Hosteria El Arbol Duende
San Martín de los Andes, Argentina · ★★★ · 9.0/10 Exceptional · guest rating
A small, wood-built hostería with a sauna, garden and terrace in San Martín de los Andes, a short walk from Lácar Lake and the Lanín National Park office.
Hostería El Árbol Duende is a modest 3-star guesthouse in the centre of San Martín de los Andes. The building is of wood, and photos show warm interiors with a fireplace, wooden furniture and large windows. Its scale is small and personal, with a bar, a barbecue area and a wooden building that suits the mountain-town setting, and it is a pleasant choice for travellers who prefer a guesthouse to a large hotel.
A garden, a terrace and a sauna offer room to unwind after a day outdoors, and there is a bar and a barbecue grill. Breakfast is served free of charge, rooms are heated and have cable TV, and the front desk is staffed around the clock. Rooms have heating, cable TV and a telephone, and bathrooms include a bidet and free toiletries. Extra beds are available for groups, cribs are free, and a laundry and dry cleaning service saves time on longer trips.
The setting
San Martín de los Andes sits on the shore of Lácar Lake in the Neuquén lake district, and the hostería is only a few minutes' walk from the water and the pier. The town is the usual base for Lanín National Park, and photos show the building under snow in winter. Seasons shape what is possible, so confirm activities and opening dates when you plan.
Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Sauna
- Garden
- Terrace
- Bar
- Barbecue grills
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry and dry cleaning service
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Cable TV
- Heating
- Free cribs and infant beds
- Bathrooms with bidets
Location
The hostería is on Calle Rivadavia in the town centre. Lanín National Park and Lácar Lake are about seven to eight minutes on foot, and the lake pier is similarly close. The town's casino is around thirteen minutes away. The airport is roughly thirty-four minutes by car, so plan transport in advance.
Address: Calle Rivadavia 1145, San Martín de los Andes, Neuquen, 8370
Things to do nearby
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Tours and activities in San Martín de los Andes on GetYourGuide
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get there from the airport?
San Martín de los Andes airport is about a thirty-four-minute drive away. Taxis or a pre-arranged transfer are the usual options, so check with the hostería if you need help organising one.
Can I walk to the lake?
Yes. Lácar Lake and its pier are about eight minutes on foot, and the Lanín National Park office is around seven, so the main lakeside sights are easy to reach.
Is there a sauna and breakfast?
Yes, there is a sauna and a free breakfast. Confirm sauna hours and any booking requirements with the hostería, as small properties often manage these informally.
What is there to do nearby?
Lácar Lake and the pier, the casino and the Che Guevara museum are within a short walk. Excursions into Lanín National Park can be arranged with help from the front desk.
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