BLA Lodge
El Calafate, Argentina · ★★★ · 9.0/10 Exceptional · guest rating
A modest 2.5-star lodge on the edge of El Calafate with a garden, a terrace, a playground and parking, within walking distance of the town's museum and main avenue.
BLA Lodge is a simple, wood-and-stone style lodge in El Calafate, set a short way from the centre. A garden, a terrace and a playground give the grounds a relaxed, family-friendly feel, and bicycles are available on site. It is a plain, good-value style property with limited frills, so it suits guests who plan to spend their days on excursions and mainly need a clean, warm place to sleep and a hot breakfast.
The common areas include a living room with a fireplace and a dining area with a high wooden ceiling, plus a small bar. Rooms are plain and warm, with heating, kettles and private bathrooms with showers and bidets. A buffet breakfast is served each morning and parking is on site. Staff can help with tour and ticket arrangements, and there is luggage storage, a front-desk safe and laundry facilities, which is handy before or after a glacier trip or when moving on to the next stop.
The setting
The lodge sits on a residential street at the edge of town, with a garden and a covered area that looks out over the open landscape. El Calafate is the base for visits to the glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park, and the staff can help with tour and ticket arrangements. Gnome Village is a short drive away. Confirm excursion options and seasons when you book.
Facilities
- Breakfast buffet
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Free parking on site
- Garden
- Terrace
- Playground
- Bicycles
- Laundry facilities
- Snack bar
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Concierge services
- Luggage storage
- Airport transfer on request
- Tea, coffee and kettles in rooms
Location
BLA Lodge is on Calle 1015 in El Calafate. The town museum and Plaza de los Pioneros are about fifteen minutes on foot, and Avenida del Libertador is a little further. El Calafate airport is around twenty minutes away by car, and Gnome Village is an eight-minute drive. Tours and tickets can be arranged with the staff.
Address: Calle 1015, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get from the airport to the lodge?
The airport is about a twenty-minute drive away. The lodge lists an airport drop-off service at all hours on request, so ask about it when booking, especially for late arrivals.
Can I walk into town?
Yes, the town museum and Plaza de los Pioneros are about fifteen minutes on foot and the main avenue slightly more, though many guests may prefer a taxi after dark or in bad weather.
Is there parking and breakfast?
Free parking is available on site and a buffet breakfast is served each morning. Check the serving hours with the lodge if you have an early excursion planned.
What is there to do nearby?
Gnome Village is a short drive and the town museum, plaza and main avenue are within walking distance. The lodge can help organise tours to the glaciers.
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