Hostería Meulen

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Laguna Nimez, connected to a shopping center

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Exterior
Lobby lounge
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Property entrance

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Calle 202 y 92, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Z9405bwd
  • Laguna Nimez
    11 min walk
  • El Calafate Regional Museum
    5 min drive
  • Calafate History Exhibition Hall
    5 min drive
  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    22 min drive

Room options

Comfort Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

El Calafate

Macrozona Lago Argentino stay.With a stay at this Macrozona Lago Argentino hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Laguna Nimez and 2 miles (3 km) of El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center. Also, Gnome Village is within 2 miles (3 km) and Glaciarium is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Laguna Nimez - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • El Calafate Regional Museum - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Calafate History Exhibition Hall - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gnome Village - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla & Asador - el Calafate - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Borges y Alvarez Libro-Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Tablita - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Viva la Pepa - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hostería Meulen

3.5-star hotel near Laguna Nimez, connected to a shopping center
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hostería Meulen. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a cruise ship terminal shuttle, and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star El Calafate hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hostería Meulen offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This El Calafate hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Shopping
  • Winery release events

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Dryer
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hostería Meulen

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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%).

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 52 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hostería Meulen
Hostería Meulen El Calafate
Hosteria Meulen El Calafate, Argentina - Patagonia
Hostería Meulen Hotel
Hostería Meulen Hotel El Calafate
Hostería Meulen Hotel
Hostería Meulen El Calafate
Hostería Meulen Hotel El Calafate

Hostería Meulen Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 122 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people, great breakfast choices, room and facility was very clean - very reasonable cost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely sunset view. Rooms quirky so more interesting than many. Water nearby and easily seen from hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Davis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Lis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The inn is way too far from the town center forcing you to either have a rental car or walk 40 minutes from the center to get to your hotel. The hotel is just not a practical option if you want to be immersed in El Calafate. The walk is also very dark and a bit rural, making me nervous to walk at night so far out from the town square. Also didn't appreciate that each room did not have its own conditioning/heater system. Our room was way too hot and was not able to be changed to our liking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
As a familiar place, attention to customers should be developed. Room and environment are comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Rinki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely space with a bread and breakfast feel! Very clean and everyone was super helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like this hotel because it has a beautiful lake view. Friendly and helpful staffs, nice location. If you want to go to central downtown for shopping or eating, you have to take a taxi.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Elektra, NY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and friendly. A Little out of the way, best to access by car. Great views of the lake. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hostel needing better breakfast and WiFi
The hostel was nice. The room was adequate for what we paid and had nice furnishings.the staff were nice and helpful as well. One thing that we were very disappointed about was that the hostel claimed it had WiFi but we never got it to work the entire time we stayed (3 nights). Also, I’m not sure if the people of Argentina are not big on breakfast but you may want to plan on getting breakfast elsewhere as the “breakfast” they offer is subpar at best.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely views from this hotel
We had a lovely stay at this hotel. It is a little out of the way but we knew that and enjoyed the view and the serenity. The staff were pleasant and very helpful with food allergies. The wifi was intermittent but when asked the staff seemed to be able to fix it. We really recommend the restaurant Mirabelle opposite the entry to the nature reserve.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

YOSEF HAIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service 100% GOOD.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Mexico

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people working at the hotel are great. They make you feel very special and they recomend and help in every thing you want to do during your stay in El Calafate. Great hotel with very personal touch
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

YOSEF HAIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
הצוות היה מאד נחמד ואדיב.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

JC, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful and the room had good views to the nature reserve and lake. The breakfasts were very simple. Had one evening meal anf it was not so good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

vijaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, far from city center
Nice place, far from city center. Clean, a lot of space, would prefer harder mattresses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Free WiFi was very slow and food was lackluster. Otherwise, clean and friendly staff. Location was great.

6/10 Okay

Helen, Redlands, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel near Lake Argentina
We stayed this hotel because it got good reviews, but somehow I missed that it was way out of town. Unless you have a car (or like to walk into town ~45min). Staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room (108) was spacious decor with antic looking furniture. Bathroom was nice and clean. Unfortunately this room is right above the main entrance. One hears the door banging or the bus which picks up guests for their booked excursions at 6am - beeping a couple of times. That was rather annoying! The breakfast had a good selection.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant and friendly staff, but the bathrooms can use a lot of help, very stale and smelly. Not the best housekeeping at all.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Far out of the main town
Plumbing failed, flooded the floor. Drain connection was not properly installed.

2/10 Terrible

Fernando, Santiago de Chile

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The good, the bad and the ugly
The hotel price was OK when we booked it; further, when we mentioned over the email that we were trying to book excursions to Glaciar Perito Moreno and Torres del Paine, they were quick to help us with that. They gave us two prices for the excursions they publicize in their website: one with credit card which was 10% higher, and a "cash" rate. We chose the cash rate. When we arrived, we paid the two excursions (Glacier Perito Moreno and Torres del Paine) and asked for a receipt; the owner told me that the cash rate did not include the 21% VAT so if I wanted a receipt, they were going to add that. I pointed out that this was never brought up in any of the emails we exchanged. Tax evasion is very high in Argentina, and it's especially higher in the tourist industry where many foreigners don't know any better or don't care. I insisted twice more about the receipts; they only appeared in my email after I threatened to file a complain with Argentina's tax authority (AFIP). The first excursion to Perito Moreno was fine, and we had a great day. The next one (to Torres del Paine) was a nightmare; the hotel staff did not know when they were picking us up in the morning but they told us to be ready at 7 to 7:15am (which we did). The next morning the bus showed up at 6am; we were obviously asleep and they left us. We spent the next three plus hours in two small taxis chasing the bus, which we almost missed. Poor to no coordination between hotel and tour operators; not recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Maya, Brooklyn, United States of America

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in el Calafate
Stayed there to explore the National Park area. Hotell staff is very friendly and helpfull. They have free shuttle to the center of the town.