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Located in El Calafate, 6.7 km from Argentinean Lake, Ruca Nel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Located around 3.3 km from Regional Museum, the inn with free WiFi is also 3.8 km away from Nimez Lagoon. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the inn, every room comes with a wardrobe, bed linen and a patio with a mountain view. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Ruca Nel. El Calafate Bus Station is 4.1 km from the accommodation, while Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island) is 7.6 km away. Comandante Armando Tola International Airport is 23 km from the property.

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Property highlights

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
7.9
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for El Calafate
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stefanie
    Austria Austria
    Friendly family run hotel, clean rooms, it was relatively quiet compared to other hotels we stayed in, but maybe it was not fully booked ;) staff was helpful even though they didn’t really speak English! Bonus: There was a cute cat!
  • Janine
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Ruca Nel is a very cozy accomodation with a beautiful view from the breakfast room. The hosts are the most kind and helpful people and we felt very welcomed and would definitely stay there again.
  • S
    Germany Germany
    The family of Jorge welcomed us warmly and took good care of us. The room is simple, clean and cosy. The house is a 5 minutes drive to town and there are also good restaurants nearby. We enjoyed our stay. Good exchange rate available and that was...
  • Valeria
    Italy Italy
    Amazing staff, very kind and helpful. The hotel and the room are very clean
  • Céline
    Mexico Mexico
    The room was cozy and cute. The contact with the host was the best part!
  • Ievgeniia
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Wonderful and very helpful staff, anticipating all our needs, helping to arrange everything we asked for!
  • Svjetlana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place is so homey and so nice. It’s super clean and the owners take an amazing care of it. From the outside it’s such a cute little lodge and has a nice garden. You have a feeling like you are visiting your parents home. From the inside it’s...
  • Mariana
    Brazil Brazil
    It is a simple room but comfortable. Good breakfast and good atmosphere of the place
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great friendly team of hosts, Sonia was extremely helpful and provided great local recommendations for everything from food to excursions. Ruca Nel feels more like a home than a hotel which is exactly what every hotel should aim to be, the views...
  • Hedieh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very comfortable and clean. the staff were really friendly and super helpful. also amazing views where we had breakfast. highly recommended

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ruca Nel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Patio
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Adult only
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Public Bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Ruca Nel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Ruca Nel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Ruca Nel

    • Check-in at Ruca Nel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Ruca Nel is 1.1 miles from the centre of El Calafate. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Ruca Nel include:

      • Double
    • Guests staying at Ruca Nel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet
    • The prices at Ruca Nel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Ruca Nel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Foot massage
      • Back massage
      • Hand massage
      • Public Bath
      • Head massage
      • Neck massage
      • Full body massage