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Located inside Los Glaciares National Park, Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate has cozy rooms with mountain views in a privileged natural scenario. Guests staying at Cristina can treat themselves to Patagonian dishes at the on-site restaurant and a daily breakfast. Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate has cozy rooms with parquet floors, scenic views and private bathrooms showers. All rooms are equipped with heating. Fishing and horse-riding trips, and trekking activities can be arranged for a fee, and guests can surf the net for free on public areas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10.0
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.6
Location
10
High score for Estancia Cristina

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mayer
    Germany Germany
    This place is 10/10. From the moment you get on to the boat that drives your through ice fields to the hotel to the minute you step back onto it, truly special!!! Staff was very friendly, the remoteness is amazing if you seek it. Never stayed...
  • Michael
    Belgium Belgium
    All was absolutely perfect. The landscape from the boat was amazing. The estancia is located in a pristine location in nature’s kingdom. You are nearly alone in the middle of nowhere. It is an incredible experience. The room is gorgeous. The staff...
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the location is incredible, very private and isolated. the boat trip to get there is very enjoyable and the staff were friendly and professional throughout
  • Elena
    Hungary Hungary
    Everything! The staff, the facilities and the location, it was just perfection. We felt welcomed from the very moment we set foot on the boat where we had the whole floor to ourselves and were offered coffee/tea and medialunas. The journey there...
  • Tania
    Argentina Argentina
    Todo! Espectacular experiencia. Volveremos algun dia. Desde el catamaran hasta la comoda. Las personas que nos atendieron, las habitaciones, las excursiones, todo es maravilloso
  • Nil
    Belgium Belgium
    Un lieu magique, des chambres aux charmes et confort parfait (la vue!!) et un personnel attentif et efficace. Toutes les excursions étaient parfaitement organisées et les guides merveilleux. Un moment hors du temps…
  • Veronique
    France France
    l’ emplacement, l’histoire de cette Estancia, le cadre est juste exceptionnel…les activités très qualitatives.. randonnées avec un guide.. la chambre.. le personnel..

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Octogono
    • Cuisine
      Argentinian • Local
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Horseback riding
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Family rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This accommodations is registered as a provider of the Pre Trip Program (Programa Previaje) of the Argentinian Ministry of Tourism and Sports(CUIT: 30640770887)

Please note that services, such as sailing, excursions and full board, are not covered by the new resolution that states the return of taxes imposed on foreign tourists.

Please note Estancia Cristina is accessible by boat only. Boats leave once a day from Puerto Punto Banderas, 31 mi away from El Calafate. Boat rides, transfers from and to El Calafate, and National Park fees are included on the rates and should be booked in advance.

Note that an overnight stay in El Calafate is needed before and after visiting Estancia Cristina. As Perito Moreno cannot be accessed from the Estancia, guests wishing to visit the glacier should do so on a different day from their base in El Calafate. Departure times vary during the week, guests are kindly asked to contact the hotel for full detail.

Please note, electricity is turned off after 23.30 everyday.

Please note the based on local tax laws, all Argentinian citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (VAT) of 21%. Only foreigners who pay with a foreign credit card, debit card or via bank transfer are exempt from this 21% additional fee (VAT) in accommodations and breakfast when presenting a foreign passport or a foreign ID along with a supporting document handed by the national migrations authority, if applicable.

Please inform Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate

  • Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate has 1 restaurant:

    • Octogono
  • Room options at Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Single
  • Check-in at Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
  • Yes, Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate is 3 miles from the center of Estancia Cristina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.