Luxury Hotels & Resorts in El Calafate from AU$192

Among the top-rated luxury hotels in El Calafate, Xelena Hotel & Suites and Hotel Posada Los Alamos are consistently celebrated for their exceptional quality.


The Xelena Hotel & Suites, with a 9.0 rating, offers premium bedding and champagne service. Customers frequently praise the fantastic food and comfortable, clean rooms.


The Hotel Posada Los Alamos, also with a 9.0 rating, features an onsite golf course and poolside bar. Reviewers consistently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast, and great service.

For luxury hotels in El Calafate, the best areas to stay are along the shores of Lago Argentino, particularly in the quieter residential areas just outside the town centre.


These lakeside locations offer stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains, providing a peaceful and exclusive setting. Many luxury hotels here are designed to blend with the natural landscape, offering spacious grounds and direct access to walking paths along the water. While a short drive from the main street, these areas offer a tranquil escape with excellent amenities.


Couples looking for a romantic and secluded retreat will find these lakeside hotels ideal. They often feature amenities like private balconies with lake views, fine dining restaurants, and high-end spas with various treatments.

For families seeking luxury accommodation in El Calafate, Hotel Posada Los Alamos, Lagos Del Calafate, and Boutique Hotel La Cantera are excellent choices.


The Hotel Posada Los Alamos, with a 9.0 rating, offers a variety of suites and features an onsite golf course, which can be an enjoyable activity for families. Customers consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the fantastic food.


Lagos Del Calafate, a hotel with an 8.4 rating, provides suites and offers both lake and mountain views. Guests frequently praise the extremely helpful staff and the amazing food. The pool is also highlighted as a great amenity for families.


The Boutique Hotel La Cantera, rated 8.8, offers complimentary full breakfast and boasts both lake and mountain views. Reviewers often mention the excellent and delicious breakfast, the friendly and helpful staff, and the great location.

In El Calafate, several distinguished luxury hotels offer excellent pool facilities, including Xelena Hotel & Suites, Design Suites Calafate, Imago Hotel & Spa, Hotel Posada Los Alamos, and Alto Calafate Hotel Patagonico.


The Xelena Hotel & Suites, with a 9.0 rating, features an indoor pool and is celebrated for its premium bedding and champagne service. Customers frequently praise its fantastic food and comfortable rooms.


Design Suites Calafate, a hotel with an 8.2 rating, offers an indoor pool and boasts large bathrooms and comfortable beds, alongside attentive staff.


The Imago Hotel & Spa, rated 8.4, provides an indoor pool and is known for its designer toiletries and premium bedding. The staff are frequently described as very friendly and helpful.


Hotel Posada Los Alamos, an establishment with a 9.0 rating, offers an indoor pool and a children's pool. Its onsite golf course and poolside bar are popular features, and the staff are praised for being friendly and helpful.


Alto Calafate Hotel Patagonico, a hotel with an 8.4 rating, features an indoor pool and a full-service spa offering hydrotherapy and massage treatments. Guests often highlight the excellent rooms and great service.

For couples seeking luxury accommodation in El Calafate, Xelena Hotel & Suites and Blanca Patagonia Boutique Inn and Cabins are excellent choices.


The Xelena Hotel & Suites, with a 9.0 rating, offers premium bedding, including Egyptian cotton sheets, and rainfall showerheads in its rooms. Reviewers frequently praise the hotel's fantastic food, excellent amenities, and wonderful breakfast.


The Blanca Patagonia Boutique Inn and Cabins, rated 8.8, features a fireplace in its accommodations and offers complimentary buffet breakfast. Customers consistently highlight the friendly and great staff, as well as the beautiful and amazing location.

El Calafate offers several luxury activities and experiences, primarily centred around the stunning Patagonian landscapes and unique wildlife.


For those seeking a memorable and exclusive way to see the Perito Moreno Glacier, a private boat tour is an excellent choice. You can charter a private vessel that provides a more intimate viewing experience, allowing you to get closer to the glacier's towering ice walls and witness calvings in a serene setting, away from larger tour groups. These tours often include gourmet catering and drinks on board.


Another top-tier experience is a visit to a traditional Patagonian estancia (ranch). Some estancias offer luxury accommodation, fine dining featuring local lamb and wines, and private excursions. You can enjoy horse riding through vast landscapes, learn about sheep farming, and experience the Patagonian wilderness with personalised service. These are particularly good for couples looking for a romantic escape or those wanting a deeper connection with the region's heritage in comfort.


For a unique perspective, consider a helicopter tour over the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. This allows you to see the immense scale of the ice cap and its glaciers from above, offering breathtaking panoramic views that are otherwise inaccessible. This is a fantastic option for travellers who appreciate unparalleled views and an exclusive adventure.

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