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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in an amazing town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Most beautiful hotel in Calafate with the best view of Lago Argentino!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Clean rooms, beautiful view, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

renato john

All good
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views! Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing! The hotel is stunning , well maintained with superior customer service!! We truly enjoyed our stay there!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel and location

Nice hotel by the lake Rooms are very large and beds are comfortable Most expensive buffet dinner we ever had and the quality/choice was not the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice location, accommodating staffs, right in from of beautiful lake. I highly recommend. Breakfast are great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tobias

Spa closed in mornings. Staff not helpful. Bathroom out of date. This hotel probably saw it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025