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Hotel Kalken

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

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Front of property
Reception
Snack bar
Double Room
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room

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

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

About the area

El Calafate

Hotel Kalken places you in the centre of El Calafate, steps from Dr. Jose Formenti District Hospital and within a short 5-minute stroll of Gnome Village. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Shome, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos hotel include Anfiteatro Del Bosque and Casino Club El Calafate.

What's nearby

  • Gnome Village - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anfiteatro Del Bosque - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Calafate Fishing - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

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 24-hour front desk
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. A complete renovation of Hotel Kalken was completed in May 2019.

This 3-star El Calafate hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1990
  • Local cuisine
  • 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kalken offers 53 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and bidets. This El Calafate hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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 transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return 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

  • Lift

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

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

  • 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.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travellers 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.

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 (return)
  • 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Kalken?

Hotel Kalken offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kalken?

As of 2 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kalken on 13 Apr 2025 start from AU$127.89, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Kalken?

Yep, Hotel Kalken has a free self car park.

Does Hotel Kalken serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Kalken?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Kalken?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Kalken?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Kalken?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Kalken Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 223 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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

2/10 Terrible

Cristina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Property needs updating. Front desk tries to help but very understaffed by one person only. Breakfast was nice. Location is good too. Rooms are extremely basic and sparsely furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Ieva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was very loud, you can hear everything, hard if you’d like to sleep. Overall a nice place, great breakfast. Just too loud
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frida

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Philippe

Disliked: Amenities
It’s super central so give plenty of options for dinner at night and being dropped by the shuttle from the airport. Lucas was very helpful and nice. Property need some investment. More and more hotel are being built in the calafate area and the hotel is very dated. A bit like a 70/80s hotel. Also the 10am check out was a surprise…I had a bit of time on my last day and decided to take time after 2 intense weeks and targeted to check out at 11am but was asked to hurry at 10.30..:) despite the hotel not looking very busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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