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Tranqueras Lodge

2.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this El Chalten hostel

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Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Interior
Classic Quadruple Room, City View | Bed sheets
Classic Studio | Bed sheets

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Leonel Terray 211, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, 9301
  • Capilla de los Escaladores
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Laguna Capri
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Salto El Chorrillo Waterfall
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | Bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room, City View | Bed sheets

Classic Quadruple Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Classic Studio | Bed sheets

Classic Studio

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Triple Room, City View | Bed sheets

Classic Triple Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

El Chalten

In El Chalten .Within a 15-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Los Glaciares National Park and Laguna Capri. Capilla de los Escaladores and Madsen House Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Los Glaciares National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Capilla de los Escaladores - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Laguna Capri - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Madsen House Museum - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Salto El Chorrillo Waterfall - 15 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hostel Rancho Grande - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Lomiteria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Birre del Rancho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Asadores - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Oveja Negra - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Tranqueras Lodge

Enjoy free breakfast at this El Chalten hostel
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Tranqueras Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This El Chalten hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Tranqueras Lodge offers 13 accommodations. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tranqueras Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

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 and debit cards
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, and debit cards.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Tranqueras Lodge El Chalten
Tranqueras Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Tranqueras Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation El Chalten

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tranqueras Lodge to the airport?

Tranqueras Lodge is 125.3 mi (167-min drive) away from the El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tranqueras Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tranqueras Lodge.

Does Tranqueras Lodge offer free breakfast?

Tranqueras Lodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Tranqueras Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Tranqueras Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tranqueras Lodge?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Tranqueras Lodge have a pool?

Tranqueras Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Tranqueras Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Tranqueras Lodge to downtown El Chalten?

Tranqueras Lodge is 0.5 mi away from El Chalten.

Tranqueras Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Judith

Ok but I won’t be going there again and don’t recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has very weird policy and management. The stuff tries to give you a lot of information but…they inform you that you must leave a deposit of $50, €50, or another currency in case you cause any damage—for example, if something breaks or if you stain a towel with blood or makeup. When we checked out, they accused us of breaking the front door handle, which was already in bad shape and required a lot of effort to close properly. So they kept our money to replace the lock, which I highly doubt costs even $50. They didn’t even let us speak and treated us very rudely. I wonder if there are others that had the same experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Guy

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

Beau séjour au Tranqueras Lodge.

Personnel amical et accueillant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sigrun

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

You get what you pay for!

Very basic! We were given the “tiny house” which had a very small flimsy padlock for the door when you go out but no way to lock the door while inside. The padlock was not even suitable for a suitcase. The whole “tiny house” smelt like sewer. No curtains on bathroom window. The receptionist was pleasant however.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A so-so lodge

The staff at the desk was friendly and willing to help, but the hotel had some weird management practices. For example, there is a kitchen that travelers are not allowed to use. The hotel collects a deposit of $50 in cash for "possible damage." The water faucets in the shower almost fall off from the wall, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

The owner doesn't deserve your booking

Don't stay there! I had to cancel last minute and the owner literally ghosted me as soon as I tried to get in touch about cancellation fees. Even hotels.com were never able to speak to them. Considering how bad the reviews about this place are on every website, I would avoid booking there if I were you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very welcoming, eager to help and a great source for local information. The breakfast was average. The mountains around El Chalten are stunning. The town and many businesses don't appear to care about appearances. The national park fee is usurious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Johny

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It’s okay, my standard is not high (I am a camper)

Front desk was nice experience, Maurizio made this place bearable. As far as amenities, we were given portable electric heater which helped, else the gas heating smelled gas and wasn’t on, we had to call Maurizio to turn it on (later we turned it off due to its smell)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Es ist alles etwas in die Jahre gekommen. In den Zimmern fehlen Ablagemöglichkeiten. Es gibt nur dass Bett und einen Stuhl. Auch im Bad fehlen Haken oder andere Möglichkeiten, seine Sachen abzulegen. Die Heizung funktionierte nicht und es war wirklich kalt im Zimmer. Auf Nachfrage gab es einen winzigen Heizlüfter, der nichts bewirkte. Erst am zweiten Tag gab es nach erneuter Nachfrage von einem anderen Mitarbeiter einen richtigen, größeren Heizlüfter, mit dem das Zimmer dann richtig warm wurde. Das Personal ist nett und hilft bei der Empfehlung und Planung von Wanderungen. Auch das Frühstück ist sehr gut.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
A localização é boa, perto de restaurantes, mercados e da avenida central. A limpeza estava bem feita. A equipe é muito atenciosa e prestativa, sempre buscando ajudar os hóspedes. Porém, o café da manhã é o mesmo todos os dias, sem nenhuma variedade (pão, manteiga, café e chá, geléia, ovos e um bolinho). Além disso, os quartos não possuem TV e cabideiros para ajudar na organização (apenas um armário que pode não ser suficiente se você pretende ficar mais de 2 noites, como foi meu caso). Por sorte, ficamos no quarto que tem vista para as montanhas, foi a grande boa surpresa. Recomendo se você está em busca de local limpo e bem localizado.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thierry

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

Bien

Hotel un peu excentré et calme, pas loin de l'entrée pour aller au Fitz Roy. Personnel sympas. Petit déj bien. Jolie chambre. Mais reste cependant un peu cher.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Bethania

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Per-Anders

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

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

Bom custo-beneficio

Lugar muito confortável. Adoramos o atendimento do Mauricio. Muito solícito e pronto pra ajudar sempre. Nota 10
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Boa localização e custo benefício

Boa localização! Funcionários muito gentis e prestativos. O quarto que ficamos era bem grande. Porém ficou a desejar em alguns pontos. Estava escurecendo as 11 da noite e a janela tinha apenas uma cortina sem black out. os travesseiros eram muito baixos. Falta uma bancada pra colocar as malas. Café da manhã simples mas tinha ovo mexido, ponto positivo
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

GABRIEL

Fue todo muy pacífico. El recepcionista Mauricio fue muy amable y servicial.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Diego

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo Delfim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Atendeu a necessidade

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El empleado de recepción se llama Maurice. Es muy amable y educado. El personal femenino del restaurante de desayuno siempre te saluda con una sonrisa y hace lo mejor que puede. El desayuno también se sirve con esmero. Está a 1,4 km de la terminal de autobuses. Se tarda 15 minutos en caminar. En general, es excelente.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Backpacker Niveau, der Begriff Lodge ist bei mir anders belegt. Zimmer spartanisch, nicht mal ein Minitisch o.ä., dafür ist der Preis nicht gerechtfertigt, Frühstück enttäuschend: Rührei, Cornflakes, Toast, ganz schlechten Kaffee, Teller gibts keine. Jedes Truckermotel gibt sich mehr Mühe. Das Personal wohnt anscheinend mit dort, zumindestens führt es sich so auf. Das ganze Haus ist mit einem landestypischen Rauchzeugs eingenebelt und der Rezeptionist macht Yoge in der Lobbi. Wenigsgstens gehen die Heizung und das WLAn gut. Der angekündigte Bergblick ist wohl der über die Straße hinter den Häusern der Ortschaft. Es wurde eine Zimmerkaution (50 Euro) verlangt. Insgesamt ist alles im Ort sehr teuer (zB. Wanderkarte ab 13TSD ARS), vorher einkaufen empfiehlt sich
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mogens

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Camila

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hotel deixa muito a desejar.

Hotel bem simples e com políticas de funcionamento esquisitas, como por exemplo ter que deixar dinheiro em Espécie retido( 50 dólares) na recepção a fim de “garantir” reparos em roupa de cama e toalhas caso houvesse danos( com detalhe de que a roupa de cama e toalha já apresentavam manchas). Política de não poder consumir alimentos ou bebidos no interior do quarto e não poder entrar ou sair do hotel após meia noite. Tudo estranho. Calefação não funcionou quando chegamos e colocaram um calefator elétrico na primeira noite. No dia seguinte, chegamos do trekking e fomos informados que não teríamos mais nenhum calefator, que só tinham colocado mantas extras. Não passamos frio pq fomos na primavera. Mas num inverno, seria complicado. Café da manhã bom. Dicas de passeios, boas também.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024