Los Ponchos Hotel - El Calafate
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Boutique hotel overlooking Lake Argentino with independent cabins and on-site temporary art galleries
Rooms & Accommodations
Los Ponchos Hotel offers warm rooms with Hispanic-American art and views of Lake Argentino. Each unit is equipped with a modern kitchen and a separate living area, and the hotel provides independent facilities in cabins and bungalows for privacy. The duplex-style rooms place the bedroom upstairs with a bathroom and living area downstairs, allowing guests to spread out comfortably.
Dining & Room Service
Breakfast is served each morning at a private table in the gallery outside the room or delivered directly to the room. Guests can order dinner on-site, with meals presented on English bone china and sterling silver. The hotel also offers a children's menu and packed lunches for day trips to the glacier.
Family-Friendly Amenities
El Calafate's Los Ponchos provides a playpen, baby safety gates, and board games for younger guests. The property includes a garden with outdoor seating and a sun terrace where families can relax. A children's menu is available at the restaurant, and staff can arrange grocery deliveries for self-catering families.
Location & Surrounding Attractions
The hotel sits on a hill 2 km from central El Calafate and 500 meters from the shores of Lake Argentino. Los Glaciares National Park, home to the Perito Moreno Glacier, is a short drive away. From the property, guests can walk along the lake to the El Calafate sign and boardwalk.
Art & Cultural Immersion
Los Ponchos features on-site temporary art galleries that showcase work by local Patagonian artists. The hotel's decor includes historic ponchos, antique furnishings, and a curated collection of books about Patagonia. Staff offer mate ceremonies to introduce guests to an important part of Argentine culture.
- Location: 500 meters from Lake Argentino, 2 km from El Calafate center
- Rooms: Duplex suites with kitchen, living area, and lake views
- Dining: Breakfast in room or gallery, dinner on-site, children's menu
- Family: Playpen, baby safety gates, board games, grocery deliveries
- Art: Temporary galleries, Hispanic-American art, mate ceremonies
License number: 1737-2025
Rooms and availability
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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Essential information about Los Ponchos Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 682 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.4 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 14.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Comandante Armando Tola International, FTE |
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