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Hotel Kalken

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property
Reception
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet

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, Avenue del Libertador
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gnome Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Calafate Fishing
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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 Avenue del Libertador. This 53-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Avenue del Libertador - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 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 - 17 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪La Lechuzita - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kalken

Guests staying at Hotel Kalken enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area. 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 luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. This smoke-free hotel also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have free toiletries and bidets. Safes and phones are also standard.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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

  • 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 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.

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 Avenue del Libertador. You'll also find El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center and Calafate Fishing less than a mile away.

Is there parking available 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.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Kalken?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like 24-hour room service as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Kalken?

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

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Kalken?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 (25 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 254 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gobinda

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Gautam

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Pau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is one block away from the main street which is really convenient for travelers, it has the basic needs for a short stay and the people in charge are extra nice and attentive, the hotel is clean and warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nalini

Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, good location, mediocre breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent centrasl location, lovely breakfast and all the tours know it so easy for pick-up. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were very nice. It was a bit warm for our liking but not unbearable, and the water pressure was very intense in the shower, but otherwise the room had everything we needed. The breakfast was nice as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shao

Adequate. Serves our purpose
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

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

8/10 Good

Aimee

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GIANCARLO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Amenities
The staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024