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Hosteria Rukahue

2.5 star property
El Calafate hostal with bar/lounge

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Front of property – evening/night
Fireplace
Living room
Property grounds
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Step into Hosteria Rukahue, where natural beauty meets warm hospitality. Enjoy a continental breakfast, connect with in-room WiFi, and unwind in the garden or library. With an arcade/game room and multilingual staff at your fingertips, this hotel has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is R726
R726 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Family Triple Room

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Triple Room

8,6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City view

Twin Room

8,8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Glaciar Don Bosco N° 65, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405

What's nearby

  • La Aldea de los Gnomos - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gnome Village - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Calafate Fishing - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Tolderia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla & Asador - el Calafate - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Heladeria Acuarela - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Borges y Alvarez Libro-Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hosteria Rukahue

When visiting El Calafate, Hosteria Rukahue is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
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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
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Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2006
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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%).

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 12.0 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Also known as

Hosteria Rukahue Hostal El Calafate
Hosteria Rukahue Hostal
Hosteria Rukahue El Calafate
Hosteria Rukahue Hostal
Hosteria Rukahue El Calafate
Hosteria Rukahue Hostal El Calafate

Frequently asked questions

Does Hosteria Rukahue offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hosteria Rukahue 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hosteria Rukahue?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hosteria Rukahue?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hosteria Rukahue?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Hosteria Rukahue?

No, this hostal doesn't have a casino, but Casino Club El Calafate (4-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hosteria Rukahue and nearby?

Hosteria Rukahue has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Hosteria Rukahue like?

Hosteria Rukahue is a short 19-minute walk from Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church and 10 minutes' walk from La Aldea de los Gnomos.

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Hosteria Rukahue Reviews

Reviews

9,6

Exceptional

9,6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8,6/10

Amenities

9,2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent, with a variety of options including fresh eggs, pastries, and fruit. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10

Staff was very helpful
2-night trip

10/10

We stayed at several hostels during our Patagonia trip and this was our favorite. It is really more like a B&B. Family run, very welcoming. We really enjoyed the breakfast and courtyard!
1-night trip

10/10

This is a cozy place with super nice people, dont miss the chance to enjoy their hospitality
2-night trip

10/10

Staff was amazing. They answered all questions and made sure you were well taken care of.
2-night trip

10/10

Super staff, tidy and clean rooms, good breakfast, nice location and easy to get into the city centre and away to the bus station
3-night trip

10/10

Clean and friendly amazing breakfast
1-night trip

10/10

The owner of the hotel is extremely nice and friendly, enjoy to stay in this hotel.

10/10

Super cosy with wonderful staff. Breakfast was homemade and served at table. Magical garden. Quaint and cosy.
1-night trip

10/10

Service was great, very nice staffs, very helpful! The place is decorated extremely well. A lot of personnel touch. Room is clean and breakfast was good. Would stay there again.
1-night trip

10/10

Oustanding staff and a beautiful family hotel. Santiago was very welcoming and knows everything that you need to know about your stay in Calafate. Very recommending
3-night trip

10/10

Family-owned and managed, this hostal is the best base from which to know the glaciar area. Very helpful staff will guide you around while sharing the local history and culture
2-night trip

10/10

Very helpful staff.
2-night trip

10/10

Hosteria Rukahue is so cute and the hosts are so kind and accommodating. I highly recommend!
1-night trip

10/10

The hotel is beautiful with a nice flower garden and a great view of Lago Argentino. It was a nice room with comfortable furnitures， very clean. The breakfasts were very well served. Sandiego and his parents are kind, very helpful for all our needs. Maydel helped us tremendously to find stores, bus station, and taxi. She even taught us Spanish and Portuguese.
Enjoy beautiful lupines when you have breakfast.
Hotel is on a highland with a great view.
View of Lago Argentino with two colors. Sandiego will explain why it has two colors.
2-night trip

10/10

Fantastic stay at Hosteria Rukahue. A clean, comfortable and very friendly place run by hosts who cannot do enough for their guests. It's about 15 minutes to walk to the main street (and uphill on the way back). Would definitely recommend this place.
3-night trip

10/10

We were only there for two nights, but found it to have many thoughtful touches and a cosy space. It's quite a walk to the restaurants and bars though, so would recommend having a car.

10/10

We had a wonderful stay at Hosteria Rukahue. There is a feeling of warmth and peacefulness in this cozy, family run hotel. Communication was excellent and service was attentive and personal. Thanks so much for the special homemade Celiac breakfast treats! The family room was perfect for three sisters travelling together. We had a lovely experience exploring ElCalafate from this little hotel as our home away from home!
2-night trip

10/10

The Hosteria Rukahue is an excelent hotel in El Calafate. The rooms are spacious and cleaned daily. The hotel staff is extremely helpful and the breakfasts were great. If I ever return to El Calafate, I shall stay at the Hosteria Rukahue again.
3-night trip

10/10

The shower area, though small, was adequate, but it might not be for a big person. The price and great breakfast, and easy parking more than compensated for these.
1-night trip

10/10

Staff was excellent and very helpful. Breakfast was great and the room was very clean. Definitely would stay again. Family business and they really care about it with homemade jams
3-night trip

6/10

The walls are very thin and the bathrooms are very small. Staff are great and the bar/reception area is great. 15 minutes walk to the center of town.
1-night trip

10/10

This hotel is a gem in El Calafate. The property is beautiful, with quiet sitting places by large Windows with views of the lake and the mountains. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is very healthy and they would make fresh eggs if you want at no additional charge. You can give your laundary for a very reasonable cost. We are definitely coming back. It is located about 15 minute walk from main street. But you get the quiet and beauty and views (and a very reasonable cost)
3-night trip

10/10

It is a very friendly family business. Everyone was very helpful.
2-night trip

8/10

Cozy dining area with homey feel, comfortable couch by the fireplace for relaxation, pleasant staff. The bed coverings were thin and the room felt a little cold in the morning.
1-night trip

10/10

Santiago and all the staff went above and beyond during our three night stay. The rooms and amenities are basic but the hotel is very clean and the daily breakfast was wonderful. We were served fresh fruit, eggs, pastries, juice, coffee and tea and yogurt. The hotel has a beautiful garden and is walking distance to the centre of town. When we have difficulty with an expedition we had organized, Santiago spent a lot of time with us, trying to assist us by phone, email and even went into town. He was very professional. He obviously cares about the satisfaction and experience of his guests.
3-night trip