Design Suites Calafate
El Calafate, Argentina · ★★★★★ · 8.4/10 Very good · guest rating
A contemporary boutique hotel above Lago Argentino with panoramic lake views, a heated indoor pool and a spa, a calm base for glacier days from El Calafate.
Design Suites Calafate is a modern boutique hotel of around 60 individually furnished rooms, set on Calle 598 near the shore of Lago Argentino. Its glass facade and sloping roof stand out, and the photos show balconies, a stone wall and bedrooms with large windows over the water. It is an upscale boutique property, and the spa offers massages, facials and body treatments, a natural stop after a day out exploring the glaciers.
The heated indoor pool looks out to the lake and mountains, and there is a full-service spa. Breakfast is included, and the restaurant Design Resto also serves other meals. Rooms have heating, a safe and a sitting area, and many have jetted tubs or hydromassage showers. Rooms also come with pillow menus, hypoallergenic bedding, down comforters and workspaces, and the concierge can help with tours and tickets around El Calafate.
The setting
The hotel is raised above the lake, so many rooms and the pool frame wide views of Lago Argentino and the mountains. Nearby, the Laguna Nimez reserve is a short drive away, while the Perito Moreno Glacier and Glaciarium are further out and usually visited as day trips. Weather can change quickly in Patagonia, so bring layers and check opening times in advance.
Facilities
- Indoor heated pool
- Spa
- Breakfast included
- Restaurant (Design Resto)
- Cafe
- WiFi
- Free parking
- Shuttle to the shopping area
- Terrace and garden
- Library
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge and tour assistance
- Multilingual staff
- Jetted tubs and hydromassage showers
Location
Design Suites Calafate is on Calle 598, in the Playa Lago Argentino area. Lago Argentino is about 12 minutes on foot and Bahía Redonda around 14. The Laguna Nimez reserve is a three-minute drive, Avenida del Libertador about nine, and El Calafate Airport (FTE) roughly 22 minutes by car. Glaciarium is about 25 minutes away by car.
Address: Calle 598 Nº 190, Playa Lago Argentino, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
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Frequently asked questions
How far is the hotel from the airport?
El Calafate Airport (FTE) is about 22 minutes by car. A taxi or a transfer arranged ahead is the usual choice, and the hotel's concierge can help if you ask.
Can I walk to the town centre?
It is a bit far on foot: Avenida del Libertador is about nine minutes by car. The hotel offers a shuttle to the shopping area, so check the schedule at reception.
What is there to do near the hotel?
Laguna Nimez is a few minutes away, and Lago Argentino and Bahía Redonda are within walking distance. Perito Moreno Glacier and Glaciarium are longer day outings you can organise through tour assistance.
Does the hotel have a spa and pool?
Yes, a heated indoor pool with lake views and a full-service spa. Treatments usually need booking, so ask the hotel before arrival, and confirm pool and spa hours.
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