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Tranqueras Lodge

2.0 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
Classic Studio
Classic Studio
Classic Studio
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Leonel Terray 211, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, 9301
  • Place, Los Glaciares National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Capilla de los Escaladores
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, El Chaltén Welcome Sign
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Triple Room, City View

Classic Triple Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Classic Quadruple Room, City View

Classic Quadruple Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Classic Studio

Classic Studio

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

El Chalten

Tranqueras Lodge places you steps from Los Glaciares National Park and within a 15-minute stroll of Laguna Capri. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Plus you'll find tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage and a communal living room. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this El Chalten hostel include Capilla de los Escaladores and El Chaltén Welcome Sign.
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What's nearby

  • Los Glaciares National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Capilla de los Escaladores - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • El Chaltén Welcome Sign - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Laguna Capri - 5 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Madsen House Museum - 7 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roots Patagonia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rancho Grande Hostel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paisa High Mountain Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Lomiteria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Patagonicus - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Tranqueras Lodge

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Tranqueras Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This El Chalten hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Tranqueras Lodge offers 13 accommodations. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Dining table

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tranqueras Lodge

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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.

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 and debit cards
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, American Express and debit cards.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Tranqueras Lodge El Chalten
Tranqueras Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Tranqueras Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation El Chalten

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tranqueras Lodge?

Tranqueras Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Tranqueras Lodge?

Yep, Tranqueras Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Tranqueras Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tranqueras Lodge?

No, Tranqueras Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tranqueras Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tranqueras Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Tranqueras Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 42 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wow what hard working and pleasant staff! Araceli co-owner/manager was super helpful! We had a quad room with an upstairs loft. The lodge is not brand new, but ir was a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cullen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

miranda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kosuke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge was cozy and comfortable with spacious rooms. It was well located to get to hiking trails and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene, San Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very friendly staff. Helpful information as it was first day in El Chalten. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marcos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place, very good location. The kitchen house is very complete, ideal for preparing breakfast and easy meals, but the room needs some investment, like a heater (is really cold inside) and some curtains repair and replacement.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

carol

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run, run away!

We came into town on the last bus after a wind delay for hours in Esperenza coming from PN. So it had been a long day. We were eager to rest. We rented the “little house” DO NOT DO IT! We were shown the room but open entering the sewer smell was overwhelming! Opened a window and closed the bathroom off but it was bad. There was no place to go so we stayed the night. Went on a hike in the morning but it was still there, tho not as bad, when we returned. I paid for 5 nights and stayed one. Checked out and lost $ due to no refund. Trust me, we couldn’t stay. It was that bad. Not to mention the lil house was poorly maintained, the floor flexed under our feet the bathroom was tiny and poorly maintained. The sheets were thread bare. For the same price you could do much much better. Management was not responsive. We reached out to say we were running late, not sure we’d get in before the lobby closed but never heard back. We told them about the room. The front desk (who was sweet) called the manager but nothing. Stay somewhere else. .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Ok but I won’t be going there again and don’t recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has very weird policy and management. The stuff tries to give you a lot of information but…they inform you that you must leave a deposit of $50, €50, or another currency in case you cause any damage—for example, if something breaks or if you stain a towel with blood or makeup. When we checked out, they accused us of breaking the front door handle, which was already in bad shape and required a lot of effort to close properly. So they kept our money to replace the lock, which I highly doubt costs even $50. They didn’t even let us speak and treated us very rudely. I wonder if there are others that had the same experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Guy

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

Beau séjour au Tranqueras Lodge.

Personnel amical et accueillant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sigrun

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay for!

Very basic! We were given the “tiny house” which had a very small flimsy padlock for the door when you go out but no way to lock the door while inside. The padlock was not even suitable for a suitcase. The whole “tiny house” smelt like sewer. No curtains on bathroom window. The receptionist was pleasant however.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A so-so lodge

The staff at the desk was friendly and willing to help, but the hotel had some weird management practices. For example, there is a kitchen that travelers are not allowed to use. The hotel collects a deposit of $50 in cash for "possible damage." The water faucets in the shower almost fall off from the wall, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

LUIS

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The customer service from the staff especially from Mauricio was a highlight in our stay in El Chalten. I didn’t like the fact that rooms for 3 have no privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

The owner doesn't deserve your booking

Don't stay there! I had to cancel last minute and the owner literally ghosted me as soon as I tried to get in touch about cancellation fees. Even hotels.com were never able to speak to them. Considering how bad the reviews about this place are on every website, I would avoid booking there if I were you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very welcoming, eager to help and a great source for local information. The breakfast was average. The mountains around El Chalten are stunning. The town and many businesses don't appear to care about appearances. The national park fee is usurious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Johny

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It’s okay, my standard is not high (I am a camper)

Front desk was nice experience, Maurizio made this place bearable. As far as amenities, we were given portable electric heater which helped, else the gas heating smelled gas and wasn’t on, we had to call Maurizio to turn it on (later we turned it off due to its smell)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilson Afonso

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A dona uma senhora mexicana muito simpática e a funcionária do café da manhã muito atenciosa. O quarto é bom. Fiquei em um quadruplo e bem confortável. Tem estacionamento ao lado do estabelecimento. Bom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Allt var bra!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
L'hôtel comme la chambre étaient très agréables et propres. Nous avons passé 2 nuits et avons très bien dormi. Le petit-déjeuner était également très bien. Merci.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vicino a supermercato e locali/ristoranti, personale molto disponibile
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Es ist alles etwas in die Jahre gekommen. In den Zimmern fehlen Ablagemöglichkeiten. Es gibt nur dass Bett und einen Stuhl. Auch im Bad fehlen Haken oder andere Möglichkeiten, seine Sachen abzulegen. Die Heizung funktionierte nicht und es war wirklich kalt im Zimmer. Auf Nachfrage gab es einen winzigen Heizlüfter, der nichts bewirkte. Erst am zweiten Tag gab es nach erneuter Nachfrage von einem anderen Mitarbeiter einen richtigen, größeren Heizlüfter, mit dem das Zimmer dann richtig warm wurde. Das Personal ist nett und hilft bei der Empfehlung und Planung von Wanderungen. Auch das Frühstück ist sehr gut.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
A localização é boa, perto de restaurantes, mercados e da avenida central. A limpeza estava bem feita. A equipe é muito atenciosa e prestativa, sempre buscando ajudar os hóspedes. Porém, o café da manhã é o mesmo todos os dias, sem nenhuma variedade (pão, manteiga, café e chá, geléia, ovos e um bolinho). Além disso, os quartos não possuem TV e cabideiros para ajudar na organização (apenas um armário que pode não ser suficiente se você pretende ficar mais de 2 noites, como foi meu caso). Por sorte, ficamos no quarto que tem vista para as montanhas, foi a grande boa surpresa. Recomendo se você está em busca de local limpo e bem localizado.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thierry

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

Bien

Hotel un peu excentré et calme, pas loin de l'entrée pour aller au Fitz Roy. Personnel sympas. Petit déj bien. Jolie chambre. Mais reste cependant un peu cher.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025