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Kau Kaleshen

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in El Calafate Centro

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Reception
Classic Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1256 Gdor. Gregores, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Z9405
  • Place, Gnome Village
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenue del Libertador
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Triple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

El Calafate

El Calafate Centro stay.With a stay at this El Calafate Centro hotel, you'll be steps from Gnome Village and Avenue del Libertador. Casino Club El Calafate and Argentinian Museum of Toys are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gnome Village - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Avenue del Libertador - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Anfiteatro Del Bosque - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Tolderia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Parrilla Mi Viejo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mako Premium Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wanaco Tradicional Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kau Kaleshen

3-star hotel in El Calafate Centro
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Kau Kaleshen also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star El Calafate hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Kau Kaleshen offers 12 accommodations with safes. This El Calafate hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Towels provided

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kau Kaleshen

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 valid passport or ID showing they are not a resident of Argentina and who pay with a non-Argentine 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 only accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 80423456

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Kau Kaleshen Hotel
Kau Kaleshen El Calafate
Kau Kaleshen Hotel El Calafate

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kau Kaleshen to the airport?

Kau Kaleshen is 13.1 mi (24-min drive) away from the El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kau Kaleshen have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kau Kaleshen.

Does Kau Kaleshen offer free breakfast?

Kau Kaleshen offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kau Kaleshen?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Club El Calafate (5-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Kau Kaleshen?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Kau Kaleshen?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Kau Kaleshen have a pool?

Kau Kaleshen does not have a pool.

Does Kau Kaleshen have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kau Kaleshen have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kau Kaleshen to downtown El Calafate?

Kau Kaleshen is 0.2 mi away from El Calafate.

Kau Kaleshen Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 114 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cozy , the staff so nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lionel at the reception was so friendly and helpful. Very quaint/historical feeling like some place in upscale Austria or Germany. Lovely, clean room, and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Adequate breakfast. Swift housekeeping. Wonderful restaurant attached to hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED this property and the staff!! Super code to the Main Street, walking distance to everything I needed. Only thing of note is that the bed was hard as a rock. Excellent stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Cozy, colorful garden, friendly front desk!

We travelled to Calafate in a family plan for four adults, my two daughters over 40, and my closest friend - like sister- and me, over 70. We were celebrating the three of them BDs, past in February and April, and late May for one of them. The place was amazing, cute, very convenient location, one block apart of the Main avenue of this small town. Even if it was out of peak season, the guys from the front desk, were super attentive to all our questions, gave us excellent tips and recommendations for places to have lunch or dinner or things to do. They prepared for us the breakfast that we could take in a very cozy room with fire place, armchairs, small tables, books to read and with a wide window to the garden, great in fall colors. Thank you guys! Lionel y Franco! We know now where to go when we come back to Calafate!
The door of our room
Backyard
Street view
Street view
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Astrid, Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Appearance was cute and quaint. Very convenient to downtown. Beds were VERY FIRM. Staff was awesome! Compared to camping it was great, but very basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk service!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

stanislaw

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, average rooms, poor breakfast choices, extra charge for eggs. Helpful staff, cute garden and common room.

10/10 Excellent

Fausto, Hollywood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excepcional customer service and in a perfect location. Walking distance to everything. They also offer room service for dining, the food was tasty, as well as prepare lunch bags for your excursions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Average experience due to bugs in room/smell from heater? Breakfast is a very small selection and not great for preparing for all day excursions. Staff is incredibly warm, friendly, and helpful. Location is good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIO, ORLANDO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel. Excellent location and restaurant. Staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Santa Monica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attractive, spacious and comfortable room, beautiful interior garden, great staff. The only slight minus is breakfast, limited choice. However, there are excellent options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place and one block away from main avenue in Calafate. Really... you cant miss anything with this choice... and the staff is also the best!!!.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

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

A Nice Respite from Travel

Cute, cozy, comfortable, quiet. A nice place to stay after a couple of days of air travel. Very convenient to "downtown" El Calafate for walking, snooping, and grabbing a bite to eat. The courtyard area was a nice place to hang out. Enjoyed the dining area too. Breakfast was basic and simple but good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Manon

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Quiet hotel in a convenient area

The hotel is very conveniently located one street away from the Main Street, and yet it is very quiet, which we enjoyed. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The bathrooms could be a little cleaner though, and the breakfast options more varied. Nonetheless it is a good place to stay. We had a rental car and could easily park it on the street for free, right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness

Great staff and location. Room not.

The staff is the best thing going here as is the location. My room had plaster coming off the wall and pretty cruddy grout in the bath. There is no AC, no tv, no safe, no kleenex which is a problem if you have allergies. One towel per person, modest breakfast (eggs are an upcharge) but a great dinner menu and service with live music. Again, great staff and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

A little gem in El Calafate; nicest staff ever

We were delighted with Kau Kaleshen. It's a sweet little haven in busy El Calafate. The courtyard is lovely, with large birds walking around and the world's best hotel cat lounging around. Our room was not large but was comfortable and perfect for our needs and there were other spaces for us to enjoy in the courtyard, out front, and in the community living area. Allie, Franco, and Lionel were so helpful in answering all our questions and helping us to arrange transportation, even on a busy holiday. I'm so pleased to leave a 5-star review. We look forward to returning some day!
A great place to rest after several days trekking in the mountains. Note the big bird on the roof!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very coze. The staff attention is plus. Clean and comfortable. The location is excellent. I am grateful and I recommend Kau Kaleshen I was there in a group of 6 family members. On December 2024.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice property. Basic, not luxurious, but clean and in a great location. Simple breakfast of breads, cheese, cereal. Leonel at the front desk was wonderful in offering help and suggestions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERTO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very nice place , close to me ain atractions , restaurants etc , personnel very friendly and helpfull,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with group
Excellent accommodation and friendly, helpful staff. Quiet, yet close to Main Street bars and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024