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Xelena Hotel & Suites

5.0 star property
Luxury El Calafate hotel in Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos with a full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Indoor pool, pool loungers, lifeguards on site
Exterior
Ecotours
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AU$554
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Explore the area

Map
René Favaloro 3548, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • Calafate Fishing
    3 min drive
  • Anfiteatro Del Bosque
    3 min drive
  • Dr. Jose Formenti District Hospital
    3 min drive
  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

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Suite de Lujo

Suite de Lujo

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite Junior

Suite Junior

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Triple

Triple

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Suite Presidencial

Suite Presidencial

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 125 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Suite Presidential With Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Suite Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

El Calafate

A luxury stay in the heart of El Calafate awaits you at Xelena Hotel & Suites. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Bahía Redonda and Bahía Redonda Viewpoint within a 20-minute walk. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Zen Spa can include massages and body wraps. The restaurant, MORA, is open for dinner. PIERROT is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the gym, sauna, pool loungers and lifeguards on site. Business amenities include a meeting room and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free shopping centre shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 5-property class Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos hotel include Lago Argentino and Calafate Fishing.

What's nearby

  • Calafate Fishing - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Gnome Village - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Calafate History Exhibition Hall - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Glaciarium - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yeti Ice Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Lechuza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Cocina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pura Vida - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cerveceria Artesanal Chopen el Calafate - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Xelena Hotel & Suites

Luxury El Calafate hotel in Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos with a full-service spa
Xelena Hotel & Suites offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A fitness centre, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Xelena Hotel & Suites. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star El Calafate hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2007
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Xelena Hotel & Suites offers 100 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets.

This El Calafate hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Zen Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coral Coffe Shop
  • Huerta & Fuegos
  • MORA
  • PIERROT

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Xelena Hotel & Suites

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 20 for adults and from USD 20 for children

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 major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 major credit cards, Visa and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Xelena
Xelena El Calafate
Xelena Hotel
Xelena Hotel El Calafate
Xelena Deluxe Hotel El Calafate
Xelena Deluxe Suites Hotel El Calafate, Argentina - Patagonia
Xelena
Xelena Hotel & Suites El Calafate, Argentina - Patagonia
Xelena Hotel & Suites Hotel
Xelena Hotel & Suites El Calafate
Xelena Hotel & Suites Hotel El Calafate

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Xelena Hotel & Suites?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Xelena Hotel & Suites?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Xelena Hotel & Suites on 7 Dec 2024 start from AU$553.75, 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 Xelena Hotel & Suites?

Yep, Xelena Hotel & Suites has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Xelena Hotel & Suites?

Yep, Zen Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Xelena Hotel & Suites have a pool?

Xelena Hotel & Suites has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Xelena Hotel & Suites a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and ocean-view dining, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Xelena Hotel & Suites.

Does Xelena Hotel & Suites serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Xelena Hotel & Suites?

No, Xelena Hotel & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Xelena Hotel & Suites?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Xelena Hotel & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Xelena Hotel & Suites?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Xelena Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 391 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 391 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 391 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 391 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 391 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen Reid, Fairfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We rented a car so can’t speak to other forms of transportation. The hotel was clean and in good repair. The staff at the restaurant very friendly. The hotel is not constructed of high quality materials but was put together well. Drinks were very expensive and on par with New York.. humm. Stayed in the one bedroom suite facing the lake. Breakfast was included and delicious. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Deeplaxmi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property sits on a very scenic location with rooms facing the lake. That is the best part. However, the rooms are not maintained. Eg a broken arm rest of a chair that was just kept in place and falling shower head. Someone can be seriously hurt. The food is average. Breakfast is ways below par. The hotel staff is trained to ask for payment immediately when you place the order, not after you are served or ready to leave. It is really a cheap mannerism and very insulting for a so called high class resort. Under the guise of sustainability, they provide only a refilled bottle of water in the room, with written instructions that guest can refill in hotel lobby. Really? Heard of customer service or hospitality? And they sell plastic water bottles in the Bar for $3 each. The staff doesnt seem to like working there, and reflects in their dealing with the guests. Highly suggest some serious staff training and change in service attitude if you wish to attract clientele. You have a prime property, pls pay attention to service and dining!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Slightly far from town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not 5 stars but a good stay in El Calafate
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Noel

Travelled with family
La propiedad esta en una excelente localidad. Hermosa vista del lago y muy accesible a las areas turística. La propiedad está catalogada 5 estrellas sin embargo carece de muchas cosas para ser catalogada de esa categoria. Las habitaciones super sencillas sin ningún detalle de alta categoria. Lo mas importante el servicio al cliente era de categoria de hotel maximo 3 estrellas. Cuando llegamos nadie nos recibió en la entrada, no tenian personal para asisitir con las maletas ni dar una bienvenida personalizada como es de costumbre en un hotel da alta categoria. El servicio del desayuno tampoco era bueno. Muy poca atención de los empleados. En nuestro caso solo nos preguntaron el número de habitación y nunca se acercaron a ofrecer algo ni nada. Practicame era como si no hubiesen meseros para asisitir a los huéspedes. El menú demasiado limitado y de poca calidad. En resumen puedo decir qué es un hotel muy bonito pero no es un hotel 5 estrellas. Practicame entramos y salimos y nos sentimos completamente solos en el lugar durante las 2 noches que estuvimos alli. No recibimos ningún tipo de atención que nos hiciera sentir bienvenidos y que nos haga regresar al hotel en otra ocasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, location and service! Recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice hotel but shady extra charges
The place was nice but be aware that the room rate they advertise on Hotels.com is incorrect. And the reason they give you is a complete nonsense, in the end I paid 7% more which is not a lot but I don’t like being lied to, when I asked the front desk they deflected it on my credit card company (VISA) but they actually use they own exchange rate for foreigners … According to them the USD on the listing is only for Argentinian residents … nonsense…
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were huge.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Xelena has been our best stay in Argentina! It is very clean, and the staff are friendly. There is also a wonderful view of the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location overlooking the lake. A short drive to the hustle and bustle of town. Lovely pool and hot tub. Maximiliano at the front desk - above and beyond service!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was over lobby and was very loud Although there was a chill outside --could not cool room off
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Remo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

eiman, lakewood ranch

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

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel is not worth the price for the stay. I recommend staying elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Not 5 Star
Not 5 Star maybe 3. Checkin not very smooth. Stayed in Presidential Suite and had to walk to Lobby to get “free” Ecodriendly water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUIXAVIER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlyn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia Cruz, Coral Gables

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is definitely not worth the money for several reasons. Firstly, be cautious about the amount you're paying. The hotel enforces a non-official exchange rate for USD, which is 2.27 times higher than the rate used elsewhere. They falsely claimed this is the law, but in reality, they're taking the benefit tourists receive with their international credit cards (MEP exchange rate) for themselves. They price everything in USD but charge in local Pesos after an unfavorable MEP conversion, resulting in higher credit card fees and canceling out the benefits tourists should enjoy. This is essentially theft, as it's not disclosed anywhere, and the booking is non-refundable. During check-in, they surprise guests with this exchange rate, forcing them to either pay it or face a 100% fine from hotels.com. Secondly, the rooms are basic. Although we received a complimentary upgrade to a larger room with a view, it's comfortable but lacks the amenities you'd expect in a five-star hotel, such as a welcome drink or afternoon snacks. The spa area is small and poorly maintained, with a dirty pool and mold on its walls. This falls far short of the standards one expects from a five-star hotel, especially after the unfavorable exchange rate experience during check-in. I would recommend choosing another hotel that respects the official exchange rate to ensure a more worthwhile experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023