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Hotel Kalken

3.0 star property
Hotel in El Calafate with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Reception
In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Buffet
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Teniente Valentin Feilberg 119, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • Gnome Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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Room options

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

Superior Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 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

About the neighborhood

El Calafate

Located in Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos, Hotel Kalken is adjacent to Dr. Jose Formenti District Hospital and within a 5-minute walk of Gnome Village. This 53-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Gnome Village - 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
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • La Aldea de los Gnomos - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Tolderia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yeti Ice Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Heladeria Acuarela - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Lechuza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Borges y Alvarez Libro-Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kalken

Hotel in El Calafate with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at Hotel Kalken enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 20.00 per vehicle roundtrip. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. This smoke-free hotel also has a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have free toiletries and bidets. Safes and phones are also standard.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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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 (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

Restaurants on site

  • Shome

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Renovated entire property - May 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 2 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 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%).

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 20.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in 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
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Kalken?

Hotel Kalken offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Hotel Kalken?

This hotel is situated in Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos, just steps from Gnome Village and Anfiteatro Del Bosque, and within a short walk of Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church. You'll also find El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center and Argentinian Museum of Toys less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Kalken?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Kalken include a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Kalken doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Kalken?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Kalken a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Hotel Kalken have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Kalken feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Kalken serves free breakfast (local cuisine) at Shome each morning.

Does Hotel Kalken allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Kalken.

Does Hotel Kalken have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Kalken?

The closest major airport to Hotel Kalken is El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.), which is 13.3 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Kalken?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Kalken.

Hotel Kalken Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 228 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leader at the hotel were very attentive. Jacob was awesome. Very personable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

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

Great location

Nice hotel, near main Street, great service & good breakfast options.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alex, San Juan

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

8/10 Good

Shiraz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We paid 50% deposit to Hotels.com but Hotel Kalken had no record of the payment We thus had to pay the full amount We request Hotel Kalken and Hotels.com to review and refund the 50% deposit to us
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria Kanny

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aimee, Fitchburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, relatively quiet, five minute walk from the main drag. It takes a few minutes before the hot water in the shower flows. Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nalini, Odenton

Traveled with family
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ana Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness
A block away from the main street. Super convenient, clean, safe, great for a short stay with full day tours outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

babubhai

Traveled with group
Dated hotel Beds were fine hot shower dodgy shower handled
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Gilad

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room and sheets were dirty. Rooms are noisy Great location at Downton
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noisy and poor maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024