Hotel Kalken, nestled in Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos, offers a warm welcome with free breakfast featuring local cuisine and a cozy coffee shop. Unwind in the garden or indulge in Regional delights at Shome restaurant. With high-speed WiFi, dry cleaning services, and helpful staff that have impressed previous guests.
Teniente Valentin Feilberg 119, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
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
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 check out Shome, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers 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 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
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
Traveling with children
Children stay 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
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Local maps
Special features
Dining
Shome - This restaurant specializes 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 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
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 to 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 airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Kalken?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20.00 per vehicle roundtrip.
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 onsite 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 like 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 8 minutes' walk from Calafate Fishing.
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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
8,2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
20 March 2025
Calafate Hideaway
Nice location a few blocks from the main drag. Near a park, relativeky small and quier. Goid value.
William
William, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 February 2025
Well located in centre of town. Fairly basic, but comfortable and staff were very friendly and helpful.
steve
steve, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 December 2024
Nicely located, friendly staff and convenient location
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 December 2024
Great hotel for our short stay in El Calafate
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2024
Great location
Nice hotel, near main Street, great service & good breakfast options.
Sandeep
Sandeep, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 November 2024
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.
Pau
Pau, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2024
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.
Esther
Esther, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
09 December 2024
Leader at the hotel were very attentive. Jacob was awesome. Very personable.
Carlo
Carlo, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 November 2024
Great
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 October 2024
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!
Aimee
Aimee, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
19 May 2024
Good location
Nalini
Nalini, 3-night trip
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
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
2/10 Poor
25 December 2024
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.
Gal
Gal, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2023
Nice location
Jose
Jose, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 January 2023
Nice hotel, good location, mediocre breakfast
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
05 April 2024
Excellent
GIANCARLO
10/10 Exceptional
08 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
8/10 Very good
08 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.
Ian
8/10 Very good
24 March 2024
Excellent service, clean and close to main street. Rooms a bit worn though. Our room on ground floor facing the street was noisy on a Saturday night.
Cecilia G.
Cecilia G., 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
19 February 2024
Room and sheets were dirty. Rooms are noisy
Great location at Downton
Gilad
Gilad, 1-night trip
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 trip
6/10 Good
26 February 2024
Dated hotel
Beds were fine hot shower dodgy shower handled
babubhai
babubhai, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
04 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.