Hostería Meulen

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Reception hall
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Calle 202 y 92, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Z9405bwd
  • Place, Laguna Nimez
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gnome Village
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Mountain view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room with Lake View

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

Suite Superior with Lake View

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

Triple Room with Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • Lake view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

El Calafate

Located in Macrozona Lago Argentino within a short walk of Laguna Nimez, Hostería Meulen is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center. This 21-room, 3.5-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking. It's connected to the convention center in central El Calafate and also close to Gnome Village and Walichu Caves.

What's nearby

  • Laguna Nimez - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bahía Redonda - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Avenue del Libertador - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gnome Village - 7 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Merino - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪La Tablita - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hostería Meulen

At Hostería Meulen, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and an arcade/game room. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 52 per vehicle roundtrip. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Dryers, refrigerators, and minibars are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

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
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • SURENO

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery release events

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • Christmas Eve gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 52 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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 depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner on December 24 is included in the total price shown.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Hostería Meulen
Hostería Meulen El Calafate
Hosteria Meulen El Calafate, Argentina - Patagonia
Hostería Meulen Hotel
Hostería Meulen Hotel El Calafate
Hostería Meulen Hotel
Hostería Meulen El Calafate
Hostería Meulen Hotel El Calafate

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hostería Meulen?

Hostería Meulen provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near Hostería Meulen?

This hotel is situated in Macrozona Lago Argentino within a short 11-minute walk of Laguna Nimez and also 9 minutes on foot from Bahía Redonda. You'll also find El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center and Gnome Village within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hostería Meulen?

Yes, extended and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Hostería Meulen?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Hostería Meulen have a casino?

No, Hostería Meulen doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hostería Meulen?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hostería Meulen a good place to stay for couples?

This lakeside hotel offers many amenities for couples, including champagne service as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Hostería Meulen?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hostería Meulen have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hostería Meulen serves free full breakfasts at SURENO each morning.

Will Hostería Meulen allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hostería Meulen.

Are there connecting rooms at Hostería Meulen?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Hostería Meulen?

The closest major airport to Hostería Meulen is El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.), which is 12.3 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hostería Meulen?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony and a terrace where guests can enjoy lake and mountain views.

Does Hostería Meulen host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Hostería Meulen if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Hostería Meulen Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 129 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people, great breakfast choices, room and facility was very clean - very reasonable cost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Amlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were good and helpful. The room is decent for the price in the area. Breakfast is OK but a bit limited in choice. We used the restaurant once in the evening and would not recommend it, especially if you don't speak Spanish. The food was good but it was a constant back and forth (made worse by lack of Spanish on our part) to get different parts of the meal delivered. One caution - don't use the taxi service the hotel recommends as they are very unreliable. The hotel should really stop suggesting them.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely sunset view. Rooms quirky so more interesting than many. Water nearby and easily seen from hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice View to the lake, good service. Not close to the town, need a taxi or rent a car. Breakfast not so good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
As
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The inn is way too far from the town center forcing you to either have a rental car or walk 40 minutes from the center to get to your hotel. The hotel is just not a practical option if you want to be immersed in El Calafate. The walk is also very dark and a bit rural, making me nervous to walk at night so far out from the town square. Also didn't appreciate that each room did not have its own conditioning/heater system. Our room was way too hot and was not able to be changed to our liking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Oui
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerio

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Ótimo atendimento, quartos limpos e confortáveis, vista maravilhosa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cláudio Luiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O quarto era bastante confortável. Se não estiver de carro, leve em consideração que demora em torno de 35 minutos andando para chegar a avenida Libertador no centro.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joëlle

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

Tout autour la nature

Endroit qui a du cachet . L’espace extérieur donne sur le lac Argentino et les montagnes aux crêtes enneigées . La chambre donnait sur le lac , le surplombant. De grandes fenêtres permettaient de voir le paysage , un régal des yeux : je ne m’en suis pas lassée. A l’intérieur un mobilier et une décoration recherchés . Très propre et literie haut de gamme . Les personnels : accueillants et serviables . Proche de la Lagune de NIMEZ , une merveille, des oiseaux mais pas que .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La verdad es que es un lugar lindísimo con una vista espectacular sobre el Lago Argentino. La gente de la hostería es muy amable, muy atenta y muy abierta a las necesidades de los huéspedes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un endroit tranquille a 15 min de marche du centre-ville. Personnel sympathique et courtois. Decor ancien et propre .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio, siempre disponibles, apoyaron en el proceso de conseguir los mejores tours y buenas recomendaciones para comer/cenar.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy cómodo y limpio el lugar
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
As a familiar place, attention to customers should be developed. Room and environment are comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Rinki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely space with a bread and breakfast feel! Very clean and everyone was super helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Friendly Staff

The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was good too and the surrounding scenery was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Odile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel familial tres sympa.

Hotel familial tres typique avec antiquites. Chambre tres propre. Restaurant correct et utile apres les longues journees d'excursions. Vue sur le lac. famille tres acceuillante.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Mobiliario muy viejo. Lejos del centro

El hotel está lejos de el centro de El Calafate. No hay nada cerca, ya que está en lo alto de un cerro. Hay que coger el coche para ir al centro. La decoración del hotel y los muebles de las habitaciones, son MUY ANTIGUOS, y no le vendría nada mal renovarlos todos. El desayuno deja bastante que desear. Por otro lado la persona de recepción super amable y servicial.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like this hotel because it has a beautiful lake view. Friendly and helpful staffs, nice location. If you want to go to central downtown for shopping or eating, you have to take a taxi.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy recomendable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Elektra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and friendly. A Little out of the way, best to access by car. Great views of the lake. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice Hostel needing better breakfast and WiFi

The hostel was nice. The room was adequate for what we paid and had nice furnishings.the staff were nice and helpful as well. One thing that we were very disappointed about was that the hostel claimed it had WiFi but we never got it to work the entire time we stayed (3 nights). Also, I’m not sure if the people of Argentina are not big on breakfast but you may want to plan on getting breakfast elsewhere as the “breakfast” they offer is subpar at best.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Lovely views from this hotel

We had a lovely stay at this hotel. It is a little out of the way but we knew that and enjoyed the view and the serenity. The staff were pleasant and very helpful with food allergies. The wifi was intermittent but when asked the staff seemed to be able to fix it. We really recommend the restaurant Mirabelle opposite the entry to the nature reserve.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019