Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate
Margen Norte del Lago Argentino, 9405 Estancia Cristina, Argentina – Excellent location – show map
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 anywhere like this before. Very good food. Amazing activities.
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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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- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
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- Mayer
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“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“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”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Octogono
- CuisineArgentinian • Local
- AmbienceTraditional
Amenities of Estancia Cristina Lodge - El CalafateGreat facilities! Review score, 9.9
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- View
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Drying rack for clothing
- Bicycle rental
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Horseback riding
- Hiking
- Game room
- Fishing
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Fruit
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Restaurant
- Shuttle service
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storageAdditional charge
- Packed lunches
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- Safe
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Interconnecting room(s) available
- Chapel/Shrine
- Family rooms
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
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
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.
Cash is not accepted
Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-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
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Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate has 1 restaurant:
- Octogono
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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.
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Check-in at Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Room options at Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate include:
- Double
- Triple
- Single
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Yes, Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate is popular with guests booking family stays.
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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
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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.
