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Hotel Kalken

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring El Calafate

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Front of property
Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Teniente Valentin Feilberg 119, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • Place, Gnome Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dr. Jose Formenti District Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Calafate Fishing
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

El Calafate

Heart of El Calafate.A stay at this Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos hotel places you steps from Dr. Jose Formenti District Hospital and within a 5-minute walk of Avenue del Libertador. Gnome Village and Anfiteatro Del Bosque are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Avenue del Libertador - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gnome Village - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dr. Jose Formenti District Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Calafate Fishing - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Tolderia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Parrilla Mi Viejo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Merino - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kalken

3-star hotel perfect for exploring El Calafate
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. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Hotel Kalken also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star El Calafate hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1990
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kalken offers 53 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and bidets. This El Calafate hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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 (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 9 2026 to September 30 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 not available.

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 20.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kalken El Calafate
Kalken El Calafate
Hotel Kalken Hotel
Hotel Kalken El Calafate
Hotel Kalken Hotel El Calafate

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Kalken to the airport?

Hotel Kalken is 13.3 mi (25-min drive) away from the El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Kalken have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Kalken offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 20.00 per vehicle, roundtrip.

Does Hotel Kalken offer free breakfast?

Hotel Kalken offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Kalken?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Club El Calafate (7-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kalken?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Kalken?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Kalken have a pool?

Hotel Kalken does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Kalken have a restaurant?

Hotel Kalken is home to Shome, which features Regional cuisine.

Does Hotel Kalken have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Kalken to downtown El Calafate?

Hotel Kalken is 0.3 mi away from El Calafate.

Hotel Kalken Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 250 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gobinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were great, extraordinarily great location - walkable to all needs and great view of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

SUSAN

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

venket

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gautam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was nice. The cozy area to drink wine was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it takes for a minutes or two to get to main street. Considering the price, it is an excellent hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small room and very hot with no option to open window.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher, St Heliers

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JEFFERSON RICARDO PINHEIRO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Achei a funcionaria que trabalha no café da manhã um pouco rude. A localização é muito boa, tem estacionamento e o café da manhã é bom. O quarto é espaçoso, porém nos colocaram 2 camas de solteiro juntas, ao invés de uma cama de casal.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very nice! The staff were helpful and polite. The hotel is very close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Calafate Hideaway

Nice location a few blocks from the main drag. Near a park, relativeky small and quier. Goid value.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

ANA PAULA, Florianópolis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well located in the downtown of El Calafate My bedroom was not ready at the time of the check in. The property needs some updates as the mattresses are old, pillows, the bedding sheets, blankets... and some of the staff are rude, especially the guy who was at the front desk on Sunday morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jihan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the action. Reasonably priced. Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly enough staff, but the bathrooms are barely serviceable and the place is so noisy. All of the doors are hollow and you can hear every conversation, door open and slam close. Also A/C and ground floor windows open mean anyone could climb in. You might save a few bucks, but you won’t sleep at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was mostly great. The one problem was the room was too warm, and we couldn’t open the window wide to cool it off, because it was on a busy street with no privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located in centre of town. Fairly basic, but comfortable and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shao

Traveled with family
Adequate. Serves our purpose
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

caralee

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great hotel for our short stay in El Calafate
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely located, friendly staff and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gal

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dangerous and horrible hotel - recomend to avoid

This hotel was a scam. We felt extremely unsafe ending up with hotels.com stuff suggesting us to call the police and leave. Team was rude, lied to us on shortening out stay and was intimidating throughout our entire stay - especially the reservation center. The hotel also decided to charge 4 more nights after we left for no reason, telling us its hotels.com problem. Hotels.com explained it’s just Hotel Kalken taking our money and refusing to answer them for weeks. I would do everything to avoid Hotel Kalken at any cost.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, very friendly and helpful staff. Walking distance to bus station and shops. A little bit of street noise like car alarms going off but to be expected from such a convenient location to busy downtown. We had a wonderdul stay and the staff were hardworking and went above and beyond to helpnus.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024