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Reviews of Estancia La Quinta

3 out of 5
Estancia La Quinta
Ruta Prov 23 KM 85, El Chalten, Santa Cruz

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 65 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful country inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property a short distance outside of El Chalten (approx $10 taxi). Spectacular scenery!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful place and great hosts! Great restaurant as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Overall I liked my staying at this place. The owners and the staff were very nice and friendly. The owner gave me a ride to the town and back several times. The surrounding is pastoral. The beakfasts were good. I liked the selection of jams. The dinners were very good too and the price of the dinners was fair relatively to the overpriced restaurants you find in El Chaltén. The only negative point is the lack of wifi inside the rooms. Eventually I got used to that. I read a book when I stayed at the room instead of endless surfing the internet. The 2nd downside is the remoteness of the place. If you don't have a car like me, you'll need to pay 6,000 pesos for the taxi or I ask the owner if he can give you a ride. I walked few times to the town and back. It's quite a hike, not for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is in a lovely setting by the mountains but please be aware that it is REMOTE! It is 2 miles from town on an unlit rocky road. There is not a free shuttle as indicated and it can be very difficult to find a taxi. I would recommend staying here only if you have your own vehicle. Otherwise it is comfortable and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

melinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love this place . Staying on the ranch is already a vacation. I can stay at the hotel the whole day. Me and my Bf hang out in their saloon with some comfy chairs and couch and good wi fi . Alfredo is the best host , very kind , hospitable as well as the rest of the staff . Very close to el chalten and even some hiking trail . It feels like home . We already plan to our next trip in El chalten and will stay in this very beautiful place . It’s paradise!!!

10/10 Excellent

CindaRose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family-owned, this is a working ranch with comfortable, clean, and spacious rooms. The owner is charming and extremely helpful in his knowledge of the entire area. The property is convenient to El Chalten and all the trails, and is much better than staying in the town itself. Breakfast abundant and delicious. Dinners served in the on-site restaurant are also excellent. I couldn't more highly recommend a stay at Estrancia!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location. Very peaceful and quiet. Site says free shuttle to town, but it’s the owner who will take you, though there isn’t any structured service.. so you may have to take a Taxi—order it in advance as it may take up to 30 min to arrive since you are in a small town. Breakfast is all right. Some cheese, packaged ham slices, and salami... there was a nice homemade yogurt... rooms are very clean and beautiful. A fun experience feeding the calves milk. They have a lot of good information in the lobby about the weather for the day for when you go hiking. WiFi only in common areas, not rooms. Also the power will go out from midnight or so till 0530 AM
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is fabulous with views of mt Fitzroy closeby. Alfredo was very friendly and helpful with advice on which walks to do that suited our needs. Breakfast very good -lots of home made stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasure to be there. Excellent location and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Alfredo on 16 Jan 2019
Thanks a lot

10/10 Excellent

Eliana, Comodoro Rivadavia, AR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Estancia La Quinta. The location is wonderful, service is great and the place is very comfortable.I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Alfredo on 16 Jan 2019
Eliana, Tks a lot!!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff wanted to charge more of us claiming that we could only stay with one person in each room. Then I showed them the reservation that said that we also had booked for a child in each room. Then they said that the maximum age of each cold should be two years old. I disagreed firmly, and showed them the ages of the children in the reservation and also said that I had prepaid the stay. Only then they gave up charging more. Food was not good. Breakfast was served in dirty tables. They did not even took away the dirty plates of prior guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel/hostel is/estacio. Alfredo and his family team went out of their way to ensure I got as much as possible from my trip. Advice on the numerous treks, lifts to and from town, great on site restaurant. Many thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet location, beautiful surroundings, nice and cozy atmosphere, good quality of services, pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and hosts
Lovely farm style stay in very comfortable estancia and with scenic views of the mountains around El chalten. Alfredo, Patricia and their staff were very friendly hosts and happy to help with trekking advice. Alfredo also provided a morning and afternoon shuttle to the town which is only 3kms away. The estancia itself is very beautiful and has some cows, a horse and a very friendly farm cat, Pantera, that all hang around the accommodation so if you have kids or like animals it's very cool. There is also a restaurant with much of the ingredients coming from the farm itself. Basic dishes but quite good. Staying on an estancia fitted so well with the trekking and scenery which is really the whole point of going to El chalten. If you want bars and backpackers then stay in El chalten but if you want peaceful surroundings then this is the place. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

georgina, sydney australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best accomodation in El Chalten
Beautiful place in El Chalten. Alfredo is an excellent and knowledgeable host and went out of his way to make sure our stay was comfortable. The food at the restaurant is delicious and there are some lovely walks from the property. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Patagonia.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Narae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The ranch was lovely. I liked that it was a bit away from downtown so that you can relax but the owner provides a ride twice a day.

8/10 Good

Kaveh, Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable & relaxed authentic stay
I really enjoyed staying at this place. The owners are very welcoming and helpful. The place is cozy and beautiful. I had one of my best steaks in short stay in Argentina there. Since it is a ranch you are out in the elements but not too crazy. **the only two things that you should know that this place is slightly out of town about 5 minute drive and since they produce their own electricity no hot water from 12 midnight - 7 a.m but don't let that scare you the place is really unique.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La Quinta was a really enjoybable experience
Alfredo was very helpful with planning activities in the area. Fun to observe farm animals up close.

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Estancia
Unique experience with cows and horses just outside the window. Owner very helpful offering us lift in to town and assisting us with bookings. Nice restaurant. Great stay!

10/10 Excellent

M and M, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique hotel in a unique place on Earth.
Estancia La Quinta surprised us with its fantastic surroundings and the quality of the service. Just seconds before the entrance to El Chalten, Estancia La Quinta sits inside a horseshoe of mountains, protected from winds. Its extraordinary history is so interesting to learn, and its owners, the grandchildren and great grandchild of the original founders, are wonderful and dedicated to maintaining a superior place for visitors. We were treated with amazing warmth and personal attention, the room was beautiful, overlooking a superb outdoor view; the presence of the cows and calves outside was fantastic: just made us feel we were in a real place, not a regular hotel. The food was wonderful at all times, and the sitting areas just a blessing. We had a marvelous time hiking in El Chalten and going back to our special place at Estancia La Quinta at the end of the day. We couldn't recommend it more. November 2016

10/10 Excellent

Felix, Fort Collins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay near El Chalten
if you would like to stay on a beautiful estancia run by caring and attentive staff this place is for you! This family-owned and operated establishment is conveniently located within the park and you can take a cool 'secret' hike into town. Dinner was amazing (the best steak we had in Patagonia). WE loved every minute of our stay - thanks so muchn to the La Quinta family and staff- this was one of our highlights of our trip!!!

10/10 Excellent

Eileen, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Estancia in El Chalten
Staying at Estancia La Quinta was an amazing experience. The owner picked me and my friend up from the bus station and provided us multiple rides into and out of town, making our travel so simple. On Day 1, we arrived after the restaurant was closed, yet they kept it open so we could have dinner - and the dinner was one of the best meals I have had. El Chalten is a cute, tiny town in Patagonia and staying at Estancia La Quinta is the perfect way to authentically enjoy the region.

8/10 Good

Bohicaben, Maui, HI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
True Patagonia experience !
Historic Patagonia estancia, not to be missed if you want to learn about El Chalten history from the first family to settle there. Best to have your own car. Family owned and operated, wonderful people. Would stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Limi, new york

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Out of town. In a farm
Great hotel. Farm setting. Large room. Nice staff. 5 minutes drive to town

10/10 Excellent

Natacha, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Estancia Magic
Wonderful place and staff!

2/10 Terrible

Mary, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Management was not at all accomodating. I cannot recommend dealing with this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

eileen, d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy ranch. Quiet and tranquil
Beautiful view of the night sky. Perfect opportunity to search for the Southern Cross. Everyone friendly. We highly recommend to everyone

10/10 Excellent

Clare, toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best of Argentinian Hospitality
Run by a very warm and welcoming family. Beautiful views of Fitz Roy. Incredible Argentine history in the back yard.

10/10 Excellent

Scott Buschman, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical place and Staff
From the owners to the wait staff, the people at la Quinta were amazing. Oh, and the property will leave you speechless.

2/10 Terrible

Kristine, USA

not worth the money
For the cost what they are asking we expected much more, but it was a simple, little run down hotel with no added value to justify the high price.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Halifax

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff, food, beautiful grounds. A few km outside town which we loved as it made it very quiet and sheltered from the wind beside the mountain.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel for couples
The lodge is part of a working "estancia" (a cattle ranch) It is located 2 Km (about 1.4 miles) before El Chalten and it is lovely. It is very quiet, with an incredible night sky, livestock, horses, birds and nice walks. The lamb with calafate sauce at their restaurant is excellent. Also recommend dinner at La Tapera in town.

10/10 Excellent

Toff, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel with a bit of ranch experience.
It is located in a ranch, 3 minutes drive from the El Chalten town. Beautiful setting, gorgeous view and well kept building. Dogs, cows, horses and chicken. Food at the restaurant is good but limited variety. Breakfast is not exciting. Jacuzzi in each room. Midnight blackout to conserve energy was annoying.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, friendly and helpful staff
Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, but the best part was the location. Beautiful estancia just outside of El Chalten (about 1 km). Nicest place I've stayed.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, NewYork

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great escape
Just outside town, La Quinta is a nice place to escape. It is very peaceful and comfortable. Alfredo, the owner, is amazing!! He helped us plan our whole stay in El Chalten and we had a great time. I recommend this hotel for couples and families.

10/10 Excellent

Edy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le seul lieu authentique et de charme à l’écart d’El Chalten. Accueil chaleureux, restauration de qualité. Magique.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

jean-eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superbe hotel avec un très bon restaurant .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jörg, München

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eindrucksvolle, über 100 Jahre alte Estancia! Moderne Einrichtung und ausgezeichnetes Restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superbe
Accueil des plus sympathiques. Endroit très agréable idéale pour passer quelques jours a Él Chalten et au restaurant vous pourrez goûter l excellente viande produite a la estancia.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tranquilité et propreté. Très chaud dans la chambre.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Micha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schöne Lage im Grünen, etwas außerhalb von El Chalten, die Zufahrt ist eine Schotterstraße, die gut zu fahren ist auch mit normalen Autos. Die Zimmer haben Teppich und sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Sehr schöne Aufenthaltsbereiche mit tollen Blick.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming owners, giving very helpful advices, particularly on the trails. Beautiful environment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Alfreo on 20 Nov 2018
Thank you !!!, We are happy you have enjoyed your stay !! Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très chouette endroit
Un accueil et un sur ice de bonne qualité dans un endroit au bout du monde
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heidrun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zimmer, Umgebung,Service, speziell der Transfer Service von Alfredo waren super. Auch das Abendessen im angeschlossenen Restaurant sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Jana, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The highlight of our Argentina trip!
We had a great time at La Quinta. The staff was as wonderful as the grounds and facilities. We even got to feed baby cows! The restaurant was far above average for El Chalten, we ate there twice! Though we live across the globe we would love to come back to this little pearl. Many thanks to Alfredo and his team!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018