Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico

Property class: 3

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A kitchen with a large island, two windows offering a view of a lake and mountains, and a potted plant on the island.
A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles and wine glasses displayed on shelves.
A dimly lit room with a bed, a television, and a view of a landscape through a window.
A spacious living room with a tiled floor, a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.
A kitchen with a large island, a view of a lake, and a balcony with a view of mountains.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Calle 605 N 1164, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • Place, Laguna Nimez
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lago Argentino
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahía Redonda
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

  • Lake view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room

  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

About the area

El Calafate

At Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Lake Argentino and Laguna Nimez. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, El Marques, serves Argentinean cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class El Calafate hotel include Lago Argentino and Bahía Redonda.

What's nearby

  • Laguna Nimez - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lago Argentino - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bahía Redonda - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gnome Village - 8 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Glaciarium - 24 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Tablita - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Trinchera Wine and Beer - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico. Self parking is free.
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico offers 22 accommodations. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 14
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • El Marques

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Argentina value-added tax (VAT) at 21%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a foreign passport or foreign ID along with an immigration entry receipt issued by Argentina's National Directorate of Migration, and who pay with a non-Argentinian card or via a bank transfer from outside Argentina. This exemption only applies to accommodation, including bookings where breakfast is included.

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.

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 14

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Fuerte Hotel Panorámico
Fuerte Calafate
Fuerte Calafate Panorámico
Fuerte Panorámico
Fuerte Calafate Panoramico Inn
Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico Inn
Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico El Calafate
Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico Inn El Calafate

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico?

Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico?

Yep, Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico has a free self car park.

What makes Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Argentinean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 75 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again!

One night quick stop in El Calafate!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. A little far from town, but the dinner that was offered so you didn't have to go into town, was excellent, and reasonably priced too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good view, though a little bit isolated, extremely Friendly staff and very Tasty restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

quiet, great view of the lake, close to town

the staff was very nice, friendly, helpful, made us feel like at home, the food at the upstairs restaurant was great
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel great view excelent service

Nice hotel, not close from town center but not far. Hotel staff great!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy Stay

It was a cosy hotel with a nice view and the staff was very gentle. We really liked the place and Calafate is an amazing spots in the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location with panoramic views of the lake, city and mountain peaks. Within walking distance to city center. Food quality and service is outstanding.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner/ manager and staff are very accomodating. Hotel ambiance is warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive the owners and great attitude. Would return again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place

The Calafate is a beautiful town, there are many activities to do, The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the must and The Chaltén another must you do, El Fuerte Hotel has an amazing panoramic view of the city and the lake, the rooms are ok, the food delicious and the service is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Easy access hotel. Great staff

The hotel has an amazing view. Rooms are clean but bathrooms very cramped. Easily accessible as you enter into El Calafate. Perfect stop for the night before flying out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A great option on the outskirts of El Calafate

Nestor and Gabrielle are excellent hosts! A bit far from the city center but the amazing views make up for that.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best views. The way to the hotel and food should be improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing views

Very welcoming and friendly host. Amazing views over the bay. Take binoculars, you might spot flamingos.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were VERY friendly here! We messed up the dates of our reservation and the owners kept the place open just for us! Couldn’t be happier with the service we recieved.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, helpful people. A decent room.

A good room with a great view. Very helpful people. Only a few minutes drive outside Calafate so ideal if you have a car and only a short taxi ride if not.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I stayed here for 3 days 2 nights! The hotel is very pretty and cozy, more of a rustic look! the beds are not the most confortable beds, will not compare to a Hiltons bed BUT they are very clean, the staff is super friendly and very helpful, it has a gorgeous view to the city and lake, completely serve the purpose for the price! They have a restaurant with really good local food! Will definitely recommend this hotel!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Home far from home.

It was really amazing. The hotel staff was extremely friendly. Cleanliness was spot on. The buffet breakfast was really good. the view from the hotel was amazing. I definitely recommend people to stay in here. I haven’t been in a hotel with as good people as this one.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Beautiful views from the hotel.

Friendly staff, limited breakfast choices and remarkable selection of provided food (f.e. one little container of jelly with more than plenty bread). Windy spot but we ware given a room at the back where there was very limited wind noise. You should primarily chose this hotel for the view and the friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Intimate experience with an excellent view

The staff made the experience very intimate and lovely as they were very accommodating to us. The only slight downside was the size of the room and the fact that people would be turned off by the location of the hotel compared to some closer to the centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good value at fair price

Nice small family hotel in the outskirts of Calafate. Pro's: Reasonable price, very friendly and service minded owner/staff, good value restaurant (El Calafate is a very expensive town). Great view from the hotel. Con's: No internet in our room, 2-3 km from city center (but taxis are cheap). Quite windy as the hotel is on a hill top.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Great Views but Small Rooms!

Views are phenomenal here & so is the owner, he’a very friendly & helpful. Food & views at the upstairs restaurant are great! But my room was a little small for my taste & felt quite cramped (bathroom door ran into toilet). It’s also quite far from town (not that walk-able), so if you want to be close to town ~ stay elsewhere!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I absolutely loved staying here. We unfortunately got in late and had to leave early, but our short time there was great. The hotel is run by a father and son who are extremely kind and welcoming. The hotel feels more like a home and is very cozy. The rooms have high ceilings and the entire hotel is wonderfully decorated. Upstairs, there is a restaurant with amazing views overlooking the town and the lake. The chef makes every meal fresh to order and the food is absolutely incredible. If I am ever back in the area, I am most definitely going to be staying here again; I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs upgrade. but great staff

the bad : very old hotel. maybe 1 star. more like 80’s style hotel with old beds and thin walls. do not get a room close to the reception area its very noist at times. the good: Very helpful family running the place the view from the hotel is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Best!

First, let me say I almost never write reviews although I travel for a living. I cant cant recommend this hotel enough. Nestor, the manager, was welcoming; helpful; courteous; and professional. He went well above what I think excellent service is. The hotel, while not downtown, has great views from the highest point in El Calafate. For the price this hotel is a steal. In all honesty the price doubled I would stay here if I visited El Calafate again.