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Design Suites Calafate

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel in El Calafate with spa and indoor pool

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Studio, Mountain View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
The price is $266
includes taxes & fees
$266 per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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Studio | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 377 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Mountain View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Studio, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Garden view

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Lake View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 484 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room Standard With Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 598 Nº 190, Playa Lago Argentino, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405

What's nearby

  • El Calafate Regional Museum - 5 min drive
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 6 min drive
  • Calafate History Exhibition Hall - 6 min drive
  • Argentinian Museum of Toys - 6 min drive
  • Gnome Village - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 22 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla & Asador - el Calafate - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Tablita - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Viva la Pepa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La ZORRA - Taproom - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Design Suites Calafate

When visiting El Calafate, Design Suites Calafate is a great choice to consider. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or body scrubs, and DESIGN RESTO serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features of this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 60 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit 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

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
  • Free offsite parking nearby
  • Street parking available

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Free shopping center shuttle

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Ice skating nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (861 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2006
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water dispenser
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Dining

DESIGN RESTO - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

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 18 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 72.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 18 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Design Suites Calafate offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Design Suites Calafate 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.
Is there a pool at Design Suites Calafate?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Design Suites Calafate?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Design Suites Calafate?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Design Suites Calafate?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 18 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Design Suites Calafate?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Design Suites Calafate?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Club El Calafate (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Design Suites Calafate and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like ice skating. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Design Suites Calafate also has a sauna and a Turkish bath, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Design Suites Calafate?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, DESIGN RESTO.
Does Design Suites Calafate have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.
What's the area around Design Suites Calafate like?
Design Suites Calafate is a short 18-minute walk from Laguna Nimez and 13 minutes' walk from Lago Argentino.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing! The hotel is stunning , well maintained with superior customer service!! We truly enjoyed our stay there!!
Rebecca, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great views for decent pricing.
Amazing views are worth the 10 min drive away from town. The hotel is clean and staff is attentive. The pool is perfectly heated! HUGE bathrooms!!! Loved my stay! Lots of doggies around the property to love on. Only issue was the food. Horrible!!! If they can fix the food id give them 5 stars. Our steak was tough as rocks, the breakfast isnt even worth it. Stale bread.
Yanina, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Design Sites at Calafate was exactly what we were looking for to kickstart our winter time in Patagonia: cozy, very clean, inviting, easy access, and well located with amazing views of the lake and mountains. Highly recommended!
Juan, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Clean rooms, beautiful view, friendly staff
Tiffani, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nothing near.
Hans, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Genesis, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Michelle, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sami Helal, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

DARIO, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Over priced. Air conditioning did not work. Front desk denied it was not working. After 3 trips to front desk a portable unit was provided. Restaurant staff was not helpful, food was adequate, but uninspired. Room had hot pot, but no coffee, tea or cups were provided. .
Dean, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great , clean, friendly hotel
Edwin, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The hotel is in desperate need of a full renovation. I would say is a 2 stars hotel, definitely not 4. The walls are thinner than paper. You can hear everything that’s happening in the room next, above and under you. It was almost impossible to rest with so many kids running in the hallways, yelling and screaming and the parents or the hotel staff wouldn’t do nothing about it. The price per room VS what you get is totally a ripoff. The breakfast buffet was very poor. I wouldn’t stay here again.
Adalberto, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great views, spacious rooms. Staff generally gracious but seem tired at times. I liked that we were able to text the front desk via Whatsup to help us get taxis from downtown to get back to hotel even past 10pm. Food prices at the hotel restaurant are very reasonable but not the best. The breakfast selection was good. You’ll have to take a taxi to get to and from town. The hotel shuttle service (taxi that they call and pay for you) runs 4x per day (10am, 6pm to town; 12pm, 8pm from town back to hotel).
m felisa, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The management of this hotel left much to be desired. The recurring issue with room keys was not only inconvenient but frustrating, as it disrupted the flow of my stay. Having to make repeated trips to the front desk just to access my room was certainly not what I expected from an establishment of this caliber. Furthermore, the absence of a basic amenity like ice for drinks was perplexing. It's a standard expectation for hotels, and the oversight gave the impression of a lack of attention to detail. The limited food options, coupled with the absence of a diverse menu, fell short of the standards typically associated with a 4-star rating. The overall experience left me questioning the hotel's commitment to providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay for its guests.
Alejandro, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

disappointed
The hotel was a bit run down and very bare-bones. There was an electric kettle in our room with no mugs, tea or instant coffee. The carpet in our room had many stains. The pool was rather disappointing - the steam room was broken, and one had to check out towels and return them to the lobby (not in the same area as the pool.) The pool is quite small and barely heated. The staff was fine - did not really go out of their way to be welcoming or helpful.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ambiente de paz, cuartos limpios, los empleados muy amables, la comida excelente y la vista tanto de mi cuarto como del restaurante ESPECTACULAR
Mariliz, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Gorgeous views, two big flaws
This hotel *seemed* like a smoking hot deal. And we did love our stay and would recommend it to friends overall. But there were two really stupid and frustrating things that caused significant trouble. First, the staff were all lovely and helpful. The best part of the hotel are the incredible views of Lake Argentina and the beautiful snow-capped peaks on the far side. That makes staying here alone worth it. The beautiful design of the hotel, including an incredible dining room and lobby area are the cherry on top. We also found the bed comfortable and the crib for our 2 year old was the best we’ve had at any hotel, primarily due to the great bedding. Most hotels provide no or very bad bedding for cribs. But the two terrible aspects of the hotel, which are both quite tragic as they’re easily preventable with slightly better management were this: 1. Terrible thermostat management. There’s some kind of hotel wide thermostat (I think heated floors) that by default leave the rooms a ROASTING 26 C (or 79 F). This is uncomfortably hot and we had to routinely shed all our clothes to be comfortable in the room. The front desk finally showed us how to blast the AC at 16 C to get the room tolerable for the times the AC could keep up. Housekeeping kept turning off AC, had to hide remote. 2. Unusable Wi-Fi. This was particularly frustrating as I had some work I had to do. So I ended up paying an extra $50 USD for a bunch of data from my US cell phone provider to tether with my phone.
Hans, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heated floor comfortable bed
Jin Kun Glenn, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing view and beautiful room and location looking at the lake, amazing sunrise and sunsets, warm and helpful reception and staff, good restaurant, lovely pool and more. Easy to get to town by hotel shuttle or taxi (or longer walk). We would totally stay there again.
ilise, 4-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Es un muy buen hotel, cuanta con la mayoría de servicios, un poco alejado del centro pero los taxis llegan enseguida. 10/10
TITO, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carlos Miguel, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff at this hotel are second to none. Helpful, friendly, informative, and courteous. Andreas especially went above and beyond. The rooms themselves are more like an old holiday inn.
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Beautiful hotel with amazing views of lake!"
Reasons to Book
The View & Indoor Pool
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM