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Hotel Lago del Desierto

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star El Chalten hotel

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Living area
A hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.
A cozy dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window providing natural light.
Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Lago del desierto 137, 137, El Chalten, santacruz, 9301
  • Place, Los Glaciares National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, El Chaltén Welcome Sign
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Capilla de los Escaladores
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with a brown quilt, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

El Chalten

In El Chalten .Your stay at this El Chalten hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of El Chaltén Welcome Sign and Capilla de los Escaladores. Also, Los Glaciares National Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Laguna Capri is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Los Glaciares National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • El Chaltén Welcome Sign - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Capilla de los Escaladores - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mirador De Los Cóndores - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Laguna Capri - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Rancho Grande Hostel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Lomiteria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪AHONIKENK Chalten - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Wafleria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Paisa High Mountain Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Lago del Desierto

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star El Chalten hotel
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Lago del Desierto. Self parking is free.

This 3-star El Chalten hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Lago del Desierto offers 14 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 12:30 AM
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 Hotel Lago del Desierto

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number 943/2014

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Lago del Desierto to the airport?

Hotel Lago del Desierto is 124.7 mi (247-min drive) away from the El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Lago del Desierto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Lago del Desierto.

Does Hotel Lago del Desierto offer free breakfast?

Hotel Lago del Desierto offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Lago del Desierto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Lago del Desierto?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Lago del Desierto?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Lago del Desierto have a pool?

Hotel Lago del Desierto does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Lago del Desierto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Lago del Desierto to downtown El Chalten?

Hotel Lago del Desierto is 0.1 mi away from El Chalten.

Hotel Lago del Desierto Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 71 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Junyong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice hotel. Nice and cozy for good rest after long hikes. Staffs were very accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, excellent breakfast included, outstanding staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast, attentive staff, view of Fitz Roy from the window
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arindam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in nice location, close to the bus terminal. Lots of nice restaurants and cafes around. Service is exceptionally good. You could see Fitzroy from rooms on backside. Breakfast is ok. No eating in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable beds, good location, nice lounge area
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On a clear day the view is spectacular. Shared space is updated, clean, and cozy. They have a wood burning traditional fireplace that makes the space welcoming. Staff are friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean but a little small.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

charles

Hotel is spotless!! Staff are
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite and were always there to help. Rooms were very clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Irwin

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint clean lodging with friendly staff and standard Argentine buffet. Rooms are aged with thin walls. We heard everything from room next door, common area and front courtyard. Beware if you're a light sleeper. Conveniently located to main part of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

This is a fine place for a night or two in El Chaltén, but it is quite basic and not great value. The breakfast is perfunctory at best, and the facilities in general have seen much better days. The staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Room was basic, no amenities. No tv, no extras. But fantastic price. Sunny, views from the back. Walking distance to bus station and old part of town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rogerio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs maintenance. There were exposed nails in dangerous places in our room. Intermittent hot water flow and we couldn't have a hot shower one morning. Bathroom is ridiculously small.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Orrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very charming and quiet rustic hotel with amazingly friendly staff! Room was warm and bright. Ample parking. Prime location. Breakfast included hot milk which made the drinks more delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Randall J

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rules against any food in your room and not allowed to use the breakfasts area to bring food in (pizza). Tour groups get breakfast 30 minutes earlier than guests. Bananas and oranges were cut in pieces but would not give a banana to go. No toiletries. Thin walls and Very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Worst mattress I’ve ever slept on. Sheet did not stay in, which I noticed on other bunks. Bathrooms were clean and water pressure was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was friendly and the place is cute. The beds were comfy. It’s more like a bed and breakfast. We planned an early start for a day hike and needed to pack some lunch for the trails. There was no fridge in the room and they didn’t offer any place for guest storage. Luckily we rented a car and it was cold overnight, so we kept our lunch in the car outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Harry

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sorry to say but this hotel is way past its prime. Rooms are cramped an outdated and look like a throwback to 1975. The staff is trying to make up for it by being really nice, but this cannot hide the fact that the owners obviously didn't invest anything in upkeep for years. Even as a "budget" solution it is not quite acceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room had multiple maintenance and technical issues: 1. No outlet available to charge my phone (had to improvise) 2. The heater in my room would shut off constantly (made for some very cold nights) 3. The toilet's "flush" botton would constantly disconnect. There is only one maintenance worker who works during the day who would come fix it every time it happened but if it happened during the night I were to be left with my "production" until the next available time he were to come. Absolutely disgusting! The only star goes to the kind and helpful women in the reception and to the decent, modest breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rimma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Beautiful hotel with very friendly , family atmosphere. We felt like home,where all the staff loves you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rui Qi

Liked: Cleanliness
Everyone was very friendly! Place is dated but beds comfortable. Very central location. Good breakfast! However, negatives: weird rules! We cannot leave with the room key. And we are not allowed to have food in the hotel. This is really strange. Not sure why there are these odd rules. Hotels are supposed to let you be comfy and convenient but the rules were bizarre. Have never stayed somewhere where you have to give them the keys every time you go out of hotel. Seems like a safety issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel is great and make you feel great about your stay. Unfortunately the rooms need to be renovated or updated. Again, the stuff is great but that is it. Regretfully our experience with the facilities was not great at all and if we had the opportunity to go back to El chalten, this is NOT a hotel we would stay at. For the price you pay, I would expect to get a bit more specially this being a hotel and not a hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bertorello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute hotel with very easy access from the bus station in el Chalten. Close to several restaurants and amenities and with a very attentive and personal touch from the staff. Nice little room a bit to renovate but with a charming touch. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic 5 night stay here during our time in El Chalten. Eugenia who was the hotel receptionist was amazing and greeted us with a friendly smile every day.
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in El Chalten, friendly staff, small bathrooms but hot showers. Cute common areas with nice views.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023