Teniente Valentin Feilberg 119, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
What's nearby
Gnome Village - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Argentinian Museum of Toys - 8 min walk - 0.7 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
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
When visiting El Calafate, Hotel Kalken is a great choice to consider. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Shome, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
53 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free secured, covered on-site self-parking
On-site parking includes off-street options
Free off-site parking nearby
Street parking available
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Ski area nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1990
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Local maps
Special features
Dining
Shome – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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%).
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per vehicle (return)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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
Does Hotel Kalken offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Kalken does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Kalken?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Kalken?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Kalken?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20.00 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Kalken?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Kalken?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Club El Calafate (7-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Kalken and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing. Hotel Kalken also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Kalken?
Yes, Shome offers Regional cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Kalken like?
Hotel Kalken is in Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos, a short 4-minute walk from Gnome Village and 9 minutes' walk from Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church.
Hotel Kalken Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2024
Great location
Nice hotel, near main Street, great service & good breakfast options.
Sandeep
Sandeep, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 November 2024
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
Shiraz
Shiraz, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
19 May 2024
Good location
Nalini
Nalini, 3-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
31 March 2024
A block away from the main street. Super convenient, clean, safe, great for a short stay with full day tours outside.
Ana Mercedes
Ana Mercedes, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
26 February 2024
Dated hotel
Beds were fine hot shower dodgy shower handled
babubhai
babubhai, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
19 February 2024
Room and sheets were dirty. Rooms are noisy
Great location at Downton
Gilad
Gilad, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 February 2024
Robert
Robert, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
5 February 2024
Noisy and poor maintenance
Francisco
Francisco, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
2/10 Poor
9 January 2024
Cristina
Cristina, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
8 January 2024
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
4 January 2024
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.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
30 December 2023
It was very loud, you can hear everything, hard if you’d like to sleep. Overall a nice place, great breakfast. Just too loud
Ieva
Ieva, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 December 2023
Frida
Frida, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2023
Chris
Chris, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2023
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
20 October 2023
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.
Philippe
Philippe, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2023
Nice location
Jose
Jose, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 March 2023
Excellent centrasl location, lovely breakfast and all the tours know it so easy for pick-up. Would recommend.
Steven
Steven, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 February 2023
Simple, clean property but over rated & very overpriced for a 3* motel. Good Location: only 1-2 block walk to main street & parks. Simple basic breakfast. There was No conditioner nor tissues in the room. Room Safe did not work. Outdoor Garden area with plastic Adirondack Chairs & tables.
This is not an accessible property; many steps to reception/restaurant. On site parking.
Bruce
Bruce, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
12 February 2023
The staff were great. The hotel is dated but very clean. Dated is ok if everything is kept in good working order. This was not the case for us. The shower wand was coming off of the wall and sent water flying all over. The tap on the sink also needed to be replaced as it too was not working properly. The toilet also needed some upkeep as the top would almost come right off when flushing. Avoid room 142.
Michael
Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 January 2023
Nice hotel, good location, mediocre breakfast
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 January 2023
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 January 2023
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 January 2023
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.